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, GA09.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Murphy High School
Murphy, NC05.2010
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