Carlos Merida
Sling Pilot Academy
Lynwood,CA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Aviation professional prepared for maintaining and repairing aircraft to ensure peak performance and safety standards. Consistently achieves high-quality results through meticulous attention to detail and effective troubleshooting techniques. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability to dynamic operational needs, showcasing mechanical proficiency and problem-solving abilities.
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
1 Year 1 Month- Performed scheduled inspections and routine maintenance on training aircraft to support flight readiness.
- Troubleshot airframe, powerplant, and avionics issues using diagnostic tools and maintenance manuals.
- Documented repairs, inspections, and discrepancies in aircraft records to maintain FAA compliance.
- Serviced aircraft systems, including fluids, tires, batteries, and oxygen equipment, following safety procedures.
Hydraulic Mechanic
1 Year 2 Months- Test and inspect hydraulic pumps, valves and cylinders.
- Troubleshoot mobile and industrial equipment.
- Conduct field service calls for troubleshooting and repairs.
- Install hydraulic components in shop or onsite customer equipment.
- Reseal pumps,valves,jacks,rams, hydraulic pipes.
- Reseal piston,gland in cylinders.
- Weld power-unit frame, brackets and pipes.
- Inspect hose for leaks.
- Remove and Replace damaged hose.
- Remove and replace fittings.
- Buff pistons,rods and hone cylinder housing.
Repair Technician
2 Months- Standard operating procedures.
- Used hand and power tools to assemble products.
- Observed key safety protocols and practices at all times, including when operating dangerous equipment near team members or expensive systems.
- Reviewed specifications and blueprints to understand proper techniques for maintaining aircraft Qf,MH integrity and functionality.
- Set up and fabricate mechanical assemblies by following both oral and written instructions from Manuals according to FAA.
- Fastened sheet metal patch coverings to surface areas of aircraft Qf's by riveting.
- Measured,marked and indicate dimensions and reference points on material.
Education
- A&P Technician
High School Diploma
LSRM-A - Aircraft Maintenance
IRMT Maintenance Specialty - Aircraft Maintenance
IRMT Service Specialty - Aircraft Maintenance
Skills
25-200hr Engine Inspection
25-100hr Airframe Inspections
Powerplant
Avionics
Hydraulic
Electrical system Troubleshooting
Rebuild Brake lining
Hydraulic valves
Nose wheel hubs.
Perform repairs on Fuselage
Undercarriage
Empennage
Canopies.
Sheet metal Repairs and riveting
Precision measuring instruments
Mechanical knowledge
Industrial Equipment Experience
Assembly
Aircraft Maintenance
Welding
Troubleshooting
Blueprint reading
Schematic reading
Rivet assembly
Certification
Airframe & Powerplant College graduate
Timeline
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