• Hiring managers can’t verify your compliance with regulatory standards
• ATS often filters out resumes lacking required certification keywords
• You appear less qualified than peers who list their certifications

• Create a dedicated "Certifications" section near the top of your resume
• List all relevant FAA, EASA, and manufacturer‑specific certifications with issue dates
• Use exact certification titles (e.g., "FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate")

Certifications: Various aircraft maintenance courses completed.

Certifications: • FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate – Issued 03/2021 • Boeing 787 Systems Qualification – Completed 07/2022 • EASA Part‑66 Category B – Issued 11/2023

• Bullet points become generic and blend with other candidates
• ATS scores lower when achievements lack quantifiable metrics
• Hiring managers can’t gauge the value you added in previous roles

• Start each bullet with an action verb and a measurable result
• Convert duties into outcomes (e.g., "Reduced engine downtime by 15%" )
• Keep bullets concise—max two lines each

- Performed routine inspections on aircraft systems. - Completed maintenance tasks as assigned. - Documented work in logbooks.

- Conducted 120+ routine inspections, achieving a 99.8% compliance rate and reducing unscheduled maintenance by 12%. - Led a cross‑functional team to overhaul propulsion systems, cutting turnaround time from 48 to 36 hours. - Implemented digital logbook entries, improving data retrieval speed by 30%.

• ATS may not map unconventional headings to expected sections
• Recruiters skim for familiar headings and may miss key information
• Your resume looks unprofessional in a highly regulated industry

• Use standard headings: "Professional Summary", "Certifications", "Technical Skills", "Professional Experience", "Education"
• Avoid creative titles like "My Story" or "What I Do"
• Keep heading formatting consistent (bold, title case)

About Me My Journey Work History Learning & Training

Professional Summary Certifications Technical Skills Professional Experience Education

• ATS filters out resumes lacking core aerospace terminology
• You compete against many engineers with similar backgrounds
• Missing keywords reduces your match score dramatically

• Research job postings for recurring terms (e.g., "propulsion systems", "FADEC", "reliability analysis")
• Integrate these keywords naturally throughout the Summary, Skills, and Experience sections
• Use both full terms and common acronyms (e.g., "Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)")

Experienced engineer with strong mechanical background and maintenance experience.

Flight Engineer with 7+ years in propulsion systems, FADEC troubleshooting, and reliability analysis. Proven expertise in aircraft systems integration, FAA Part‑33 compliance, and performance optimization.