FELIPE ESTEBAN MATELUNA ZAPATA
Mobile,AL
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with organizational skills. Committed to delivering excellent results and exceeding expectations in a fast-paced work environment. Meticulous Aircraft Mechanic commended for performing quality maintenance under immense pressure with fast turnaround. Offering over 10 years of comprehensive experience in performing aircraft inspections, including basic post-flight, thru-flight and pre-flight inspections.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
ST Engineering
02.2023 - Current
- Knowledge of Boeing 757 (Delta Project)
- Accomplished 100-hours maintenance tasks such as: Removal/Installation of Hydraulic Units, Removal/Installation of Engine, Removal/Installation of Flaps, Oil Service for Engine, Operational Checks of Flaps, Rigging of Rudder, Adjustment of Elevators, Visual Inspection of Parts, Removal/Installation of A/C ducts
- Knowledge of Airbus 320 FAM (American Airlines Project)
- Accomplished 100-hours maintenance tasks such as: Removal/Installation of Windshield, Removal/Installation of Sliding and Fixed Windows, Operational Check and Lube of Pass/Crew Door, Removal/Installation of Forward Pass/Crew Door, Removal/Installation of Girt Bar, Inspection of Slide Components, Removal/Installation of Slide Overwing, Operational Check of Flight Controls, Removal/Installation of Slat, Removal/Installation of Spoiler, Removal/Installation of Engine.
SENIOR WRITER
Technical Publication Services (TPS)
04.2015 - 12.2022
- I worked for the CF6 engines & SPM team providing support to General Electric in Engine Manual publications by reviewing accurate incorporation of technical updates to the engine manual into the web
- Besides, I made daily production reports and constantly evaluated team performance
- Yearly scheduling of CF6 series review, SPM manual and associated DVDs, CF6&SPM format/style introductions to new employees
- Previously, I worked in the Service Bulletin team as Technical Writer making urgent documents to the following engine programs; CT7, CF6, CF34, GE90, GEnx, GP7000, CFM and HONDA
- Manage and use of digital resources such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Acrobat PDF, ATA publications, writing in maintenance software (GEdms), SGML and HTML
- I graduated as Industrial Maintenance Engineering and developed thesis (“Diseño de un Plan de Mantenimiento Preventivo para Máquinas Trenzadoras en Cordeles SA”).
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile (ENAER)
03.2011 - 12.2014
- F-16 phase inspection of aircraft systems such as flight controls, hydraulic, oil, fuel, landing gear, arresting hook, parachute
- Minor repairs, corrective/preventive maintenance, in-line maintenance, functional/operational checkouts, LRUs tracking, and troubleshooting based on technical orders, job guides and work cards
- Operation of support and servicing equipment such as hydraulic stands (models MK-3 & MJ-2A-1) used to operate hydraulic sub-systems (flight controls, landing gear, aerial refueling, parachute, gun, nose wheel steering, and starting), operation of nitrogen stands, removal/installation and test of the power plant F100-PW-220/220E
- I graduated as Aircraft Maintenance Technician and wrote thesis (“Mejoramiento en el Orden y Almacenamiento de Superficies Aerodinámicas”).
INTERN
Thales Information System S.A
12.2011 - 12.2012
- I worked for Boeing 767 and Airbus 340 aircrafts in tasks such as; IP change, repair and on-line testing of TPCUs, removal of LRUs such as SEB, OEB, ADB, SVDU, DSU-D2, DSU-612 and P7 wires in accordance with ATA 44 and LAN manuals.
INTERN
LATAM
12.2009 - 12.2010
- I performed heavy maintenance tasks for Boeing 767 and Airbus 340 such as removal of APU, removal of rudder panels for inspection, adjustment of nose landing gear hydraulic hoses, inspections for chafing/leaks/corrosion based on manufacturer data and ATA specifications.
INTERN
Kipreos Limitada
12.2006 - 12.2007
- I got the Chilean Aircraft Mechanic License
- Performed maintenance of helicopters such as Bell UH-1H, Bell-212 and AS 350
- I made inspections, routines, and heavy maintenance.
Education
Degree in Industrial Maintenance Engineering -
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (San Joaquín campus)
01.2018
Graduated as Aircraft Maintenance Technician -
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Vitacura campus)
01.2010
Graduated as Aircraft Technician -
Liceo Industrial Alberto Widmer (High School)
01.2005
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Parts inspection
- Hydraulic systems
- Preventive Maintenance
- System Troubleshooting
- Multitasking Abilities
References
- Victor Godoy Contreras, Aircraft Technician, +1 (816) 797-5778
- Arturo Perez, SR Safety Technician, +1 (251) 623 3352
Training
- 2024, 40-hour general familiarization course on Airbus A319/A320/A321 series aircraft with IAE V2500, and GE CFM56-5 series powerplants.
- 2024, 4-hour Airbus A321neo differences course with LEAP 1A powerplants
- 2019, Effective communication techniques and solve of problems. By USECAP
- 2019, Conversational English. By USECAP
- 2013, Fire handling. By Mutual de Seguridad
- 2013, Electric risks. By Mutual de Seguridad
- 2012, Crew chief specialization for the f-16 technical instruction program. By Fuerza Aérea de Chile (FACH)
- 2012, English classes for the American Language English Course that measures idiom level for the aircraft technicians
Timeline
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
ST Engineering
02.2023 - Current
SENIOR WRITER
Technical Publication Services (TPS)
04.2015 - 12.2022
INTERN
Thales Information System S.A
12.2011 - 12.2012
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Empresa Nacional de Aeronáutica de Chile (ENAER)
03.2011 - 12.2014
INTERN
LATAM
12.2009 - 12.2010
INTERN
Kipreos Limitada
12.2006 - 12.2007
Degree in Industrial Maintenance Engineering -
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (San Joaquín campus)
Graduated as Aircraft Maintenance Technician -
Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Vitacura campus)
Graduated as Aircraft Technician -
Liceo Industrial Alberto Widmer (High School)
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