career objective                              

 

driven team player with knowledge of water and wastewater technology as well as strong mechanical aptitude eager to contribute talents toward actively supporting a public utilities department in optimizing operational performance

 

profile                                                

 

ø  currently pursuing studies in water and wastewater technology, with key coursework completed to date in water supply treatment, water/wastewater instrumentation and controls, wastewater treatment, and applied math for water/wastewater treatment

ø  extensive mechanical background in performing maintenance and repairs; skilled in use of diverse test/diagnostic equipment and hand/power tools

ø  proficient in interpreting complex technical manuals, diagrams and specifications

ø  solid understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems

ø  dynamic planning, organization, prioritization, and time management abilities

ø  pc literate, with skills in windows, powerpoint, excel, and wordperfect

credentials/certifications~

 

ø  passed grade 1 wastewater treatment plant operator certification exam; october 4, 2008

ø  faa airframe and powerplant mechanic license

ø  class c drivers license

 

professional experience  

 

united airlines- san francisco international airport                                                          1985-present

  apply strong mechanical skills toward efficiently overhauling, repairing and maintaining pratt and whitney pwjt9d, pw2000, pw4000, and pwf117 jet engines in support of commercial engine and us air force/united airline engine maintenance contracts

  proficiently assemble and disassemble engines/components and conduct leak checks

  contribute expertise in reading/interpreting technical maintenance manuals and parts catalogs toward maximizing efficiency and quality

airline mechanic, sheet metal; 1985-1990

  productively conducted structural sheetmetal repairs and maintenance on 727, 737 and dc8 jet aircraft, with responsibilities ranging from parts fabrication and special fasteners installation to corrosion removal and prevention

 

~ prior background ~

airline mechanic, world airways and transamerica airlines, oakland airport, ca; 1984-1985

facilitated commercial passenger and cargo aircraft engine, hydraulic system, landing gear, and fuel system maintenance as well as sheetmetal and electrical repairs

 

education                                           

solano community college - fairfield, ca

water and wastewater technology major, degree in progress; 2007-present

as, aeronautics, school of aeronautics, president s honor roll; 1984

 

training: cpr, aed and first aid for adults

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity with your public works department.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i successfully passed the grade 1 wastewater treatment plant operator exam in october 2008, exhibiting my knowledge of the industry.  additionally, i am in the process of earning a degree in water and wastewater technology, and have already completed courses in water supply treatment, water/wastewater instrumentation and controls and wastewater treatment, and applied math for water/wastewater treatment, with academic pursuits ongoing. 

 

to complement this, i offer over 20 years experience as an faa airframe and powerplant mechanic, illustrating strong mechanical, troubleshooting, problem solving, and analytical skills vital to performing quality repairs and maintenance and instrumental to optimizing operational performance.  i also possess strong skills in reading/interpreting complex technical manuals, planning and coordinating projects to achieve critical deadlines and ensuring quality of all work performed, as well as a working knowledge of electrical systems.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic (list a few skills/qualifications relevant to the position which were discussed during the interview) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy