Terrence Jenkins
Sun City,AZ
Summary
Model designer and maker for film industry.Experience with set
design,build and set up for camera ready filming.
Certified technical/mechanical professional with extensive experience in aircraft service of military hardware and avionics.
Experience performing mechanical/electrical maintenance of a variety of military and general aviation aircraft.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Technician A&P
Self Employed
07.2014 - Current
- Assembled and disassembled general Aircraft to perform repairs and maintenance. 100 Hour and Annual Inspections.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Performed troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of avionics equipment.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
Mechanical Technician
Logans Valley Motorcycles
02.2005 - 07.2014
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Frequently diagnosed mechanical problems and determined how to correct issues.
- Utilized varied tools and equipment to test and troubleshoot motorcycle mechanical systems.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
Retail Sales Associate
Hobby Bench
09.2002 - 02.2005
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Composite Technician A&P
National Aviation Products
08.2001 - 09.2002
- Read and interpreted job orders, drawings and specification sketches.
- Operated machinery and tools safely during composite manufacturing.
- Fabricated emergency slides for Boeing and Airbus Jet aircraft door composite parts.
- Accurately combined different materials to create strong composite material for aircraft products.
- Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers and tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots.
Aviation Electronics Technician/Mechanic
Farwest Airlines/ Grand Canyon Railway
04.2000 - 12.2000
Mechanical Technician A&P
Scottsdale Flyers
10.1998 - 04.2000
- Assembled and disassembled equipment to perform repairs and maintenance.
- Resolved mechanical issues using both technical and manual skills.
- Maintained clean and organized work area to easily locate repairing tools and equipment.
- Inspected and tested equipment, machinery and components to diagnose issues, recognize defects, and determine appropriate repairs.
- Kept detailed records of repairs and maintenance for reference in future work.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings and schematics to understand equipment design and proper maintenance.
- Operated variety of tools and equipment to complete mechanical repairs.
- Performed in-depth troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve range of mechanical failures.
- Completed detailed inspections of electrical and mechanical components to identify issues.
Special Effects Model Maker
WKR Productions
08.1994 - 08.1998
- Wired and soldered electrical and electronic connections and components.
- Recorded specifications, production operations and final dimensions of models for use in establishing operating standards and procedures.
- Cut, shaped and refined metal components using power tools to create well-made molds.
- Interpreted technical documents and blueprints to determine required operational sequences, tools and dimensions for each model and execute successful planning and pre-production stages.
- Aligned, joined and fit metal parts using welding equipment to enhance durability and promote Motion Picture industry standards.
Instrumentation Technician, Flight Test
Boeing Helicopter Divison
01.1983 - 03.1994
- Cleaned and calibrate instruments for airborne telemetry flight tests
- Removed damaged instruments and repaired components.
- Conducted troubleshooting procedures and root cause analysis to determine causes of problems.
- Kept shop area and equipment clean, organized and maintained.
- Identified issues by testing and troubleshooting instruments, components and assemblies using voltmeters, circuit testers and oscilloscopes.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs calibrations.
- Created, aligned, and optimized electrical instrumentation and flight testing equipment.
- Created testing measurements diagrams, drawings and specifications for prototypes, production products and testing procedures.
Education
No Degree - Aircraft Technique
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK03.1982
High School Diploma -
Polaris Snowmobile Factory Training
Roseau, MN01.1981
High School Diploma -
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
Phoenix, AZ09.1977
High School Diploma -
Central High
Phoenix, AZ07.1975
Skills
- CAD and CAM Software
- CNC Milling
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Model Assembly
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant License
Timeline
Mechanical Technician A&P
Self Employed
07.2014 - Current
Mechanical Technician
Logans Valley Motorcycles
02.2005 - 07.2014
Retail Sales Associate
Hobby Bench
09.2002 - 02.2005
Composite Technician A&P
National Aviation Products
08.2001 - 09.2002
Aviation Electronics Technician/Mechanic
Farwest Airlines/ Grand Canyon Railway
04.2000 - 12.2000
Mechanical Technician A&P
Scottsdale Flyers
10.1998 - 04.2000
Special Effects Model Maker
WKR Productions
08.1994 - 08.1998
Instrumentation Technician, Flight Test
Boeing Helicopter Divison
01.1983 - 03.1994
No Degree - Aircraft Technique
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
High School Diploma -
Polaris Snowmobile Factory Training
High School Diploma -
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute A Div. of Universal Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Central High
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