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Nathan Alvarez

Lawrenceville,US

Summary

Solutions-focused, versatile aerospace technician offering a comprehensive background supporting U.S. military operations in roles of increasing responsibility during a 5-year career in the United States Marine Corps, and supporting presidential operations at Marine Helicopter Squadron HMX-1. Effective communicator with extensive knowledge of the C-130J and MV-22B Osprey platforms. I am a professional with experience in Quality Assurance, team management, supply management, and superior workmanship.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sheet Metal Technician 4

Hermeus
10.2024 - Current
  • Took charge of and stood up entire sheet metal shop to facilitate manufacturing of Hermeus' Quarterhorse Mk2.1 sheet metal parts
  • Work with aero, structure, fluids, propulsion, and avionics engineers from all campuses to design and build 90% of all sheet metal parts
  • Form super panels, clips, doublers, splice plates, fuselage skins, fillets, fairings, brackets, stringers, bulkheads, hydraulic trays, and Quarterhorse MK2.3 Variable geometry Inlet spike
  • Use precision measuring tools (calipers, radius gauges, digital protractor) to accurately form quality parts per drawing or CAD specs
  • Steadily produce high volumes of sheet metal parts to support and drive manufacturing
  • Support the integration lanes when caught up (dimpling, drilling, building frames, flight control surfaces, building and testing landing gear and tire/wheel assemblies)

Structures Integration Technician 3

Hermeus
02.2024 - 09.2026
  • Performed major structural pickup on Hermeus' Quarterhorse MK1 tech demonstrator
  • Precision drilled and installed major landing gear stainless steel structures and fuel tank support struts and clevises
  • Formed all bespoke sheet metal parts from wing fillets, closeout panels, actuator access panels, and entire inlet cowl assembly
  • Led several crews off-site in Cartersville and Jacksonville performing major rework and modifications, often having to meet aggressive timelines to support testing
  • Supported fluids team installing hydraulic trays, tubes, and bleeding in hydraulic system


Assembly Worker - Structures Senior C130

Lockheed Martin
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Performs difficult structural pick-up and/or rework such as removing, replacing or realigning ribs, bulkheads, stringers, or fittings in completed skinned assemblies
  • Provide an acceptable assembly where a considerable portion of the operation consists of reforming, recontouring or refitting
  • Works from blueprints or other authorized documents where complete information is not readily available and/or with inadequate tooling, or without aid of tooling.
  • Works from production, pre-release, check, detail, assembly and installation blueprints, D.A.T.'s sketches or other authorized documents.
  • Makes corrections of a mechanical nature on plumbing, electrical, controls, and power plant installations.
  • Operates controls for free operation and makes corrective adjustments short of operational check-out. Operates landing gear, up locks and down locks, to check for clearance. Completes installation of and fits such items as landing gear doors, flaps, etc.

Airframe Lead Lvl 3 - Quality Assurance Rep

LOGMET, LLC
01.2019 - 11.2022
  • Lead and perform Phase Aircraft final inspections and maintenance on the MV22B Osprey
  • Responsible for conducting and managing the maintenance department's Quality Assurance effort
  • Use specialized tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges, bore gauges, torque wrenches, dial indicators, etc.) for precision measurements and fabrication
  • Inspect consumable and interchangeable repairable materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure quality specifications are met prior to and after installation
  • Troubleshoot product and production issues, plan and take corrective action as well as implement standards/specifications/processes
  • Perform required system testing, rigging, and op checks using ground equipment and external power to ensure properly functioning aircraft hydraulic, electric, pneumatic, and powerline systems
  • Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, EITM's, engineering drawings

Aircraft Mechanic 2 - Collateral Duty Inspector

LOGMET, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Performed Phase Aircraft maintenance and inspections on the MV22B Osprey
  • Assembled mechanical systems and subsystems
  • Performed scheduled preventive applications and unscheduled requirements to ensure proper and safe operation of aircraft
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, prop rotors, gearboxes, hydraulic plumbing, mission computers, displays, transmissions and mechanical flight controls
  • Perform preflight and post flight inspection/acceptance of aircraft

Airframes and Corrosion Control Collateral Duty Inspector

USMC
05.2017 - 01.2018
  • Performed initial inspection of received components prior to installation on the aircraft under strict guidelines
  • Witnessed proper installation, final inspection and correct documentation of maintenance procedures being performed
  • Executed correct but often difficult decisions under high-stress situations to determine safe or unsafe aircraft conditions resulting in increased sorties as well as preventing potential mishaps
  • Reliable subject matter expert on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, paint and corrosion control measurements, tire and wheel safety, and composite and metal structural repair
  • Perform in-field hydraulic, pneumatic, tire & wheel, composite and sheet metal repairs as needed for mission success
  • Team leader for Emergency Reclamation Team

Maintenance Supervisor – 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit – USS Boxer

USMC
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Directed major maintenance operations on a daily basis and delegated appropriate tasks and responsibilities to a workforce of over 30 maintainers
  • Completed key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy
  • Trained, developed and counseled employees to create a high-performing division
  • Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability
  • Performed regular maintenance tasks from sheet metal and composite repair to removal and replacement of defective repairable and consumable components
  • Performed difficult in-field aircraft troubleshooting and repairs in hostile environments during Operation Inherent Resolve

6156 Marine Corps Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic, MV-22

USMC
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Safely and effectively performed O-Level maintenance on the MV22B Osprey aircraft
  • Thoroughly conducted routine, special and unexpected inspections on over twenty MV-22B Osprey's
  • Performed diagnosis, adjustments, repairs and replacement of faulty, worn and damaged aircraft components resulting in a high degree of mission capability within the unit
  • Utilized publications, interactive electronic technical manuals (IETMs) to execute inspection, maintenance and repair procedures of aircraft components
  • Fabricated composite doublers, brackets, patches, ribs, longerons, stringers and other structural supports
  • Removed and replaced faulty or high-time hydraulic and pneumatic systems and subsystems
  • Used pneumatic and hand tools for drilling, cutting, reaming, and milling to specified tolerances

Education

Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt -

University Of Georgia
Athens, GA
09.2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Murphy High School
Murphy, NC
05.2010

Skills

  • Detail Oriented
  • Effective Team Leader
  • Quality Assurance
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Organization
  • CAD
  • GD&T
  • Microsoft Office Suite Tools
  • Inspection
  • Shop Floor Manager
  • Technical Publications knowledge
  • Troubleshooting
  • Effective communicator

Timeline

Sheet Metal Technician 4

Hermeus
10.2024 - Current

Structures Integration Technician 3

Hermeus
02.2024 - 09.2026

Assembly Worker - Structures Senior C130

Lockheed Martin
11.2022 - 01.2024

Airframe Lead Lvl 3 - Quality Assurance Rep

LOGMET, LLC
01.2019 - 11.2022

Aircraft Mechanic 2 - Collateral Duty Inspector

LOGMET, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019

Airframes and Corrosion Control Collateral Duty Inspector

USMC
05.2017 - 01.2018

Maintenance Supervisor – 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit – USS Boxer

USMC
02.2016 - 09.2016

6156 Marine Corps Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic, MV-22

USMC
01.2013 - 01.2018

High School Diploma - undefined

Murphy High School

Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt -

University Of Georgia