Kaylin Gill
4302 Carrollton Ave Indianapolis
Summary
Skilled aircraft maintenance technician with dedication to team success and a strong focus on safety. Proficient in inspecting aircraft, reading technical manuals and performing new system installations. Ready to offer several years' experience to a challenging new role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hydraulic Technician
United States Navy Reserve
Oak Harbor, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Improved hydraulic system performance by diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in a timely manner.
- Saved money by reworking parts suitable for refurbishment.
- Assessed and tore down parts such as brakes, struts and actuators in different pieces of equipment.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Textron Aviation
Indianapolis, IN
10.2023 - 09.2024
- Conducts scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections on a variety of Cessna, Hawker, and Beechcraft aircraft systems, including engines, landing gear, hydraulics, and avionics.
- Assists in diagnosing complex malfunctions and performing difficult tasks.
- Manages repair logs, documenting preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance activities.
- Exceeds drop-in turnovers for the Donor Network fleet, delivering time-sensitive medical cargo.
F/A-18E/F Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
Lemoore, CA
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Performed routine and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on F/A-18E, ensuring operational safety.
- Provided assistance in resolving operational problems as they arose during flights or on the ground.
- Guided maintenance efforts and trained over 35 personnel in maintenance practices, increasing maintenance productivity by 95%.
- Accomplished 17,532 maintenance hours, encompassing 8,630 maintenance actions, which resulted in the safe execution of 14,213 flight hours and 2,243 flights.
Flight Line Technician
United States Navy, USN
Lemoore, CA
08.2018 - 08.2023
- Preflight and post-flight inspections of the aircraft and its components, including fuel levels, oil pressure, and tires, to ensure safe flight conditions.
- Aircraft marshalling duties and guiding pilots to designated parking spots, while ensuring safe and quick movement of aircraft on shipboard flight decks, hangar decks, and extreme environmental locations.
- Executed emergency procedures according to established protocols in the event of an incident involving an aircraft.
- Demonstrated professionalism and procedural compliance during the Aviation Maintenance Program Inspection, while performing proper fuel sample procedures, directly contributing to the VFA-146 Blue Diamonds receiving an overall score of 88%.
Education
No Degree - Aviation Maintenance - A&P
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Indianapolis, IN07-2025
Skills
- Aircraft Servicing
- Hydraulic Systems Repair
- Powerplant Assembly and Disassembly
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Blueprint and Schematic Reading
- Organizational & Problem Solving Skills
- Outstanding People Skills
- Hydraulic troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Two Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals.
- Member of the Women in Aviation Hoosier Heartland Chapter.
Timeline
Hydraulic Technician
United States Navy Reserve
06.2024 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Textron Aviation
10.2023 - 09.2024
F/A-18E/F Structural Mechanic
United States Navy, USN
08.2020 - 08.2023
Flight Line Technician
United States Navy, USN
08.2018 - 08.2023
No Degree - Aviation Maintenance - A&P
Aviation Institute of Maintenance