Donald Alvarez
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Meticulous Aviation Technician since 2005. Skilled in executing aircraft maintenance and repair. Currently FAA Airframe and Powerplant certified with demonstrated success in completing repairs and installation work with efficiency and accuracy. Experienced at testing, repairing and installing parts to maintain safe and operational aircraft. Focused on performing quality work in a safe and efficient manner.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Spirit Airlines
Las Vegas, NV
03.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot aircraft discrepancies, enhancing problem-solving capabilities.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules, reducing downtime and increasing aircraft availability.
- Mentored junior technicians in aviation maintenance best practices, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and accurately.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Papillon Helicopters
Boulder City, NV
05.2017 - 03.2023
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on Airbus AS350 B2, B3, Airbus EC130 B4 and T2, Bell 206L aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work completed, ensuring regulatory compliance and easy reference for future repairs.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Sundance Helicopters
Las Vegas, NV
09.2011 - 05.2017
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Heli USA
Las Vegas, NV
08.2009 - 09.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Bretwienks High School
Hayward, CASkills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Communication and coordination
- Mechanical aptitude
- Quality assurance procedures
- Safety compliance awareness
- Quality inspection
- Aircraft repair
- Reading technical manuals
- Diagnosing problems
- Preventive Maintenance
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Effective communication
- Active listening
Certification
Class B commercial drivers license
with hazmat, tanker and airbrakes endorsement
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certification
Airbus A320, A321 Aircraft General Systems
80 hour troubleshooting Course
Aircraft Basic Systems General Familiarization Course
Spirit Airlines V2500 & PW1100G Powerplant Familiarization
and Troubleshooting Course
Category II/III and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums Certification (Spirit Airlines)
Airworthiness Release Authority Certified (Spirit Airlines)
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Spirit Airlines
03.2023 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Papillon Helicopters
05.2017 - 03.2023
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Sundance Helicopters
09.2011 - 05.2017
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Heli USA
08.2009 - 09.2011
High School Diploma -
Bretwienks High School