Aircraft Mechanic resume examples for 2025

Aircraft Mechanic resume format and sections

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   1. Add contact information to your aircraft mechanic resume

   Your name should be the biggest text on the page and be at or near the top of the document. Your address doesn't need to include your street name or house number - listing your city and state works just fine. Your email address should be professional, but not your current work email address. It's not a good look to use your work email for personal projects (job-searching). Your social media can be included if you have a fully-fledged LinkedIn page or another social media page that showcases your relevant skill set.

   Aircraft Mechanic Resume Contact Information Example #1

   Dhruv Johnson

   d.johnson@email.com | 333-111-2222 | www.linkedin.com/in/dhruv-johnson

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   2. Add relevant education to your aircraft mechanic resume

   Your resume's education section should include:

   • The name of your school
   • The date you graduated (Month, Year or Year are both appropriate)
   • The name of your degree

   If you graduated more than 15 years ago, you should consider dropping your graduation date to avoid age discrimination.

   Optional subsections for your education section include:

   • Academic awards (Dean's List, Latin honors, etc. )
   • GPA (if you're a recent graduate and your GPA was 3.5+)
   • Extra certifications
   • Academic projects (thesis, dissertation, etc. )

   Other tips to consider when writing your education section include:

   • If you're a recent graduate, you might opt to place your education section above your experience section
   • The more work experience you get, the shorter your education section should be
   • List your education in reverse chronological order, with your most recent and high-ranking degrees first
   • If you haven't graduated yet, you can include "Expected graduation date" to the entry for that school

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   Majors

   Aviation

   31.8%

   Automotive Technology

   17.9%

   Business

   11.5%

   Aerospace Engineering

   5.2%

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   Aircraft Mechanic Resume Relevant Education Example #1

   Some College Courses In Aviation 2009 - 2011

   Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL

   Aircraft Mechanic Resume Relevant Education Example #2

   Associate's Degree In Business 2007 - 2009

   University of Central Florida Orlando, FL

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   3. Next, create an aircraft mechanic skills section on your resume

   Your resume's skills section should include the most important keywords from the job description, as long as you actually have those skills. If you haven't started your job search yet, you can look over resumes to get an idea of what skills are the most important.

   Here are some tips to keep in mind when writing your resume's skills section:

   • Include 6-12 skills, in bullet point form
   • List mostly hard skills; soft skills are hard to test
   • Emphasize the skills that are most important for the job

   Hard skills are generally more important to hiring managers because they relate to on-the-job knowledge and specific experience with a certain technology or process.

   Soft skills are also valuable, as they're highly transferable and make you a great person to work alongside, but they're impossible to prove on a resume.

   Example of skills to include on an aircraft mechanic resume

   • Airframe Skills.
      

     Airframes are a type of mechanical structure used for an aircraft. This part usually consists of the wings, tail assembly, fuselage, undercarriage, and landing gear. It has a monolithic component in it that has ribs, frames, stringers, bulkheads and others. The Airframe is created, designed, and used to endure all the air force every time the aircraft takes off. It helps withstand the aerodynamics as well the pressure of the payload, crew, and the fuel.

   • FAA Skills.
      

     FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) is an aviation regulatory body in the USA.

   • Aircraft Systems Skills.
      

     Aircraft systems refer to the subsystems necessary for the efficient and safe operation of an aircraft, including flight controls, landing gear, electrical systems, hydraulics, avionics, navigation, communications, and instrumentation. All aircraft require essential systems such as engine, propeller, induction, ignition systems, as well as fuel, lubrication, cooling, electrical, landing gear, and environmental control systems to aid flight. Understanding aircraft systems in flight is essential for safe operation and proper maintenance.

   • Technical Data Skills.
      

     Technical data refers to both scientific and technical nature and information recorded and presented in any form other than financial and management information but includes manuals and instructional materials, as well as technical data formatted as a computer database.

   • Test Equipment Skills.
      

