Daniel Sorber
Millville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Maintenance and Technical Operations professional with extensive expertise in aircraft maintenance, avionics troubleshooting, and precision mechanical work. Established a solid foundation in A&P line maintenance, electrical diagnostics, and preventive maintenance, complemented by a strong commitment to quality control and safety compliance in both aviation and high-volume manufacturing settings. Renowned for swiftly identifying root-cause issues and enhancing workflow efficiency while fostering clear communication and dependable problem-solving within production teams. Actively pursuing opportunities in maintenance management, quality assurance, plant operations, or technical supervisory roles to leverage skills in driving operational excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician
West Star Aviation
Millville, NJ
01.2026 - Current
- Led aircraft maintenance teams to ensure compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices for maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems, identifying issues and coordinating timely repairs.
- Analyzed tasks and identify priorities in order to streamline work flow and ensure aircraft stay on schedule.
- Delegates tasks to a team of technicians.
Lead Technician
Consortia Aerospace Group
Conway, SC
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of a team of technicians in order to complete the installation, minimize delays, and return the aircraft back to service on schedule.
- Trains employees on various tasks of the installation procedure.
- Delegates tasks to the team as necessary, but is also responsible for my own duties within the scope of the installation.
Quality Control Inspector
Spirit Airlines
Orlando, FL
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Performed assigned inspection functions to ensure that aircraft, engines, appliances, and components are maintained to the prescribed standards of airworthiness and serviceability.
- Provides quality oversight for all maintenance activities and insures the use of approved tools, data, materials, test equipment, and that a high quality of workmanship is present.
Line Maintenance Technician
Spirit Airlines
Orlando, FL
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Perform day to day planned and unplanned aircraft maintenance on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft, performing all tasks with a high level of quality and safety.
- Ensured the use of approved data, tools and methods, as defined in the Company GMM, AMM, and FAA regulations.
- Heavily relied on for Avionics specialties and troubleshooting abilities.
- Promoted to QC
Avionics Install Technician
Consortia Aerospace Group
Conway, SC
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Installed aerospace systems adhering to strict safety protocols and quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot installation issues effectively.
- Trained new technicians on equipment handling and installation procedures.
- Maintained accurate documentation of installation processes and outcomes.
Avionics Technician/Completions
Leonardo Helicopters
Philadelphia, PA
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Avionics Completions installing various avionics systems.
- Worked closely with Engineering to improve various designs.
Education
AMT Certificate -
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Myrtle Beach01-2019
Diploma - undefined
Jefferson Township High School
01-2002
Skills
- Avionics and Electrical Systems
- Reading wiring diagrams
- Sheet Metal
- Reading blueprints
- Fabrication
- Major and minor repairs to primary and secondary structure
- Proper documentation of work completed in Aircraft Logbook and familiar with CMMS software systems
- Working Knowledge of FAA Regulations
- Read and Understand Maintenance Manuals
- Quality Control
- Attention to Detail
- NDT methods
- Borescope inspections
- Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
- Utilizing manuals, diagrams, aircraft test data, and proper diagnostic tools to isolate and repair the problem of a given system
- My troubleshooting procedures and data are often used in Spirit training courses
- Leadership
- Mentoring, training, and delegation of tasks to team members
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate (A&P #4189347) (2019)
- FCC General Radio Operators License (FCC GROL) (2019)
Airframe Experience
- Bombardier CRJ family (200, 700, & 900)
- Embraer ERJ 175
- Airbus A320 family (319, 320, 321)
- Boeing 767
- AgustaWestland AW119 and AW139
Education/Professional Training
- Full Engine Run / Taxi Authorization (TAXI, A320 family of aircraft) (2024)
- Borescope Inspection Qualification (PW1100G & V2500) (2023)
- Required Inspection Item Authorization (RII) (2023)
- 14 CFR Part 121 Aircraft Airworthiness Release Authority (2022)
- A320 Family General Familiarization Certification (A320 GEN FAM) (2022)
- EWIS Training and Certification (2019)
Timeline
Lead Aircraft Maintenance Technician
West Star Aviation
01.2026 - Current
Lead Technician
Consortia Aerospace Group
04.2024 - 01.2026
Quality Control Inspector
Spirit Airlines
07.2023 - 04.2024
Line Maintenance Technician
Spirit Airlines
07.2022 - 07.2023
Avionics Technician/Completions
Leonardo Helicopters
08.2020 - 11.2020
Avionics Install Technician
Consortia Aerospace Group
01.2019 - 07.2022
Diploma - undefined
Jefferson Township High School
AMT Certificate -
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics