Nicholas P. Knowles has over two and a half years of experience as a helicopter mechanic in the U.S. Army, where he maintained and repaired UH-60 helicopters. He is proficient in aviation tools and techniques as well as Microsoft Office applications. Knowles has also held leadership roles where he supervised mechanics and instructed classes. Prior to the Army, he worked as a lead cashier and bowling alley where he oversaw operations and staff.

1. Nicholas P. Knowles
knowles.nicholas.22@gmail.com
530-314-3715
Summary of Qualifications
Detailed oriented and organized professional possessing an active Secret Security Clearance
with over two and a half years experience as a helicopter mechanic. Extremely knowledgeable in
mechanics with the ability to troubleshoot. Experienced leader who has taught courses of
instruction on multiple maintenance tasks. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
with the ability to multitask.
Professional Experience
UH-60 Helicopter repairer 2013- present
U.S. ARMY, Fort Carson, Colorado 3rd Battalion 4th Combat Aviation Brigade
● Maintained to standard UH-60 Alpha and Lima helicopters
● Educated in handheld and power tools as well as aviation specific tools
● Participated maintenance test flights
● Completed all tasks in a timely manner
● Preformed 40 hour and 120 hour inspections
● Preformed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on over
30 multi-million dollar aircraft
● Supervised up to five mechanics in various maintenance tasks
● Instructed classes using Microsoft Powerpoint
Additional Duties (U.S. Army)
POL Room Manager
● Head of operations for petroleum, oil and lubricants (POL) secured containment facility
● Organized and sorted inventory using Microsoft Excel
● Trained and certified in hazardous waste disposal
● Managed and trained four employees in job duties
● Fulfilled orders and shipments
Orderly Room (Personnel office)
● Directly assisted operations manager in daily duties
● Created memorandums and progress reports for personnel using Microsoft Word
● Organized and monitored employees training and continuing education
● Planned and prepared group events and trainings
Lead Cashier 2012-2013
Surf Bowl Bowling Alley, Oceanside, California

2. ● Organized large groups of people and parties
● Received payments in cash and credit from customers
● Assisted customers with information
● Resolved complaints and disputes
● Taught employees on register use
Education and Training
● Recommended 23 credit hours from the American Council on Education, Washington,
D.C. 2015
● Emergency Medical Technician training from Palomar Community College, San Marcos,
CA
● High school diploma from South Lake Tahoe high school, South Lake Tahoe, CA
Licenses and Certifications
● Diploma in UH-60 Helicopter Repairer course received from the Army Aviation Center
of Excellence Fort Eustis, Virginia
Awards and Decorations
● Army Service Ribbon
● National Defense Service Medal
● Basic Aviation Badge
● Global War on Terrorism Service Medal