Cameron Ayala
General Maintenance Mechanic
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Skilled in airframe and sheet metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and hydraulic systems maintenance, with a strong background in aircraft structural repair. Demonstrates proficiency in troubleshooting avionics and using hand, air, and power tools. Adept at collaborating with teams to implement effective solutions and maintain comprehensive records. Eager to leverage expertise as a General Maintenance Mechanic to enhance operational efficiency and team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Structures Mechanic
Boeing
04.2024 - Current
- Structures mechanic responsible for repairing damaged fairings for C-17
- Using blueprint drawings and engineering dispositions to repair or modify fixed or trans fairings
- Fabricating parts for fixed fairings
- Use of precision measuring tools for accurate repairs
- Disassembled defective pieces of equipment in preparation for disposal or recycling efforts.
- Inspected fairing components for damage or wear and tear; replaced faulty parts as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance activities performed on each structure.
- Located and marked dimensions and reference lines on defective and replacement parts, using templates, scribes, compasses, and steel rules.
- Maintained necessary certifications, licenses and permits as required to comply with company standards for work.
- Assisting in leading a team to better benefit the company and mechanics alike to make things easier for everyone involved.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Sierra Nevada Company
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Completed multiple tasks in a fast paced manor to achieve company goals
- Fastened and fabricated parts for IR/Com trailers
- Understood and used basic microsoft applications, websites, and programs to document work provided and completed
- Tasked daily with understanding multiple diagrams and blueprints in order to make the correct repairs and modifications
- Monitored the performance of newly installed equipment; made adjustments when necessary.
- Utilized a variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Assisted in the fabrication of structural frames from raw materials according to design specifications.
- Collaborated with other mechanics in order to identify problems quickly and develop effective solutions.
- Assembled and installed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories, using hand, and power tools.
- Bonded structures, using portable and stationary curing equipment.
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Aspire MRO
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed modifications to Boeing 777 from commercial to cargo planes.
- Read blueprints to perform modifications to the plane
- Removed and replaced the structure of the plane with new parts meant for modification process
- Drilled/Riveted rivets to remove/attach new parts to the plane
- Aligned installed components to ensure proper fitment and operation.
- Utilized hand tools such as drills, rivet guns, grinders and shears for repair work on aircraft components.
- Repaired or replaced damaged skin panels on aircraft surfaces.
- Collaborated with engineers in the development of new designs for aircraft components.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Spirit Aviation
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Performing mass tear down and repairs on engine cowl inlets for v2500, e4, e4-B, and trent units
- Tasked with leading and training a team for mass tear downs for listed units
- Drilling out hundreds of rivets in a timely manner
- Rebuilt units from the base using a combination of old and new parts
- Capable enough to be moved around completing different non-job titled work including; paint shop, tooling, inventory, bulkheads, and shipping & receiving
- Performed patches on the lipskin for engine inlets.
- Used heavy machinery tools and measuring glasses to inspect and repair damaged components.
- Trained and drove a forklift to move aircraft components without damaging them.
- Capable to work proficiently with minimal supervision.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
L3Harris
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Performing minor sheetmetal repairs including replacing nutplates, smoothing out scratches, and drill stops on C-130's
- Performed tasks such as repairing dents, patches, and building parts from a schematic
- Performed preventative maintenance such as priming bare metal and painting, removing heavy corrosion and applying CIC
- Assisted with the removal of the cargo ramp, cargo door and assisted removing the engines and wings from the plane
- Replaced damaged parts requiring structural repairs
- Efficiently inspected workpieces for surface defects using magnifying devices or optical comparators.
- Successfully diagnosed, repaired, and maintained aircraft structural components including landing gear assemblies, flight control surfaces, and fuel tanks.
- Performed routine preventive maintenance checks on aircraft structure including corrosion inspection.
General Maintenance Mechanic
Avmax Aircraft Maintenance
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Performing routine and non-routine maintenance such as replacing or repairing damaged components at the customer's request and replacing or repairing discrepancies found while performing given task
- Performing preventative maintenance such as changing filters, pumps and observing for wear
- Performing major and minor repairs on a daily basis such as such as performing an overhaul of an engine, replacing flight control components and rigging flight controls
- Finished tasks before given deadlines
- Read and comprehend FAA approved Tech Data's for every project
- Experience in removal and install for CRJ200 engines, horizontal stabilizers, flaps, ADG's, and nose and main landing gears
- Minor sheetmetal work repairing dents, blending scratches and corrosion, assisted with repairing a damaged wing spar on the flap
- Checked flight control system components for proper operation prior to reassembly of the aircraft structure.
- Performed rigging on flight control systems including flaps, ailerons, and elevators.
- Gained proficiency in replacing and rigging auto pilot servo's.
- Applied TO manuals in order to service main and nose landing gears
General Maintenance Mechanic
Logmet LLC Aircraft Maintenance
05.2020 - 02.2021
- Tasked with taking apart minor and major components off of C-130's
- Occasionally took part in assembling minor and major components
- Applied Air Force and/or Navy Tech Data's during every job
- Experience in removal and install for C-130 engines, external tanks and pylons, main landing gears, and horizontal leading edges
- Consistent problem solving skills
- Finished given tasks before given deadlines
- Minor experience in sheetmetal drilling stuck or stripped screws out of nutplates, replacing broken nutplates, match drilling new parts using old parts, and doing minor repair work.
- Experienced in performing preventative maintenance on a variety of aircraft systems such as engines, landing gear, fuel systems, flight controls and electrical systems.
- Measured tension of control cables.
Experimental Aircraft Assembly
06.2019 - 12.2019
- RV-8 construction and assembly experience
- Sheet metal fabrication and riveting (blind and standard rivets, riv-nuts)
- Plumbing of fuel, oil, cabin heat and air, ventilation, and electrical lines
- Fabricating new parts from drawings
- Applying AC43.13 where assembly instructions were inadequate.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Airframes, Power Plants
Hallmark University: College of Aeronautics
San Antonio, TX01.2019
Skills
- General maintenance of various aircraft power plants
- Airframe/sheet metal fabrication and repair
- Fiberglass fabrication and repair
- Hydraulic systems maintenance
- Corrosion control
- Troubleshooting avionics
- Blueprint reading
- TO reading for both NAVAIR and ETIMS
- Hand, Air, and Power tools proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft programs
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Reliability
- Parts Fabrication
Timeline
Structures Mechanic
Boeing
04.2024 - Current
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Sierra Nevada Company
09.2023 - 02.2024
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Aspire MRO
06.2023 - 08.2023
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Spirit Aviation
03.2022 - 06.2023
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
L3Harris
10.2021 - 03.2022
General Maintenance Mechanic
Avmax Aircraft Maintenance
05.2021 - 10.2021
General Maintenance Mechanic
Logmet LLC Aircraft Maintenance
05.2020 - 02.2021
Experimental Aircraft Assembly
06.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Science Degree - Airframes, Power Plants
Hallmark University: College of Aeronautics
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