Esteban Rios
Lytle
Summary
Detail-oriented Aircraft Mechanic with expertise in aircraft assembly, maintenance, and system troubleshooting. Delivered high standards of safety and airworthiness through effective team leadership and precise technical manual interpretation. Committed to ensuring optimal performance across aluminum and titanium helicopters and airplanes.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic
The Boeing Company
11.2024 - Current
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and component replacement to ensure aircraft reliability and safety.
- Assembled, disassembled, repaired, modified, and upgraded aircraft systems and components.
- Troubleshot pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems and completed validation testing.
- Recorded maintenance actions, inspections, and test results, ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining airworthiness standards.
- Supervised aircraft tow team, fostering teamwork and mentoring less experienced personnel to enhance operational efficiency.
- Earned Explosive Linear Charge Certification and Aircraft Hydraulic Jacking Certification.
Mechanic Overhaul Maintenance Technician
Department of Defense
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Performed close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structure; interpreted aircraft technical manuals, blueprints, and drawings to ensure accuracy.
- Conducted landing gear maintenance, wing replacements, and rigging of flight controls.
- Executed repairs on rudders, ailerons, and vertical stabilizers, including composite repairs.
- Executed repairs on rudders, ailerons, and vertical stabilizers, including composite repairs, to maintain aircraft operational integrity.
- United States Air Force
Technical Publications, Technical Writer
The Boeing Company
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Updated technical drawings and schematics to enhance maintenance efficiency.
- Provisioned and allocated part numbers for parts and assemblies to streamline inventory management.
- Reviewed and edited drawings and illustrations for improved clarity and safety compliance.
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Army
08.2012 - 08.2018
- Executed close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation on critical support structures; interpreted aircraft technical manuals, blueprints, and drawings to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conducted phase schedule inspections and informed supervisors of aircraft status and deficiencies.
- Utilized digital and manual calipers, micrometers, and height gauges to ensure precise measurements during tasks.
- Conducted phase schedule inspections, reporting aircraft status and deficiencies to supervisors to facilitate timely maintenance actions.
Helicopter Mechanic
PDS Technical Services
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Assembled and disassembled tail rotor components, performing shot peening and inspections to ensure operational integrity. Proficient in IETM for parts build-up and maintenance procedures.
- Performed close tolerance drilling, reaming, removal, and installation to critical support structure; Interpreted aircraft technical manuals, blueprints and drawings.
- Performed final assembly on engine heat shields and weapon system parts, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
- Worked for The Boeing Company in various engineering capacities.
Aircraft Mechanic
L-3 Vertex Aerospace
06.2010 - 11.2010
- Performed maintenance on T-34 and T-44 aircraft, including removal, replacement, and repair of system components.
- Executed minor structural and electrical repairs on aircraft components.
- Performed close tolerance drilling, reaming, and installation on critical support structure; interpreted technical manuals and blueprints for precise execution.
- Documented aircraft parts and assisted in inventory inspections to maintain compliance and readiness.
Aviation/Avionics Components Mechanic
Aerotec International
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Overhauled aircraft components including generators, load valves, and cooling fans, ensuring optimal functionality and safety.
- Executed close tolerance drilling, reaming, and installation on critical support structures; interpreted technical manuals and blueprints to maintain compliance with specifications.
- Troubleshot and repaired components per manufacturer manuals, restoring operational integrity and reliability.
- Inspected parts for compliance with structural fits and clearances.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Phoenix , Az Advanced Aviation Mechanic Training -
U.S Army
Skills
- Aircraft systems
- Maintenance
- Sheet metal modifications
- Structural modifications
- Metal fabrication techniques
- Sheet metal brakes
- Sheers
- Aluminum
- Titanium
- Stainless
- Schematic reading
- Specification interpretation
- Assembly drawing
- Standard procedures
- Test equipment
Certification
- AH-64D Attack Helicopter Repairer
- UH-60 Sikorski Blackhawk Helicopter Certification
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S Citizen
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic
The Boeing Company
11.2024 - Current
Mechanic Overhaul Maintenance Technician
Department of Defense
03.2020 - 06.2023
Technical Publications, Technical Writer
The Boeing Company
08.2018 - 03.2020
Aircraft Mechanic
United States Army
08.2012 - 08.2018
Helicopter Mechanic
PDS Technical Services
05.2011 - 08.2012
Aircraft Mechanic
L-3 Vertex Aerospace
06.2010 - 11.2010
Aviation/Avionics Components Mechanic
Aerotec International
06.2007 - 09.2009
High School Diploma -
West Valley High School
Advanced Aviation Mechanic Training -
U.S Army