Luis A. Diaz Morales
Killeen,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Aircraft professional skilled in directing, monitoring, and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials with a continuous drive for new knowledge.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CH-47 Helicopter QC, Technical Inspector
US Army
Fort Cacazos, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Serves as a Helicopter Technical Inspector (TI) assigned to the Quality Control (QC) office.
- Provided aviation maintenance support for 1 CH-47F Helicopter valued at $480 million of Dollars
- Performs initial, in-progress, and final technical inspections on the helicopters and manages training for three subordinate technical inspectors while assuring the quality of work standards of 187 Soldiers and 15 civilian contractors.
- Provided guidances thorough yet impartial flight assessment of the organization’s CH-47 helicopters and performs a meticulous review and update of aircraft records while conducting timely compliance with aviation safety and maintenance messages.
- Created 25 scheduled maintenance tasks to correct Maintenance Steering Group shortfalls ensuring proper aircraft maintenance is performed.
- Assisted with the Airworthiness Release (AWR), Safety of Flight (SOF) Messages, Aviation Safety Action Messages (ASAM) Aviation Maintenance Action Messages (AMAM) tracking program that ensured 100% compliance on all aircraft in the organization’s fleet.
- Completed 200+ hours of technical inspector man-hours ensuring the airworthiness of 12 CH-47s.
CH-47 Maintenance Floor Supervisor
US Army
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Reduced staff turnover rates by fostering a positive work environment and promoting open communication.
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to personnel matters such as attendance tracking or performance evaluation documentation.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Mentored junior mechanics in best practices, contributing to a skilled and knowledgeable workforce.
- Ensured compliance with FAA regulations through strict adherence to guidelines and proper documentation of all maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with maintenance team members to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
CH-47 Maintenance Team Lead
US Army
02.2020 - 05.2021
- Reduced downtime by effectively managing a team of technicians focused on troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues.
- Optimized inventory management, ensuring the availability of necessary parts while reducing overall stock levels to minimize holding costs.
- Conducted regular team meetings to review progress towards goals, discuss challenges faced in daily activities, and foster an environment of open communication among team members.
- Enhanced productivity through prioritizing urgent repairs and coordinating resources to address facility needs promptly.
- Assessed equipment performance data to identify trends highlighting areas requiring attention or potential improvements in maintenance procedures.
CH-47 Helicopter Mechanic
US Army
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Worked on different types of aircraft from CH-47 to HH-60 helicopters.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components, and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
Horizontal Construction Engineer
US Army
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Leveraged scraper to cut and spread fill material.
- Operated tractor-trailer to transport heavy construction equipment.
- Created project schedules and job scopes to coordinate activities.
- Prepared construction reports to document progress and recommend corrective courses of action.
- Operated various earth-drilling machinery such as hydraulic and pneumatic drills, rotary drills and jackhammers.
- Monitored employee safety and coached workers on safety standards and procedures to prevent injuries.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Aircraft Maintenance Assistance
Caribbean Aviation
04.2010 - 01.2014
- 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 aircraft.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check the flight readiness of aircraft.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL07.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Maintenance
Caribbean Aviation Training Institute Inc.
San Juan, PRSkills
- Preventative maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Corrosion expertise
- Professionalism
- Safety-conscious
- Team Collaboration
- Team management
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Military Maintenance Requirements
Certification
- FAA-Certified Aircraft Mechanic A&P
- Certified Fiber Optics Installer (FOI)
- Army Oil Analysis Program (AOAP)
- Aircraft Survivability Equipment Custodian (ASE)
- Intermodal Dry Cargo Cntr/Csc Reinspect (Cert)
Timeline
CH-47 Helicopter QC, Technical Inspector
US Army
07.2021 - Current
CH-47 Maintenance Floor Supervisor
US Army
02.2020 - 07.2021
CH-47 Maintenance Team Lead
US Army
02.2020 - 05.2021
CH-47 Helicopter Mechanic
US Army
07.2018 - 06.2019
Horizontal Construction Engineer
US Army
03.2014 - 06.2018
Aircraft Maintenance Assistance
Caribbean Aviation
04.2010 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Maintenance
Caribbean Aviation Training Institute Inc.