Luis Garza
Ovilla
Summary
I would like to obtain a position as a Maintenance Manager with extensive expertise in Gulfstream aircraft models, including G600, G500, G400, and G280, seeks to leverage leadership skills and technical knowledge in a challenging role. Proficient in returning aircraft to service, conducting required inspections, managing deferrals, and holding airworthiness release authority. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement among team members. Dedicated to driving operational excellence and supporting both individual and collective growth to contribute to the organization's success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RS Airworth Cert Inspect
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2025 - Current
- Perform FAA aircraft /component certification activities as an IAR.
- Responsible for physically inspecting aircraft and components, reviewing related documentation, and ensuring that all workmanship meets acceptable quality standards
- Returning customer aircraft and components to service in an airworthy condition, with all necessary documentation properly completed and filed.
- ODA Inspection Authorized Representative (IAR) or FAA Designee, the inspector will work as part of the Quality Control/Assurance team to ensure compliance with FAA and ODA requirements.
- Conducting first article inspections, certify aircraft and components as airworthy prior to delivery, and ensure that all inspections of aircraft, engine, and component repairs and alterations conform to FAA approved data.
- Coordinate mechanical, electrical, and inspection requirements during maintenance or outfitting, ensuring that accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner.
- Issue FAA 8130-3 Forms in accordance with FAA/ODA requirements and perform certification inspections to type design requirements in support of aircraft and component certification.
- Understanding of FAA regulations, quality assurance methodologies, and the ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, and other related documentation.
- Responsible for developing and approving aircraft logbook entries and providing technical support to inspection personnel.
RS Sr. Airworthiness Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Inspected and examined materials and finished parts and products for defects and wear to verify conformance with blueprints, diagrams, and template specifications.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Completes inspections of aircraft, engine, and component repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data.
- Coordinates mechanical, electrical and inspection requirements on the aircraft during maintenance or outfitting.
- Coordinates throughout assigned jobs with RTS to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner.
- Conducts audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion on all aircraft prior to approval for return to service.
- Ensures aircraft/components are airworthy prior to any flight activities.
- Mentors technicians on effective documentation.
- Accomplishes research of Aircraft Logbooks and or computer maintenance programs to identify ongoing inspection programs, status of aircraft within those programs, Airworthiness Directive status, and Service Bulletin status.
- Continually monitors repair station compliance with FAR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manual.
- Perform inspections and certifies aircraft / component as airworthy prior to delivery and Return to Service.
- Issuance of FAA 8130-3 Forms in accordance with FAA/ODA requirements for authorized functions and activities to include conformity, prototype, export, and 14 CFR Part 43 Return to Service activities.
- Manage Product/Article certification activities.
- Provide technical support to inspection personnel supporting FAA and/or ODA documented requirements.
- Sign FAA 8130-9 Statement of conformity on projects completed on aircraft.
RS COMPLS LEAD FINISH SHOP/PLACARDS SHOP
Gulfstream
03.2006 - 11.2023
- Directly responsible for furniture completion of G200, G150, G280 and G600 aircraft from induction through delivery. Responsibilities include ensuring everyone is informed and that they are in compliant with company safety and environmental policies.
- Oversaw the daily activities in the finish and placard department.
- Attended daily meetings with leads, supervisors, and managers from various departments to ensure milestones are met.
- Inspected parts for quality before delivery to our internal and external customers.
- Signed off work orders and items in corridor so the AC can RTS (return to service) in a timely manner.
- Updating and maintaining shop records such as spray logbooks, burn samples records, hazardous materials documents and pass down/turnover logs.
- Attained a CDI stamp to approve work completed.
- I was the designated SMS Investigator specialist for the weekend.
- Frequently loan out to other departments to help.
- Established and implemented process controls to ensure a FOD free environment.
- Promoted and encouraged employees towards a continuous improvement culture.
- Coordinated with engineering, finance, materials, quality and other departments to ensure schedules and budgets are met and problems are resolved.
- Assist in troubleshooting to solve production process problems while minimizing cost and preventing delivery delays.
- Managed and maintained budgets for the Finish and Placards shops.
- Ensured customer demands are met in a timely manner with no rework required.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Flight A&P Mechanic
Gulfstream
- On loan while working as a Lead
- Periodic maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical systems.
- -Must demonstrate the ability to consistently perform assigned maintenance task within the quoted or standard CMP time.
- -Act on behalf of Mechanical Team Lead (MTL) in his/her absence and assume the duties and responsibilities of the MTL when assigned.
- -Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements.
- -Properly complete work order sign-offs, shift turnovers, and other paper work in a timely manner.
- -Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
- -Properly identify (tag) customer property and equipment. Store aircraft components and other customer property securely and safely.
- -Follow standard operating procedures and JSAs when operating ground support equipment, such as power supply, hydraulic rigs, nitrogen filler carts, and oxygen service carts. Operate and supervise use of special support equipment used in removal and installations of major components.
- -Movement of aircraft as required.
- -Computerized maintenance program (CMP) maintenance manuals, SRMs illustrated parts catalog (IPC) usage, flight test installations, and all maintenance of major components.
