Eduardo Rodrigueztagle

Oversaw the sustainment and operational readiness of a global fleet of 85 fixed-wing aircraft supporting 12 aviation units across multiple locations. Managed maintenance compliance programs, technical oversight, and resource coordination for aircraft valued at over $1 billion, ensuring mission availability and regulatory adherence. Advised senior leadership on fleet status, inspection outcomes, and strategic priorities affecting worldwide aviation support operations.

Key Accomplishments:

• Directed large scale maintenance inspections and fleet evaluations, resulting in a 15% improvement in audit scores and a 10% increase in aircraft readiness across all supported aviation units.
• Managed safety and compliance programs aligned with FAA and DoD maintenance standards, achieving zero safety violations across 30 high level inspections.
• Delivered technical training and career development for over 200 aircraft maintenance professionals, including frontline technicians, mid-level supervisors, and senior leaders.
• Collaborated with engineers, logistics specialists, and depot-level repair teams to resolve complex mechanical issues, implement fleet modifications, and minimize aircraft downtime.
• Improved daily operations by aligning maintenance schedules with mission requirements, reducing delays while maintaining full compliance with safety and quality protocols.
• Produced readiness reports, performance metrics, and fleet availability data to support high-level decisions involving maintenance priorities and aircraft distribution.

Progressively advanced through roles in quality assurance and maintenance control within a high-tempo Navy aviation organization. Performed and supervised maintenance on all major systems of eight Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk helicopters, including engines, auxiliary power units (APUs), flight control, hydraulic, environmental, fuel, and electrical systems. Directed airworthiness certification, technical documentation, and inspection management across 13 departments and up to 182 maintenance personnel, ensuring full compliance with FAA-equivalent standards and global mission readiness.

Key Accomplishments:

• Authorized aircraft for return to service as a certified Safe-for-Flight official, supporting over 2,700 accident-free flight hours during combat support, humanitarian relief, and maritime security missions.
• Directed over 60,000 maintenance actions and 68,000 labor hours, including scheduled inspections, depot-level repairs, and real-time system troubleshooting under high operational tempo.
• Led a 182-person, five-aircraft detachment on a cross-country mission post-deployment, performing en route maintenance at military and civilian airfields, supporting a public aviation demonstration event, and returning all aircraft and personnel safely with zero injuries, zero loss, and all operational goals achieved.
• Oversaw quality assurance efforts across 41 maintenance programs, supervising 38 inspectors and ensuring full compliance through 176 audits, 624 spot checks, and 60 technical reports with zero discrepancies during multiple evaluations.
• Redesigned and led technician training pipelines, qualifying over 446 personnel in safety-critical roles and increasing overall certification rates by 60%, strengthening the organization’s long-term operational capability.
• Mentored and developed more than 100 team members, including senior supervisors and junior technicians; directly contributed to multiple employee recognition awards and retention of high-performing staff.
• Administered aviation safety and compliance programs, including tool control, hazardous materials handling, confined space entry, and vibration diagnostics achieving 100% inspection success and protecting over $500 million in aviation assets.

Served as a technical lead and maintenance supervisor at the Navy’s helicopter training and qualification organization, supporting a fleet of 42 aircraft, including the Sikorsky MH-60S Seahawk, Sikorsky SH-60F/HH-60H Seahawk, and Northrop Grumman MQ-8B Fire Scout. Oversaw maintenance for powerplant, drivetrain, and critical aircraft systems; led aviation safety programs; and supported the qualification of both maintenance technicians and pilots by delivering safe, mission-ready aircraft for operational and training flights.

