CHARLES EDWARD ZUNIGA
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Bringing 7 years of hands-on aviation maintenance experience overseeing the quality and timely completion of inspections, scheduled maintenance and unscheduled repairs. Resourceful troubleshooter who can achieve production goals and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality and safety standards. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) as well as Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and Operational Data Integrated Network (ODIN). Active Secret Security Clearance, last investigated 2024.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4
Lockheed Martin
Phoenix, AZ
05.2025 - Current
- Inspected and repaired aircraft systems and components to ensure operational readiness.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement solutions.
- Maintained detailed maintenance logs and documentation for compliance and safety audits.
Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3
Lockheed Martin
04.2025 - 05.2025
- Part of a team of 12 crew chiefs that maintained up to 30 F-35 aircraft while also serving as crew chief of assigned F-35 aircraft. Led up to 9 specialists including avionics, propulsion, weapons, fuels, low observables and structural, non-destructive inspection (NDI) and egress to perform any troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs. Signed off as a 7-level technician on completed maintenance and repair actions.
- Isolated malfunctions and troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic or electrical faults using schematics, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting and fault trees as well as technical directives.
- Communicated with pilots, interpreted health reporting codes (HRCs) and alerts from the jet or debrief team to swiftly identify issues, enhancing aircraft availability for $3.1B fleet.
- Utilized ALIS to track maintenance actions, establish daily production priorities, schedule upcoming maintenance, order parts and accept or send aircraft components to other teams or back to the warehouse.
- Achieved 100% personal QA pass rate, ensuring all maintenance completed and documented per AFI 21-101 guidelines and Joint Technical Data (JTD) standards, reinforcing operational integrity.
- Interpreted maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data and other specifications to repair or replace malfunctioning or damaged components.
- Selected as part of the Mishap Response Team (MRT) that responded to in-flight emergencies (IFEs) such as hydraulic fails and hung guns. Traveled to remote locations to return aircraft to service.
- Established safety-conscious environment by enforcing OSHA, PPE, FOD, and HazMat regulations through comprehensive safety training and communication, promoting a culture of safety.
F-35 Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
07.2023 - 04.2025
F-35 Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
04.2018 - 06.2023
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Personal Information
Title: AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Certification
Engine Run, Borescope, Blade Blend, Fuels and Hot Pit All Phases
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 4
Lockheed Martin
05.2025 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic, F-35 - Level 3
Lockheed Martin
04.2025 - 05.2025
F-35 Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
07.2023 - 04.2025
F-35 Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief
United States Air Force
04.2018 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force