Felix Rodriguez
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Dependable Field Service professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. Bringing 22 years of Military and Business Aviation Maintenance experience. FAA Airframe and Powerplant License #3725161
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Service Technician IV
ROLLS-ROYCE Business Aviation
Savannah, GA
11.2021 - Current
- Inspected new turbine engines for defects before delivery.
- Operate equipment such as forklift, scissor lift, hoist.
- Operate precision tools and equipment to perform accurate dimensions without error and comply with work scope instructions as directed by Rolls-Royce engineering or our Maintenance Operations Center
- Use intermediate troubleshooting logic to identify defects in component or parts
- Access and use engine data materials such as Work instructions, Engineering orders, AMM, EMM, IPC Etc
- Understand; interpret and apply Service Bulletins, FAA Advisory Directives and Technical Variances when applicable
- Remove Rolls Royce Engines from associated products in Business Aviation class aircraft.
- Assemble engines together with power plant and nacelle components to build integrated power plant systems and use intermediate troubleshooting logic to identify defects in components or parts
- Disassemble, clean, re-assemble and repair engines and modules
- Understand; interpret and apply Service Bulletins, FAA Advisory Directives and Technical Variances when applicable
- Comply with work scope instructions as directed by our Maintenance Operations Control
- Performing final inspection and return to service of maintained articles, completing FAA Form 8130-3 or Logbook entries for return to service after determining the article to be airworthy with respect to the work performed
- Facilitate process integration between Service Centers and Rolls-Royce to enable seamless one stop shop experience to drive end customer satisfaction
- Diagnose, adjust, or repair aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems and BFE/EBU
- Perform high quality inspections, servicing, maintenance, troubleshooting, function testing, and repair of aircraft powerplant and components with limited supervision
Airworthiness Inspector
HI-TEK/ROLLS-ROYCE
Savannah, GA
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Complete inspections of engine, and component repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data
- Coordinates throughout assigned jobs with RTS to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner
- Mentor technicians on effective documentation
- In support of aircraft final phase testing, may include flight tests on aircraft as required
- Understand; interpret and apply Service Bulletins, FAA Advisory Directives and Technical Variances when applicable
- Access and use engine data materials such as (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) AMM, Engine Maintenance Manual (EMM), (Illustrated Parts Catalog) IPC, etc
- Continually monitors repair station compliance with FAR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manual
Quality Control Inspector
collins aerospace
Pooler, GA
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Under general supervision, assist with the development and implementation of program quality plans and procedures
- Review testing plans, methods and equipment to assure reliability of products in conjunction with product design and specifications
- Determine if products and processes are aligned with regulatory standards
- Analyze corrective actions and process reengineering
- Conduct basic to moderately complex quality inspections
- Review flowcharts, forms, communications and audits prepared by lower level staff for quality implementation and compliance
- Perform product and process audits and quality audits and reviews
- Prepare and maintain quality documentation
Quality Control Inspector
Aerodynamic Aviation Inc.
Rincon, GA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Evaluate all products against quality standards and manufacturing specification
- Studied blueprints and design specs to uphold the best knowledge of CNC machining products
- Noted trends in product quality and functionality to determine problem areas and plan for process improvements
- Provide quality standards for in-process, out sourced and final inspection in accordance with blue print requirements
- Measured in highly accurate calculations and geometric dimensioning tolerances
- Accomplish the First Article inspection for new and redesigned parts
- Perform inspection in accordance with AS9100 and ISO9001
Quality Control Inspector II
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
03.2014 - 05.2020
- Managed over 60 calls daily and 90% approval rate on Discrepancy Item Tags
- Trainer on Avionics Test Spec procedures and inspection
- Use of basic shop tools, equipment and metrology measuring tools
- Perform conformity/first article inspections for FAA approved procedures compliance
- Provide technical support to manufacturing personnel for the G650, G700 and G800
- Ensured safe and efficient test range maintenance and operation
- Perform inspection duties utilizing engineering drawings, QA procedures and instructions, and other related documents
- Examined aircraft parts for defects or issues and report problems
- Test all avionics and flight controls for function and accuracy, ensure final product configuration meets engineering specifications
- Maintained safety work standards, promoting tool control and FOD prevention
- Utilized Lean Six Sigma practices to streamline procedures and performance
Mechanic II
PDS Tech/Gulfstream
Savannah, GA
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Repair fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems
- Inspect aircraft daily to assess airworthiness
- Complete scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on Gulfstream aircrafts in timely manner to safe thousands of man hours
- Remove and install aircraft assemblies such as engines and gearboxes
- Properly complete all aircraft data entry and records in a timely manner
- Coordinate and assist with aircraft movement in ramp and hanger areas
- Follow standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment
- Working knowledge FAA regulations, repair station and quality control manuals, process specifications and company policies and regulations
- Prepared powerplant for transport
Industrial Engineer
DynCorp International LLC
Warner Robins, GA
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Complied with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines while designing new production processes and methods
- Reviews and approves subcontractor Quality Control Plans
- Advise on Quality, certification and acceptance criteria for material purchase, specialist packages and services
- Leveraged statistical data on production failures to pinpoint and eliminate flaws in manufacturing processes for 30 aircrafts
- Generate detailed reports covering analysis of key data and outlining potential solutions
- Review schedules and suggested key improvements to develop leaner and more cost-effective manufacturing processes
Journeyman/Isochronal Inspections Lead Inspector
United States Air Force
Grand Forks, United States
01.2002 - 09.2012
- Fully responsible for supervising and monitoring Inspector and Quality Assurance Program processes and activities
- Established Quality inspection system in accordance with U.S Air Force Operational Instructions and Regulations
- Investigate Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action
- Inspected fleet of 18 KC-135R aircrafts for safety and airworthiness to attain a 90% mission capability rate
- Ran all systems as part of operational checkout to include engine run up for hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Launched, recover and serviced fleet of over 60 KC-135s
- Prepared job plans, delegated crew assignments and observed team members to identify and correct performance issues
- Communicate all learning and performance objectives, schedules and training assessments to upper management
Education
FAA Airframe And Powerplant License -
Middle Georgia Technical College
Leadership Management -
Airman Leadership School
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High School
Skills
- Military service
- Special measuring tools
- Fiber Optics inspection
- Quality control data analysis and Entry
- Technical Specification testing
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Engineering documents comprehension
- AS9100
- ISO9001
- MS Office
- Inspections
- Structures
- Hydraulics
- Avionics
- Powerplant
- Engine Boroscope
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Rolls Royce Boroscope
Timeline
Field Service Technician IV
ROLLS-ROYCE Business Aviation
11.2021 - Current
Airworthiness Inspector
HI-TEK/ROLLS-ROYCE
04.2021 - 11.2021
Quality Control Inspector
collins aerospace
12.2020 - 03.2021
Quality Control Inspector
Aerodynamic Aviation Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2020
Quality Control Inspector II
Gulfstream Aerospace
03.2014 - 05.2020
Mechanic II
PDS Tech/Gulfstream
10.2013 - 03.2014
Industrial Engineer
DynCorp International LLC
09.2012 - 05.2013
Journeyman/Isochronal Inspections Lead Inspector
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 09.2012
FAA Airframe And Powerplant License -
Middle Georgia Technical College
Leadership Management -
Airman Leadership School
High School Diploma -
Winter Haven Senior High School
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