Joaquin Canon
San Gabriel,CA
Summary
Fifty years of technical expertise in aircraft maintenance, serving as Airline Technical Crew Chief, Training Instructor, and Aircraft Maintenance Technician.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Technical Crew Chief
American Airlines
Los Angeles, California
01.1998 - 10.2025
- Trained new team members on operational procedures and safety practices
- Provided technical guidance and support to crew members, resolving issues as they arose.
- Conducted detailed troubleshooting of complex mechanical issues using specialized tools and diagnostic equipment.
Cosultant
Boeing Company
Long Beach, California
07.1999 - 07.2001
- Evaluate existing Fault Isolation Procedures against industry best practices to enhance efficiency.
- Help develop MD-10 and B717 FIM procedures.
Avionics Maintenance Technician
American Airlines
Los Angeles, California
07.1985 - 01.1998
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on avionics systems, including repairs, inspections, and tests.
- Recorded maintenance performance in aircraft logbooks and completed other paperwork requirements.
- Performed through tests of electrical systems, parts and equipment to check compliance with applicable standards and evaluate malfunctions.
- Replaced defective parts and corrected problems using various hand and power tools.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Evergreen
Los Angeles, California
06.1984 - 07.1985
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure aircraft compliance with industry regulations.
- Tested electrical systems, hydraulic systems, and other aircraft components for proper functioning.
- Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.
- Performed troubleshooting procedures to find root causes of faults.
- Diagnosed problems related to avionics systems such as autopilot control units and navigation computers.
Technical Training Instructor
Philippine Airlines Inc
Manila, Philippines
01.1980 - 03.1984
- Conducted general familiarization training on B747, DC-10, BAC 1-11, HS-748, and YS-11 aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Philippine Airlines
Manila , Philippines
03.1974 - 03.1980
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Replaced worn out engine components with new ones according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Performed maintenance services such as lubricating components.
- Disassembled and inspected engines and components for wear, breaks or other deficiencies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aircraft Maintenance And Engineering
Philippine Airforce College of Aeronautics
Manila, Philippiines05-1979
Associate Aircraft Maintenace Engineering
Philippine Air Transport School Of Aeronautics
Philippines03-1974
Skills
- Aircraft troubleshooting and repair
- System diagnostics and analysis
- Equipment maintenance and safety
- Technical training and compliance
Certification
FAA Airframe and Powerplant
Accomplishments
American Airlines 2020 Golden Wrench Award recipient
Timeline
Cosultant
Boeing Company
07.1999 - 07.2001
Technical Crew Chief
American Airlines
01.1998 - 10.2025
Avionics Maintenance Technician
American Airlines
07.1985 - 01.1998
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Evergreen
06.1984 - 07.1985
Technical Training Instructor
Philippine Airlines Inc
01.1980 - 03.1984
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Philippine Airlines
03.1974 - 03.1980
Bachelor of Science - Aircraft Maintenance And Engineering
Philippine Airforce College of Aeronautics
Associate Aircraft Maintenace Engineering
Philippine Air Transport School Of Aeronautics