Cesar Arteaga
College Station,TX
Summary
Dynamic quality assurance leader with extensive experience at Aerotecnica S.A., driving compliance with aeronautical standards. Expert in internal audits and continuous improvement, I excel in training teams and managing documentation. Proven ability to enhance operational safety and reliability, ensuring top-tier maintenance processes and fostering a culture of excellence.
Experienced with quality control processes and team leadership in manufacturing settings. Utilizes data-driven methodologies to prevent defects and ensure compliance. Strong understanding of regulatory standards and continuous improvement practices.
Skilled quality assurance professional with proven record of ensuring high standards in product and process integrity. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in quality control methodologies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Known for reliability, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Quality Assurance
Aerotecnica S.A.
04.2012 - 05.2025
Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with aeronautical standards regulations.
Developed and implemented quality control processes to enhance reliability of maintenance of aircraft's.
Conducted internal and external audits, identifying areas for improvement and driving corrective actions.
Assits the inspectors of the Venezuelan aeronautical authority in continuous surveillance processes. Make inspections of the maintenance processes carried out by the technicians of the organization.
Conduct induction talks in Venezuelan aeronautical regulations, in the manual of maintenance procedures, operational safety (SMS), Control of collection of FOD's. Investigate, analyze and conduct feedback talks on the corrective actions of all operational safety reports generated by the organization's staff. Issue certifications of conformity of maintenance of aeronautical equipment authorized by the Responsible manager. Verification and control of calibrated tools.
Airworthiness Inspector III
Ministry of Transport.
08.2009 - 04.2012
Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards in incidents and accidents of civil aviation aircraft.
Evaluated operational processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions, applied to the different airports, air navigation and Venezuelan Aeronautical Authority.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, analysis of photographic evidence, interviews with command crews and cabin crews, passengers and witnesses of the events
Trained and mentored junior inspectors,, airport authorities, service operators and security entities on inspection techniques and best practices, prevention of air accidents.
Maintenance Technician A/P
Avior Airlines
02.2005 - 07.2009
Conducted routine inspections to identify maintenance needs and ensure equipment functionality.
Diagnosed mechanical issues and implemented effective repair solutions for various systems, hydraulic power, landing gear, air conditioning and pressurization and fuel system.
Performed preventive maintenance on
Collaborated with team members to streamline workflow processes and improve operational efficiency.
Technician A/P
Aeropostal Alas De Venezuela
12.2000 - 02.2005
Perform base and line maintenance, on- board technician to the Aeropostal feet, removal and installation of aeronautical components, troubleshooting in electrical and hydraulics systems, landing gear, air coditioning an pressurization, fuel systems and adjustment and running of engines. Aircfrats: McDonell Douglas, DC9-10, DC9-30, DC9-50, MD80, Boeing Super 727.
Technician A/P
VENSECAR (D.H.L)
05.2000 - 11.2000
Perform line maintenance to the Vensecar fleet, in the Hydraulic Power, landing Gear, Air Conditioning an Pressurization, Fuel System and Adjustment and Running of Engines. Aircrafts: Boeing 727-200 Cargo, Falcon 20.
Aeronautical Technician
AVENSA
04.1991 - 02.2000
I worked as a mechanic assistant, 3rd technician, 2nd technician, and ended up as a 1st technician. Removal and installation of aeronautical components, troubleshooting in hydraulic and electrical systems, running and adjustment of engines, base and line maintenance, on-board technician functions in the different aircraft of the Avensa fleet: Douglas DC3, DC9-30, DC9-50. Boeing 727-100, 727-200, 737-200, 737-300, 757-200.
Education
High School Diploma -
Unidad Educativa Briceno Mendez
Venezuela10-1992
Skills
- Internal audits
- Continuous improvement
- Quality assurance management
- Quality testing
- Training in all aeronautical systems of all the companies where I worked
- Management and reading of aeronautical maintenance manual and diagrams
- Document control
Certification
T.A.V.E.N:
Aeronautical Technical Course. 1993/1995.
