Andrew Gomez
Flight Ops Inspector
Covina,CA
Summary
A motivated and strong-minded inspector with numerous goals and growth to accomplish in the aerospace industry. Pursuing growth that will allow me to utilize and progress my current skills, knowledge, and abilities. All while maintaining safety, quality, scheduling and cost. checking Mock ups, initial layouts, fabrication, assembly, install new structures, components and systems as required also troubleshooting, making final adjustments, correct malfunctions and entire rigging, surface control ,electronic systems troubleshooting and checkout. Plumbing, hydraulic, fuel, environmental, . Familiar in operation of ground support
equipment, life support and other functional systems. Comfortable working in R&D or engineering environments. Familiar working in a union environment and also familiar with the CBA.
*Active Secret clearance
*Active PAR
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Operations Inspector
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
09.2022 - Current
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Conducted detailed building structure inspections to identify and resolve potential risks.
- Performs final checkout and closeout throughout bays.
- Verifies and validates the safety, airworthiness to requirements applicable to the full portfolio of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Air Vehicles and associated components conformance, to Company, Customer
- Provides Preliminary Review repair dispositions of non-engineering required repairs to discrepant nonconforming conditions in accordance with Blueprints, Engineering Drawings, Technical Data and Standard Repair Manuals.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
Lead General Flight Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
11.2019 - Current
- Lead Mechanic assisting with crew plans, staffing , and briefing crew huddles
- Routing, Locating, Swagelok, Leak Checks on hyrdo and fuel systems
- Electrical Bond Readings on LRU's
- Lead efforts to maintain safety, quality and scheduling
- Excellent repair skills, alterations, corrections and replacements as required.
- Assembled structures.
- Systems Integration.
- Excellent hand drilling skills including pancake, 90° and 45° motor usage
- Conduct repairs and upgrades to aircraft components and systems to enhance performance and prolong lifespan
Lead Composite Tech IV / Integration Tech
Space X Exploration
04.2015 - 10.2019
- Maintian clean and F.O.D free work environment
- Installing sub systems, mechanical and hydraulic systems
- Use of hand tools and calibrated tools to ensure jobs meets specs
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues
- Mentored and trained junior technicians on composite fabrication techniques and best practices
- Participated in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency
- Checked completed products for conformance to specifications and defects by measuring with rulers or micrometers and tapping to detect bubbles or dead spots.
- provided technical support within Composite Manufacturing Shop Floor Environment
Lead Painter
Profession Painting
06.2010 - 04.2015
- Fulfill needs of clients to maximize costumer satisfaction
- Work with various types of laquors, paints, and stain some with part A&B mixtures
- Developed and implemented painting strategies to improve efficiency and productivity
- Oversee a team of painters to ensure projects are completed on time and to high quality standards
- Conducted daily progress meetings with crew to address any issues and provide guidance on proper techniques
Composites Fabricator
Composites Horizons Inc.
03.2011 - 06.2013
- Fabricate composites part following blue prints and Specifications provided by engineering.
- Control amount of materials used per build to mange cost
- Manage excel sheets for builds and cure charts
- Fabricated composite structures using a variety of materials such as carbon fiber, fiberglass, and Kevlar
- Collaborated with engineering team to problem solve and implement design improvements
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to optimize efficiency and safety
- Communicated and cooperated with fellow employees to maintain quality, operational efficiency and safety.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
Diploma - General
Northview High School
Covina, CA06-2010
Skills
- Evidence collection
- Assembly inspection
- Drawing interpretation
- Team building
- Report writing
- Visual inspections
Timeline
Flight Operations Inspector
Lockheed Martin, Aeronautics
09.2022 - Current
Lead General Flight Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
11.2019 - Current
Lead Composite Tech IV / Integration Tech
Space X Exploration
04.2015 - 10.2019
Composites Fabricator
Composites Horizons Inc.
03.2011 - 06.2013
Lead Painter
Profession Painting
06.2010 - 04.2015
Diploma - General
Northview High School