Placards
Gulfstream
08.2010 - 03.2022
- Responsibilities included cut and printing placards and installing placards completion of G200, G150, G280 and G600 aircraft from induction through delivery. Engraving crew name plates and data plates for the aircraft both completion and services.
- - Use drawing to print and cut placards and installing placards follow standard operating procedures when installing.
- -Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications.
- -Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements.
- -Acts as a liaison between the engineering, management, and customers.
- -Ensure that all work accomplished meets the export and specifications to meet placards for C of A for export of aircraft.
Finisher Sr
Gulfstream
01.2004 - 03.2006
- Responsibilities include, ensuring that all tasks are performed in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. Making every effort to reduce cost, improve productivity and maintain quality finish. Sanding, spraying, staining, touch up, buffing and repairs were daily duties assigned to me on a weekly basis.
- -Perform high quality repairs to various finished surfaces in the shop and on board the aircraft.
- -Assisted department lead in developing employees with less experience to improve their skill set.
- -Was tasked with ensuring parts flowed through the finish process in a timely manner.
- -Maintained shop books, hazardous material logs and burn logs to ensure we were always prepared in case of an internal/external audit.
- -Participated in the 5S, lean project, and Your Idea's @ work programs. Note: Assisted the shop supervisor in streamlining the shop layout in hopes of reducing span, rework, idle time and increasing the efficiency of current processes.
Cabinet Maker
Gulfstream
04.2003 - 01.2004
- Responsibilities include, to create burn samples for all the shop turn the required forms and chambering the sample for burn. Train to burn sample for the shop under supervision.
- -Works under general supervision to fabricate furniture and other wood-surfaced subassemblies using blueprints, aircraft specifications and design/engineering drawings.
- -Assembles, pins and glues cabinet shells. Installs drawer-slides, hinges, latches and other hardware in subassemblies. Applies exterior surface materials such as laminates, veneers, and cap strips.
- -Used various types of stationary and hand-held power tools to fabricate or disassemble furniture.
- -Complies with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Uses personal protective equipment to protect aircraft interior.
- -Used the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
Cabinet Finisher
Gulfstream
04.2002 - 04.2003
- Duties included sanding, buffing, masking, and prepping parts for clear coat application and performing minor repairs.
- -Participate in brain storming sessions to reduce time span and limit rework.
- -Participated on the safety committee
- -Spent time trying to learn as much as possible from the more experienced employee's by asking questions and studying their work habits.
- -Started spraying topcoats and learning the techniques needed to ensure top level work
Sheetmetal Fabricator
Gulfstream
11.2001 - 04.2002
- Duties included fabrication of parts for cabinet shop and avionics. Install structure for direct TV on GIV and running grounding and tie block for avionics.
- -Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft under general supervision.
- -Coordinate with supervision and inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications.
- -Use blueprints to cut and form plastics and follow standard operating procedures when using adhesives, sealants and solvents.
- -Utilizing proper tooling, shape and form complex angles and configurations according to blueprint specifications or written/verbal information.
- -Safely operate shop equipment such as: brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions. Use the proper hardware for various Sheetmetal applications.
- -Comply with all safety, 5S, and housekeeping policies. Use personal protective equipment as required.
- -Ensure aircraft interior is protected (PTP).
- -Assist in monthly 5S audits.
- -Use the material tracking system to create parts demand, track squawks and to sign-off work.
- -Assist in developing initiatives to meet individual OGSM requirements, as required.
Cabinetmaker/Finish/Install Asst
Gulfstream
11.1998 - 11.2001
- Responsibilities included taking direction from the shop lead and other more experienced employees to perform tasks and becoming more efficient in accomplishing those tasks.
- -Masking cabinets to protect parts from over spray.
- -Become familiar with furniture components and learning proper terminology. learn shop process and procedures in place.
Education
No Degree- Basic Entry Level College Courses -
Dallas College Mountain View
Dallas, TX05.2001
Aviation Maintenance Technology - undefined
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX05.1999
High School Diploma Aviation Program - undefined
Skyline High School
Dallas, TX05.1997
Skills
- MY CMP
- Smart Teams
- Corridor
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Catia
- Excel, Word, and Power Point
- Collaborative team player
- Microsoft Teams
- Proficient in problem solving for customer needs
Certification
Airframe and Powerplant Certificate number 2879799
Timeline
RS Airworth Cert Inspect
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2025 - Current
RS Sr. Airworthiness Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
04.2023 - 06.2025
Placards
Gulfstream
08.2010 - 03.2022
RS COMPLS LEAD FINISH SHOP/PLACARDS SHOP
Gulfstream
03.2006 - 11.2023
Finisher Sr
Gulfstream
01.2004 - 03.2006
Cabinet Maker
Gulfstream
04.2003 - 01.2004
Cabinet Finisher
Gulfstream
04.2002 - 04.2003
Sheetmetal Fabricator
Gulfstream
11.2001 - 04.2002
Cabinetmaker/Finish/Install Asst
Gulfstream
11.1998 - 11.2001
Aviation Maintenance Technology - undefined
Tarrant County College
High School Diploma Aviation Program - undefined
Skyline High School
Flight A&P Mechanic
Gulfstream
No Degree- Basic Entry Level College Courses -
Dallas College Mountain View