Mario Alejandro Zubieta Morato
Funza
Summary
I am an Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic with over 19 years of experience working with both rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft. I have a solid background in aircraft maintenance, inspection, and troubleshooting to keep operations running efficiently and ensure full regulatory compliance. My experience includes serving as a Mechanic and Quality Control Inspector, overseeing maintenance quality and ensuring airworthiness. I have strong knowledge of interpreting technical manuals, performing weight-and-balance checks, and leading teams to maintain safe, efficient operations. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with strong leadership and cross-cultural communication abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Helicopters Mechanic
MI Series LATAM MRO
Melgar-Tolima
04.2025 - 06.2025
Supervisor A&P
Protecnica SAS
Barranquilla
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Oversaw the successful completion of major inspections (C-Checks) on MD-83 aircraft, ensuring adherence to standard regulations.
- Ensured the effective utilization of essential technical documentation, such as AMM, SRM, AD, SB, GMM, and task cards, thereby optimizing the efficiency of maintenance processes.
- Demonstrated effective leadership by guiding a team of mechanics in daily operations, implementing streamlined and secure practices to uphold the integrity and reliability of aircraft.
Aircraft Quality Assistance Inspector
Prust Aviation DWC LLC / LEIDOS
Kabul
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Conducts maintenance inspections on MI-17V1 helicopters during maintenance extension program, ensuring safety and continued airworthiness.
- Collaborated with the team to maintain the high standards, assuring operational efficiency.
- As a Quality Control Inspector in the CLS-SMW 777 program, I directed and monitored maintenance and quality assurance activities for MI-17V5, MI-17V1 helicopters, and Pilatus PC-12NG/47E aircraft, ensuring compliance with OEM manuals, U.S. Army standards, regulatory requirements, and airworthiness standards.
- Ensured compliance with OEM manuals and U.S. Army standards to maintain airworthiness and operational safety.
- Performed audits and inspections across multiple shops, improving efficiency and adherence to protocols.
- Supervised and trained Afghan Army Technical Inspectors, ensuring adherence to quality standards and manuals such as U.S. Army Manual 95-1, PAM 738-750/751, and DA Forms 2408-13-1, 13-2, and -18, while evaluating and approving/rejecting work.
- Created and implemented maintenance programs, forms, and OJT training to strengthen quality and safety.
Quality Control Inspector
DynCorp international
Kabul
11.2013 - 08.2016
Quality Control Inspector
Vertical de Aviación SAS
Kabul
01.2011 - 01.2013
Rotor wing Mechanic
Vertical de Aviación SAS
Bogotá
01.2004 - 01.2011
Education
AW139(PWC-67C)Airframe Maintenance -
Leonardo Training Academy-AgustaWestland
10.2025
Ground Course Certification Helicopter - Bell 212
Escuela de Instrucción Aeronáutica
09.2023
Training Academic Course on Helicopter - MI-8MTV-1 (MI-17)
School Indoamericana
02.2023
Quality Control Inspector Training -
School Indoamericana
12.2010
General Familiarization - MI-171, MI-171-A1
School Vertical de Aviación SAS
06.2010
General Familiarization - MI-8MTV-1
School Vertical de Aviación SAS
06.2005
Aircraft Mechanic -
National Apprenticeship Service
12.1999
Skills
- Bilingual Spanish and English
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Tools and equipment knowledge
- Weight and balance
- Quality assurance
Additional Information
- FAA A&P license
- Colombian license TMA
Languages
Spanish
English
Timeline
Helicopters Mechanic
MI Series LATAM MRO
04.2025 - 06.2025
Supervisor A&P
Protecnica SAS
02.2023 - 08.2023
Aircraft Quality Assistance Inspector
Prust Aviation DWC LLC / LEIDOS
08.2017 - 11.2021
Quality Control Inspector
DynCorp international
11.2013 - 08.2016
Quality Control Inspector
Vertical de Aviación SAS
01.2011 - 01.2013
Rotor wing Mechanic
Vertical de Aviación SAS
01.2004 - 01.2011
AW139(PWC-67C)Airframe Maintenance -
Leonardo Training Academy-AgustaWestland
Ground Course Certification Helicopter - Bell 212
Escuela de Instrucción Aeronáutica
Training Academic Course on Helicopter - MI-8MTV-1 (MI-17)
School Indoamericana
Quality Control Inspector Training -
School Indoamericana
General Familiarization - MI-171, MI-171-A1
School Vertical de Aviación SAS
General Familiarization - MI-8MTV-1
School Vertical de Aviación SAS
Aircraft Mechanic -
National Apprenticeship Service