Derrick J Smith has over 18 years of experience as a sheet metal mechanic working on various military and commercial aircraft. He has extensive experience performing structural maintenance and modifications on planes such as the C-130, Boeing 737, 787, F-14, F-15, F-18, and HH-60 helicopters. Smith also has a background in corrosion inspection and control from his four years serving in the US Air Force as an aircraft structural maintenance technician. He is proficient in using engineering blueprints and specifications to fabricate and install structural components and repairs.

1. Derrick J Smith
4714 212TH ST SW. #106 Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
425-314-1240
E-mail: lowrdr78@hotmail.com
Objective
-A position as a sheet metal mechanic
Work Experience______________________________
- 18 years Aircraft experience.
- My background as a sheet metal mechanic includes
extensive structural modifications on the C-130 Gunship
aircraft, installing the aux fuel cells on Boeing Business Jet
737s, assembling the outer wing of C-130 Hecules, and
performing structural repairs to F-14,F-15,F-18, AWACS,KC
and RC-135s,787 and also HH-60 helos.
- Honorably served in the United States Air Force four years
as an Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman and
Corrosion Control Tech.
-Held a Secret security clearance
Summary of Qualifications__________________________
Oct 2012 -present
Planetechs
Aviation Technical Services
Everett,WA.
-Performed heavy structural maintenance on 737 aircraft during
inspections for Southwest and Alaska Airlines.
Feb09-present
Planetechs
Boeing
Everett, WA.
-Currently working on the special projects team, a team
dedicated to the resolution of complex non-conformances on
the 787 program.
-Provided input to design, manufacturing processes and
manufacturing to meet cost and schedules.
-Worked alongside Manufacturing Engineers to resolve
countless issues on SOIs.

2. -Gained extensive knowledge of planning processes and
sequencing to reduce cost per job.
-Developed spread sheets using Microsoft Excel to make
charts for work statements.
-Co-developed work statements and sequencing of events
with partners to develop schedules and templates using
various business systems.
-Reviewed supplier data submittals ensuring program
requirements are met.
-Investigated and offered options to resolve
manufacturing/supplier issues.
-Mastered use of REDARS a 3D computer based method of
viewing engineering blue-prints.
-Worked hands-on with mechanics to inspect design and
issues to properly provide accurate description to Boeing
Engineering.
April08-Feb09
STS Services
AAR Aircraft Services
Indianapolis, In.
-I was a member of the Southwest Airlines Winglet
Modification Program
- Organized, prioritized, schedules and assigned work
packages as required.
-I was tasked to install key structural components for the
installation of winglets on Boeing 300 to 600 series 737 jets,
my duties included close tolerance drilling and reaming,
damage less removal of original structural components ,and
paying close attention to detailed blueprints and engineering
drawings.
-Developed work statements and sequencing of events to
support delivery commitments.
-Drafted, updated and reviewed processes and procedures
to support customer and regulatory agency requirements.
Feb08-April08
STS Services
Timco Aviation
Macon, GA

3. -Performed heavy structural maintenance on DC9 aircraft
during C,D,M,and L check inspections.
July07-Dec07
STS Services
Pemco World Air services
Dothan, Alabama
-Performed heavy structural maintenance on DC9 aircraft
during C,D,M,and L check inspections
Feb07- July07
Aerotek Aviation with L3 communications
Hurlburt Field AFB FT. Walton Beach Fla.
- Assigned to the CDT at Hurlburt Field
- Engineered, fabricated, and installed various structural
repairs on MH53M helos and C-130s.
-Created and maintained complex manufacturing plans, Bill
of Materials, work instructions and illustrations based on
design requirements utilizing company and regulatory
procedures that incorporated the intent of engineering,
customer and supplier requirements to document as-built
configuration.
Mar06-Sept06
Johnson Services Group
Boeing Business Jet 737 Aux Fuel Cell Modification Program
Decrane Aerospace, Georgetown, Delaware
-Developed, implemented and maintained various
manufacturing plans, Bill of Materials, work instructions and
illustrations to define and document as-built configuration.
-Responsible for the installation aux fuel cells into the cargo
compartments of BBJ 737s, a task which included but was
not limited to the assembly and installation of all structural
components such as stringer webs, clips, rails, and doublers.

4. -All work was done in accordance with engineering
blueprints, Boeing specs, while maintaining strict tolerances
to meet FAA standards.
-Developed tooling requirements based on manufacturing
and engineering requirements.
Nov2005-Mar06
Planetechs
C-130 Gunship Modification Program
Crestview Aerospace Crestview, Florida
-Assigned to the Modification section on the C-130 Gunship
Program.
-Responsible for the installation of modifications to convert
Air National Guard and Reserve aircraft into the C-130
Gunship.
-Installed a great percentage of the heat exchanger and air-
conditioning ducts.
-Assembled and installed the center console and side walls
of the "BMC" or "Battle Management Center".
-Trimmed and fitted "closeout panels" for the no.1 and 2
engine rails.
-Assembled and installed the "blowout panel" in Crew Rest
Compartment.
-Coordinated with engineering to modify and install wing
leading edge panels to fit due to the installation of new
engine rail mounts.
May 2005-Oct 2005
Lockheed Martin
Marietta, Ga.
C-130 Outerwing Panel Shop
-Coordinated change, optimizing processes, ensuring
productivity, developmental, and production/post-production
problems are resolved in support of the manufacturing
process.
-Was tasked with the installation of the "rainbow fitting", a
key structural component which mates the inner and outer
wings together.

