Derrick Guerrerovelasquez
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Structural Mechanic with proven expertise at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, excelling in tire and wheel program management. Skilled in project coordination and strategic planning, I led safety initiatives and enhanced maintenance processes, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Recognized for strong problem-solving abilities and effective team leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tire and Wheel Program Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
Coronado, CA
06.2022 - Current
- As an Aviation Structural Mechanic/Tire and Wheel shop Leading Petty Officer, Led the disassembly, cleaning, corrosion control, inspection, and reassembly of H-60 Romeo and Sierra, V-22 Osprey, and E-2 Hawkey, as well C-2 Greyhound Tire and Wheel assemblies.
- As the command Tire and Wheel Safety Program Manager for Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, was responsible for the proper adherence of tire and wheel maintenance for aircraft, support equipment, and armament weapons support equipment tire and wheel assemblies in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program. Was also responsible for proper documentation of all training and qualified personnel associated with tire and wheel maintenance.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
VAW-123
Norfolk, VA
02.2016 - 06.2022
Conducted upkeep and rework on four E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, performing various types of maintenance such as Daily/Turn-around Inspections, as well as Tire and Wheel assembly removal and replacement, various other discrepancy gripes, and Special/Phase Inspections.
Education
HS Diploma -
Marana High School
Marana, AZ05.2015
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Project management
- Detail-oriented
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Team leadership and direction
- Decision-making
- Project coordination
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Program leadership
- Training and development
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Data collection & research
- Team management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Team training and development
- Attention to detail
- Operations management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Good judgment
- Cross functional team builder
- Program reviews
- Team development
- Quality assurance
- Performance monitoring
- Documentation proficiency
- Personnel management
- Risk analysis and management
- Quality assurance evaluation
Accomplishments
Through my ten year career in the Navy, I have received four Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and two Flag letters of Commendation for effectively leading our Airframe shop through two deployments overseas while attached to VAW-123, successfully managing our tire shop as well as the command Tire and Wheel Safety Program through a Period Maintenance Inspection and Aviation Maintenance inspection.
Certification
- Tire and wheel maintenance qualification (O-level)
- Tire and wheel maintenance qualification basic (I-level)
- Tire and wheel maintenance supplemental (H-60R/S main)
- Tire and wheel maintenance supplemental (H-60 Sierra tail)
- Tire and wheel maintenance supplemental (H-60 Romeo tail)
- Tire and wheel maintenance supplemental (V-22 main)
- Tire and wheel maintenance supplemental (V-22 nose)
- Tire and wheel maintenance supplemental (E-2/C-2 main)
- Tire and wheel maintenance supplemental (E-2/C-2 nose)
- Advanced corrosion control
- Aircraft paint and final finish
- E-2 troubleshooter/final checker
- Organizational level Airframes collateral duty inspector
- Intermediate level 51E collateral duty inspector
Timeline
Tire and Wheel Program Manager
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest
06.2022 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic
VAW-123
02.2016 - 06.2022
HS Diploma -
Marana High School