JESUS I PADILLA
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Aviation machinist mates (AD) maintain, inspect, troubleshoot, preserve, and de-preserve aircraft engines and their related systems, including fuel, lubrication, combustion, exhaust, accessory gear box, aircraft-mounted accessory drive, propeller, anti-ice, bleed air system, etc. Conduct special and conditional inspections and oil analysis, perform functional checks and required adjustments on engines and related systems, and supervise and provide training to power plant work centers.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
AVIATION MAVHINIST MATE
US Navy
Norfolk, VIRGINIA
03.2006 - 12.2025
- Conducted routine inspections of aircraft systems and components.
- Performed scheduled maintenance tasks on engines and avionics.
- Operated specialized tools and equipment for repairs and modifications.
- Diagnosed malfunctions utilizing technical publications and experience gained from previous similar problems encountered during maintenance activities.
- Provided training to junior technicians on maintenance procedures and protocols.
- Maintained inventory of parts and supplies for efficient workflow.
- Completed required paperwork related to maintenance activities accurately and timely.
- Performed preflight inspections to ensure safety of flight operations prior to take off.
- Replaced worn components such as bearings, seals, O-rings, and filters according to manufacturer specifications.
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on a variety of aircraft systems including engines, landing gear, hydraulics, and avionics.
- Tested repaired systems for proper operation before returning the aircraft back into service.
- Assisted in training new personnel on aviation maintenance techniques.
- Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
- Disassembled and inspected engines and components for wear, breaks or other deficiencies.
- Executed corrosion control and inspection duties with minimal supervision.
- Supervised and completed flight line foreign object prevention walks.
Education
High School Diploma -
COLEGIO DE BACHILLERES
MEXICO06-1994
Some College (No Degree) -
RECRUTING TRAINING
Great Lakes, ILSome College (No Degree) -
CNATTU
Norfolk, VASkills
- Engine maintenance
- Avionics troubleshooting
- Corrosion control
- Preflight inspection
- Technical manual interpretation
- Routine inspections
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Junior training
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Reserve career Information program advisor
Timeline
AVIATION MAVHINIST MATE
US Navy
03.2006 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
COLEGIO DE BACHILLERES
Some College (No Degree) -
RECRUTING TRAINING
Some College (No Degree) -
CNATTU