ANDREW PHILLIPS
Springfield
Summary
- Aviation professional well-versed in line service operations, delivering consistent and efficient ground support for aircraft. Known for excellent collaboration and ability to adapt seamlessly to changing operational needs. Expertise in fueling, towing, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations, making reliable and results-driven team member.
- Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
- Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
- Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Service Technician
Stellar Aviation of Springfield
Springfield, IL
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Fueled numerous types of Aircraft
- Parked Aircraft using universal aviation approved hand signals
Mover
Moscardelli Moving
Springfield, IL
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Safely transporting customers’ furniture and valuables.
- Packing the moving truck securely to prevent damage.
- Organizing the truck for efficient loading.
- Operating Class C trucks.
Landscaper/Mower
KLC Turf Pro
Sherman, IL
06.2017 - 11.2018
- Operating vehicles and powered equipment, including mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
- Mowing or edging lawns using power mowers or edgers.
- Shoveling snow from walkways, driveways, or parking lots and spreading salt in those areas.
- Maintaining established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walkways, or walls.
- Utilizing hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.
- Pruning or trimming trees, shrubs, or hedges using shears, pruners, or chain saws.
- Maintaining or repairing tools, equipment, or structures, including buildings, greenhouses, fences, or benches, using hand or power tools.
- Mixing and spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.
Aviation Structural Mechanic and Safety Equipment
United States Navy, NAS
Jacksonville, FL
02.2015 - 02.2017
- Read and interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other specifications to determine the feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Worked with egress specialists to pull seats for regular maintenance and life support systems refresh.
- Examine and inspect aircraft components including landing gear, hydraulic systems, and deicers to locate cracks, breaks, leaks or other problems.
- Inspect airframe for wear or other defects.
- Maintain, repair and rebuild aircraft structures, functional components and parts such as wings and fuselage, rigging, hydraulic units, oxygen systems, fuel systems, electrical systems, gaskets and seals.
- Measure parts for wear, using precision instruments.
- Obtain fuel and oil samples and check them for contamination.
- Clean, refuel, and change oil in line service aircraft.
Education
High School Diploma -
WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Williamsville, IL06.2010
Skills
- Familiar with Boeing 737’s
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Punctuality
- HAZMAT knowledge
- Fast learner
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Inventory control and record keeping
- Ramp safety awareness
- Aircraft marshalling
- Aircraft fueling
- Flight line operations
- Hand tool proficiency
- Fuel quality control
- Fire prevention techniques
- Ground support equipment operation
- Waste disposal procedures
- Airport safety regulations
- Hazardous material handling
- De-icing procedures
- Hangar maintenance
- Refueling truck operation
- Basic aircraft mechanics
- Ground power unit operation
- Airfield security procedures
- Towbar and tug operation
- Aviation communication protocols
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Line Service Technician
Stellar Aviation of Springfield
08.2022 - 04.2026
Mover
Moscardelli Moving
05.2019 - 05.2022
Landscaper/Mower
KLC Turf Pro
06.2017 - 11.2018
Aviation Structural Mechanic and Safety Equipment
United States Navy, NAS
02.2015 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
WILLIAMSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL