Gustavo Escobedo

Perform detailed inspection on fuel systems, electrical, structures, and general in preparation to present fuel tank to customer for mandatory government inspection.

· Visually and physically inspect aircraft composite structure, systems, and electrical installations for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to include micrometers, calipers, ball gages, flashlights, mirrors, ohm meters, laser gauges and depth gages.

· Structure inspections include location, gap verification, shim installation, hole drilling, fastener installation, sealing and coatings.

· System installations include tube, hose, valve, fastener installation, sealing and coatings common to hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems.

· Electrical installations include route, clamping, string tie, connector mating, pin insertion, crimping and coatings.

· Coatings and paint operations include proper steps in the coating process are done. Verify cleanliness is taken during each coating process, ensure all curetimes are done properly and all final coatings meet specifications

· Locate, identify, and accurately document nonconforming product/material at time of discovery per applicable procedures.

· Visually and physically inspect rework and repair for compliance per engineering requirements.

· Mentor technicians on nonconforming product/material discovered during inspection to include engineering requirements, how to identify the nonconformance and process improvement.

· Maintain 5S compliance and FO elimination

Instructs, coordinates, and performs functions of Flight Test personnel in area(s) of assignment. Determine the sequence for installing, removing, maintaining, repairing, or fabricating critical aircraft components, or electrical / electronic, mechanical or instrumentation systems.

Perform testing, rework, and repair in various fields of specialization.

Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from incomplete engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions.

Perform drilling, reaming, fitting, assembly, trimming, riveting, splicing, insulating and other associated duties as assigned. Perform electrical, mechanical or instrumentation maintenance, repair, and testing in support of specific flight test projects. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, and maintains various types of complex aircraft equipment, components, devices, or systems.

Perform modifications and adjustments as necessary.

Notified lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material, and product. Check work for completeness and accuracy.

Perform Production Accountability duties associated with the processing, verification, quality auditing and inspection of assemblies, parts, and tooling for which the individual has been delegated production accountability

Responsible for system, electrical, and structural aircraft installs and removals such as engines, AMAD's, landing gear, windshields, and harnesses with minimal defects per blueprint requirements, tech data, & specifications.

Performed composite fabrications and repairs, as well as applied low observable coatings with a working knowledge of low observable theory.

Participated in aircraft functional testing such as engine runs, aircraft door rigging, bleed air checks, flight instrumentation pressure check, landing gear swings, and cabin pressure checks.

Completed complex structural modifications requiring heavy fabrication & assembly skills like layout, drilling and reaming special tolerance holes, deburring/filing/sawing/grinding, fit-checking parts to meet tolerances, tolerance checks with precision measuring tools alongside Quality Assurance, bonding with sealants and epoxies, special fastener installations, shimming with various materials, and material preparation of titanium, composite, aluminum, and steel. Led, participated, and completed numerous critical path depot and maintenance structures, systems, and low observable projects.

Projects often required ongoing support & collaboration with myself engineering, planning, supply chain, & management to maintain customer satisfaction with contract requirements.

Gained familiarity with EVMS system through lead technician experience to maintain efficiency of work orders & contract requirements.

Aircraft jacking and towing experience, meeting special requirements such as aircraft positioning, height, and inclination. Serviced and operated aircraft systems & sub-systems with oil, fuel, gaseous nitrogen, pneumatics, and hydraulic fluid with ground support equipment while maintaining records of equipment through tech orders and MES.

Aircraft Fabrication & Assembly certified technician. (Blueprints, Structures, Composites, Ethics, & Production Systems courses completed w/Standards of Excellence)

Worked independently as well as with team, QA, and managers to inspect, closeout, and prepare aircraft for delivery to customer using power tools and hand tools when needed to complete task

· 40-TON crane operator certified

· Directed team to proper bays on aircraft according to their skills to ensure aircraft is properly prepared and ready for delivery

· Provided training to new employees explaining proper procedures in their statement of work

· Utilized engineering design instruction and requirements through MES

· Utilized VAS, Visual CAD, and MES · Supported Manufacturing Center quality requirements, build process

· Worked closely with QA on repetitive conditions to eliminate rejection

· Maintained 5S compliance and FO elimination

· Developed and incorporate standard repair planning within SRM limits

• 6114 Helicopter Mechanic
• UH/AH-1 Helicopter/tiltrotor mechanic repair and maintain systems and components associated with helicopter blades, motors, hydraulics, and landing support gear.
• Maintain aircraft in reedy alert during combat deployments to be deployd at any given notice, ensure all maintenance required for aircraft to be alert ready was complete
• Administered efficient administrative support to junior marines managing personnel records and ensuring all required training was complete.