     Test equipment is a mechanical tool or a device which is used create signals and gather response from an electronic device under test. It helps in detecting any faults in the device and it also proves the proper operation of the electronic device.

   • Service Aircraft Skills.
      

     Service aircraft is the performance of tasks necessary to ensure the continued airworthiness of an aircraft or an aircraft part, including review, inspection, replacement, the rectification of defects and implementation of changes, compliance with airworthiness directives, and repairs. All aircraft, large or small, must receive periodic maintenance following the manufacturer's specifications.

   • Fuel Systems Skills.
      

     Fuel systems are components in a vehicle that help carry fuel. They are made up of the pump, fuel tank, filter, and injectors. The pump help sent fuel to the fuel tank. The filters remove unwanted debris and injectors create the air and fuel combustion mixture for vehicle energy movement.

   Top Skills for an Aircraft Mechanic

   Hand Tools, 11.1%
   Airframe, 6.1%
   FAA, 5.4%
   Aircraft Systems, 4.9%
   Other Skills, 72.5%
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   4. List your aircraft mechanic experience

   The most important part of any resume for an aircraft mechanic is the experience section. Recruiters and hiring managers expect to see your experience listed in reverse chronological order, meaning that you should begin with your most recent experience and then work backwards.

   Don't just list your job duties below each job entry. Instead, make sure most of your bullet points discuss impressive achievements from your past positions. Whenever you can, use numbers to contextualize your accomplishments for the hiring manager reading your resume.

   It's okay if you can't include exact percentages or dollar figures. There's a big difference even between saying "Managed a team of aircraft mechanics" and "Managed a team of 6 aircraft mechanics over a 9-month project. "

   Most importantly, make sure that the experience you include is relevant to the job you're applying for. Use the job description to ensure that each bullet point on your resume is appropriate and helpful.

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   Work History Example # 1

   Aircraft Maintenance Technician

   Conquest

   • Complied with applicable Government and FAA rules and regulations on maintenance and followed appropriate aircraft technical data.
   • Replaced faulty components on RCA satellite receivers by trouble-shooting each board making necessary improvements.
   • Performed maintenance and repair on Cessna Citation, Beech King Air, Queen Air and Beech 1900C aircraft.
   • Maintained a broad range of Boeing and Airbus aircraft and associated systems.
   • Tested and inspected aircraft communications components, navigation components, weather radar, autopilot, compass systems and accessories to specifications.

   Work History Example # 2

   Aviation Machinist Mate

   Empire Cat

   • Maintained and repaired airframes and engines on corporate and private small fixed wing aircraft and helicopters for general aviation operation.
   • Utilized micrometers and indicators to ensure quality standards were met.
   • Machined parts using mills, lathes, EDM, specially made tools that are non-attainable through factory order.
   • Operated a Surface Grinding Machine, VTL Lathe, Balancing Machine and a Horizontal Mill Center.
   • Raised the amount of 35,000 dollars in a six month period while working in the squadron store.

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   5. Highlight aircraft mechanic certifications on your resume

   Specific aircraft mechanic certifications can be a powerful tool to show employers you've developed the appropriate skills.

   If you have any of these certifications, make sure to put them on your aircraft mechanic resume:

   1. Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
   2. Unmanned Systems Aircraft Maintenance
   3. Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET)
   4. Mechanical Inspector Certification (CMI)
   5. Certified Aerospace Technician
   6. General Radiotelephone Operator (PG)
   7. Certified Maintenance Manager (CMM)
   8. Avionics Electronics Technician (AVN)
   9. Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma)

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   6. Finally, add an aircraft mechanic resume summary or objective statement

   A resume summary statement consists of 1-3 sentences at the top of your aircraft mechanic resume that quickly summarizes who you are and what you have to offer. The summary statement should include your job title, years of experience (if it's 3+), and an impressive accomplishment, if you have space for it.

   Remember to emphasize skills and experiences that feature in the job description.

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