Adam Nathan Smetak

Tucson, AZ

Defense & Space

Bombardier
Sheet Metal Worker
Aeroturbine, Inc. Dec 2014 - Feb 2015
Airframe Mechanic
Hvf West Llc Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Aircraft Teardown Technician
United States Air Force Oct 2014 - Dec 2014
Turbofan Overhaul and Airframe Craftsman

Community College of the Air Force 2002 - 2017
Associates Community College of the Air Force 2002 - 2014
Community College of the Air Force 2004 - 2009
Associates Texas State Technical College Waco 1998 - 2000

Airframe
Aircraft Manufacturing
Military Aircraft
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Systems
Aircraft Interiors
Teardown
Aircraft Modification
Aircraft
Maintenance and Repair

Davis-Monthan AFB / USAF
Tucson, AZ
Jul 2009 to Dec 2014
Airframe Structural Maintenance Craftsman
USAF
Kadena AB Okinawa, Japan
Jun 2005 to Jun 2009
Airframe Structural Maintenance Craftsman
Kirtland AFB
Albuquerque, NM
Sep 2003 to Jun 2005
Aircraft Structural Maintenance Journeyman

Comm. College of the Air Force OJT Upgrade
May 2004 to Nov 2007
Journeyman
Texas State Tech. College Waco
Waco, TX
Sep 1998 to Nov 1999
Air Conditioning Technology
Axtell High School
Axtell, TX
1994 to 1998

-Inspects structures and components and determines operational status. -Assesses damage to aircraft structural componets. -Interprets inspection findings and determines corrective action adequacy. -Advises on structural repair, modification, and corrosion protection treatment with respect to original strength, weight, and contour to maintain structural integrity. - Maintains and inspects tools and equipment. -Performs operator maintenance and service inspections on shop equipment and tools. -Ensures lockout and tagout procedures are accomplished prior to performing shop equipment maintenance. - Identifies, removes, and treats corrosion using mechanical and chemical procedures. -Manufactures jigs, fixtures, forms, and molds. - Uses metalworking equipment and tools to form, cut, bend, and fasten replacement or repair parts to damaged structures and components. -Assembles repairs using special fasteners and adhesives. -Assembles structural parts and components to meet requirements for preserving aircraft structural integrity. -Checks repairs for serviceability according to specifications and technical publications. -Paints aircraft and support equipment. - Applies corrosion protective coatings (CPC). - Applies aircraft paint schemes and markings. -Stores, handles, and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards. -Ensures aircraft component balance is maintained. -Fabricates, repairs, and assembles tubing and cable assemblies for aerospace vehicles and support equipment. -Posts entries and maintains maintenance and inspection records. -Recommends methods to improve equipment performance and maintenance procedures. -Uses automated maintenance documentation systems. -Inputs, validates, and analyzes data processed to automated systems. -Clears and closes out completed maintenance discrepancies in automated maintenance systems.