Derek Matson is seeking an aircraft mechanic position. He has 4 years of experience as a motor transport operator in the Marine Corps where he supervised vehicle maintenance and operations. He received his A&P from Portland Community College where he overhauled engines and conducted inspections. His skills include fabrication, troubleshooting, inspection, maintenance, and log book entries from working on aircraft. He has experience in auto cad, teamwork, communication, and mechanical skills.

1. Derek Matson
28217 NE Berry Rd. Battle Ground, WA 98604
(360) 624-5258 - derekmatson1990@gmail.com
JOB OBJECTIVE: Aircraft Mechanic
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Spent four years in the United States Marine Corps as a Motor transport operator. I supervised
daily motor pool operations including preventative maintenance checks, quality assurance
checks, gear inventory, and training. I maintained records for 26 tactical vehicles, taught junior
Marines convoy procedures, preventative maintenance actions, truck operating procedures, and
lead fitness training. I recieved my A&P at Portland Community College where I learned proper
maintenance procedures overhauled Allison 250-C20B and Lycoming O-320-E2D engines; and
conducted 100 hour inspections on a Cessna 310 airframe and IO-470-VO engine. During this
time I was also selected as Boeing Portland assembly intern in a competitive selection process
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Transferable Skills
- Completed an Engineering graphics (Auto Cad) course enabling me to effectively read and
interpret engineering drawings.
- Hardworking team player with time management, communication, and computer skills.
- Proficient at reading and deciphering technical data.
Mechanical Skills
- Fabricated sheet metal repairs by drilling, riveting, applying sealant, and using applicable data.
- Disassembled, inspected, and reassembled aircraft carburetors, hydraulic actuators, and various
other components through the use of appropriate date and drawings.
- Conducted dimensional inspection of interior and exterior engine parts through the use of
precision measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, and dial gauges.
- Performed troubleshooting on fuel indicating and ground power electrical systems using a
multi meter, electrical diagrams, and troubleshooting tree.
- Researched and gathered applicable data necessary to complete an annual inspection on a
Cessna 310Q aircraft.
- Completed annual inspection on Cessna 310Q using proper inspection techniques such as
lighting, magnification, and the use of a detailed checklist.
- Performed log book entries for inspections and maintenance.
- Serviced hydraulic struts, brakes, fuel systems, oil systems, and air conditioning systems.
- Conducted NDT inspections of critical components such as propellers and crankshafts using
dye penetrant and mag particle techniques.
WORK HISTORY
Mickelson Construction Carpenter Yacolt Washington Summer 2007
KRG Underground Laborer Battle Ground Washington 2008-2009
United States Marine Corps Motor Transport Camp Pendleton California 2009-2013
EDUCATION
Portland Community College (Associate of Applied Science 3.96 GPA) 2013-Present