Mauricio Silva
Miami Gardens
Summary
Professional aviation painter with solid expertise in surface preparation, paint application, and finishing techniques. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and consistently meets project deadlines. Adaptable to changing needs, ensuring high-quality results in all tasks. Skilled in use of industry-standard tools, safety protocols, and color matching. Reliable and results-driven, delivering exceptional workmanship in every project.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Painter
Collins Aerospace
02.2019 - Current
- Support aircraft quality control team by promptly addressing any identified paint-related issues or concerns as they arose.
- Responsible for preparing, painting, and polishing aircraft surfaces to meet industry standards.
- Apply various coatings and paints to aircraft, ensuring a high-quality finish that protects against the elements and meets aesthetic requirements..
- Streamlined project timelines by effectively prioritizing tasks based on project complexity, deadline constraints, and resource availability.
- Acted as a reliable resource for colleagues by sharing knowledge of aviation painting techniques, tools, materials, and safety protocols.
- Minimized waste by carefully measuring paint mixtures according to specifications and recycling unused materials whenever possible.
- Contributed to maintaining safety standards in the workplace by adhering to regulatory guidelines and properly handling hazardous materials.
- Demonstrated adaptability by successfully transitioning between various types of aircraft models in response to shifting project needs or priorities.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper techniques for achieving optimal results in various aspects of the aviation painting process.
- Consistently met stringent industry quality standards while completing highly intricate aviation painting assignments under challenging conditions.
Aircraft Component Painter
EMC Aerospace
11.2005 - 02.2019
- Removed surface imperfections, applied special undercoats, and sealed seams to ready surfaces for paint application.
- Maintained equipment functionality with regular inspections, disassemblies, and cleaning of component parts.
- Improved aircraft painting efficiency by streamlining paint application processes and techniques.
- Delivered high-quality finishes by applying multiple layers of topcoat while adhering to strict drying time guidelines between coats.
- Maintained abrasive blasting equipment and performed minor repairs.
- Enhanced surface quality by skillfully operating sandblasting equipment on various materials.
- Ensured optimal equipment performance with regular maintenance, cleaning, and timely repairs.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols and proper handling of hazardous materials.
Education
High school -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
Miami, FL01.2006
Skills
- Aircraft painting and cleaning
- Forklift operation
- Aviation mechanical knowledge
- Spray gun operation
- Adaptability to change
- Corrosion prevention
- Blueprint reading
- Environmental awareness
- Equipment maintenance
- FAA standards
Certification
Driver's License
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information - Communication
Spanish and English
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aviation Painter
Collins Aerospace
02.2019 - Current
Aircraft Component Painter
EMC Aerospace
11.2005 - 02.2019
High school -
Robert Morgan Educational Center
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