DHL Aero Expreso S.A. :
JT8D Line and Base Maintenance. 11/03/2000.
Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela:
Maintenance Base and Line DC9-Series. 01/29/2001.
Management and use M.E.L. 01/29/2001.
Maintenance Base and Line B727-Series. 10/25/2002.
General Maintenance Manual. 06/03/2003.
Inspection Procedures Manual. 06/03/2003.
Fuel measurement by rods. 10/08/2003.
Use and Handling of technical manuals. 10/24/2003.
Avionics MD80 Series. 05/24/2004.
R.V.S.M. 02/03/2005.
Avior Airlines:
Initial course of Beechcraft 1900 Maintenance. 03/11/2005.
Initial course of Embraer-120. 04/18/2005.
Initial handling M.E.L. 08/12/2005.
Race and taxing of engines PT6A-67D. 03/14/2006.
Initial course Boeing 737-200. 11/10/2006.
Recurring Beech-1900. 08/28/2007.
Reduced Minimum Vertical Separation. 02/23/2008.
Civil Aviation Accidents Investigative Board:
Specifications for Operations. 10/27/2010.
Basic Photography Workshop. 2011.
Center for Instruction, Improvement and Experimentation (C.I.P.E) Argentina:
Basic Civil Aviation Accident Investigation. 11/04/2011.
Aerotecnica S.A.:
Seminar-Comprehensive Workshop Safety Management System. 05/09/2012.
Total Resource Management Advanced. 05/10/2012.
Line Maintenance Pratt & Whitney (PT6A Serie, PT6T-3D, PT6C-67C. 06/22/2012.
Initial Beechcraft King Air 90/C90/C90A/E90. 08/28/2012.
Beechcraft King Air E90/100/B100/200/B200. 11/11/2016.
Recurring Beech King Air E90. 11/20/2018.
Recurring Dangerous Goods. 06/17/2019.
Operational Safety Management Initial. 07/19/2019.
Initial Specialized in Operational Safety Management. 08/30/2019.
Initial Human Factors and CRM. 09/12/2019.
Initial Beechcraft King Air 100 Series. 12/13/2019.
ISO 9001:2015. Workshop for Senior Management. 03/09/2020.
Recurring Beech King Air 90. 12/08/2022.
Recurring Pratt & Whiutney PT6 Series Engines. 12/02/2022.
Inspection Methods and Techniques. 02/01/2023.
Engineers-Initial Type Rating Training Maintenance Course Agusta A109 Series/ A119 Series. 02/17/2023.
Initial Field Maintenance Piper Seneca PA-34 Series. 01/26/2024.
Authorization of Maintenance Conformity Certification Personnel in PT6A-21-27-28. 12/05/2022.
Authorization of Maintenance Conformity Certification Personnel in Beech Aircraft Corporation 100-A100-A100A-A100C-B100. 01/17/2024.
Authorization of Maintenance Conformity Certification Personnel in Beech Aircraft Corporation 90-A90-B90-C90-C90A-C90B-E90. 01/17/2024.
Authorization of Maintenance Conformity Certification Personnel in Beech Aircraft Corporation 200-200C-200CT-200T-B200-B200C-B200CT-B200T. 01/17/2024.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Head of Quality Assurance
Aerotecnica S.A.
04.2012 - 05.2025
Airworthiness Inspector III
Ministry of Transport.
08.2009 - 04.2012
Maintenance Technician A/P
Avior Airlines
02.2005 - 07.2009
Technician A/P
Aeropostal Alas De Venezuela
12.2000 - 02.2005
Technician A/P
VENSECAR (D.H.L)
05.2000 - 11.2000
Aeronautical Technician
AVENSA
04.1991 - 02.2000
High School Diploma -
Unidad Educativa Briceno Mendez
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