Celeste Melendez
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Dynamic Flight Inspector with extensive expertise in auditing and monitoring quality requirements to ensure compliance with company standards and customer specifications. Strong ability to excel independently and within a collaborative team environment, fostering positive interactions among inspectors, support organizations, and clients. Proven track record of thriving under pressure while managing complex problem-solving tasks. Holds multiple certifications, including AFAB, ELTE, Egress, and NGC for Advanced Systems & Electrical, and actively pursuing further qualifications in Material Review Board processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Inspector 3
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale (STRIKE)
Palmdale
08.2025 - Current
- Inspecting demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment and parts for operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications. Inspecting the installation and operation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems and other parts and equipment of aircraft. Performing preflight and post-flight inspections in accordance with standard procedure on flight-proven aircraft. Approving non-flight-proven aircraft for flight. Inspects, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made on the aircraft. Monitoring and verifying quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
Final Assembly Inspector 3
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale (STRIKE)
Palmdale
12.2021 - 08.2025
- Achieved compliance with company standards through thorough reviews of products and materials during manufacturing. Identified defects and ensured quality through rigorous testing and measurement against specifications. Enhanced production processes by recommending adjustments based on blueprint analysis and inspection results. Egress certified inspector-Assisted in the crucial inspections and handling explosive/hazardous components. Well versed in the ACES 5 ejection seat build. Efficient in close out inspections & Government mandatory inspection points. Proficient in Nonconformance Material Control process and MRB.
Aircraft Electrician 1
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale (STRIKE)
Palmdale
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Routing/clamp and tie various lengths of wire bundles following specific wires paths as shown on drawings and install/connect necessary equipment, ground studs, bonding straps and connectors. Utilize a variety of manual hand tools as well as electrical tools. Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, process specifications, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, written instructions. Experience in Hydraulic systems & fabrication. Structures and composites work (shim fabrication, drilling, paint and resins). Extensive knowledge with IMDS/CAMS, MES, TeamCenter and CPLM/CATIA.
Education
Electronics Technology
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster01-2019
Electronics Technology
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster01-2019
Business Management
Long Beach City College
Long Beach05-2012
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspections
- Inspection reporting
- Training and mentoring
- Safety awareness
- Strategic planning
- Process improvements
- Inspection protocols
- Documentation preparation
Timeline
Flight Inspector 3
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale (STRIKE)
08.2025 - Current
Final Assembly Inspector 3
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale (STRIKE)
12.2021 - 08.2025
Aircraft Electrician 1
Northrop Grumman, Palmdale (STRIKE)
06.2020 - 12.2021
Business Management
Long Beach City College
Electronics Technology
Antelope Valley College
Electronics Technology
Antelope Valley College