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Jesus Martin Cruz

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Professional aircraft maintenance specialist with strong track record in structural repairs and modifications. Skilled in interpreting blueprints, conducting inspections, and utilizing range of tools and materials. Reliable team player focused on achieving operational efficiency and adapting to changing demands. Known for precision, problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration in high-stakes environments.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

ASPIRE MRO
05.2024 - Current
  • Converted B777 aircraft from passenger configuration to freighter setup.
  • Ensured accuracy in modifications through careful interpretation of engineering drawings and technical manuals.
  • Utilized company tools to pinpoint exact locations of aircraft components.

Aircraft Fabrication Mechanic

ST Engineering
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Fabrication aircraft parts for multiple models including B787, B777, A319, and A320.
  • Utilized power brakes, power shears, and end mills to fabricate parts.

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

Elbit Systems
10.2020 - 04.2023
  • Converted B707 from passenger aircraft to airtanker.
  • Assemble, install, and connect parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps.
  • Position and align subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points.
  • Cut, trim, file, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances in order to ensure proper fit and clearance of parts.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, illustrations and specifications To determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts.

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Aeria
11.2015 - 07.2020
  • Modifications VIP aircraft’s B707, B737, A319
  • Executed interior modifications encompassing seat tracks, ceiling structure, avionics racks.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings to identify aircraft part locations.
  • Fabricated aircraft components, including brackets and angles
  • Applied Alodine treatment to aircraft components and prime

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

Northrop Grumman
08.2015 - 11.2015

Conducted maintenance operations on E-8C engine pylons for US Air Force.

  • Inspected and repaired aircraft structures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
  • Utilized precision tools and equipment for assembly, maintenance, and modification of aircraft components.

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

GDC TECHNICS
07.2007 - 07.2015
  • Worked on vip aircrafts A320,A330,A340,B737, A767,A777 STC AIRCRAFTS
  • Perform interior modifications to include locating and drilling floor pallets, ceiling structure, sidewall panel structure, brackets , fitting, avionics racks and components
  • Positioned and align subassembly in jigs or fixtures, using calibrated measuring tools
  • Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot structural issues and implement effective solutions.

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

San Antonio Aerospace
06.2007 - 06.2007
  • Conducted maintenance and repairs on aircraft structures and functional components.
  • Conducted standard maintenance on exterior surfaces.
  • Conducted maintenance on UPS DC-8 aircraft.

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

L-3
05.2006 - 07.2006
  • Work on Navy p-3.
  • Remove and replace both Wings, inspect for cracks, corrosion.
  • Typical repair on skins.
  • Remove corr. and determine if repair is needed.
  • Remove and replace fittings.

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

BOEING
07.2000 - 04.2006
  • Worked on the kc-135 hardbroke crew.
  • Remove and replace lower lobe skins that include Stringer fittings, stringers end fittings.
  • Remove and replace wheel well skin that includes str18 A, hyd lines.
  • Removing and replacing 820 and 960 beans, that included removing floor beans and fittings.
  • Removing and replacing production brakes on wingtips.
  • Skin patches.
  • Remove and replace wing planks that include removing and reinstalling beavertail, fittings drilling close tolerance holes, removal and reinstalling of sealer.

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

DEE HOWARD MAINT. AIRCRAFT
06.1998 - 06.2000
  • Worked on DC-8, B737, DC9/MD8o.
  • Heavy structure maintenance, belly skins, removal and installations longerons fittings.
  • Remove and replace fuselage frames.
  • Responsible for web repairs, parts, and installing repair parts.
  • Removal of corrosion and determining if repair was needed or not.

AIRCRAFT PART FABRICATOR

DEE HOWARD MANUFACTURING
06.1996 - 12.1996
  • Fabricated aircraft parts that included bandsaw, nippler, shear.

Education

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - 787 REPAIR DESIGN USING SRM

THE BOEING COMPANY
SEATTLE, WA
02.2015

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - 777-200/300 (GE90) FAMILIARIZATION

THE BOEING COMPANY
SAN ANTONIO, TX
01.2015

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - 787 AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING

THE BOEING COMPANY
SAN ANTONIO, TX
12.2013

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - AIRBUS A319, A320, A321 BASE MAINT

AIRBUS TRAINING & FLIGHT OPERATIONS
SAN ANTONIO, TX
08.2013

AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE - AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL REPAIR FAA CERT #PHJT 009K

ST PHILLIPS COLLEGE
SAN ANTONIO, TX
09.1998

Timeline

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

ASPIRE MRO
05.2024 - Current

Aircraft Fabrication Mechanic

ST Engineering
08.2023 - 05.2024

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

Elbit Systems
10.2020 - 04.2023

Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Aeria
11.2015 - 07.2020

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

Northrop Grumman
08.2015 - 11.2015

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

GDC TECHNICS
07.2007 - 07.2015

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

San Antonio Aerospace
06.2007 - 06.2007

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

L-3
05.2006 - 07.2006

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

BOEING
07.2000 - 04.2006

AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE MECHANIC

DEE HOWARD MAINT. AIRCRAFT
06.1998 - 06.2000

AIRCRAFT PART FABRICATOR

DEE HOWARD MANUFACTURING
06.1996 - 12.1996

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - 787 REPAIR DESIGN USING SRM

THE BOEING COMPANY

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - 777-200/300 (GE90) FAMILIARIZATION

THE BOEING COMPANY

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION - 787 AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING

THE BOEING COMPANY

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION - AIRBUS A319, A320, A321 BASE MAINT

AIRBUS TRAINING & FLIGHT OPERATIONS

AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE - AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL REPAIR FAA CERT #PHJT 009K

ST PHILLIPS COLLEGE
Jesus Martin Cruz