Key Contributions:

• Performed 21 turbine engine replacements, multiple main/tail rotor blade changes, and gearbox overhauls, directly supporting over 3,700 safe flight hours, including post-maintenance operational check flights.
• Supervised a team of 25 aviation maintenance personnel, coordinating inspections, repairs, and scheduled maintenance to ensure continuous aircraft availability and adherence to aviation safety standards.
• Maintained quality assurance across 38 maintenance programs, conducting audits, work center evaluations, and technical inspections—achieving zero findings during multiple external reviews and command assessments.
• Redesigned technician training and certification systems, increasing qualification rates by 60%, and producing fully certified personnel to support inspection, troubleshooting, and aircraft readiness across follow-on fleet commands.
• Provided safe, flight-ready aircraft in support of pilot training and tactical qualification flights, enabling mission-capable performance during both routine and advanced aircrew certification events.
• Directed essential aviation safety and compliance initiatives, including tool control, hazardous materials handling, foreign object damage prevention, confined space entry, and vibration diagnostics, achieving 100% regulatory compliance and zero safety incidents.

Led aviation maintenance and quality assurance operations for a fleet of 12 Grumman C-2A Greyhound aircraft, the Navy’s primary long-range logistics platform for Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD). Supported high-priority maritime operations across the Pacific region, ensuring the timely transport of personnel, aircraft parts, and mission-critical cargo. Aircraft availability directly impacted the operational readiness of aviation units across multiple carriers and strike groups.

Key Contributions:

• Performed 21 turbine engine replacements, NP2000 propeller upgrades, and 145+ airframe and systems inspections, supporting over 3,700 safe flight hours across multinational operations including WESTPAC, RIMPAC, and Talisman Saber.
• Led 7–10 technicians per shift, overseeing engine, APU, fuel, and electrical system maintenance to ensure on-time aircraft turnaround and flight readiness.
• Certified as a Multi-System Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) with full authority to inspect and release aircraft for return to service following critical maintenance actions.
• Conducted 43 audits, 41 operational drills, 118 practical evaluations, and 94 tool control inspections across 38 maintenance programs, resulting in flawless compliance during external evaluations and Aviation Maintenance Inspections.
• Managed safety and compliance programs including Tool Control, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Prevention, Vibration Analysis, and corrosion control—identified and resolved 65 discrepancies, improving asset integrity and program performance.
• Collaborated with engineering support teams, depot-level facilities, and supply personnel to resolve complex discrepancies and minimize downtime on aging aircraft systems.
• Sustained round-the-clock aircraft operations during Operation Tomodachi, one of the largest humanitarian relief missions in U.S. Navy history, supported disaster response following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant explosion in Japan. Maintained aircraft readiness with a reduced team and double the normal workload, enabling nonstop delivery of food, medical supplies, and critical aid demonstrating exceptional resilience, risk tolerance, and commitment to global humanitarian support under hazardous conditions.

Launched aircraft maintenance career aboard a forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and at a regional intermediate-level maintenance facility. Performed first-degree and intermediate-level repairs on engines, gearboxes, fuel systems, and rotor components supporting multiple fixed- and rotary-wing platforms in direct support of combat-ready flight operations and sustained maritime deployments.

Key Contributions:

• Removed and installed propulsion and drivetrain components on AV-8B Harrier (Rolls-Royce Pegasus), Sikorsky H-60 (GE T700), CH-53 Sea Stallion (GE T64), UH-1 Huey, and AH-1 Cobra (T58/T700) aircraft.
• Conducted intermediate-level maintenance including turbine and gearbox repairs, APU servicing, blade replacements, composite repairs, and corrosion prevention—ensuring aircraft reliability in harsh saltwater environments.
• Operated heavy-lift CAT III overhead crane to safely handle large engine modules and aircraft components during maintenance and installation procedures.
• Maintained and supported ground support equipment (GSE), ensuring serviceability for daily aircraft turnarounds, fueling operations, and flight line support on the ship and ashore.
• Collaborated with multi-rate maintenance teams to complete complex repairs under time constraints, improving workflow efficiency and aircraft turnaround times.
• Supported daily flight deck operations in a high-tempo amphibious readiness environment, adhering to strict safety protocols and operational timelines.