JEFFREY ESPINAL
DMI Solutions
Paterson,NJ
2
Languages
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
Aircraft Maintenance Technician and MQ-9 Crew Chief with 3+ years of experience supporting mission-critical UAS flight operations for the United States Air Force. Highly skilled in aircraft inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of fuel, hydraulic, turbine engine, and electrical systems while maintaining strict compliance with military safety and regulatory standards. Proven ability to lead maintenance operations under high-tempo conditions, ensuring aircraft availability, mission readiness, and flightline safety.
Work History
Line Production Mechanic
8 Months- Maintained production equipment to support consistent manufacturing throughput and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues on packaging and production machinery to restore operations quickly.
- Performed preventive maintenance on conveyors, motors, and plant equipment to improve reliability.
- Adjusted machine settings and components to maintain product quality and production specifications.
- Inspected machinery for signs of failure and completed corrective actions before breakdowns occurred.
- Coordinated with production teams to prioritize repairs and minimize disruption to workflow.
MQ-9 CREW CHIEF
3 Years 1 Month- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on MQ-9 aircraft, supporting continuous flightline operations and mission readiness in a high-tempo environment.
- Conducted preflight, postflight, and phase inspections in accordance with Air Force technical orders, identifying and correcting mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, and electrical discrepancies.
- Troubleshot and repaired aircraft subsystems including fuel delivery, hydraulic actuation, landing gear, turbine engine starting systems, and secondary power systems.
- Led and coordinated maintenance activities during launch, recovery, and ground operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and operational timelines.
- Documented all maintenance actions accurately in maintenance tracking systems to ensure regulatory compliance and aircraft configuration control.
- Collaborated with avionics, propulsion, and support personnel to rapidly diagnose system faults and minimize aircraft downtime.
Education
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
- Coursework focused on aircraft systems maintenance, including fuel systems, hydraulic systems, landing gear, turbine engine theory, electrical fundamentals, and flightline operations.
- Hands-on training in aircraft inspection procedures, safety compliance, and technical documentation aligned with military and FAA standards.
Skills
Aircraft Inspection & Preventive Maintenance | Aircraft Fuel Systems | Aircraft Hydraulic Systems | Turbine Engine Theory | Landing Gear Systems | Electrical Systems & Troubleshooting | Flightline Operations & Ground Safety | Technical Documentation & Review | Forklift & Tow Truck Operations
LANGUAGES
English | Native
Spanish | Advanced
Certification
Aircraft Familiarization And Flightline Operations, Aircraft Fuel Systems Fundamentals, Aircraft Hydraulic System Fundamentals, Advanced Aircraft Maintenance, Intro To Aircraft Landing Gear Systems, Preflight And Postflight Inspections, Turbine Engine Start/Sec Pwr Subsystem, Turbine Engine Theory/Principles
Timeline
Line Production Mechanic
DMI Solutions
02.2026 - CurrentRead More
MQ-9 CREW CHIEF
United States Air Force
08.2022 - 09.2025Read More
Community College of the Air Force
AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
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