Angel A. Vazquez Rosado
ORLANDO,FL
Summary
Dedicated FAA A&P Licensed Mechanic with professional experience in aircraft maintenance, inspections, and troubleshooting. Leveraging a strong background in aircraft movement (Reposition) and ramp operations to ensure high standards of safety during aircraft positioning and ground handling. Committed to maintaining FAA compliance and reducing aircraft downtime through precise mechanical diagnostics and effective team collaboration.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
JET Aircraft Maintenance
Orlando, FL
04.2026 - Current
- Performed daily inspections on aircraft components and systems to ensure safe operation.
- Conducted functional tests of repaired and installed components and systems.
- Conducted regular preventative maintenance checks on aircrafts according to manufacture's specifications.
- Removed and installed devices based on scheduled repair and replacement protocols.
- Managed and maintained records of all repairs, test and modifications performed on the aircraft.
- Inspected airframes of wear and other defects.
- A320, A330 CBT Certified
Coordinator Move and Safety (Move Team)
Spirit Airlines
Fort Lauderdale,FL-Orlando,FL
09.2021 - 05.2026
- Aircraft Towing & Repositioning: Coordinating the movement of aircraft across the tarmac, including active taxiways and runways, to reposition them at gates or remote locations.
- System Operation: Operating multiple aircraft systems during the move, such as Auxiliary Power Unit (APU), electrical systems, hydraulics, and braking systems.
- Break Riding: Acting as a "break rider" inside the cockpit to operate the aircraft's breaks and radios for safe movement while being towed.
- Air Traffic Control Communication: Using handheld radios and headsets to communicate with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower and local ramp control to clear movements.
- Safety Inspections: Conducting mandatory pre- and post- move safety inspections to ensure the aircraft and surrounding area meet Spirit's strict safety standards.
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE): Operating heavy machinery including tugs, aircraft pushback tractors, power units, air stairs, and Towbarless tugs such as Goldhofer, Phoenix and Douglas Super tug.
- Jetway Management: Safely positioning and operating jetways to connect them to the aircraft.
Ramp Agent
Triangle Services
Orlando, FL
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Marshalling: Guiding arriving aircraft to the correct gate and directing departing flights using hand signals or wands.
- Safety Setup: Placing chocks and safety cones around the aircraft once it is parked to prevent movement and mark safety zones.
- Pushback Operations: Assisting with the aircraft pushback from the gate for departure, often acting as a wing walker to ensure the aircraft remains clear of obstacles.
- Interior Cleaning: Performing cabin grooming, which includes disposing of trash, wiping down tables, and restocking essential cabin items.
- Lavatory and Water Service: Servicing aircraft lavatories and replenishing potable water supplies as required.
- Inspections: Conducting basic walk-around safety inspections of both the aircraft and ground machinery before use.
- Physical Demands: You must be able to lift between 50 and 70+ pounds repeatedly and work outdoors in all weather conditions (rain, heat, or cold).
Ramp Service Agent
Spirit Airlines Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Baggage and Cargo Handling: Safely load and unload passenger luggage
- Aircraft Marshalling: Use hand signals or wands to guide aircraft into and out of gate positions, ensuring a clear path for the plane and nearby equipment.
- Equipment Operation: Drive and operate various ground support equipment (GSE), including:
- Tugs and Bag Carts: For transporting luggage between the terminal and aircraft.
- Belt Loaders: To move bags from the ground into the plane's belly.
- Pushback Tractors: To move the aircraft away from the gate for departure.
- Lavatory and Water Carts: For servicing aircraft systems.
- Safety Coordination: Act as a wing walker during pushbacks to alert the driver of any potential obstacles and maintain constant visual contact.
- Acting Supervisor: manage the safety and "on-time performance" of every flight on your shift.
- Flight Turnaround Coordination: Managing the entire arrival-to-departure cycle ("the turn") to ensure catering, cleaning, and baggage handling happen on schedule.
- Load Plan Verification: Ensuring baggage and cargo are loaded exactly as specified in the load plan to maintain the aircraft's proper weight and balance.
- Reporting: Completing daily station traffic reports, fuel logs, and incident reports, and informing management of any flight irregularities or equipment malfunctions.
- Safety Briefings: Conducting pre-operation meetings to review safety protocols, weather alerts, and potential hazards for the shift.
Ground Operations Agent
JetBlue
San Juan, P.R.
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE): Operating various specialized vehicles, including tugs, belt loaders, potable water trucks, and lavatory service carts.
- Cabin Preparation: Assisting with cabin grooming between flights, which includes cleaning seats, seat pockets, floors, and lavatories.
- Loading and Unloading: Physically handling customer luggage, often lifting bags in excess of 100 pounds.
- Bag Room Operations: Sorting and stacking baggage in the "make-up" area to ensure it is delivered to the correct flight.
- Baggage Scanning: Using handheld computers to scan every piece of luggage for tracking and security compliance.
- Marshalling: Guiding aircraft safely into and out of gate positions using hand signals or wands.
- Pushback Operations: Operating large tractors to push aircraft away from the gate for departure.
- Safety Coordination: Acting as a wing walker to ensure the aircraft remains clear of obstacles during all ground movements.
Education
A&P Lisence (#5301516) - Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon,Tennessee 03-2028
Aircraft Maintenance Tech. (#5301516) - Aircraft Maintenance
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL06-2022
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
ICPR Junior College
Bayamon, P.R.11-2015
Sound Engineering - Sound Engineering
Colegio De Cinematografia, Artes Y Television
Bayamon, P.R.12-2012
High School Diploma -
Antilles High School
Guaynabo, P.R.06-2003
Skills
- A&P Licensed mechanic
- Aircraft inspections
- Reading technical manuals
- Diagnosing problems
- Radio Communications (ATC)
- System Operations for Airbuses
- Cockpit Brake Riding
- Aircraft Towing
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Teams, Excel etc)
- Operation of Ramp Equipmentr
Certification
- Licensed Aircraft Mechanic (#5301516)
- A320 CBT Certified
- A330 CBT Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
JET Aircraft Maintenance
04.2026 - Current
Ramp Agent
Triangle Services
12.2024 - 05.2025
Coordinator Move and Safety (Move Team)
Spirit Airlines
09.2021 - 05.2026
Ramp Service Agent
Spirit Airlines Inc.
02.2017 - 09.2021
Ground Operations Agent
JetBlue
05.2016 - 09.2016
A&P Lisence (#5301516) - Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Aircraft Maintenance Tech. (#5301516) - Aircraft Maintenance
Broward College
Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
ICPR Junior College
Sound Engineering - Sound Engineering
Colegio De Cinematografia, Artes Y Television
High School Diploma -
Antilles High School