Yordan Kavaklov
Aircraft Mechanic
Sofia
Summary
Enthusiastic eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of the most tasks and training . Motivated to learn. Motorcycle repair with over 20 years of experience . Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Quick adaptation and positive thinking. Correct relationships with colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic
Hangar 901
Francfurt Hahn
12.2023 - Current
- Increased aircraft reliability by performing thorough inspections, diagnosing issues, and repairing or replacing necessary components.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained, inspected, adjusted, and packed aircrew flight equipment.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Aircraft Mechanic
Hangar 901
Francfurt Hahn, Germany
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
Aircraft Mechanic
Lufthansa Technik Sofia
Sofia, Bulgaria
02.2020 - 11.2023
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Completed average of [Number] work orders each week.
Heavy Truck Mechanic
Assist Serviz EOOD
Sofia, Bulgaria
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair.
- Replaced defective wiring systems, hydraulics and braking systems to return machines to service.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Performed routine and preventive maintenance on dozers, haul trucks, excavators and other heavy equipment.
- Analyzed malfunctioning equipment and determined type of repairs required.
- Used hand tools to disassemble equipment, perform repair work and then reassemble parts.
- Installed new parts such as engine parts, brakes and exhausts on frequent basis.
- Adjusted machinery and notified supervisors of malfunctions.
- Assessed equipment for damage, wear, battery life and fluid levels.
Sales Associate
Iliada EOOD
Sofia, Bulgaria
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Car and Motorcycle Mechanic
Self Employd
London, United Kingdom
06.2014 - 04.2016
- Dismantled and rebuilt engines to diagnose and repair problems.
- Repaired or modified motorcycle frame, enhancing durability and structural integrity.
- Performed maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
- Performed brake repairs and servicing for effective and safe braking.
- Cleaned, sanded, repaired and replaced engine parts before reassembly.
- Diagnosed and repaired electrical assemblies such as headlights, tail lights, starters and signal lights in accordance with DOT laws.
- Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
- Worked with clients to develop plans for ordering, installing and aligning parts and performing detail work.
- Listened to engines, examined vehicle frames or conferred with customers to determine nature and extent of malfunction or damage.
- Used blueprints and technical instructions to make repairs to and replacements of motorcycle subassemblies such as brakes, forks and transmissions.
- Replaced defective parts using hand or powers tools, arbor presses and flexible power presses.
Sales Associate
Sirnoff Consult EAD
Sofia, Bulgaria
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Maintenance Technician
Self Employed
Pensilvania, Unated States
03.2009 - 04.2012
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
Education
Master of Arts - Karate Trainer
National Sport Academy
Sofia Bulgaria 03.1997 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
44 SOU Neofit Bozveli
Sofia Bulgaria 09.1993 - 07.1997
Skills
Knowledge of aircraft hardware and materials and processes
Basic print reading skills and layout skills
Parts inspection
Component examination
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic
Hangar 901
12.2023 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic
Hangar 901
01.2023 - 06.2023
Aircraft Mechanic
Lufthansa Technik Sofia
02.2020 - 11.2023
Heavy Truck Mechanic
Assist Serviz EOOD
10.2018 - 02.2020
Sales Associate
Iliada EOOD
09.2016 - 07.2017
Car and Motorcycle Mechanic
Self Employd
06.2014 - 04.2016
Sales Associate
Sirnoff Consult EAD
08.2013 - 03.2014
Maintenance Technician
Self Employed
03.2009 - 04.2012
Master of Arts - Karate Trainer
National Sport Academy
03.1997 - 11.2002
High School Diploma -
44 SOU Neofit Bozveli
09.1993 - 07.1997