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LOUIS MARTINEZ

Dallas,TX

Summary

Experienced in surface preparation, paint application, and aircraft detailing, with a strong understanding of aviation regulations and safety protocols. Skilled in utilizing hand tools, interpreting blueprints, and maintaining equipment, demonstrating reliability and attention to detail. Brings expertise in problem-solving, team collaboration, and organizational skills to deliver high-quality results. Seeking to expand my capabilities and knowledge on working with tools in aviation.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

StandardAero
06.2025 - Current
  • Accurately interpreted technical drawings and blueprints, ensuring that all repairs were completed according to specified tolerances and dimensions.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of sheet metal components and systems, making recommendations for improvements where necessary.
  • Safeguarded strict adherence to safety protocols during all repair activities, maintaining an excellent personal safety record throughout tenure as a mechanic.
  • Applied advanced knowledge of corrosion prevention methods, significantly extending the lifespan of various aircraft components.

Aircraft Paint Technician

Evans Composites
Mansfield, TX
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Sand aircraft parts with tools such as DA palm sander, die grinder, files, disk sander, straight line sander, and various other hand tools
  • Mixes, matches, and applies paint, teflon primer, enamel, and other finishes
  • Scrapes, sands, primes, or seals surfaces prior to painting
  • Cleans surfaces to ensure proper adherence
  • Covers work surfaces and areas with cloth or plastic to ensure protection
  • Calculates amounts of required materials and estimates costs
  • Erects scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas and move equipment as necessary
  • Masks portions of components that do not require paint such as bearings, bushings, rub strips, etc.
  • Applies primers and top coat finishes to a quality standard to meet manufacturer's and customer requirements
  • Properly uses scales and mixing equipment
  • Proficient in using a variety of hand tools such as scrapers, wire brushes, power tools such as DA sanders, die grinders, buffers.
  • Knowledgeable about safety precautions when working with hazardous chemicals such as solvents, thinners and adhesives.
  • Able to read blueprints or drawings to determine job specifications.
  • Well-versed in disposing of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations.
  • Capable of performing minor repairs on surfaces prior to painting including filling cracks, holes and gaps with spackling compound or putty.
  • Trained in the use of respirators when working with hazardous materials.

Aircraft Paint Prepper

Spirit AeroSystems
Farmers Branch, TX
08.2024 - 01.2025

Aircraft Detailer

Prime Appearance
Dallas, TX
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Familiar with FAA regulations regarding aircraft paint jobs and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Sand surfaces on aircraft parts
  • Mixes, matches, and applies paint, teflon primer, enamel, and other finishes
  • Scrapes, sands, primes, or seals surfaces prior to painting
  • Cleans surfaces to ensure proper adherence
  • Covers work surfaces and areas with cloth or plastic to ensure protection
  • Calculates amounts of required materials and estimates costs
  • Erects scaffolding, movable and immovable staging and various rigging to gain access to difficult areas and move equipment as necessary
  • Masks portions of components that do not require paint such as bearings, bushings, rub strips, etc.
  • Applies primers and top coat finishes to a quality standard to meet manufacturer's and customer requirements
  • Properly uses scales and mixing equipment
  • Proficient in using a variety of hand tools such as scrapers, wire brushes, power tools such as DA sanders, die grinders, buffers.
  • Knowledgeable about safety precautions when working with hazardous chemicals such as solvents, thinners and adhesives.
  • Able to read blueprints or drawings to determine job specifications.
  • Well-versed in disposing of hazardous waste according to environmental regulations.
  • Capable of performing minor repairs on surfaces prior to painting including filling cracks, holes and gaps with spackling compound or putty.
  • Trained in the use of respirators when working with hazardous materials.

Auto Detailer

Alto
, US
07.2020 - 05.2021

Lead Auto Detailer

Accelerate Auto Group
, US
08.2019 - 07.2020
  • Paint correction using a dual action polisher and using a 2 step process
  • Waxing vehicles
  • Performing general maintenance on vehicles such as oil change, tire rotation, battery replacement, top off fluids
  • Ordering supplies and managing inventory
  • Lead detailer at Accelerate Auto Group working on classic and luxury cars
  • In depth cleaning of vehicles to bring them to a showroom finish
  • Paint correction using an electric dual action polisher and 3 step process
  • Application of a ceramic coating
  • Organizing vehicles and moving them around tight spaces
  • Managing supplies and ordering equipment needed

Education

Completed coursework towards Aviation Maintenance - undefined

Aviation Institution of Maintenance
05.2022

High School Diploma - Generals

Bryan Adams Highschool
05.2019

Skills

  • Buffing and paint correction
  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Experienced driver
  • Cleaning
  • Aviation regulations compliance
  • Hand tool proficiency
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication
  • Tool maintenance

Personal Information

Title: AIRCRAFT PAINT TECHNICIAN

Timeline

Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

StandardAero
06.2025 - Current

Aircraft Paint Technician

Evans Composites
02.2025 - 05.2025

Aircraft Paint Prepper

Spirit AeroSystems
08.2024 - 01.2025

Aircraft Detailer

Prime Appearance
06.2021 - 07.2024

Auto Detailer

Alto
07.2020 - 05.2021

Lead Auto Detailer

Accelerate Auto Group
08.2019 - 07.2020

Completed coursework towards Aviation Maintenance - undefined

Aviation Institution of Maintenance

High School Diploma - Generals

Bryan Adams Highschool
LOUIS MARTINEZ