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Nelson Salon

Summary

Dependable aircraft maintenance technician with years of experience in aircraft quality department. Skilled at working on a wide range of aircraft types with many years of experience in inspection, avionics, powerplant and airframe. Safety first approach is a priority with a detailed and organized mentality. Great with multitasking and time management skills. Enjoy teaching and training new employees anywhere I work. I believe it is integral to pass on ones experience and knowledge to the next generation of aircraft technicians and inspectors.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Aircraft Quality Inspector

Embraer Executive Jets
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed and trained team of multiple inspectors ranging from all levels of experience, sharing knowledge of best practices and industry standards.
  • Performed monthly audits related to inspection process, training, parts received, calibrated tooling, chemical shelf life, hangar safety, quality assurance program and records keeping.
  • Assisted in interviewing and hiring new inspectors with Chief inspector.
  • Performed root cause analysis reports for quality escapes using Embraer internal processes (MQT & A3).
  • Followed Kaizen method to continuously improve process and procedures.
  • Attended daily meetings with production team to align quality departments and production departments goal of providing a safe, high quality and on time product for our customer (Netjets).
  • Proficient with Netjets GMM, Comply365 portal and forms including MTR's (maintenance transaction reports), M-24 (Alteration, Repair and Corrosion Reporting Form), M50 (W&B form), M-51 (W&B amendment form) and MER's (maintenance event release).
  • Performed FAA form 337 forms for major repairs and alterations.

Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

Embraer Executive Jets
06.2022 - 09.2024
  • Performed buyback of work performed by maintenance technicians.
  • Audited paperwork for customer aircraft and performed maintenance releases.
  • Performed visual inspections of aircraft airframe and engines.
  • Worked, inspected and performed maintenance releases on Netjets Phenom 300 aircraft.
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing aircraft for airworthiness.
  • Reported repeated issues to lead inspector to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
  • Actively participated in regular audits to verify compliance with FAA regulations, Embraer RSM-QCM and Netjets GMM.
  • Trained and mentored new inspectors.

A&P Technician

Embraer Executive Jets
11.2020 - 06.2022


  • Performed aircraft maintenance per manufacturers AMM and operators AAIP for scheduled preventive and unscheduled requirements.
  • Inspected engines and airframes at required inspection intervals.
  • Inspected aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
  • Conducted and oversaw safety protocols and flight line foreign object prevention walks.
  • Worked on Embraer Phenom 300 EMB-505 and Phenom 100 EMB-500
  • Trained new employees according to company standards.
  • Calculated aircraft weight and balance, performance and fuel requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance Service Representative

Panasonic Avionics Corp.
11.2016 - 07.2020
  • Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all IFE components and wiring
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans
  • Completed preventative and reparative maintenance on aircraft IFE components and IFE systems
  • Frequently stepped up to a leadership role when required, constantly communicating with customers and managing the repair station team
  • Used Linux command to troubleshoot IFE system and repair accordingly
  • Regularly inspected and cleaned fiber optic cables
  • Worked on aircraft GCS and WiFi system
  • Traveled out of state to perform maintenance and software loading to customer aircraft when required
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance
  • Worked on Boeing aircraft fleet 737-800, 757-200, 767-300, 777-200, 777-300

Aircraft Cylinder Technician

Certified Engines Unlimited Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2016
  • Repaired or overhauled aircraft cylinders, pistons and all associated components in reference to manufacturers engine overhaul manual
  • Inspected cylinders and it's associated components for airworthiness
  • Used precision calibrated tools such as bore gauge, valve dial bore gauge, dial caliper and cylinder hone
  • Operated equipment such as sand blaster, plastic bead blaster and heated parts washer
  • Painted aircraft cylinders to manufacturer specifications
  • Managed time precisely due to daily AOG orders

Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Pilotmec Aircraft Services Inc.
10.2011 - 10.2014


  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair to customer aircraft on a daily basis
  • Removed and installed engines, propellers and landing gear
  • Assisted in aircraft annual and 100 hour inspections
  • Inspected all received aircraft parts for condition and correct documentation
  • Conducted daily safety routines including flight line foreign object prevention walks and the use of safety glasses
  • Worked on a diverse fleet of aircraft including:

Cessna : 150, 152, 172, 182, 188, 206, 210, 310, Grand Caravan.

Beechcraft : Baron 55 and 58, Bonanza A36, King Air.

Piper : Arrow, Cherokee 6, Aztec.

Education

Certificate of Graduation Airframe And Powerplant -

George T Baker Aviation School
Miami, FL
07.2015

Certificate of Completion - Embraer Phenom 100/300 FAM Course

CAE
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04-2022

Certificate of Completion - Embraer Legacy 450/500, Praetor 500/600 FAM Course

Flight Safety
Fort Lauderdale, FL
06-2024

Skills

  • Safety first mentality
  • Team player
  • Detail oriented in all aspects of work
  • Great communication skills
  • Experience training/teaching new employees
  • Team success mentality
  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Problem solving skills leading to process/procedure changes
  • Experience with Kaizen method
  • Experience using root cause analysis
  • High level of understanding technical manuals

Certification

  • Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic: July 29th, 2015

Timeline

Lead Aircraft Quality Inspector

Embraer Executive Jets
09.2024 - Current

Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

Embraer Executive Jets
06.2022 - 09.2024

A&P Technician

Embraer Executive Jets
11.2020 - 06.2022

Aircraft Maintenance Service Representative

Panasonic Avionics Corp.
11.2016 - 07.2020

Aircraft Cylinder Technician

Certified Engines Unlimited Inc.
10.2014 - 11.2016

Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Pilotmec Aircraft Services Inc.
10.2011 - 10.2014

Certificate of Graduation Airframe And Powerplant -

George T Baker Aviation School

Certificate of Completion - Embraer Phenom 100/300 FAM Course

CAE

Certificate of Completion - Embraer Legacy 450/500, Praetor 500/600 FAM Course

Flight Safety
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