Amani McDonald
New Orleans
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in aircraft maintenance and team leadership. Expertise in managing maintenance operations, ensuring compliance, and optimizing inventory management. Committed to delivering high-quality results and operational readiness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
I-Level Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
Belle Chasse
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw aviation tire shop operations supporting F-5 and C-130 platforms, directing maintenance
workflow and leading personnel while coordinating with Maintenance Control to ensure efficient
operations - Trained and qualified personnel on tire maintenance procedures, increasing shop capability and
ensuring consistent execution of high-level maintenance tasks - Fabricated and tested hydraulic lines for multiple aircraft platforms, ensuring system integrity and
compliance with technical specifications - Managed 300 IMRL assets valued at $2.3M, maintaining 100% accountability and audit readiness
- Oversaw 100 calibration assets, reviewing and processing documentation to ensure compliance with
calibration program requirements
O-Level H60s Helicopter Mechanic
U.S Navy
San Diego
01.2020 - 07.2024
- Directed maintenance operations for 3 MH-60S aircraft as Collateral Duty Inspector, supervising up to
20 personnel across structural, hydraulic, pneumatic, and flight control systems - Led DET operations managing 2 aircraft and 10 personnel in high-tempo environments with limited
resources while maintaining full mission capability - Qualified and mentored 10 CDI inspectors and 15–20 Plane Captains, significantly increasing squadron
certification capability and operational readiness - Served as Plane Captain, overseeing towing, launch, and final preflight inspections to ensure safe and
efficient flight operations - Managed ordering, receiving, and screening of aircraft parts, ensuring only serviceable and approved
components were installed - Maintained and audited maintenance documentation in full compliance with NAMP and QA standards
Education
High School Diploma -
East Side Memorial Highschool
Austin, TX05-2019
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance and quality assurance
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Corrosion treatment and prevention
- Structural repairs
- Inventory management
- Hydraulics and pneumatics systems
- Maintenance scheduling and planning
Timeline
I-Level Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
07.2024 - Current
O-Level H60s Helicopter Mechanic
U.S Navy
01.2020 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
East Side Memorial Highschool