Ishmael J. Lopez
Kansas
Summary
Results-driven aviation maintenance leader and U.S. military noncommissioned officer with 6+ years of experience on line supervisor, leading personnel, performing advanced aircraft maintenance, managing mission-critical inventory, and supervising maintenance operations. Proven ability to lead teams of 4–6 personnel, diagnose and repair complex mechanical systems, manage secure equipment, and ensure operational readiness. Holds commercial driving credentials, aviation maintenance training, FAA aviation student license and an active security clearance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AH-64 Apache Mechanic
United States Army
10.2020 - Current
- Leadership & Operations
- Lead, supervise, and mentor teams of 4–6 junior soldiers in daily maintenance operations
- Train new personnel on maintenance procedures, safety standards, and operational readiness
- Coordinate maintenance priorities and assign personnel based on mission requirements
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Perform scheduled, unscheduled, and heavy maintenance on AH-64 Apache aircraft
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and system-related issues
- Conduct launch and recovery operations
- Completed over 2,000+ maintenance hours
- Performed 700+ inspection hours
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Manage bench stock, hardware, and maintenance parts inventory
- Maintain accountability of mission-critical tools, parts, and equipment
- Manage secure weapons storage and accountability procedures
Education
High School Diploma -
Career Online High School
Denver, COSkills
- Aviation Heavy Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Heavy Mechanical Repair
- Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Team Leadership
- Personnel Training
- Inventory Management
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Compliance
- Operational Readiness
- Secure Asset Accountability
Accomplishments
- Achieved Tech 2 Maintenance Mechanic qualification
- Successfully led maintenance teams while maintaining operational readiness
- Recognized for technical proficiency and leadership under demanding operational conditions
Certification
- A&P (Airframe & Powerplant)
- Class A CDL
- Secret Security Clearance
- FAA Student Pilot License
- Advanced First Aid / Emergency Response Training
Timeline
AH-64 Apache Mechanic
United States Army
10.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Career Online High School