Dear hiring manager,

I am very interested and excited for any career opportunities in the mechanical or industrial fields you may have to offer.

I am an ex military Tactical Fighter Aircraft Crew Chief with extensive experience in aviation mechanical, industrial, and design fields. I excel in both maintenance and manufacturing, along with design and drafting.  Recently I have been attending SolidWorks CAD design classes at Alignex Inc. I am looking forward to furthering my knowledge within any area of mechanical design, maintenance, assembly, or manufacturing. With my military background you will be impressed by my aptitude to learn, ability to adapt to situations, and strong time management skills. I have over 6 years experience within technological and mechanical fields, including leader and trainer positions. I have a keen understanding of how the manufacturing process works and a natural ability for implementing more efficient ways to accomplish a task. I can assure you that I have the experience and valuable natural ability for any mechanical position that you are looking to fill.  I’ve included a copy of my resume and I look forward to talking with you further.

Thank you,
Russell A. Freeman

Russell Freeman

1905 Michigan Drive, Northfield, Mn 55057              
Cell: 507-301-5198
 Email : airmanfreeman@hotmail.com

Career Overview

Talented and mechanically minded with extensive experience in Aircraft Maintenance. Strong technical skills in design and drafting. Working knowledge of machining processes and specialty hand tools.  Easily adaptable to changing work environments and needs. Military background.

Qualifications

	•	Skilled in coordination of agencies	
•  Knowledgeable in SolidWorks design program	•	Possesses valuable time management skills	
•	Extensive experience in Tactical Aircraft maintenance, including hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems

•	Experienced manufacturing industry welder 
•	Experienced manufacturing industry caster 
•	Organized team leader with strong mentor skills 
•	Maintains Government Secret Clearance 

Technical Skills

Skills	Experience	Total Years	Last Used	
Solidworks Design Software	Beginner	Less than 1	Currently	
Aircraft Maintenance	5 level	5	07 March 2012	
Welder		1	February 2007	
Work Experience				

United States Air Force Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman

February 2007 to March 2012

USAF

5 Level Tactical Aircraft Crew Chief on A/OA-10C Thunderbolt II fighter aircraft. Lead program manager on Cargo Pod maintenance and scheduling.
Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Welder

July 2006 to February 2007

Watkins Aircraft Support Products – Glenwood, Mn

Structural welder on aircraft support equipment including conveyor machines, luggage trailers, and chutes.

Education and Training

CAD

Alignex Inc.
SolidWorks Completed Courses
•	SolidWorks Essentials
•	Part Modeling
•	Assembly Modeling
•	Surface Modeling
•	Drawings
•	Sheet Metal
•	Weldments

Military
Completed the Basic Military Training program

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance

Completed the Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technical School for A/OA-10 aircraft

Completed the 2A353 Career Development Course for 5 level Aircraft Maintenance Journeyman.

Received a line number for Staff Sergeant the first time testing scoring higher than 99.1% of personnel tested on the Specialty Knowledge Test.

Additional Qualifications
•	Over 5 years experience in military aircraft maintenance
•	Over 19 years experience in designing, building, and flying radio controlled models
•	Working knowledge in aircraft design, aerodynamics, and structural engineering
•	Proficient with SolidWorks CAD design software.
•	Experience with composite construction and design; including mold construction
•	Knowledgeable in blueprint and technical manual reading
•	Talented in troubleshooting anything mechanical and electrical
•	Skilled in the installation and operation of electronics
•	Experienced mill and lathe worker
•	Experienced manufacturing industry caster
•	Experienced manufacturing industry welder
•	Disciplined Military background contributing to valuable time management skills and efficiency
•	Currently obtaining private pilot certificate
•	Currently obtaining FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
•	Maintains Government Secret Clearance