Jonathan Salinas
San Saba,TX
Summary
Dynamic Aviation Support Equipment Technician with the US Navy, recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards. Expert in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance documentation, fostering teamwork and collaboration. Achieved significant reductions in equipment downtime through proactive problem-solving and meticulous maintenance practices, ensuring mission readiness in high-pressure environments.
Aviation maintenance professional with solid history in managing and repairing aviation support equipment. Consistently ensures equipment is operational and safe, contributing to overall mission success. Known for collaborative work style and ability to adapt to changing task requirements. Proficient in diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
07.2020 - 03.2025
- Streamlined maintenance processes for increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Tested, inspected, repaired, and installed avionics equipment.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of deployment logistics for aviation support units during exercises or missions.
- Manufactured and installed necessary replacement parts, components and avionics.
- Ensured safe working environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines during all tasks.
- Performed preventive maintenance checks on specialized aviation ground support equipment, ensuring optimal functionality at all times.
- Participated in regular safety briefings to maintain awareness of hazards associated with handling aviation support equipment.
- Improved team productivity with thorough training on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Tested ground and automotive electrical systems.
- Supervised operation and maintenance personnel.
- Maintained detailed records of equipment status, inspection results, and maintenance actions as per regulatory requirements.
- Provided technical guidance to junior technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Reduced repair times by swiftly diagnosing malfunctions and implementing effective solutions.
- Managed inventory of parts, tools, and consumables to ensure availability for timely repairs.
- Supported aircraft launch and recovery operations, contributing to successful mission completion.
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Increased safety standards with comprehensive knowledge of flight deck markings, signals, commands, and related equipment for various types of aircraft.
- Expedited aircraft launches by skillfully operating catapult steam systems and jet blast deflectors during high-intensity operations.
- Promoted a culture of safety awareness within the team through continuous training on hazard identification and prevention in high-risk environments.
- Enhanced aircraft launch and recovery efforts by meticulously maintaining and repairing catapult systems, arresting gear, and associated equipment.
- Reduced equipment downtime with regular maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems associated with aviation boatswain''s mate responsibilities.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Operated in challenging, high-stress and physically-demanding environments to keep personnel safe and direct aircraft in flight operations.
- Performed troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance actions on deck equipment.
- Led training, tracked data and assessed trainee performance.
- Worked in groups of 20 to keep deck aircraft operations efficient and smooth.
Education
High School Diploma -
San Saba ISD
San Saba, TX05.2017
Skills
- Diesel engine maintenance
- Brake servicing
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Maintenance documentation
- Maintenance
- Ground support equipment operation
- Installation
- Air conditioning systems
- Hydraulic systems expertise
- Corrosion control techniques
- Operations
- Record keeping
- Test equipment operation
- Fuel system maintenance
- Technical manual interpretation
- Electrical diagnostics
- Hazardous material handling
- Quality assurance practices
- Preventative maintenance
- Shop tool proficiency
- Equipment inspection techniques
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Reading technical manuals
- Diagnosing problems
- Troubleshooting issues
- Parts replacement
- Engine repair
- Performing maintenance
- Removing parts
- Installing equipment
- Servicing systems
- Quality control
- Parts inspection
- Corrosion control
- Safety verification
- Removing engines
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Achieved 98% ready for issue rate by completing 1200 maintenance action with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
US MAPS - Diesel mechanics 4000HRS.
Timeline
Aviation Support Equipment Technician
US Navy
07.2020 - 03.2025
Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Equipment
US Navy
08.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
San Saba ISD
Navy good conduct award.
After 4 years of good conduct in the navy you are awarded the navy good conduct award.
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