Abiel Contreras
Summary
Newly certified FAA A&P mechanic with hands-on aviation maintenance training and project experience in aircraft systems, inspections, and repairs. Detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to contribute to a professional maintenance team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Support Technician
Caliber Collision
Las Vegas
04.2024 - Current
- Performed quality inspections to verify repair accuracy, alignment, and safety compliance.
- Assisted technicians with work flow tasks and equipment movement.
- Maintained organized, clean, and safe work areas.
- Identified defects prior to customer delivery, ensuring high-quality standards.
Car Detailer
ADESA
Las Vegas
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Executed full interior and exterior detailing using specialized tools and chemicals.
- Supported technicians with prep work and equipment handling.
- Trained new staff on proper procedures and safety best practices.
Garage Door Installer
A1 Garage Door
Las Vegas
06.2020 - 09.2023
- Installed and aligned mechanical systems with precision and safety compliance.
- Troubleshot, repaired, and maintained various mechanical components.
- Read technical specifications and used drills, wrenches, lifts, and measuring tools.
- Trained new installers and communicated effectively with clients.
Paint Prepper
Firetrucks Unlimited
Henderson
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Prepped surfaces through sanding, masking, and cleaning.
- Operated spray equipment to apply primers and coatings.
- Identified defects and corrected them to meet quality standards.
Education
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Diploma) -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Las Vegas, NV 08.2024 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Eldorado High School
Las Vegas, NV 08.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
- Aviation maintenance
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Installation and repair of aircraft components
- Hand & power tool operation
- FARs and technical standards (Federal Aviation Regulations)
- Mechanical assembling and disassembling
- Inspection techniques
- Blueprint and manual reading
- Time management
Certification
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic Certification
Languages
- Native Spanish
- Native English
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician (Diploma) -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
08.2024 - 05.2026
Quality Support Technician
Caliber Collision
04.2024 - Current
Car Detailer
ADESA
09.2023 - 04.2024
Garage Door Installer
A1 Garage Door
06.2020 - 09.2023
Paint Prepper
Firetrucks Unlimited
01.2019 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Eldorado High School
08.2012 - 06.2016