Lucas Trachsel

Military Service:

• Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class

  Branch/Position: Navy

  Period: September 2000 - February 2023

  Occupation: Navy Aviation Structural Mechanic - AM

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:

  Aviation Mechanic (Hydraulic/Structures)(AM) Organizational Maintenance Level (O-Level) Note: O-level maintenance consists of daily and calendar inspections followed by basic maintenance that does not compromising structure integrity. Inspects and Maintains aircraft structures and associated attachments. Orders parts through naval supply system using publications and blue prints. Performs corrosion control inspections and removes corrosion from aircraft structures and associated attachments. Troubleshoots and corrects material failures using diagrams, blueprints and computer schematics. Training Requirements: Navy A school (AM Basic), C School (NEC awarded). Job code/Navy Enlisted Classification: 8332 EA6B Aircraft, 8341 F-18 E/F/G Models, I50A/7226 Hydraulic Component Test Stand (HCTS). 

  Quality Assurance Rerpeseantative (QAR or Quality Production Control) with 5+ years experience. A secondary qualification within the military aviation community. Course/training requirements: NALCOMIS OMA Quality Assurance Administration D-555-0046 and Intermediate Maintenance Activity Work Center C-555-0041and fully qualified in rating or Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC). Fully qualified QAR in the aviation community and Intermediate Level maintenance. Experience includes overseeing maintenance evolutions and critical repairs in accordance with maintenance requirements and maintenance instruction manuals. Qualified on F/A-18 E/F/G platforms. 

  Aviation Corrosion Control Specialist - Inspects all aircraft skin (including attachments and parts) and maintains aircraft paint schemes. Removes corrosion with non-abrasive methods, treats, and preserves corrosion damaged areas using sealants and industrial paint guns. Trained on Low Observables including RAM coatings on FA18 E/F/G Super Hornet Aircraft. This specialty also involves Respiratory Protection Certification and Program Management (RPPM) and Emergency Reclamation Team Supervisor (ERT).

  Respiratory Protection Certification and Program Manager - Maintains and inspects half and full face respirators of different styles and types. Certifies and trains both civilian and military members in the proper wear and usage of respirators. In addition, issues and tracks hourly usage of organic filters. 

  Emergency Reclamation Team Supervisor (ERT) - ERT is a team that salvages high cost aircraft components after crash, fire and/or fire retardant exposure and salt submersion. Teams can range from 25 to 30 personnel both civilian or military. 

  Hazardous Materials Coordinator and Management (HMC&M)(Ashore/Sea) - Performs Hazardous Material Control planning and management of material handling equipment. Responsible for inventorying, receiving, transferring, and properly turning in all used and excess Hazardous Materials from all military commands. In addition, responsible to train personnel on Hazardous Communication, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly MSDS in accordance with Code of Federal Regulation (CFR), Proper Hazardous Material clean up and disposal methods, inspection of 90 day hazardous waste disposal sites, Inspection of Hazardous Material clean up equipment including First Aid kits and eye wash/shower stations, Inspects Hazardous Material storage lockers in accordance with local and federal regulations. Job code/Navy Enlisted Classification: 9595. Training/Certification Requirements: Local/Regional Environmental Compliance (Annually), Hazmat Waste Generation & Handling Course (Annually), Hazardous Material Control & Management Course (Required for the NEC 9595). 

  Aviation Safety Specialist - Assists in the operation and management of the aviation activity's occupational safety and health program, ashore and afloat, to include the investigation and reporting off on and off duty mishaps. Also performs training seminars for enlisted and officers of all ranks to include high risk and outdoor recreation activities. Maintains all safety records, reports and safety investigation results along with the safety supervisor/manager. Directly responsible to the safety supervisor/manager for maintaining medical and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications. Trained in and certified(navy) Fall Protection/Competent Persons Program. Training/Certification Requirements: 2 years as divisional safety specialist, Non-Resident Training Course (self-paced), On the job training including testing and certification board with safety department manager. Certified by the Naval Aviation Safety Center (grants the NEC 825A).

  Naval Security Forces Sentry - Fundamentals of watch standing and use of weapons. Watch standing includes authority and jurisdiction; equipment and logs; detecting surveillance, watch responsibilities and the nomenclature of Baton and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) canister. Use of OC (pepper spray) and the intermediate weapon (baton) includes safety, use of deadly force, baton characteristics and operation, OC canister nomenclature, spray patterns, and first aid characteristics.Traversed through five separate engagement stations and perform the proper techniques of baton strikes after being exposed to OC (full Level I exposure). Use of weapons includes safety, use  

Work history:

• Job Title: SITE LEAD/MANAGER

  Company: AeroCore Technologies LLC

  Period: March 2023 - August 2026

  Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

  • OSHA 10
  Role Description:

  Contractor with Delta Airlines providing commercial engine wash services to a variety of aircraft and types. Manages 2 employees with duties such as sample collections, waste water contaminate and operating machinery. Responsible for the operation and care of company work truck with an attached engine that provides clean distilled water, water service pumps and a multi-use control panel  

• Job Title: Corporate Security Auditor

  Company: Prospect Airport Services

  Period: August 2024 - February 2026

  Role Description:

  Used pre-made audits developed by the company, airline client and TSA administrators. Perform operational security audits onboard civilian commercial aircraft for airline client while working with airline client and TSA representatives. Recorded audits using online software, airline interface and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) protocols. Trained 17 employees on proper techniques of approved security searches on 10 to 15 aircraft per night. Performed audits on Airbus and Boeing model aircraft  

• Job Title: Forklift Technician

  Company: Cromer Material Handling

  Period: February 2026 - June 2024

  Trainings, Certifications and Licences:

  • Forklift Certification Gas and Electric
  Role Description:

  Responsible for the daily upkeep and maintenance of a variety of different kinds of Forklifts ranging from floor jacks to industrial type. Utilized a wide range of all types of tools and gadgets to assist in all assigned tasks. Utilized a vast library of training and service manuals for any and all types of fork units. Performed Safety inspections of forklift storage areas (warehouse). Performed Safety inspections of Hazardous Materials storage and waste areas with in the warehouse. Operated various models of forklifts. Qualified Forklift Operator 2/12/24 (Exp date:2/12/27). Qualified Electric Forklift Technician 4/6/23. 1 year of warehouse operational/management experience  

Education:

• Excelsior College

  Associate's Degree – Applied Sciences in Aviation

  Period: March 2011 - July 0004

• Embry Riddle

  Bachelor's Degree – Safety Management

  Period: February 2026 - present