Martin Loera

• Supported multiple aviation and aerospace contracts at customer locations by performing avionics installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair on various aircraft platforms to ensure operational readiness.
• Installed, modified, and serviced aircraft wiring, connectors, wire harnesses, avionics components, antennas, and electrical systems.
• Performed functional testing, inspections, and system verification of communication, navigation, transponder, and flight instrument systems.
• Built, assembled, and modified PCB assemblies by soldering resistors, capacitors, connectors, integrated circuits, and other electronic components to support aircraft electrical and electronic systems.
• Performed wire, connector, and printed circuit board (PCB) soldering, repair, and rework in accordance with IPC-J-STD-001 standards, ensuring quality, reliability, and airworthiness.
• Supported Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) projects through the installation, integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of aircraft sensors, including thermocouples, accelerometers, strain gauges, pressure transducers, data acquisition systems, instrumentation wiring, and test equipment on developmental and experimental aircraft.
• Interpreted and applied engineering drawings, wiring schematics, technical manuals, and customer specifications to support aircraft modifications and repairs.
• Executed aircraft modification, modernization, and upgrade projects while maintaining compliance with FAA, manufacturer, and customer requirements.
• Collaborated with engineering, production, quality, and maintenance teams to align project schedules, meet maintenance deadlines, and achieve aircraft delivery milestones.
• Coordinated contractor onboarding and daily work assignments for multiple aviation and aerospace contracts.

• Led Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) operations for Archer Aviation's eVTOL development program, overseeing instrumentation installation, sensor integration, and aircraft modifications while coordinating troubleshooting, testing, and flight test support with technicians and engineering teams.

• Performned avionics integration and testing for research and development airship program, overseeing technicians and supporting prototype aircraft modifications, system installations, troubleshooting, and engineering validation.

• Built and deployed over 100 AI-based aircraft data acquisition units, assembling PCB assemblies, electronic components, wiring harnesses, sensors, and custom 3D-printed enclosures from engineering documentation to enhance data collection capabilities. Collaborated with engineers to facilitate hardware integration, system validation, and troubleshooting, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and deployment standards during onsite installations.
• Developed and implemented testing protocols for AI products to ensure quality and reliability.
• Collaborated with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in product development.
• Utilized CAD software to create detailed technical drawings for product specifications.

Certified in aircraft avionics systems, electrical diagnostics, wiring practices, and FAA maintenance standards.

Completed hands-on training in electronic soldering, wire termination, cable assembly, inspection techniques, and IPC-J-STD-001 workmanship standards for high-reliability electronic assemblies.

Received instructor-led training in aircraft wiring systems, harness fabrication, connector pinning, cable routing, avionics installation, and inspection procedures in accordance with industry best practices.

Completed hands-on training in pitot-static and transponder systems, including system theory, inspection procedures, performance testing, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

Completed hands-on training in fiber optic cable installation, termination, connectorization, testing, troubleshooting, and industry-standard fiber optic handling practices.