Antonio Uriarte
Taylor,TX
Summary
Dynamic Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman with the USAF, skilled in advanced troubleshooting and effective communication. Achieved significant cost savings by resolving critical bleed-air issues and led teams in high-stakes engine repairs. Trained new personnel, enhancing operational efficiency and contributing to mission success in support of vital airlift operations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
05.2019 - 05.2025
- Provided training for all propulsion maintenance/operational requirements on 13 C-17 aircraft valued at over $2.9B.
- Performed 27 Home Station Check inspections a year, completing over 2000 inspections a year.
- Remedied bleed-air supply issue saving 52 man-hours adverting $465k in costs.
- Maximized resource utilization by efficiently managing inventory levels of spare parts, tools, and consumables required for daily operations.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Completed over 40 Engine Runs towards troubleshooting, leaks and operational checks a year.
- Annotated maintenance actions conducted in aircraft forms and online info systems.
- Led over 12 personnel with 26 engine oil filter and IDG changes including inspections totaling over 350+ time-change items.
- Trained a total of 27 new airmen contributing to 150+ tasks signed off improving the unit and work capability.
- Contributed to mission success by providing timely technical support for emergency repairs during ground operations.
- Led 5 personnel to isolate & fix an engine indication fault, ensuring 300 Israeli aid missions & airlifting 250
tons of munitions supporting the war effort.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
American Military University
03-2027
Skills
- Hydraulic system maintenance
- Corrosion prevention techniques
- Engine repair
- Excellent communication
- Pneumatic system repair
- Fuel system management
- Engine performance analysis
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40+ staff members.
- Won 3 Airman of the quarter awards throughout my time in service.
- Received "Red X" qualification given to Staff Sergeants and higher at a Senior Airman rank.
- Became a shift lead at a Senior Airman in charge of our 2nd shift insisting of 5 personnel. Maintaining and troubleshooting multiple aircraft a day ensuring each aircraft is ready to fly.
Certification
- Engine run certified
- Borescope certified
- Engine change certified
- Blade blend certified
- Auxiliary Power Unit run certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
05.2019 - 05.2025
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
American Military University
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