Jose Nakota Mendoza-Mcquillan
East Palmdale,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented and safety-focused Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) with hands-on experience in JP-5 fuel systems, pump operations, and fuel system maintenance during active service in the U.S. Navy. Proven ability to operate and maintain complex fueling equipment under high-pressure conditions while adhering to strict safety and procedural standards. Seeking to bring technical expertise and mission-driven discipline to Northrop Grumman as a Level 2/3 Fuel System Operator.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation machinist’s mate 3rd class
CVN 71 USS Theadore Roosevelt
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained, repaired, and overhauled aircraft turbo fan engines and associated mechanical systems.
- Performed detailed inspections to identify wear, defects, or component failure affecting engine modules.
- Disassembled and reassembled engines using standard and metric tools, including torque wrenches calibrated in inch-pounds and newton-meters.
Aviation boatswain mate (ABFAN) console operator
CVN 71 USS Theadore Roosevelt
12.2021 - 07.2024
- Operated and maintained shipboard JP-5 jet fuel systems, including fuel pumps, filters, and valves.
- Conducted routine fuel testing, contamination checks, and system flushing to ensure safe aviation fueling operations.
- Performed maintenance and cleaning of fuel tanks, lines, and refueling stations to meet naval safety standards.
- Overseeing a team of seven sailors to run bottles and operate the filters and pump rooms.
- Coordinated fueling operations on deck on console, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures.
- Stripped fuel of microbiological growth, water, and foreign object debris from our fuels tanks to send to the flight deck.
- Gained qualifications in operating filter rooms, pump rooms, and console operator.
- Trained in handling high-pressure fuel systems and emergency response to leaks or contamination.
Commissioning specialist
Talgo Inc
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Troubleshooting and repairing electrical issues on Metro Red Line subway trains.
- Uploaded and calibrated train control software to ensure proper speed settings.
- Performed function tests to verify system readiness for commercial use.
System validation tech
BYD Coach and Bus
10.2017 - 04.2021
- Diagnosed and resolved electrical issues on electric bus models.
- Uploaded firmware/software and traced discrepancies to root causes.
- Interpreted wiring schematics and tested diodes, relays, switches, and circuits.
- Worked with 3-phase circuits and high-voltage safety procedures.
Wiring technician
Kinkysharyo
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Installed and crimped electrical wiring for P3010 Light Rail Vehicles.
- Cut, stripped, crimped, and soldered wire connections of various gauges.
- Followed lockout/tag-out (LOTO) procedures and read electrical schematics.
Education
high school diploma -
antelope valley learning academy
06-2016
Military Experience
- Aviation Boatswain Mate (ABFAN) Console Operator, 12/01/21, 07/31/24, CVN 71 USS Theodore Roosevelt, Operated and maintained shipboard JP-5 jet fuel systems, including fuel pumps, filters, and valves., Conducted routine fuel testing, contamination checks, and system flushing to ensure safe aviation fueling operations., Performed maintenance and cleaning of fuel tanks, lines, and refueling stations to meet naval safety standards., Oversaw a team of seven sailors to run bottles and operate the filters and pump rooms., Coordinated fueling operations on deck on console, ensuring compliance with all safety procedures., Stripped fuel of microbiological growth, water, and foreign object debris from our fuel tanks to send to the flight deck., Gained qualifications in operating filter rooms, pump rooms, and console operator., Trained in handling high-pressure fuel systems and emergency response to leaks or contamination.
- Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class, 07/01/24, 01/31/25, CVN 71 USS Theodore Roosevelt, Maintained, repaired, and overhauled aircraft turbo fan engines and associated mechanical systems., Performed detailed inspections to identify wear, defects, or component failure affecting engine modules., Disassembled and reassembled engines using standard and metric tools, including torque wrenches calibrated in inch-pounds and newton-meters.
Timeline
Aviation machinist’s mate 3rd class
CVN 71 USS Theadore Roosevelt
07.2024 - 01.2025
Aviation boatswain mate (ABFAN) console operator
CVN 71 USS Theadore Roosevelt
12.2021 - 07.2024
Commissioning specialist
Talgo Inc
04.2021 - 12.2021
System validation tech
BYD Coach and Bus
10.2017 - 04.2021
Wiring technician
Kinkysharyo
10.2016 - 09.2017
high school diploma -
antelope valley learning academy