Alejandro Torres
McGregor
Summary
Seeking a position that offers a professional growth and allows me to utilize and expand my knowledge while acquiring skills and expertise from my peers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Operations Technician (Falcon Test)
SpaceX
11.2023 - Current
- Highly knowledgeable in M1D and MVaC Daily Test Operations.
- Familiar with and able to troubleshoot electrical issues, and assist with test stand maintenance.
- Able to change roles and perform lead/POC duties when support is needed. (Communicate with engineering and the team on shift goals, deadlines, and roadblocks, send out daily work assignments, and make decisions using the test schedule, etc.)
- Training new team members on the process and tooling needed to successfully perform daily tasks, safety protocols, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Increased overall productivity with effective communication, motivation, submitting process improvements, and always volunteering on my days off to reach goals to hit our targets.
- Maintain all of my personal qualifications up to date.
- Volunteered to take on multiple collateral duties to help the team stay successful.
- Spread my knowledge by supporting other teams (Engine Shop, S1, and S2).
A&P Aircraft Mechanic
JAG Aviation
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Performing phase checks on King Airs, Learjets, Cessna Citations, etc.
- Adjusting cable tension, rigging of aircraft landing gear, and flight controls using calibrated tooling, such as tensiometers.
- Communicating with customers regarding their aircraft issues, and providing quotes for parts.
- Fabricating high-pressure hydraulic and fuel lines with bends and flaring.
- Repaired, altered, riveting, and cutting sheet metal knowledge.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate the source of malfunctions.
- Inspected parts or aircraft to identify defects, proper fluid levels, and general wear.
- Making logbook entries and signing off work using my Airframe & Powerplant license.
Aircraft Maintenance TECHOPS
JetBlue Airways
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Airbus A320, A321, and A321neo.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures on different types of systems, such as electrical, high-pressure hydraulics/pneumatics systems, and flight controls.
- Removed aircraft parts, such as engines, pumps, and flight control components.
- Experience using borescope inspection equipment.
- Certified CAT III, engine run, and taxi qualified on A320 family.
- Experience in using scissor lifts, boom lifts, and cherry pickers; also forklift certified.
- Knowledge using calibrated equipment such as torque wrenches, tensiometers, micrometers, calipers, torque drivers, multimeters, bleed testing boxes, and pitot static equipment.
Line Maintenance Technician
Certified Aviation Services LLC
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Certified to work on A320, A321, B737-800, B737-900, ERJ175, ERJ190, CRJ200, CRJ700, and CRJ900.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair A/C systems if any fault codes appear on ECAS.
- R/R worn tires and brakes, service oxygen, nitrogen, and hydraulic systems.
- Recorded all maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks, and completed other paperwork requirements as needed after completing each job.
Line Maintenance Technician
Thales Avionics Inc
09.2019 - 11.2020
- R/R KU antenna on top of aircraft, SSBX, SVDU, RJM, VDU, and other LRUs.
- Perform Level 1, 2, and 3 operational checks on Thales InFlyt components.
- Troubleshoot any problems with Wi-Fi or TV systems on A320, A321, B737, or B757 aircraft.
- Update new software and content into the aircraft in accordance with the AMM.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Compass Airlines
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Build up skills and knowledge by being able to perform maintenance on Embraer 175 aircraft for Delta and American Airlines.
- Removal and installation of APS-2300 APU, General Electric CF34-8E engines.
- Knowledge in using power tools, heavy maintenance equipment.
- Experience in using computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
- Routine checks, I-checks, and service checks.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Sterling Aviation
02.2017 - 04.2019
- Experience in general aviation working on different types of aircraft, such as Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Beechcraft, Grumman, etc., by performing 100-hour and annual inspections.
- Interpret aircraft blueprint information, drawings, symbols, system schematics, graphs, and charts.
- Repair aircraft electrical system components; crimp and splice wiring to manufacturers' specifications; and repair pins and sockets of aircraft connectors.
- Perform dye penetrant, eddy current, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections.
- Installation of GPS and transponder requires some knowledge in avionics.
Education
No Degree -
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance
Oakland, CASkyline High School
Oakland, CASkills
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Proficient in conveying information clearly
- Perform effectively under stress
- Continuous learning mindset
- Strong organizational skills
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
- Balances teamwork and individual contributions
Timeline
Test Operations Technician (Falcon Test)
SpaceX
11.2023 - Current
A&P Aircraft Mechanic
JAG Aviation
01.2023 - 11.2023
Aircraft Maintenance TECHOPS
JetBlue Airways
06.2021 - 12.2022
Line Maintenance Technician
Certified Aviation Services LLC
11.2019 - 04.2022
Line Maintenance Technician
Thales Avionics Inc
09.2019 - 11.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Compass Airlines
04.2019 - 09.2019
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Sterling Aviation
02.2017 - 04.2019
Skyline High School
No Degree -
Aviation Institute Of Maintenance