Joshua Soto
Summary
Highly skilled A&P mechanic with 8 years in the aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight and avionics systems. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Envoy Airlines
DFW International Airport
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Streamlined work processes by implementing standardized procedures for routine maintenance tasks.
- Removed and installed GE CF34-8E engines.
- Assisted on engine borescopes on GE CF34-8E engines.
- Removed and installed QEC for GE CF34-8E engines.
Mirage F-1 Aircraft Mechanic
ATAC
Fort Worth, TX
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
F-35A Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Hill AFB, UT
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with 12 outside organizations to help build the first F135-PW-100 engine trainer within Hill AFB.
- Played leadership role in assembling F-35A engine run simulator, which resulted in a 25% reduction in engine run certification time.
- Prepared course curriculum based on program outlines, and established course goals.
- Increased maintainer capabilities by instructing 47 classes, focusing on F135-PW-100 Engine Borescope, F135 PW-100 Engine Blade Blend, and F-35A Engine Run courses.
F-35A Aircraft Maintenance Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
Hill AFB, UT
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Followed drawings, schematics, engineering orders and technical publications to modify aircraft structures, systems and components.
- Performed engine runs and engine borescope.
- Removed and installed F135-PW-100 engines
- Removed and installed engine QEC for F135-PW-100 engines.
- Led mass removal and installs of engine power module assemblies for F135-PW-100 engines.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on F-35A aircraft.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance met standards that aircraft are ready for operation.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05.2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Maintenance Programs
- Aircraft and Engine Maintenance
- Flexibility
- Strong Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Schematic Understanding
Certification
- A&P
- F135-PW-100 Engine Borescope
- F135-PW-100 Engine HPT Coverplate Inspection
- F135-PW-100 Engine Blade Blend
- F-35A Engine Run
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Envoy Airlines
10.2023 - Current
Mirage F-1 Aircraft Mechanic
ATAC
01.2023 - 02.2023
F-35A Aircraft Maintenance Instructor
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
08.2021 - 01.2023
F-35A Aircraft Maintenance Technician
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
01.2016 - 07.2021
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force