Matthew Reel is seeking a position utilizing his seven years of experience in aviation maintenance and repair of UH-60 Blackhawks in the military. He has experience as an aircraft mechanic, drill operator, and squad leader supervising maintenance tasks. Reel has over three years of aviation maintenance experience in the last six years and certificates in combat life saving, generator operation, and military equipment driving from his time in the army.

1. MATTHEW REEL
320 Roger Loop
Bronte, TX 76933
Work: 325-650-6476
Mreel19@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position that will utilize my skills and abilities.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Top performing, reliable mechanic offering seven years of military aircraft experience in aviation
maintenance and repair of UH-60 Blackhawks. Additional experience in personnel management
while serving as supervisor and squad leader. Assisted in training of new soldiers to familiarize
and orient them to the aircraft in the unit. Qualified on numerous vehicles outside aviation to assist
in deployment operations. Received numerous awards for good conduct and achievements
throughout career. Has attended college since last employment. Has over three years of experience
in last six years in aviation maintenance.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Driller February 2013 – February2015
Pro Oilfield Services
Responsible for running a crew and drilling to prescribed depth using heavy machinery. Filled out
necessary paper to log wells and conducted daily safety meetings to ensure proper use of
equipment. Job required quick thinking and knowledge of what to do in tough situations to ensure
all equipment was recovered and wells were completed to exact depth. Daily maintenance was
supervised to ensure proper operation of all equipment.
Aircraft Mechanic 1 March 2012 – January 2013
Dyn Corp, El Paso, TX
Responsible for completing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on U.S. Army aircraft.
Completes toolbox accountability daily and keeps track of hours charged to specific work orders.
Lifts heavy objects and performs all maintenance in accordance with the applicable maintenance
manuals. Has assumed lead role in absence of supervisor ensuring work orders are completed IAW
company SOP.
Squad Leader / Flights Squad Leader November 2010 – February 2012
U.S. Army, El Paso, TX / Afghanistan
Responsible for eight soldiers’ welfare and training. Tracked soldiers’ performance and worked
on issues as they arose. Helped with building up the new first armor division combat aviation
brigade by setting up maintenance equipment and moving unit property into the hangar. Managed

2. six soldiers for flight operations while deployed in Afghanistan. Duties included tracking aircraft
inspections, crewing in the aircraft on combat missions, and training soldiers on maintenance task
and standards. Was accountable for critical equipment and vehicles valued in excess of
$5,000,000.00.
UH-60 Maintenance Supervisor April 2010 - October 2010
U.S. Army, FOB Sharana, Afghanistan
Served as the maintenance supervisor when attached to another brigade. Was chosen to lead eight
other soldiers overseas and gather all equipment available to conduct support maintenance for six
aircraft in task force gambler. Trained new soldiers assigned to the task force and attended daily
production control meetings to report aircraft status to command. Performed flight crew duties and
accrued 203.3 combat flight hours.
Squad Leader/ UH-60 Repairer November 2006 - March 2010
U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX// Iraq / South Korea
Served as a squad leader in a highly trained unit engaged in combat operations. Counseled and
supervised six personnel in the performance of duties. Delegated tasks to ensure timely completion
of the mission. Distributed administrative and training documents. Taught classes on a variety of
subject matter. Supervised maintenance on military vehicles and equipment. Trained in proper
firearms safety and handling procedures. Performed specialized maintenance on various helicopter
components including power train, engines and flight controls. Assisted in the removal and
installation of such subsystem assemblies as engines, transmissions, gear boxes, rotor hubs, and
rotor blades. Prepared helicopter for extensive inspections and maintenance. Ensured the
operational readiness of critical equipment and kept fleet of helicopters mission ready at all times.
Assisted in operational checks. Performed maintenance on common and special tools and ground
support equipment. Was responsible for maintenance documentation and reports. Performed
troubleshooting and repair procedures. Performed these duties in combat zones in Iraq. Served as
part of a Downed Aircraft Recovery Team while serving in Iraq.
EDUCATION
 Certificate, Combat Life Saver, U.S. Army, Afghanistan, 2011
 Certificate, Generator Operator’s Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX, 2010
 Certificate, Warrior Leaders Course, U.S. Army, Fort Hood, TX, 2009
 Certificate, Military and Heavy Equipment Driving Course, U.S. Army, Korea, 2007
 Certificate, UH-60 Repairer Course, U.S. Army, Fort Eustis, VA, 2006
 Diploma, Lake View High School, San Angelo, TX, 2000