Derrick Mendoza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Reliable Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice known for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in aviation maintenance, fault diagnosis, and regulatory compliance. Excel in problem-solving, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless work flow and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice
StandardAero
San Antonio, Texas
10.2025 - Current
- Performed inspections on aircraft components to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted senior mechanics in troubleshooting mechanical issues on various aircraft models.
- Maintained tools and equipment in proper working condition for optimal performance.
- Inspected completed wire harnesses for quality and compliance with specifications.
- Inspecting finished assemblies for accuracy and quality assurance purposes.
- Assisted in inventory management of materials used for wire harness production.
- Performing minor repairs on existing wire harnesses when needed.
- Assemble wires, cables, terminals and connectors according to specifications using hand tools such as crimpers, cutters, strippers and pliers.
- Test assembled wire harnesses for proper operation with test equipment such as multimeters.
Production Associate
L2 Aviation
Dripping Springs, US
04.2025 - 10.2025
- At L2 aviation we build wire bundles from start to finish.
- Ensure correct materials are received
- Understand wire schematics
- Cut wire to correct length
- Strip wires for contacts
- Backfill connectors
- Crimp correct contacts pertaining to wire bundle
- Pin contacts into corresponding connector holes
- Inspect and test wire bundle after every step taken
- Documented production data for reporting purposes.
- Organized workstations for maximum efficiency, reducing downtime between tasks.
- Monitored and adjusted production processes to ensure quality standards were met.
Order Selector
MBG
San Marcos, US
12.2023 - 02.2025
- 1. Receive order that is to be selected
- 2. Scan products and build pallets
- 3. Ensure case specific stickers are put in place
- 4. Wrap pallets and place pallet stickers
- 5. Stage pallets in accordance to the daily route for drivers
Production Associate
Tesla
Austin, US
06.2023 - 11.2023
- 1. Find my assigned station.
- 2. Restock my station (screws, push pins, flanges, etc.)
- 3. Use Torque Tools to fasten screws and bolts to certain spec.
Education
Trade school - A&P certification
U.S. Aviation
San Marcos, TX 08.2024 - 08.2025
Skills
- Freight Experience
- Materials Handling
- Shipping & Receiving
- Warehouse Experience
- Wire assembly
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Inventory management
- Technical documentation
- Component testing
- Electrical system repair
- Precision measuring tools
- Avionics repair
- System troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
Certification
- A&P certification, 11/19/25, Present
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice
StandardAero
10.2025 - Current
Production Associate
L2 Aviation
04.2025 - 10.2025
Trade school - A&P certification
U.S. Aviation
08.2024 - 08.2025
Order Selector
MBG
12.2023 - 02.2025
Production Associate
Tesla
06.2023 - 11.2023