Thomas Lecarno is a qualified NDT Technician seeking new employment. He has over 6 years of experience in the military aviation maintenance field, including as a Nondestructive Testing Technician and Quality Assurance Representative. Lecarno is Level II certified in various NDT methods and has extensive experience performing inspections and maintaining testing equipment. He also has experience as an Aeronautical Welder and possesses additional skills in computer programs, process improvement, and records management.

1. Thomas J. Lecarno
PO Box 63048 MCBH Kaneohe Bay, HI 96734
Cell: 503-753-2836
jlecarno@outlook.com
Qualification Summary
Hard working professional with management and leadership experience, qualified as a NDT Technician in
Fluorescent Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic (longitudinal and shear wave) and
Radiographic testing per NAS-410. Possess 6 years experience in the military aviation maintenance
community. Seeking employment in a dynamic work environment and eager to contribute to goals of an
Organization.
Education
June 2009: Forest Grove High school
October 2010: Aviation Structural Mechanic Common Core Course
February 2011: Lean six sigma course
January 2014: Aircraft Nondestructive inspection Technician Class C1 Course (590 hours)
Certifications and Training
 NDT Level II (NAS-410)
 CPR/ First aid Training
 Hazardous Materials Control
 Technical Publications
 Reading Schematics
 Tool control and accountability
 Quality Assurance Functions
 Corrosion Control
 Aviation Maintenance Safety
 Yellow belt in lean six sigma
Employment History
Nondestructive Testing Technician, January 2014 – Present
United States Marine Corps – Kaneohe, Hawaii
 Performed nondestructive inspections on aircraft components and aviation ground support equipment
components:
 884 Fluorescent Penetrant testing hours
 1,017 Magnetic Particle testing hours
 1,109 Eddy Current Testing hours
 1,266 Ultrasonic Testing hours
 940 Radiographic testing hours
 Maintain all NDI lab equipment, performing calibration, process controls and periodic maintenance
 Evaluate and prioritize daily and weekly work center workload requirements

2.  Screen all Maintenance Action Forms for final approval
 Responsible for the orientation and training of new Technicians
 Acted as liaison between the NDT shop, maintenance control and customers to schedule on-sight
inspections
 Utilized the NAMCOMIS CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document all
maintenance actions
 Collaborated with engineers to develop new inspection techniques and procedures
 Managed both computerized and hard copy versions of technical publication libraries, ensuring all changes
were incorporated in a timely manner
 Deployed two times from 2011-2015 aboard the USS Peleliu and with Marine Rotational Forces Darwin to
provide maintenance support to forward deployed aircraft
 Extremely proficient with the following inspection units:
 Olympus Nortec 2000D+ eddy current flaw detector
 Olympus Sonic 1200M ultrasonic flaw detector
 Olympus Bondmaster 1000e+ bonded composite flaw detector
 Parker DA200 hand held magnetic Particle yoke
 Gould Bass Multi Mag magnetic particle bench
 Zyglo Za-1633 fluorescent penetrant inspection system
 Lorad LPx-160 portable X-ray system
Quality Assurance Representative May 2012-Present
United States Marine Corps – Kaneohe, Hawaii
 Ensure all operations are conducted safely by enforcing and adhering to OSHA and naval aviation standards
 Perform quality control inspections throughout the work centers and within specific maintenance programs
such as tool control, calibration, support equipment, safety programs, technical publication libraries and
maintenance documentation
 Supervise and inspect the maintenance and repair of aircraft components
 Responsible for briefing my superiors and maintenance control about discrepancies affecting maintenance
schedules
 Screen all maintenance action forms for final approval
 Perform in-process inspections such as torque checks, FOD checks and proper installation verification
Aeronautical Welder August 2011 – October 2013
United States Marine Corps – Kaneohe, Hawaii
 Lead and performed welding operations involving the repair of Critical aircraft components such as skin
panels, exhaust pipes and weight bearing structural frames
 Fabricated patches for high pressure oil tanks, fuel lines, sections of exhaust and mounting brackets
 Visually inspected components to advise maintenance control on repair requirements and estimate time
needed to complete the repair
 Utilized the NAMCOMIS CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to document all
maintenance actions
 Performed pre-operational inspections and preventative maintenance on support equipment to ensure proper
operation for future use and maintain repair capability
 Read and interpreted schematics and engineer’s instructions to ensure proper dimensions and installation of
fabricated components
 Maintained TIG and MIG welding certifications by submitting satisfactory test welds every 90 days

3. Additional Skills
 Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, outlook and power point
 Continuous process improvement
 Type 45 words per minute
 Internet search engines
 Hazmat control
 Document scanning
 Record management
 Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Military service awards
 Global war on terrorism metal
 Sea service deployment metal (2)
 Good conduct metal (2)
 Battle efficiency
 National defense metal