Chris Luna
Thornton,CO
Summary
Analytical problem-solver with proven success conducting repair and maintenance work. Communicated technical concepts with multidisciplined teams, organizes resources and holds to schedule. Adopts methodical approach for efficient and timely work process.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technical Support
Pilatus Aircraft
Broomfield, CO
09.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Advises and supports customer or other personnel in aircraft technical needs
- Records customer technical issues and maintains accurate support database
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III
Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd
Broomfield, Colorado
09.2021 - 09.2024
- Facilitate a seemless production process of aircraft by providing quick and accurate troubleshooting of squawks.
- Confidently take on production SB's and AD's to provide a mission capable aircraft to the customer.
- High level of communication with Pilatus, Williams International, Pratt and Whitney and Hartzell Propeller to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Assist the Director of Systems Integration with training new personnel, ordering parts and assisting with Pilot debrief.
- Fabricated parts with high level precision to adhere to engineering drawings to allow for avionics packages to be completed ahead of schedule.
Estimating Supervisor
Western Aero Repair
Denver, Colorado
11.2017 - 07.2021
- Documented workflow charts, estimated hours and ordered materials ahead of jobs so they could be completed on time.
- Used Military Tech Data to repair and overhaul Boeing 707 flight controls.
- Performed high level precision sheet metal and composite repairs.
Line Mechanic
Trans States Airlines
Denver, Colorado
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Performed scheduled, unscheduled maintenance on Embraer 145 Regional Aircraft and Bombardier CRJ 700/900
- Fully trained in removal, inspection, and installation of landing gear, engines, fuel systems and various hydraulic/pneumatic components.
Heavy Structures Lead Technician
Aero Air LLC
Hillsboro, Oregon
11.2014 - 05.2017
- Managed a team building cargo conversion door for Boeing 757 aircraft.
- Assembled the doors and sills with tight tolerances given by the drawings.
- Used Corridor database system for work packages.
Line Mechanic
ExpressJet Airlines
Denver, Colorado
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Embraer 145 Regional Aircraft.
- Entrusted by ExpressJet with Required In-Process Inspection (RII) Authorization.
- Fully trained in removal, inspection, and installation of landing gear, engines, fuel systems and various hydraulic/pneumatic components.
Education
Foundation Degree in Science - Aviation
Redstone College
Broomfield, Colorado02.2007
Skills
- Diagnosing problems
- Strong communication
- Leadership
- Multiple maintenance data systems
- Task delegation
- Reading technical manuals
- Detail-orientated
- Customer-focused
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant Licenses
- Williams International Engine Training
- Pratt and Whitney Engine Training
- PC-12 Certification
- Embraer 145 Certification, Engine run and Taxi Qualified
- CRJ 700/900 Certification
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technical Support
Pilatus Aircraft
09.2024 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician III
Pilatus Business Aircraft Ltd
09.2021 - 09.2024
Estimating Supervisor
Western Aero Repair
11.2017 - 07.2021
Line Mechanic
Trans States Airlines
06.2017 - 11.2017
Heavy Structures Lead Technician
Aero Air LLC
11.2014 - 05.2017
Line Mechanic
ExpressJet Airlines
06.2012 - 11.2014
Foundation Degree in Science - Aviation
Redstone College