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Summary

Aircraft Launching & Arresting Devices (ALAD) Mechanic Leader. Encompassing over 10 years of mechanical ability and skillful knowledge to all US Carriers in the fleet. Capable of leading and completing any task at hand. I am self-reliant and have the keen ability to navigate quickly through a complication during a project. I am determined to be a valuable asset to the Asir Team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ALAD Mechanic

Naval Base
07.2022 - Current
  • Served as Mechanical Work leader to efficiently replace and align 2 rotary retraction engine hydraulic pumps on TC-7 Patuxent River, a research and testing catapult facility for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter
  • Managed and Directed over 500 man hours as a stand in Mechanic Work leader for a crew of 2 artisans as well as 30+ sailors, in cooperation with Carrier and Field service Unit/ Lakehurst engineering in successfully completing a Catapult Cylinder Peening/ Cover Alignment Procedure on the Lakehurst Test Catapult
  • Expertly led a crew of 3 ALAD artisans in the removal/replacement of 2 Arresting Gear Retractable Sheeve Through down Bearings on the USS George H.W Bush (CVN-77)
  • Encompassing approximately 150 man hours
  • Perform repairs, overhauls, and support to C13 Mod 1, and Mod 2 catapult equipment and arresting gear onboard all active United States Aircraft Carriers
  • To include C13 Mod 1 and Mod 2 catapult water brake overhauls, catapult cylinder peen jobs, nose gear launch overhauls
  • Employ exceptional communication skills to establish clear specifications of a given job to all team members as well as meticulously reporting work progress and current maintenance status to different levels of management
  • Collaborating with Quality Assurance, Work Leads, Tool Room Operators, and Supervisors to ensure all necessary material and tools are correct and received to guarantee the Voyage Repair Team work quality and standard
  • Efficiently planning work schedules and operational needs
  • DLI directly network with Carrier and Field Service Unit (CAFSU) employees, Branch Manager, Team Leads, Supervisors, Quality Assurance, Production Control, fellow ALADS, and Ships Force to assure cohesion throughout the repair process
  • Encompass a broad knowledge of ALRE Maintenance and Overhaul Technical Publication manuals, Operation manuals, and Illustrated parts breakdown prints
  • Experienced in troubleshooting systems using schematics, prints, and drawings to solve any system deficiency
  • Ability to complete complex lifts using chain falls, air falls, come along, straps and lifting cable
  • Called upon routinely by other employees to provide guidance and support for repair and overhaul activities
  • I employ forward planning and projecting to ensure the availability of material, personnel, parts, tools, and pertinent information required to complete scheduled work associated with the overhaul and repair of shipboard systems, in coordination with the industrial capabilities and capacities of the production shop
  • Keen ability to troubleshoot systems with the use of drawings, prints, and schematics to solve any system deficiency
  • I Further possess the skillful ability to read and interpret manuals, drawings and schematics to determine the means of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Provide an updated and current knowledge of safety and maintenance procedures, to give precise instruction and ensure all team members are maintaining safe working practices
  • I possess expert knowledge of safety Tag-out procedures prior to performing maintenance on any given shipboard system
  • To include all pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  • As well as meeting all Work Action Form (WAF) requirements for all maintenance projects
  • I coordinate with my AIT coordinator to effectively schedule and execute crane ops for onload/offload of all material and tooling
  • Expert knowledge in the use a precision measuring equipment, to include outside micrometers, dial calipers, inside micrometers, snap gauges, depth gauges, and feeler gauges
  • Extensive knowledge in using hand tools, air tools, and job specific tools.

Quality Assurance Inspector

Naval Air Station Oceana
07.2017 - 04.2022
  • Operated and maintained C13 Mod 1 steam catapult
  • Led 30+ junior sailors in preventative and scheduled maintenance actions over a 8 year period
  • As a Quality Insurance Inspector, I oversaw over 100 maintenance actions to ensure all personnel where following maintenance procedures as well as completing on time and correctly
  • (QA) Supervised more than 500 scheduled and corrective maintenance actions.Using Precision Measuring Equipment (PME) to inspect all tolerance maintenance
  • Experienced and proficient in hydraulic valve repair and hydraulic equipment
  • Hydraulic Accumulator repacking and replacements of internal components
  • Nose Gear Launch (NGL) overhaul
  • Hydraulic cylinder repacking
  • Interfaced with shipboard and divisional supply for Aircraft Launch and Recovery (ALRE) equipment parts
  • Used Technical Publications to determine materials and components
  • As a Work Center Supervisor I trained and Instructed over 30 personnel to ensure proper procedures, and safety guidelines were followed as well as instructed in-rate training resulting in the advancement in five Airmen to the rank of Petty Officer Third Class and two Third Classes to the rank of Petty Officer Second Class
  • Assisted in managing work center Planned Maintenance System (PMS) program for Waist Catapults
  • Operated and maintained two C-13/ MOD 1 Steam Catapults
  • Safe and efficient launching of more than 10,000 operational Naval aircraft
  • Responsible for work center Administrative Duties to include
  • Compiling and writing technical data on maintenance action forms (MAF) after maintenance completion
  • Ensuring work center complied with current Maintenance Instructions and Safety Guidelines
  • To include knowledge of and follow all safety regulations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Inspected numerous components for verification and proper wear patterns to include: Shuttle Dogs, Water-Brakes, Nose Gear Launch (NGL) components, Main Hydraulic Accumulator
  • Completion of more than 8,000 maintenance actions
  • These maintenance actions included scheduled, corrective, and overhaul
  • Scheduled maintenance such as checking equipment to insure they are within the allotted tolerances, lubricating, and adjustments
  • Corrective maintenance to repair out of tolerance findings and replace broken components
  • Overhaul to include complete and total tear down and rebuild
  • Operated and maintained all sixteen E-28 shore based Arresting Gear Engines as well as the two IFLOLS and seven FLOLS
  • As a Quality Insurance Inspector I ran a crew of seven sailors and supervised the evolution of all eight Airfield Certifications with minimal discrepancies
  • I have obtained the knowledge and skills to rebuild E-28 Arresting Gear Engines, along with current and proper procedures to inspect and replace preventive maintenance items and CSI items
  • While onboard NAS OCEANA I won the 2020 Shore-Based Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Technician of the Year and was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pinelands Regional High School

Certification

  • Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment Catapult Refresher 57 hours
  • Aviation Boatswain's Mate Launch and Recovery Equipment 140 hours
  • Certified overhead 7-1/5 ton rail crane
  • Certified up to 36k forklift
  • Certified 5 ton flatbed truck
  • Current DOD Secret Security Clearance

Supervisors

  • Brian Sexton, (252)333-4261, 06/01/04
  • Victor, Paulino, (757) 332-0208

References

  • Eric Galvez, USN, Equipment Specialist, Eric.t.galvez.civ@us.navy.mil, (757)561-1255
  • Dave Macias, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Lead, SERE Program Manager, (757) 372-5211

Timeline

ALAD Mechanic

Naval Base
07.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Inspector

Naval Air Station Oceana
07.2017 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Pinelands Regional High School

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