5. -Resolved manufacturing/supplier issues.
-Quickly gained knowledge of the planning sequence, which
helped the wing shop to produce wings in record time, while
conforming to strict military tolerances and mil-specs.
-Mastered using the Space-O-Matic, a tool which I used to
drill the 350 plus extremely close tolerance holes for taper-
lock fasteners located on the "rainbow fitting".
Nov 2004-May2005
Aerotek Aviation
C-130 Gunship Modification Program
Crestview Aerospace, Crestview Fla.
-Was assigned to the sub-assembly section of the C-130
modification program.
-Duties included, assembly of new structural components,
which were then integrated onto modified structures.
-Was tasked with assembling chaffe flair dispensers, a task
in which ingenuity, detailed blue-print reading, and skill are
needed to complete.
-Volunteered to work weekends to work on misc.
discrepancies, critical in helping meet projected deadlines.
April 2003-July 2004
Aerotek Aviation
F-14 and F-18 IMC Integrated
Maintenance Program, Ocean NAS Virginia Beach, Virginia
-Performed depot level structural maintenance on both the
F-14 and F-18
aircraft.
-Disassembled, modified, and repaired aircraft structures
such as bulkheads, intake walls, rims, brackets, longerons,
fuselages, and stringers.
-Complied with all necessary blue prints, engineering
instructions, airframes changes, and NAVAIR Publications to
assure integrity and the quality of all repairs.
-Restored severely damaged panels and doors by installing
interference fit bushings and plugs, which required precision
drilling and reaming holes while maintaining tolerance of
plus or minus .005 in most cases.
-Utilized ingenuity and skills to complete required task in a
timely manner.
-Evaluated structures to locate cracks, breaks, corrosion,

6. holes, dents, and loose rivets in order to determine the
correct repair process.
-Received extensive training on various subjects such as
FOD(foreign object damage)prevention, corrosion
identification and prevention, HAZMAT
(hazardous material)use and storage, FA/18 and F/14
cockpit entry safety, and ORM (Operation Risk
Management.)
-Assisted in removal and close-up of doors and panels
during phase inspection.
-Carefully cut, bent, and shaped metals to ensure proper
alignment of aircraft structures.
-Sand blasted aircraft parts to inspect the extent of
corrosion.
-I used titanium, 1/4hard stainless steel, 6061 T6 and 2024
T3 aluminum to fabricate my repair parts.
-I used hi-loks, B100 and MLS blind rivets, AD rivets, steel
and titanium rivets to install my repairs.
Oct 1998 to Sept 2002
USAF Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman
18th Maintenance Sq. Kadena AFB Okinawa,Japan
-Fabricated, repaired, assembled, and installed aircraft
structures, plastics, fiberglass, and bonded honeycomb
components on the HH-60 helo,F-15C and D model fighter
jets,KC-135 refueling aircraft, and both the AWACS and RC-
135 recon aircraft.
-Gained a majority of skills and experience while working on
HH-60 helos, most of them required extensive attention due
to severe corrosion that was brought on by the salt water
they were constantly exposed to.
-While working phase inspections of HH-60 helos I was often
responsible for the complete tear down of the belly area
underneath the floors, these areas always had the most
corrosion. After removing all damaged and corroded parts, I
then had to re-manufacture the parts from scratch and then
assemble them inside the aircraft.
-Assisted in the repair of a severely damaged radome on a
RC-135 aircraft which required extensive fiberglass
reconstruction, while working on a strict schedule handed
down from the Pentagon.
-Performed corrosion inspection and removal in the fuel cells

7. of F-15 fighter jets, a week long process which often
required the removal of all the sealant and sandblasting of
the lower portion of the compartment that holds the fuel
bladder.
-Re-created hydraulic tubing and cable assemblies using
blue prints and measurements from the original damaged
parts when new ones could not be ordered, thus saving the
Air Force time and money.
-Worked along with F-15 Phase Inspection Team to meet
deadlines by completing repairs ahead of schedule.
-While assuming the duty as operator of the 18th MXS
Structural South flight line vehicle, I was on-call to inspect
repair structural wear and damage to any and all aircraft on
the flight line, a duty which called for speed and accuracy.
-Became skilled in the use of many tools and machines such
as
drills, rivet guns, sandblasters, drill presses, slip-roll
formers, throat less shears, cherry max guns, tubing
benders, cornice
brake, band saw, micro-stop countersinks, micro shavers,
reamers, and counter bores.
Training______________________________________
-Basic Military Training (6weeks)
Lackland AFB San Antonio, Texas
-USAF Aircraft Structural Maintenance School (560 hrs.)
Pensacola Naval Air Station Pensacola,Florida
Awards_________________________________________
-National Defense Service Medal, Airforce Longevity Service
Award, and Airforce Good Conduct Medal.
feb09=mar2012

8. Planetechs
everett ,wa
- 787 aircraft assembler
mar08-feb09
STS SERVICES
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
- 737 REPAIR STATION SHEETMETAL REPAIR
feb-mar08
STS services
macon ga
- sheetmetal mechanic
Education:
JULY 1998 - OCT 1998
USAF AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL MAINTENANCE COURSE
PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION
MILITARY AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
540HRS US AIRFORCE AICRAFT STRUCRUTAL
MAINTENANCE AND CORROSION CONTROL SCHOOL
SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL MAY 1996
MACON ,GEORGIA
HIGH SCHOOL DIPOLMA
References Available Upon Request