JOHNATHAN MERCER
Davidson
Summary
Energetic, dedicated professional with more than 10 years of experience in maintaining and repairing engines. Proven track record for team relations; effective communicator. Extensive knowledge in diagnosing, overhauling, repairing, and assembling various vehicles. Skilled supervisor of operations; respected for developing team capacity and productivity. Possess transferable skills such as researching, decision-making, and analyzing data and information.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
GSE/Diesel Mechanic
Menzies Aviation
Charlotte, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Diagnosed and repaired diesel engines to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on vehicles, identifying issues before they became significant problems.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical failures, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Mentored junior mechanics, providing training on advanced repair techniques and safety protocols.
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain ground support equipment (GSE) including diesel-powered tugs, belt loaders, baggage tractors, forklifts, generators, and aircraft servicing equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections and scheduled servicing to ensure equipment reliability and operational readiness.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and diesel engine systems to identify malfunctions and complete timely repairs.
- Utilize diagnostic tools, schematics, and technical manuals to support efficient repairs and minimize equipment downtime.
- Conduct safety inspections and ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, and company safety standards.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, repair records, and parts inventory documentation.
- Support airport ground operations by responding quickly to equipment breakdowns and emergency maintenance needs.
- Collaborate with operations teams to ensure equipment availability for daily flight schedules and cargo handling operations.
Supervisor, Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
Charlotte, NC
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed team of employees engaged in mail processing and distribution activities.
- Scheduled and assigned work; determined priorities; shifted employees during the course of the tour as the workload fluctuates.
- Monitored operational performance data throughout the tour, resolved routine problems, reported unusual operational problems, and recommended solutions.
- Ensured operational information reported was complete and accurate; participated in mail surveys/tests related to quality, service performance, etc.
- Coordinated mail flow activities with other supervisors on the tour.
- Provided input for the facility's operating budget; controlled costs within budget allocations.
- Investigated accidents, prepared necessary reports, and ensured compliance with safety regulations and energy conservation.
- Facilitated on-the-job training program for processing and distribution employees on the assigned tour.
- Loaded, hand-lifted, and used machinery moderate to heavy mailed from trucks and sorting equipment.
- Separated outgoing bulk mail and load onto mail trucks for distribution; wrapped damaged parcels and weighed mail.
Aircraft Mechanic
America's Staffing Partner, Inc
Robins Air Force Base, GA
07.2018 - 11.2019
- Performed overhaul and repair on weapon systems, assemblies, and components such as air frame, landing gear, power plants, gear boxes, pumps, and hydraulic, pressurization, utility, fuel, oil, pneumatic, and flight control systems.
- Troubleshot aircraft systems, components, or sub-assemblies to make determination on proper operation; identified malfunctions and determines corrective action required.
- Disassembled, repaired, and reassembled major aircraft systems, their assemblies and components.
- Installed, aligned, and functionally/operationally tested various major and minor mechanical and pneumatic systems on the aircraft during overhaul or modification.
- Performed engine removal and installation, jacking and leveling, alignment and retraction checks, and other related routine tasks.
Aircraft Technician
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 07.2018
- Oversaw maintenance of 300+ aircrafts.
- Examined and inspected aircraft components, including landing gearing, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks, and other issues to ensure serviceability and availability; completed phased inspections.
- Conducted routine and special inspections according to department regulations; maintained repair logs and documented preventative, corrective maintenance.
- Organized rapid response teams in efforts to avoid airfield backup and aircraft diverts.
- Troubleshot system/equipment operation problems; determined corrective actions to ensure timely repair and increase productivity.
- Interpreted blueprints, specifications, and diagrams to inform proper installation.
- Installed and aligned repaired or replacement parts for subsequent riveting or welding, using clamps and wrenches.
- Coordinated installation and alignment of parts to successfully process repairs.
- Inspected completed work for proper functionality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jay M Robinson High School
Concord06-2010
Skills
- Oil changes
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy equipment repair
- Diesel engine repair
- Engine repair
- Brake systems
- Fuel injection systems
- Engine diagnostics
- Battery maintenance
Timeline
GSE/Diesel Mechanic
Menzies Aviation
09.2023 - Current
Supervisor, Mail Handler
United States Postal Service
12.2019 - 08.2022
Aircraft Mechanic
America's Staffing Partner, Inc
07.2018 - 11.2019
Aircraft Technician
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Jay M Robinson High School