Hugo Venegas
South Gate,CA
Summary
Skilled mechanical professional with solid background in assembly, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in aerospace and aviation.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Qantas Airways
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), CA
04.2026 - Current
- Conduct "A" checks, scheduled maintenance, and day-to-day line maintenance to ensure on-time departures.
- Inspect/Service/Replace aircraft components including tires, carbon brake assemblies, hydraulic & pneumatic systems, flight control systems, landing gear systems, turbine systems, fuselage & fuel systems to ensure airworthiness.
- Inspect/Service/Replace cabin interiors systems including environmental control systems, cabin air filters, oxygen systems, in-flight entertainment systems, galley equipment, lavatory equipment, water & waste systems, & emergency & safety systems.
- Log all maintenance actions, parts replacements, & inspection findings to maintain aircraft airworthiness records.
Aerospace Mechanical Technician
L3Harris Technologies
Gardena, CA
05.2023 - 03.2026
- Assemble, test components, & systems according to specifications & work instructions.
- Read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and technical specifications.
- Troubleshoot & resolve any issues or defects in the assembly process.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes & drive continuous improvement.
- Perform other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient & effective work environment.
Aerospace Integration Technician
Virgin Orbit Technologies
Long Beach, CA
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Hands on operations with both large & small fragile assemblies.
- Perform high pressure pneumatic testing.
- Supported structural, mechanical, & avionics systems.
- Supported payload handling & integration operations, including handling of satellites & fairing separation system installs.
Rocket Integration Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
Hawthorne, CA
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Assemble, test, & install flight hardware.
- Performed work according to procedures, specifications, & work instructions.
- Ensure all production services are performed on time & safely.
- Collaborate with engineering for any issues that are pending closure.
- Support vehicle checkouts including high pressure pneumatic testing & power-on vehicle systems check.
- Ensured compliance with FAA regulations during operations and documentation.
Service Technician
DCH Toyota Of Torrance
Torrance, CA
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Performed scheduled preventive maintenance services.
- Inspected/Serviced brakes, rotors, calipers, brake lines, brake booster, brake fluid & other brake system components.
- Inspected/Serviced CV axles, driveshafts, differentials, transfer cases, propeller shafts & other transmission system components.
- Inspected/Serviced rack and pinions, steering racks, steering columns, tie rod ends & other power steering components.
- Performed Manufactured Suggested Recalls.
Education
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance
West Los Angeles College
Culver City, CA5 2023
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Los Angeles, CA11 2019
Skills
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Aircraft Inspections
- FAA compliance
- Reading technical manuals
- Maintenance documentation
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Qantas Airways
04.2026 - Current
Aerospace Mechanical Technician
L3Harris Technologies
05.2023 - 03.2026
Aerospace Integration Technician
Virgin Orbit Technologies
03.2022 - 04.2023
Rocket Integration Technician
Space Exploration Technologies
03.2021 - 02.2022
Service Technician
DCH Toyota Of Torrance
01.2020 - 02.2021
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Automotive Technology
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Associate In Science (A.S.) - Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance
West Los Angeles College