Lonnie Tuttle
Pilot Mountain
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
GSE Mechanic
Signature Aviation
Winston-Salem
10.2022 - Current
- Inspected ground support equipment for operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Performed routine maintenance on aircraft towing tractors and fuel trucks.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues and conducted repairs on various GSE systems.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline maintenance workflows and procedures.
- Maintained accurate maintenance logs for all serviced ground support equipment.
- Utilized diagnostic tools to troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures efficiently.
- Ensured adherence to industry regulations during all repair and maintenance activities.
- Troubleshot electrical and hydraulic systems of GSEs to identify problems and replace faulty parts.
- Maintained accurate records of all performed maintenance activities on the company's database system.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on ground support equipment, such as tractors, belt loaders, baggage carts, and electric and diesel powered vehicles.
- Assembled new equipment according to manufacturer's instructions utilizing hand tools and power tools.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed when performing maintenance work on GSEs.
- Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities including seminars and workshops.
- Lubricated moving parts with specified lubricants for smooth operation of the vehicle's mechanisms.
- Inspected GSE components for malfunctions or wear-and-tear to determine repair needs.
- Conducted tests on repaired vehicles to confirm proper functioning before releasing them back into service.
- Disassembled mechanical components for inspection or replacement purposes following safety protocols.
- Coordinated with suppliers to order replacement parts as needed.
Assistance Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Technician
Sunway Charters
Winston-Salem
01.2017 - Current
- Performed preventative maintenance on Motor Coaches, service vehicles, and shop equipment.
- Corrected defects from driver's inspection reports. Create unscheduled work orders on work carried out and charge out corresponding parts from inventory in the vehicle maintenance program.
- Managed parts department consisting of ordering parts, changing status of availability, allocating items to multiple terminals, and overseeing operating costs including: ordering large quantities of fluids(diesel fuel, gear oil, transmission fluid, DEF fluid, coolant, etc.), maintaining outside fuel receipts, and locating outside maintenance facilities for disabled coaches from out of state.
- Use of diagnostic software(JPRO) to read engine/transmission codes, calibrate ECM and modules, and set parameters to vehicle manufacturer specifications.
- Utilized service truck to carry out road calls for disabled coaches.
- Troubleshoot and repair engine, electrical, pneumatic brake/suspension, and steering components to safety standards according to J.J. keller(organization for transportation, hazardous materials, human resources and workplace safety) and vehicle maintenance manuals.
- Maintain facility to OSHA requirements(inspection of fire suppression systems, proper clearance of electrical panels, properly displaying MSDS sheets, emergency escape routes, etc.).
- Assigned technicians to execute preventative maintenance tasks by creating scheduled activity work orders in VMS software.
- Attended meetings with management regarding safety, reasonable suspicion training, and operations of facilities.
- Maintained compliance with mileage/time sensitive vehicle inspections.
- Company certifications in brake inspections and annual inspections of motor coaches.
- Operated equipment to assist in completion of tasks such as: forklifts, automotive lifts, pneumatic floor jacks/stands, standing press, pneumatic/electric tools, hand tools, calibrating tools, etc.
- Proficient in reading electrical/pneumatic schematics and the use of multimeters to read voltage, resistance, continuity, etc.
- Performed engine, transmission, differential services, dismount/mount and balance tires, repair interior/exterior lighting, troubleshoot and repair air conditioning/heating systems, replace and adjust brake components, and occasional body work(replace windshields, emergency windows, bumper covers, body panels, etc.).
Automotive Technician
Main Street Tire and Automotive
King
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Troubleshoot and repair defective components on customer vehicles by using diagnostic software, general knowledge of common manufacturer problems, and interpreting customer complaints and descriptions of potential occurrences.
- Maintained excellent customer service to new and repeat clients.
- Performed maintenance on a wide variety of vehicles.
- Carried out work including but not limited to: Oil changes, transmission services, remove and replace defective parts, service disc and drum brakes, mount and balance tires, and assist other technicians in completing tasks.
- Road tested vehicles to diagnose defects, and to assure the defects have been corrected.
- Maintained a clean and safe shop environment.
- Inspected vehicles for safe operation and to ensure that fluids were in manufacturer specifications.
- Ordered parts from NAPA prolink and other third party establishments.
Education
High School Degree -
East Surry High School
Pilot Mountain, NCSkills
- Diagnose and troubleshoot defects with electrical systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot defects with pneumatic systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot defects with mechanical systems
- Diagnose and troubleshoot defects with safety systems
- Proficient use of tools/equipment
- Air brake systems
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts ordering
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Power generation systems
- Hand and power tools
- Aviation safety regulations
- Diesel engine repair
- Fluid and lubricant management
- Electronic control systems
- Heavy equipment handling
- Tire and wheel service
- Repair log documentation
- Hydraulic systems repair
- Cooling system maintenance
Timeline
GSE Mechanic
Signature Aviation
10.2022 - Current
Assistance Maintenance Manager/Maintenance Technician
Sunway Charters
01.2017 - Current
Automotive Technician
Main Street Tire and Automotive
01.2012 - 01.2017
High School Degree -
East Surry High School