Franco Ayala
Palmdale,CA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Structures Mechanic Lead
Northrop Grumman
05.2023 - Current
- Manage and determine the daily goals and objectives for a team of 10+ technicians in order to meet production requirements in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate best practice in order to effectively train, develop and motivate the structures technician team, ensuring the success of program subdivision
- Communicate effectively with supporting groups such as Quality Assurance and Non-destructive Inspection Engineers to minimize total production time by providing production with the necessary means for first time quality
- Optimize production by assisting in the high priority tags and non-conformances necessary to bring the product back to baseline
- Responsible for the supervision of employees, assignment of work, and shift change pass-downs
- Provide direction to ensure all affordability initiatives and opportunities for process improvements are systematically identified, pursued, and supported
Aircraft Structures Technician
Northrop Grumman
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Performed aircraft bay inspections and closeouts as a part of the F-35 delivery team, responsible for reviewing products and materials during manufacturing to make sure they met company requirements
- Used special instrumental equipment to test aircraft stability and quality
- Coordinated with supervision, engineering, and inspection to ensure quality compliance with installation drawings and work orders
- Modified incomplete and complete assemblies to incorporate final changes to structures with an emphasis of first-time quality
Tech Department
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Diagnosed and repaired network, software, and hardware issues
- Provided ongoing technical support to all staff on campus
- Relayed troubleshooting techniques for internet and software issues
- Configured, installed, and administered desktop computer equipment
Engineering and Strategy Committee Member
FIRST FRC Team 5012 Gryffingear
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Analyzed and problem solved several complex engineering challenges to assist in the construction of various parts of 8 robots
- Properly utilized pneumatics and basic tools
- Gained knowledge in precise hole drilling, reaming, countersinking as well as the utilization of miter saws, circular saws, and jig saws for part-fitting operations
- Gained knowledge on tool safety, organizational skills, strategical thought process, structural stresses, and the basics of structural repair
- Gained experience using MS Excel and Google Sheets formulas and processes
- Worked closely with mentors and team captains to maintain a committee schedule
Education
A.S. - Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly
Antelope Valley College
05.2022
Blueprints and Structures -
Antelope Valley College
12.2021
Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician -
Antelope Valley College
12.2021
High School Diploma -
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
05.2020
Skills
- GD&T
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
- Mechanical operations
- Troubleshooting
- Microsoft platforms
- Google platforms
- MS Excel
- Google Sheets
- CAD drawings
- AutoDesk
- AutoCAD
- MES software
- Managing multiple priorities
- Project goals
- Independent work
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
Certification
ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
Timeline
Aircraft Structures Mechanic Lead
Northrop Grumman
05.2023 - Current
Aircraft Structures Technician
Northrop Grumman
02.2022 - 05.2023
Tech Department
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
01.2019 - 01.2020
Engineering and Strategy Committee Member
FIRST FRC Team 5012 Gryffingear
01.2016 - 01.2020
ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE
A.S. - Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly
Antelope Valley College
Blueprints and Structures -
Antelope Valley College
Aircraft Fabrication and Assembly Technician -
Antelope Valley College
High School Diploma -
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
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