Marine job seeker
Nicolas Matthews
Advanced
Aircraft powertrain, Repair
Skills & certifications
About
U.S. Army veteran and former 15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer with hands-on military Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing (NDI/NDT) experience. Experienced with Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI) on aircraft components. Strong background in aircraft maintenance, defect detection, troubleshooting, precision measurement, technical documentation, quality control, and safety-critical operations. Seeking an NDT/NDI technician, assistant, trainee, or inspection role where military inspection experience can transfer into civilian qualification and certification. NDT / NDI TECHNICAL SKILLS Methods: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) | Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT) | Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI) Inspection: Aircraft Component Inspection | Crack & Discontinuity Detection | Surface/Subsurface Defect Detection | Component Serviceability Support | Precision Measuring Equipment Maintenance & Quality: Technical Manuals | Maintenance Documentation | Quality Control | Preventive Maintenance | Mechanical Troubleshooting | Hazardous Materials Handling | Tool Accountability | Safety Compliance RELEVANT MILITARY EXPERIENCE Aircraft Powertrain Repairer (15D/SPC) | U.S. Army | Jun 2018 - Mar 2022 • Performed hands-on non-destructive inspection/testing on aircraft components using Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI) methods. • Inspected aircraft drivetrain and powertrain components for cracks, surface and subsurface discontinuities, and other defects using applicable military technical procedures and inspection equipment. • Supported component serviceability determinations through inspection results, technical guidance, and accurate maintenance documentation. • Performed preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on aircraft drivetrain and powertrain systems. • Diagnosed mechanical issues using technical manuals, testing
Experience
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pipefitter Helper | STARCON International |
Jan 2024 – Apr 2024
• Supported pipefitting crews on industrial construction projects while following established safety requirements. • Delivered tools, materials, and equipment to support workflow and minimize project delays. • Assisted skilled trades personnel in completing work safely and efficiently.
Correctional Officer | Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
Company
Feb 2023 – Jan 2024
• Maintained safety, security, and compliance in a high-responsibility environment. • Completed detailed reports and documentation accurately and demonstrated sound decision-making under pressure.
Seafood Processor / Delivery Driver | Boyd's Seafood |
Company
May 2022 – Feb 2023
• Maintained quality, production, delivery, customer-service, and inventory-accountability standards in a fast-paced environment.
RELEVANT MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer (15D/SPC) | U.S. Army |
Jun 2018 – Mar 2022
• Performed hands-on non-destructive inspection/testing on aircraft components using Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI) methods. • Inspected aircraft drivetrain and powertrain components for cracks, surface and subsurface discontinuities, and other defects using applicable military technical procedures and inspection equipment. • Supported component serviceability determinations through inspection results, technical guidance
Resume
Nicolas Matthews
Seabrook, TX | 409-665-7964 | n9220310@icloud.com
U.S. Army Veteran | NDT/NDI Experience | Aircraft & Mechanical Maintenance
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
U.S. Army veteran and former 15D Aircraft Powertrain Repairer with hands-on military Non-Destructive Inspection/Testing
(NDI/NDT) experience. Experienced with Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT), and Magnetic
Particle Testing (MT/MPI) on aircraft components. Strong background in aircraft maintenance, defect detection, troubleshooting,
precision measurement, technical documentation, quality control, and safety-critical operations. Seeking an NDT/NDI technician,
assistant, trainee, or inspection role where military inspection experience can transfer into civilian qualification and certification.
NDT / NDI TECHNICAL SKILLS
Methods: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) | Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT) | Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI)
Inspection: Aircraft Component Inspection | Crack & Discontinuity Detection | Surface/Subsurface Defect Detection | Component
Serviceability Support | Precision Measuring Equipment
Maintenance & Quality: Technical Manuals | Maintenance Documentation | Quality Control | Preventive Maintenance | Mechanical
Troubleshooting | Hazardous Materials Handling | Tool Accountability | Safety Compliance
RELEVANT MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Aircraft Powertrain Repairer (15D/SPC) | U.S. Army | Jun 2018 - Mar 2022
• Performed hands-on non-destructive inspection/testing on aircraft components using Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Fluorescent
Penetrant Inspection (FPI/PT), and Magnetic Particle Testing (MT/MPI) methods.
• Inspected aircraft drivetrain and powertrain components for cracks, surface and subsurface discontinuities, and other defects
using applicable military technical procedures and inspection equipment.
• Supported component serviceability determinations through inspection results, technical guidance, and accurate maintenance
documentation.
• Performed preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on aircraft drivetrain and powertrain systems.
• Diagnosed mechanical issues using technical manuals, testing procedures, and precision measuring equipment.
• Worked with hazardous and regulated materials while complying with strict safety and environmental requirements.
• Managed accountability for hundreds of tools and maintenance assets with zero losses during assigned inventory periods.
• Worked within maintenance teams to support aircraft readiness, reliability, and quality-control requirements.
ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pipefitter Helper | STARCON International | Jan 2024 - Apr 2024
• Supported pipefitting crews on industrial construction projects while following established safety requirements.
• Delivered tools, materials, and equipment to support workflow and minimize project delays.
• Assisted skilled trades personnel in completing work safely and efficiently.
Correctional Officer | Texas Department of Criminal Justice | Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
• Maintained safety, security, and compliance in a high-responsibility environment.
• Completed detailed reports and documentation accurately and demonstrated sound decision-making under pressure.
Seafood Processor / Delivery Driver | Boyd's Seafood | May 2022 - Feb 2023
• Maintained quality, production, delivery, customer-service, and inventory-accountability standards in a fast-paced
environment.
CERTIFICATIONS & SAFETY TRAINING
TWIC | OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification | CPR Certification | Forklift Training & Safe Operation Practices | Aerial Lift Safety
Awareness | Fall Protection Awareness | Confined Space Awareness | Workplace Health & Safety Compliance
EDUCATION
High School Diploma | Penn Foster | 2018
Military NDT/NDI experience listed above does not represent a current civilian ASNT Level I, II, or III certification.
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