Michael Kahn

PO Box 90217
Yuma, AZ 85369
(cell) 208-521-3924
mk6d7a6a@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
A Position that can utilize extensive training and experience in
aviation maintenance, testing, and troubleshooting.
EXPERIENCE
United States Marine Corps, Yuma AZ
Power-Line Mechanic, 2006 - Present
Responsible for the supervision of all work center maintenance
evolutions. Ensuring safety, quality of maintenance, proper
documentation, and strict adherence to all Maintenance Instruction
manuals.
Well rounded experience as an inspector verifying all maintenance
actions are accomplished utilizing established standards and procedures.
4 years comprehensive experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, and
repair of power plant related systems.
Performed various tasks involving aircraft ground movement, daily
preflight and post flight inspections and perform periodic airframe
inspections as well as refueling and servicing requirements.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awarded Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal for outstanding maintenance
and leadership efforts.
As a Quality Assurance Inspector oversaw over 60 maintenance actions
representing over 300 man hours as part of a team effort to support high tempo f
light operations.
Performed over 40 Low/High Power turn-up cycles trouble shooting engine, lubrica
tion, fuel, and flight control systems and components.
As the Fuel Surveillance program manager, complied with the strict
regulations of the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program and received no
discrepancies during a Wing Aviation Maintenance Advisory Inspection.

MECHANICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS
inspect, test, check, adjust, perform preventive maintenance, and repair engines
, fuel systems, and auxiliary power units.
Comprehensive knowledge and ability to use test equipment and associated hand an
d power tools.
Effective on-the-job instructor in mechanical operations and a variety
of safety issues including aircraft equipment, work place hazards, HAZMAT,and fl
ight-line safety.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of general work areas,
tools and tool lockers, safety equipment, and audit associated records
and log books.
Excel at reading, understanding schematics, sketches, and
maintenance/parts manuals.
Identify and resolve existing and arising problems from reactive and
proactive approaches.
SUPERVISORY SKILLS
Prioritized and assigned daily tasks, evaluated performance and
recommended staff proficiency and conduct reports.
Accomplished and disciplined supervisor for a staff of up to 30,
effectively negotiating unforeseen circumstances while enhancing the
morale and effectiveness of personnel.
Conduct classroom and on-the-job training on power plant systems and
sub-systems, personal/professional safety matters, proper maintenance
procedures of aircraft components.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Skyline High School, Idaho Falls, Idaho
H.S. Diploma, 2005
Leadership Course -2009
Small Unit Leadership Training
California Career School -2009
300 Hour Commercial A&B Driver Training Program with Endorsements
Environmental Dept. MCAS Yuma -2006
40 hour Hazardous waste management Course
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training -2006
AV-8B Aircraft Mechanic Organizational Maintenance
AV-8B Power Plants and related systems
Naval Air Technical Training Center -2006
Aviation Turbojet Fundamentals