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Alex De La Rosa

Devine

Summary

Dynamic Lead Test Operator with extensive experience at StandardAero, skilled in functional and performance testing. Proven team leader adept at ensuring compliance with FAA standards and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in SAL systems and troubleshooting complex engine issues, delivering quality results on time while maintaining a safe work environment.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Test Operator

Standardaero, San Antonio
06.2021 - Current
  • Manage Weekend shift workload close with leadership to best gauge and route engine direction
  • Performed engine pre and post test data related inspections. This includes the verification of company, FAA and military documentation requirements.
  • Performed FOD walks before, during and after all engine inductions, inspections and testing to ensure a FOD Free and defect free product delivery.
  • Certified on test run engines to include J85 and LEAP product lines.
  • Tested all engines to ensure a quality and defect free product was delivered on time. This includes troubleshooting and diagnosed multi type turbo fan, turbo jet and propeller engines.
  • Work closely with Engineering to ensure compliance of scope requirements, changes and troubleshooting.
  • Ensures Service Bulletins and Airworthiness Directives are complied with.
  • Maintains a clean and safe working area.
  • Conducts engine and module borescope checks IAW Tech Manuals/Customer Requirements.
  • Performs dimensional inspections and precision measurements.
  • Coordinated with customers to ensure and compliance with all FAA/EASA and military standards.
  • Designed and built module kit cars to expedite inventory checks. This assisted with a more accurate inventory check as well as simplifying new employee training/familiarization of parts.
  • Responsible for the training and familiarization of new employees as needed.

Business/Program Support

  • Communicates across multiple department areas on an as needed/daily basis to provide production status updates and discuss any items of interests in production, schedule, planning, and delivery requirements, investigation reports/requirements.
  • Assisted with the new program implementation efforts. This includes ensuring facility and tooling was procured and available for work start.
  • Assists with the development of BOEs (basis of estimate) for potential new work/programs.
  • Communicates directly with the customer in an as needed basis in support of the programs.

Jet Engine Mechanic 3

Lockheed Martin
08.2003 - 05.2019
  • Conducted thorough inspections of jet engines to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools to enhance engine performance and reliability.
  • Performed routine maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubricating, and replacing components to optimize engine efficiency.
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications that improved overall system functionality.
  • Performed CF6-50, CF6-80, TF39, F110-129/132 heavy maintenance; this includes horizontal and vertical disassembly, inspection and assembly.
  • Routes kits/parts in preparation for inspection and ordering.
  • Certified to run TF-39, CFM56-7, CF6-80, F118, F132 and F110-129 engine lines.
  • Performed engine receiving and induction for all TF39, T56, F110-132/-129 engine models.
  • Performed engine pre and post test data related inspections. This includes the verification of company, FAA and military documentation requirements.
  • Performed FOD walks before, during and after all engine inductions, inspections and testing to ensure a FOD Free and defect free product delivery.
  • Tested all engines to ensure a quality and defect free product was delivered on time. This includes troubleshooting and diagnosed multi type turbo fan, turbo jet and propeller engines.

Mechanic III Test Operator

Dynocorp
05.2015 - 09.2015
  • Certified J85 test operator
  • Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on various systems and components.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline repair processes, enhancing shop efficiency.
  • Performed engine pre and post test data related inspections. This includes the verification of company, FAA and military documentation requirements.
  • Performed FOD walks before, during and after all engine inductions, inspections and testing to ensure a FOD Free and defect free product delivery.
  • Tested all engines to ensure a quality and defect free product was delivered on time. This includes troubleshooting and diagnosed turbo jet engines.
  • Maintains a clean and safe working area.
  • Conducts engine and module borescope checks IAW Tech Manuals/Customer Requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

South San West Campus
San Antonio, TX
05-2003

Skills

  • Functional testing
  • Performance testing
  • ISO standards
  • Team leadership skills
  • Versed in ERP systems
  • Skilled in operational systems

Timeline

Lead Test Operator

Standardaero, San Antonio
06.2021 - Current

Mechanic III Test Operator

Dynocorp
05.2015 - 09.2015

Jet Engine Mechanic 3

Lockheed Martin
08.2003 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

South San West Campus