Abel Leonard
Culver City,CA
Summary
Highly skilled aircraft maintenance technician with over 10 years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at Gulfstream Aerospace MRO facility in Van Nuys. Previous experience at Los Angeles International Airport with Qantas Airways, Volaris Airlines (Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador), Southern Air/Atlas Air, Viva Aerobus, Interjet Airlines, Spirit Airlines. Knowledge in many types of Gulfstream aircrafts, Boeing 777 Freighters, Boeing 787-900, Airbus 380, 320 family aircrafts (NEO & CEO). Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction. Reliable Aircraft Mechanic expertly inspects, services and repairs variety of aircraft types and models. Safely assesses and addresses mechanical issues with detailed investigations of problem sources.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III A&P
Gulfstream Aerospace
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Used leveling compounds and scotch casts to seal parts, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Qantas Airways
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Boeing 787-900 & Airbus 380 A Checks
- Galley Cleaning and Insert R&R
- Lubing of Landing Gears/Doors, Wings Slats & Flaps
- Emergency Slide Replacement on 787-900 aircraft
- All types of seat work in First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Classes
- Flight Deck Operator (FDO) for A380 aircraft from Terminal to Hangar
- Engine Removal and Break down on the GEnx engines
- Removal of the VSG and filters for oil changes
- Modification per Boeing for the 787-900
- ETOPS Certification and Checks performed
- Paperwork was signed and completed using Maintenix
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis, identifying root cause of malfunctions.
- Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
- Read and understood manufacturer documentation, FAA directives and technical schematics.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
Aircraft Line Technician
New Tech Aircraft Services
08.2017 - 06.2022
- Lead Night Shift Technician for Volaris Mexico & Volaris Costa Rica
- Line Technician for Interjet Airlines, Southern Air (Atlas Air), Spirit Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines
- Performed Transit, Daily, Weekly, and ETOPs Checks on Airbus 320 Family and Boeing 777 Freighters.
- Security Checks and Cabin Checks
- Engine Oil Checks, Hydraulic Checks, and Tire changes
- Communicating with Flight and Cabin Crews on a nightly basis
- Communications with MOC/MCC
- Communication with Station Managers if needed.
- Creating and maintaining a set schedule for all technicians and aircraft. Make sure always to have a smooth operation with no delays.
- Inspected all products for quality and optimum performance.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment and administered product changeovers.
- Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
Driver
DoorDash
01.2015 - 06.2022
- Delivering food in Santa Monica, Venice, Westwood, Culver City, and Pacific Palisades.
- Customer Service including communication with customers and restaurant employees.
- Configuring the best route to the customer or restaurant in a timely manner.
Customer Service Representative
Bed Bath & Beyond
02.2007 - 06.2010
- Customer Service Associate
- Returns & Exchanges
- Organizing Go-Backs
- Answering the Mainline
- Providing directions and assistance to customers
- Forwarding and Paging calls to all Departments
- Cleaning the Front End
- Assisting the MOD and Front End Managers
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
- Developed highly empathetic client relationships and earned reputation for exceeding service standard goals.
- Collected and returned unpurchased or returned items to correct shelf locations and arranged displays to promote sales.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
Education
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Aviation Maintenance Technology
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA12-2013
High School Diploma - College/University Preparatory
Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA06-2006
Skills
- Servicing systems
- Performing maintenance
- Safety verification
- Inspecting systems
- Installing components
- Removing parts
- Preventive Maintenance
- Aircraft service
- Lubricating gears
- Lubricating components
- Aircraft systems
- Parts replacement
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Certification
Certified Airframe & Powerplant Technician Federal Aviation Administration September 2014
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III A&P
Gulfstream Aerospace
08.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Qantas Airways
06.2022 - 03.2023
Aircraft Line Technician
New Tech Aircraft Services
08.2017 - 06.2022
Driver
DoorDash
01.2015 - 06.2022
Customer Service Representative
Bed Bath & Beyond
02.2007 - 06.2010
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Aviation Maintenance Technology
West Los Angeles College
High School Diploma - College/University Preparatory
Santa Monica High School
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