Jon Edwards

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States

About

I enjoy all aspects of aviation. I've been in aircraft maintenance for 20 years and counting. I love a challenge and am looking to grow in my aviation career. *Technical Writer for 17 years; 15 of which for US Airways/American Airlines. *I have written procedures on B737-NG, B737-MAX, B757, B767, B777, B787, A320 Series and E190 aircraft. *I maintain the delivery system database for our proprietary aircraft maintenance job card delivery system. *Fluent in XML language as well as all Microsoft Office Suite. *Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licensed mechanic specializing in PA-28 airframes. *Aircraft Owner / A&P - 1962 PA28-160 *14 years maintaining Military Aircraft including the F-16 & A-10. *BS in Technical Management, Embry Riddle University. *Active Secret Security Clearance.

Experience

  • American Airlines (16 yrs 1 mo)
    • Aircraft Maintenance Technician - Line Maintenance
      Mar 2026 - Present · 4 mos

      Aircraft Maintenance Technician on B737 and A320 family.

    • Technical Documentation Specialist Lead Trainer
      Jan 2016 - Mar 2026 · 10 yrs 3 mos

      Develop the training program and train all our new hires. Implement recurring training to all members in department (60 plus).

    • TechSiteX Database Administrator
      Jan 2016 - Mar 2026 · 10 yrs 3 mos

      Administrator for the Authoring / Content Managing System (Techsite X) to include all testing / development / companywide after-hours support.

  • Contract A&P mechanic at Self Employed
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    contract mobile mechanic on general aviation aircraft specializing in the Piper PA-28 family.

  • Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic at Red Rock Flight School
    Feb 2024 - Feb 2026 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    I maintain the aircraft for Red Rock Flight School. (PA28, C172, PA32)

  • A-10 Crew Chief at US Air Force Reserve
    Apr 2012 - Apr 2018 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

  • Technical Writer at InfoTrust Group (Engineering Services)
    Mar 2008 - Jun 2010 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Authored component maintenance manuals for various OEM’s including: Honeywell, Hispano Suiza, Snecma, Boeing, GE, and Pratt & Whitney.