Kyle McDaniel

Kyle McDaniel

Aircraft Mechanic

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    From Aircraft to Artistry: Veteran, A&P Technician and Dual Art Grad

  • Education

    • 7th Army Noncomissioned Officer Academy

      2014 - 2014
      Military and Strategic Leadership 94.77

      trained and developed to be adaptive, disciplined and ready to lead effectively at both squad and team levels. Established to be a creative problem-solver focusing on adaptation, collaboration and critical thinking.

    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

      2018 - 2020
      Bachelor of Arts - BA Fine/Studio Arts
    • University of Hawaii at Manoa

      2006 - 2010
      Bachelor’s Degree Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects

      Studied screenwriting, scene design, dynamics and character animation. Participated in a group which collaborated to produce an animated film. Gained knowledge of both traditional and 3D animation.

    • Aviation Institute of Maintenance

      2021 - 2023
      Airfame & Powerplant repair and inspection 4.0+

      Activities and Societies: Valedictorian Aircraft Maintenance School. A&P

  • Experience

    • US Army

      Oct 2012 - Oct 2016
      Aircraft Mechanic

      Aircraft Structural Repairer:-Supervised and performed aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot maintenance on aircraft structure. -Repaired and replaced aircraft structural components. -Fabricated structural parts, forming blocks, and shaped metal using stretching, shrinking , and other metal forming techniques.-Used common measuring tools, precision measuring gages, and alignment fixtures to perform structural repairs. -Mixed and applied fiberglass material. Mixed and applied primer and paint to aircraft surface. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Aircraft Structural Repairer

      US Army
      Aug 2013
    • Airframe and Powerplant

      Federal Aviation Administration
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kyle McDaniel
      Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/ Service Star Department of the Army Oct 2014 For service in Afghanistan
    • Awarded to Kyle McDaniel
      Army Commendation Medal Task Force Pale Horse Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Michael J. Musiol COL, AV, Commanding Oct 2014 For meritorious service while serving as an aircraft structural repairer during operation enduring freedom. Exemplary performance of duty contributed to the overall success of the units mission.
    • Awarded to Kyle McDaniel
      German Army Marksmanship Badge Camp Marmal, Afghanistan Aug 2014 For outstanding performance in military marksmanship, in accordance with German standards together with German service members during the ISAF mission in 2014.