Nicholas Watkins is an accomplished aircraft mechanic with 6 years of experience in the U.S. Army maintaining CH-47 helicopters. He has extensive experience performing aircraft maintenance and repair tasks in accordance with regulations. Watkins has a proven track record of accountability, with zero damages or losses of equipment during his military career. He also has experience training subordinates and ensuring maintenance tasks are completed before deadlines.

1. ..Nicholas Watkins
43629 State0 Highway 37, Redwood, NY 13679
Watkins.NicholasE@outlook.com / (315) 955-2449
https://www.linkedin.com/in/WatkinsNicholas
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Accomplished Aircraft Mechanic with the proven ability to perform outstanding Aircraft Maintenance; six years of
experience in the U.S. Army, supervised numerous Maintenance tasks; respected as coach; able to teach and manage
proper Aviation Maintenance in accordance with standard operating procedures and FAA guidelines.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
• Aircraft Mechanic
• Military Experience
• Accountability
• Secret Clearance
• Parts Installation/Repair
• Quality Assurance
• Training
• Attention to Detail
• Leadership Experience
EXPERIENCE
Aviation Mechanic
• Mechanic Experience includes aircraft subsystem, general components, replacement, servicing and
lubricate, scheduled and unscheduled Maintenance, engine removal and installation, rotors, transmissions,
and mechanical flight controls and components
• Knowledgeable on the following airframes: CH-47 (models D and F); provided technical guidance to
junior employees, ensuring all aircraft met and exceeded stringent safety standards
Accountability
• Accountable for up 20 million dollars in tools, ground support equipment, and aircraft, resulting in zero
damage and loss of equipment for six years
• Responsible for the proper Maintenance and repair of aircraft, ensuring safe and reliable operation while
safeguarding the lives of up to thirty-seven crew and passengers per flight, resulting in zero loss of life due
to mechanical error over a six year period
Quality Assurance
• Maintenance tasks always in accordance with the strict Aviation Maintenance Manual codes and
regulations
• Maintenance tasks always accomplished before deadlines, and on my two deployments, no missions were
dropped due to Maintenance
Training
• Trained numerous solders in effective Maintenance practices and procedures to complete the mission and
help maintain mission readiness
• Taught numerous subordinates as well as peers in Maintenance records and files to include: Finding aircraft
parts using diagrams and finding Maintenance tasks
Computer Skills
• Trained on technical manuals, maintenance manuals for keeping aircraft records and Maintenance
procedures
Leadership Experience

2. • Last deployment for two months, managed all twelve CH-47F Maintenance for Forward Operating Base
Shank, efforts resulted in no missions dropped due to Maintenance
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Received Official Executive Recognition for Superior Aircraft Maintenance
• Earned Two Army Commendation Medal, one for 12 straight months, another for seven straight months of
aircraft maintenance in a combat environment, conducting Non-Destructive Inspections, and troubleshooting
• Awarded Official Certificates for Service and Aircraft Maintenance
EDUCATION and TRAINING
• United States Army November 12, 2008 to April 10, 2015
• CH-47 Helicopter Repairer Course at The U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School
• Extensive Safety Classes, including FOD, First Aid, and Wear and Utilization of Personal Protective Equipment
• 19 semester hours, University of Maryland University College (Business Administration)