Michael Burns is a Navy veteran seeking employment in the aviation industry. He has over 2 years of experience as a Line Service Technician and Aviation Structural Mechanic in the Navy, where he facilitated over 200 sorties and performed routine aircraft maintenance. His skills include being an experienced technician, team builder, and leader with strong attention to detail. He is proficient in aircraft operations and maintenance documentation.

1. Michael Burns
2713A Phantom Ct., Lemoore, California 93245
(817)727-6680
burnsmichael89@gmail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mburns89
Objective
Seeking employment in the aviation industry
ProfessionalSummary
2-year Navy veteran possessing a secret clearance with detailed experience as a Line
Service Technician (Plane Captain) and as an Aviation Structural Mechanic. Qualified in
aircraft towing procedures and tow tractor operation, various ground support equipment,
and fluid servicing of aircraft to include fuel. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and
logging of aircraft maintenance via electronic and physical logbooks.
Skills
 Experienced Technician – Accomplished the safe launch and recovery of
over 200 sorties, conducted 167 inspections leading to the correction of over
45 safe for flight discrepancies and 250 mishap-free flight hours.
 Team-Builder – Trained and qualified over 25 fellow members in Line
Service qualifications, increasing work center efficiency by 20 percent.
 Aggressive Attention To Detail – Managed in excess of $120,000 worth of
tools as Tool Control Program representative for the Line Service workcenter
in 2015 with no discrepancies or errors during CNAF Aircraft Maintenance
Inspection.
 Capable Leader – As the senior Line Service Technician during a period of
frequent changes in management in late 2014 – early 2015, was able to
organize and direct others in demanding flight schedules.
Experience
Line Service Technician United States Navy Jan 2014 – July 2015
Facilitated the needs of the VFA-147 flight schedule. Ably directed junior service
members in their on-the-job training and applied them in critical positions to complete
overall objectives. Delegated numerous tasks from supervisors and worked along-side
those with delegated tasks to ensure their completion in accordance with regulation.
Aviation Structural Mechanic United States Navy July 2013 – July 2015
Completed training up to the “C”-School level and performed routine maintenance on
aircraft following direction from technical publications. Corrected numerous corrosion
issues and other major maintenance repairs on both the interior and exterior of aircraft.
Associate (Unloader) Wal-Mart Dec 2011 – Jan 2013
Unloaded commercial freight by hand, daily, in excess of 10,000 lbs. Worked with a
skilled team to achieve organization and stocking of freight in limited time frame, with a

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strong mind to safety. Filled other manual labor positions in the store when shortages
presented themselves and primary duties were completed.
Education
Crowley High School
Crowley, Texas 76036
2004-2007
HS Diploma