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Gabriel Garcia

San Antonio

Summary

Honorably discharged service member with 6 years of experience in aviation maintenance throughout career in the United States Navy and PDS Defense. A proficient and engaged mechanic, with strong desire to work with aerospace company to ensure maintenance ready aircraft and consistent aviation quality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aviation Machinist's Mate

United States Navy, USN
12.2018 - 12.2023
  • As an F/A-18E power plants technician, I directly contributed to the removal and replacement of aircraft engines, internal fuel cells, auxiliary power units, generators, and more.
  • Performed large-scale scheduled and special maintenance actions that ensured the safety and mission readiness of multiple aircraft during flight.
  • Thoroughly inspected engine internal/external components to include but not limited to: Turbine blades, fuel controls, seals, exhaust flaps, cannon plugs, engine igniters.
  • Replaced internal fuel cells on aircraft using respirators and personal protective equipment while working in harsh environments and confined spaces.
  • Operated a wide variety of hand, hydraulic, and power tools while being FOD aware.
  • Maintained integrity of exterior aircraft panels with use of sealants/corrosion preventative coatings and finishes.
  • Understanding and comprehending of specific work order instructions via computer directed to work center by maintenance control.

General Mechanic

PDS Defense
03.2024 - Current
  • Conducted multiple structural and general repairs on C-17's to ensure mission ready aircraft.
  • Engaged in critical tasks such as engine Installations and flight control installations.
  • Properly exercised maintenance documentations utilizing GOLD.
  • Performed unscheduled depot-level maintenance actions on various parts of the aircraft while ensuring all technical orders are being followed.
  • Executed multiple installs and removals using various types of support equipment for task.

Education

Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit

Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)
Pensacola, FL

Certification

  • HIGH REACH QUALIFIER
  • FORKLIFT QUALIFIER
  • SCISSOR LIFT QUALIFIER
  • F/A-18EF AVIATION MACHINST MATE GENERAL APPRENTICE (301)
  • F/A-18EF AVIATION MACHINST MATE APPRENTICE (302)
  • F/A-18EF CORROSION CONTROL APPRENTICE (303)
  • PLANE CAPTAIN DESIGNATION (4790/158) (FA-18E/F)
  • EGRESS/EXPLOSIVES SYSTEMS CHECKOUT (FA-18E/F)
  • AIRCRAFT CONFINED SPACE PROGRAM (ACSP) AUTHORIZED ENTRANT
  • FUEL SURVEILLANCE (FA-18E/F)
  • AIRCRAFT INTAKE DUCT DIVER (FA-18E/F)
  • AIRCRAFT MOVE DIRECTOR (FA-18E/F)
  • AIRCRAFT CONFINED SPACE SAFETY OBSERVER
  • RESPIRATOR FIT TEST (FULL)
  • BRAKE RIDER (FA-18E/F)

Timeline

General Mechanic

PDS Defense
03.2024 - Current

Aviation Machinist's Mate

United States Navy, USN
12.2018 - 12.2023

Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT)

Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit

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