Date

Exact Name of Person

Title or Position
Exact Name of Company
Address
City, State, Zip

AVIATION Dear Exact Name of Person: (or Dear Sir or Madam if answering a blind ad.)
MAINTENANCE
CREW CHIEF With the enclosed resume, I would like to express my interest in exploring
employment opportunities with your organization.

As you will see from my resume, I have excelled in the aviation engineering and
maintenance field while serving my country in the U.S. Army. The recipient of numerous
medals and awards recognizing my leadership and creativity as a manager, I was credited
with saving time and money through procedures I established for maintenance and
troubleshooting. In one position as a Quality Assurance Inspector, I maintained flawless
accountability of $16 million in aircraft. In another position as a Helicopter Mechanic, I
became proficient in keeping helicopters operational in the combat environment of Iraq.
I was handpicked for my most recent position as Aviation Maintenance Crew Chief
because of my technical expertise and strong supervisory skills.

I hope you will welcome my call soon to arrange a brief meeting to discuss your
current and future needs and how I might serve them. Thank you in advance for your
time.

Sincerely,

Tristen Hancock

Alternate last paragraph:

I hope you will call or write me soon to suggest a time convenient for us to meet
and discuss your current and future needs and how I might serve them. Thank you in
advance for your time.

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 TRISTEN HANCOCK
1110 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC 28305 preppub@aol.com (910) 483-6611
________________________________________________________________________________________________________

OBJECTIVE To contribute to an organization that can a skilled, knowledgeable aviation mechanic with
the ability to motivate and supervise and effectively manage time and resources.

EDUCATION College: Completed 1 years of study, Engineering, Casper College, Casper, WY.
& TRAINING Technical Training: Received U.S. Army training which included the 15-week Attack
Helicopter Repair Course as well as other programs in lifesaving.
Leadership Training: Completed the Armys Primary Leadership Development Course
which emphasizes leadership, communication, resource management, and technical skills.

AIRCRAFT Through training and experience, have developed extensive knowledge which includes:
& TECHNICAL Aircraft: AH-64A Apache helicopter and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter
EXPERTISE Equipment and systems: Use Aviation Ground Power Unit (AGPU), Engine Flush Aviation
Equipment, and work on GE 701-C engines (Apache helicopters)

EXPERIENCE Advanced ahead of my peers to supervisory roles while serving in the U.S. Army:
AVIATION MAINTENANCE CREW CHIEF. Fort Rucker, AL (2004-present). Officially
cited for my initiative, dedication, and self-motivation, supervised three associates in
maintenance in support of eight Apache helicopters and equipment in excess of $60 million.
Was credited with saving time and money by establishing procedures for cleaning vital
bolts, washers, and other components which previously had been replaced.
Supervised and replaced GE 701-C engines, transmissions, gear boxes, and blades.
Earned respect for sound judgment and contagious enthusiasm for meeting short notices
and ensuring aircraft are maintained and ready for service at all times.
Continue to emphasize safety in the work place with the result that no unit ever suffered
an accident or serious safety violation under my leadership.

MAINTENANCE TEAM LEADER & QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR. Germany

(2003-04). Trained and supervised eight people in an Apache helicopter maintenance facility
with responsibility for timely completion of scheduled as well as unscheduled maintenance.
Controlled $250,000 in equipment in support of aircraft worth $16 million each.
Provided 250- and 500-hour phase maintenance which included inspection as well as
replacement of major components. Performed strict quality assurance inspections
according to precise specifications; became known as an astute problem solver.

HELICOPTER MECHANIC. Fort Rucker, AL, and Iraq (1999-03). Built and refined my
technical, mechanical, and leadership skills while becoming known as a reliable young
professional who could be counted on no matter how dangerous or difficult the situation.
Displayed my ability to work under pressure during an assignment in Iraq where 12-
hour days were the norm in a war-torn area of operations.
Became proficient in such activities as removing, re-installing, and replacing helicopter
engines, transmissions, blades, auxiliary power units, main rotor heads, Environmental
Control Units, hydraulic components, and structure panels.
Used tools, power tools, wrenches, special tools, and pneumatic tools while working
with hoists and up to 10-ton cranes; became familiar with corrosion control.
As custodian of the unit tool room, played a significant role in recognition with Army
Aviation Association Unit of the Year and Masters of Readiness awards in 1999.

PERSONAL Earned several honors including U.S. Army Commendation and National Defense Service
Medals and two Army Achievement Medals. Excellent work ethic and initiative.

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