FAA-certificated A&P mechanic with Inspection Authorization and 11 years in Part 121 line and heavy maintenance on Boeing 737NG and MAX aircraft. Holds RII and engine run-up authorizations, and helped cut maintenance-related delays at a 90-departure station by 28% through better troubleshooting and parts planning.
Experience
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Cascadia Airways (Seattle, WA)
Mar 2020 – Present
Lead a 7-person night line crew servicing 30+ Boeing 737NG and 737 MAX overnights, completing A-checks and deferred items to the GMM
Troubleshoot CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engine, hydraulic and flight-control faults using the AMM, FIM and Boeing Toolbox
Cut maintenance-caused delays at the station 28% by pre-staging rotables for the top 15 repeat MEL items
Sign off required inspection items as an RII inspector with zero findings in 3 FAA and internal audits
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Boundary Bay Aero Overhaul (Everett, WA)
Jun 2015 – Feb 2020
Performed C-check structural repairs, corrosion treatment and landing gear changes under 14 CFR Part 145
Completed 900+ task cards per check with a quality-escape rate under 0.5%
Education
AAS, Aviation Maintenance Technology (Part 147), South Seattle College (Sep 2013 – Jun 2015)
Skills
Certificates: FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P), Inspection Authorization (IA), FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Permit, RII and engine run authorization
Aircraft and engines: Boeing 737NG and 737 MAX, CFM56-7B, LEAP-1B
Regulations: 14 CFR Parts 43, 65, 121 and 145, MEL deferrals, AD compliance
How to write a Aircraft Mechanic resume
A strong Aircraft Mechanic resume shows the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Certifications
Experience
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements
DOT and FMCSA compliance
Hours of service and ELD use
Route planning
Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections
Hazardous materials handling
Dispatch and load planning
Fleet and aircraft maintenance
Customer service
Safety management systems (SMS)
Example bullet points
Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery
Cut empty miles from 18% to 11% by rebuilding lane plans and backhaul matches for a 60-truck fleet
Logged 6,200 flight hours as an A320 first officer with zero FAA violations and a 98% on-time departure rate
Tips from recruiters
List each licence with its class, endorsements, ratings and issuing body (for example "CDL Class A, Hazmat and Tanker endorsements" or "FAA ATP, A320 type rating").
Lead with safety numbers such as accident-free miles, clean inspections or violation-free years, because employers screen on them first.
Name the equipment, aircraft, routes and systems you know (Samsara ELDs, McLeod, Sabre, Boeing 737) so recruiters can match you quickly.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Professional: Dark header band with a tinted skills sidebar
Aircraft Mechanic resume FAQ
What should a Aircraft Mechanic resume include?
A Aircraft Mechanic resume should show the licences and ratings you hold, the vehicles, aircraft or routes you run, and your record on safety, on-time performance and compliance. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Certifications, Experience, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Aircraft Mechanic?
Classic, Compact and Professional work well for Aircraft Mechanic roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Aircraft Mechanic resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Aircraft Mechanic put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Aircraft Mechanic roles are CDL, FAA or FRA licences and endorsements, DOT and FMCSA compliance, Hours of service and ELD use, Route planning, Pre-trip and pre-flight inspections and Hazardous materials handling.
How do I write strong Aircraft Mechanic resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as accident-free miles, on-time performance and miles or flight hours. For example: "Drove 1.1M accident-free miles in 9 years on a CDL-A with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements, holding 99% on-time delivery."