Hector Lara
Summary
Experienced Aircraft Engine Mechanic with the US Marines Corps F/A-18 fighter jet squadrons. Skilled in F/A-18 (i) level maintenance conducting and performing disassemblies, repairs, and assemblies on the GE F404 engine to provide RFI engines for F/A-18 flying squadrons within the marine corps. Proven expertise in assembly theory with a yellow belt certification and over 2,850+ hours of hands on maintenance with the GE F404 afterburner turbofan engine. Immense knowledge with gas turbine engines and their theory of operations. Ensuring efficient maintenance of turbine engines. Recognized for exceptional mechanical aptitude and effective task prioritization in maintenance and in different programs, contributing to significant time and cost savings in engine repairs. Qualified hazmat representative.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Engine Mechanic
US Marines Corps
07.2023 - Current
- Marine corps F/A-18 turbofan jet, engine and powerplant mechanic.
- Disassembles, repairs, and assembles power plants engines and engine modules under direct or indirect supervision.
- Maximized productivity by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources.
- Optimized workflow by maintaining an organized workspace and ensuring proper inventory management of tools and equipment.
- Interpret shop sketches, drawings, schematics and blueprints in order to complete build ups, repairs, and disassemblies.
- Reads and understands technical publications, including inspection work cards and trouble shooting pubs in order to diagnose failed components/parts on the engine to minimize downing an entire module saving money and time.
- In performance of maintenance functions uses a variety of assorted power tools, pressure gauges, dial indicators, different micrometers, and torque wrenches.
- Assist with corrosion prevention procedures, and conducts PMs (preventative maintenance)( periodic maintenance) on equipment used at the shop.
Education
AVIATION MACHINIST's MATE
NAS Pensacola
Pensacola, FLAIRCRAFT POWERPLANT MAINTENANCE
NAS OCEANA
Oceana, WVSkills
- Knowledge and understatement of turbine engines, auxiliary power units, aircraft electrical systems, engine ignition systems, aircraft fuel systems, engine fuel systems, and aircraft maintenance fundamentals
- Qualified Hazmat representative(supervises hazmat checkout, check in and ppe used in accordance to (SDS)
- Adherence in Safety procedures to create and sustain a safe working environment
- mechanically inclined
- Ground support equipment PMs (preventative maintenance)
- Precision measurement
- Borescope inspection knowledge, and skill using borescope tool
- Lubrication systems knowledge, wet sumps and dry sumps
- Corrosion control
- Knowledge in inspections for bearings, carbon seals, journals ETC
- Parts replacement,parts ordering
- Primary manager and representative of tools program
- Mechanical aptitude
- Cutting and creating MAFs (maintenance action forms) for maintenance conducted
- Yellow belt training
- Communication and team work
- listening and applying skills
Timeline
Aircraft Engine Mechanic
US Marines Corps
07.2023 - Current
AVIATION MACHINIST's MATE
NAS Pensacola
AIRCRAFT POWERPLANT MAINTENANCE
NAS OCEANA
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