Cynthia Saenz
Wichita
Summary
Aviation mechanic with strong focus on aircraft structural maintenance and repair. Demonstrates effective teamwork, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and maintaining high-quality results. Proficient in sheet metal fabrication, riveting, and problem-solving, with a commitment to safety and operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Assembly/Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Textron Aviation
11.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted in assembling structural components including wings, tails, and fuselage to ensure proper fit and alignment.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to ensure repairs met specified tolerances and dimensions, enhancing quality of work.
- Interpreted aircraft specifications, diagrams, blueprints and compared information to completed work.
- Maintained detailed records of all sheet metal repairs and modifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Ability to read blueprints and use various hand and power tools for tasks like cutting, drilling, riveting, and performing precision fitting of parts.
- Organized and maintained supplies, tools, and equipment to support efficient team operations and workflow.
Aircraft Assembler
Spirit Aerosystems
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Contributed to the successful completion of complex aircraft assembly projects by demonstrating exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and team collaboration.
- Applied Lean Manufacturing principles to streamline daily activities.
- Assisted colleagues during high workload periods by managing their tasks.
- Operated hand and power tools to complete assembly tasks., pneumatic drills and rivet guns to manufacture aircraft sheet metal and structural parts.
Shipping Lead Consultant
FedEx
06.2017 - 10.2022
- Ensured accurate shipment documentation, meeting company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Managed high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping issues.
- Collaborated closely with sales teams to address customer inquiries promptly and resolve any shipping-related issues.
- Established communication channels across departments, enhancing coordination of shipment activities.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization, resulting in improved organization and increased storage capacity.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
- Stayed up to date on freight and shipping practices and regulations.
Education
RMA Certificate -
Wichita Technical Institue
Wichita, KS01-2014
WSU-Tech
Wichita, KS01-2009
Skills
- Aircraft assembly
- Blueprint interpretation
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool proficiency
- Rivet installation
- Fastener installation
- Airframe inspection
- Corrosion control
- Safety procedures
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Adaptive learning
- Team collaboration
- Regulatory compliance
- Customer relations
- Project coordination
- Lean manufacturing
- Technical documentation
- Complaint resolution
- Team collaboration
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Aircraft Assembly/Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic
Textron Aviation
11.2023 - 09.2025
Aircraft Assembler
Spirit Aerosystems
02.2023 - 10.2023
Shipping Lead Consultant
FedEx
06.2017 - 10.2022
RMA Certificate -
Wichita Technical Institue
WSU-Tech