Edward Cruz
Hanford,CA
Summary
Experienced F/A-18 Super Hornet GE Power Plant Mechanic with 22 years of service in the U.S. Navy, specializing in aircraft performance, maintenance, and safety to ensure mission success. Proven expertise in inspections, diagnostics, repairs, and modifications, consistently upholding the highest standards of quality. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability within the unit. Seeking to leverage technical proficiency and leadership skills in a civilian role to drive organizational success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Machinist's Mate E4 -E6
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Inspect aircraft or aircraft components
- Inspect gas systems or components to identify leaks or other potential hazards
- Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly
- Maintain repair or maintenance records
- Manage operations, research, or logistics projects
- Measure equipment outputs
- Monitor work areas or procedures to ensure compliance with safety procedures
- Schedule repair, installation or maintenance activities
- Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning
F/A-18E/F Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
- Performs organizational career level maintenance on the F/A-18EFG aircraft
- Achieved Full Systems Quality Assurance Inspector designation along with profile 'A' Ground Checks, Full Power at afterburner and Low Power (idle to 80%) Turn Operator Training Instructor Qualifications
Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator
United States Navy
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Performs analysis and evaluation of oils/lubricants
- Uses spectrometric analysis to evaluate oil/lubricants for wear metals
- Uses physical property tests to evaluate oil/lubricants for properties such as viscosity, particulate presents, water, or other chemical presents and flash point
- Maintains records of analytical data
- Performs trend analysis
- Recommends subsequent actions and reports findings
H-60 Power Plants Technician
United States Navy
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Analyze and test turbine engines
- Maintain and repair main and tail rotor Systems, Auxiliary power unit (APU) Fuel System and Oil System and troubleshoot and inspect powertrain systems
Aircraft Aerial Refueling Stores (ARS) Organizational Career Maint. Technician
United States Navy
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Performs preflight and post flight troubleshooting, fault isolation, removal and replacement of faulty assemblies/subassemblies, and repair of assemblies/subassemblies of the Sargent-Fletcher-SF-31-301 aerial refueling stores
Education
BUS100 - Intro to Business
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
09.2017
INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
12.2016
SKILL FOR LEARNING IN AN INFO -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
07.2016
ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATION -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
02.2010
MAT104 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
CRJ100 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
COM140 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
GEN105 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATION -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Management of Material Resources
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Systems Evaluation
- Mechanical Components
- Helicopter Powertrain and inspection
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- System Theory and Diagrams
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Time Management
- Systems Analysis
- Aviation maintenance management
- Aircraft Turbine Engine and Systems
- Electrical Component
- Electromechanical Systems
Certification
- NAVY COURSE: C-555-0053, Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management for Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activities.(OOMA)
- NAVY COURSE: C-600-3000, Aircraft Confined Space
- NAVY COURSE: C-600-3183, Aircraft Corrosion
- NAVY COURSE: C-555-0046, Quality assurance Administration Course
Apprenticeships
- Maintenance Mechanic Journeyman (Any Industry), 8,000 OJT HRS, DOL
- Power Plant Mechanic Journeyman (Aircraft Engine Mechanic), 5,000 OJT HRS, DOL
Timeline
Oil Analysis Operator/Evaluator
United States Navy
01.2014 - 01.2018
H-60 Power Plants Technician
United States Navy
01.2014 - 01.2017
Aircraft Aerial Refueling Stores (ARS) Organizational Career Maint. Technician
United States Navy
01.2006 - 01.2008
Aviation Machinist's Mate E4 -E6
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
F/A-18E/F Systems Organizational Career Maintenance Technician
United States Navy
01.2003 - 01.2025
BUS100 - Intro to Business
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
SKILL FOR LEARNING IN AN INFO -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
ALGEBRA WITH APPLICATION -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
MAT104 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
CRJ100 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
COM140 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
GEN105 -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
CONTEMPORARY BUSINESS COMMUNICATION -
STRAYER UNIVERSITY
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