BENITO DIAZ
Visalia,CA
Summary
Successful Owner/operator with expertise in repair and management in aircraft and equipment. Dedicated leader maintains professional work relationships. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the groups success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
DIAZ AIRCRAFT SERVICE
01.2001 - Current
- Management of aircraft maintenance for customers; 100 hour, annual, and phase inspections on various aircraft and equipment
- Troubleshooting airframe and equipment, electrical, and engine systems
- Removal and replacement of piston engines on single and twin model aircraft and equipment
- Rigging of engine controls and systems
- Installation of specialized kits, following drawings and plans
- Familiar using installation drawings, blueprints, and data from kit manufacturers/STC holders
- Removing and replacing engine cylinders and components
- Travelling to aircraft in the field in order to repair and recover in remote locations.
- Experience working with composite materials
- Sheet metal repairs, welding, cutting, fabrication
- Preparation and paint application for corrosion control
- Ordering, shipping, and receiving parts.
Mechanic
SAN JOAQUIN HELICOPTERS
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Extensive sheet metal repair and rework of aircraft using kits supplied by primary contractor
- Installation of airframe components, hydraulics, and electrical components
- Removal of piston engines and sheet metal work to facilitate installation of turbine engines
- Installation of turbine engines, control cables, and propellers
- Worked on Bell OH58, 206, 204, 205, 212 aircraft
- Assisted with day to day inspections and major inspections
- Removal and replacement of airframe components
- Experience travelling into field when necessary.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
Delano CA06.1998
Private Pilot License -
01.2015
Flight Safety Initial Maintenance Course - Aircraft Maintenance
Flight Safety
Wichita, KS01.2005
Airframe and Powerplant License -
01.2001
Delano High School -
01.1998
Skills
- Documenting repairs, job management Faa certified mechanic, follows and able to understand FAR regulations
- Scheduling, communicating with customers, parts suppliers
- Small engine repair, installation and removals, returning equipment back to service
- Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Work
- Major Repairs and Modifications
Technicalacumen
- Parts Logistics for parts sourcing
- Continentalmotors.aero FBO Services
- AD Toolbox
References
- Dan Uhlik, Helicopter fleet service Fresno CA, (530)586-0513, Uhlikair30@aol.com
- Donald Clark, Chief Pilot, Bakersfield CA Centre for Nuero Skills (661) 342-8058
- Ara keshishian MD, Pilot (661) 203-2308
Timeline
Owner/Operator
DIAZ AIRCRAFT SERVICE
01.2001 - Current
Mechanic
SAN JOAQUIN HELICOPTERS
01.1998 - 01.2001
High School Diploma -
Delano High School
Private Pilot License -
Flight Safety Initial Maintenance Course - Aircraft Maintenance
Flight Safety
Airframe and Powerplant License -
Delano High School -
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