Jhett Slattery
Bangalee,NSW
Summary
Aircraft maintenance engineer with over 13 years of experience. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Structures
Sikorsky Australia
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as planning or engineering teams to ensure smooth workflow during major projects or routine checks.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by effectively troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work performed, contributing to accurate tracking and accountability.
- Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
- Fabricated composite parts.
- Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions for complex composite manufacturing challenges.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 3
Sikorsky Australia
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis, identifying root cause of malfunctions.
- Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft.
Trade Supervisor Flight 6
Royal Australian Navy
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Trained and developed new hires to drive efficient performance by teaching and emphasising key skills, procedures and performance optimisation strategies from day one.
- Spearheaded personnel safety initiatives to foster safe operating environment for all aircraft operations.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
MH-60R Trade Supervisor
Royal Australian Navy
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organise workflows to meet any daily demand.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
Flight Support Logistics Manager
Royal Australian Navy
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Kept corporate departments and customers updated on critical shipments.
- Built continuous improvement culture that attracted and retained high-performing employees while reducing costs.
- Team leader for logistics and systems personnel and property accountability and reconciliation team, ensuring compliance with Australian Defence regulations and DoD directives.
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
Royal Australian Navy
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
- Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
- Carried out the role of a HCSA-A insuring Hazardous substance were correctly labeled and stored in their correct location Carried out the role of a HCSA-A insuring Hazardous substance were correctly labeled and stored in their correct location
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Audited hazardous Substances weekly to assist with pick-up scheduling and maintain necessary safety controls.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Insured MSDS were up to date and associated Risk assessments were current and applicable.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Performed instructional services for TA-AVN and Aviation vocational and occupational subjects.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Royal Australian Navy
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS and FERMS.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
Education
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Blueprint Career Development
Brisbane, QLD04.2024
Certificate IV - Leadership And Management
Australian Defence Force
Canberra, ACT02.2023
Certificate IV - Government
Australian Defence Force
Canberra, ACT02.2023
Certificate IV - Aeroskills (Mechanical)
RAAF STT
Wagga Wagga 04.2012
Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Detailed Instruction
- Service and supply support
- Engineering support
- Outstanding research skills
- Flight technician experience
- Technical support and assistance
- Proficient problem-solving skills
- Exemplary work ethic
- Technical support expertise
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Structures
Sikorsky Australia
03.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 3
Sikorsky Australia
02.2023 - 03.2024
Trade Supervisor Flight 6
Royal Australian Navy
05.2022 - 02.2023
MH-60R Trade Supervisor
Royal Australian Navy
05.2021 - 05.2022
Flight Support Logistics Manager
Royal Australian Navy
09.2019 - 05.2021
Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
Royal Australian Navy
09.2018 - 09.2019
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Royal Australian Navy
09.2010 - 09.2018
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Blueprint Career Development
Certificate IV - Leadership And Management
Australian Defence Force
Certificate IV - Government
Australian Defence Force
Certificate IV - Aeroskills (Mechanical)
RAAF STT
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