Oscar Huicochea
Wyoming,MI
Summary
Self-motivated and experienced professional who balances the necessity to troubleshoot, maintain and manage aircraft. Equally capable of working independently or as a member of a team and comfortable exercising initiative. Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in fabricating, design, data interpretation, geometric dimensioning and tolerances. Broad level of aircraft system knowledge to include NDT procedures, engine overhaul, composite manufacturing, aircraft structural repair and nose-to-tail troubleshooting.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
Silver Bullet Firearms Indoor Range and Training Center
Wyoming, MI
06.2018 - Current
- Provided expert technical information, basic operation instruction and tailored recommendations on a wide range of firearm platforms to both english and spanish-speaking customers.
- Connected with a wide range of customers by understanding specific needs while considering skill level, comfort, and budget.
- Established an inventory list of common accessories and components for firearm platforms resulting in quick turnaround by maintaining awareness of current trends and customer needs.
- Provided optic mounting and calibration services for a variety of firearm platforms and optic types using manufacturer technical data and precision tools.
- Generated over 1.8 million dollars in sales over the course of 5 years.
Competitive Engineering & Value Optimization Intern
Nissan Technical Center North America
Farmington Hills, MI
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Conducted evaluation of multiple vehicle platforms with respective Nissan counterparts in order to determine cost optimization opportunities.
- Generated weekly value optimization reports to summarize potential and actual monetary value savings per vehicle program.
- Established a semi-autonomous chart for future cost optimization reporting through Microsoft Excel.
VMX-1 Maintenance Controller F-35B SAFE FOR FLIGHT (SFF) QUALIFIED
United States Marine Corps
Edwards AFB, CA
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed a fleet of F-35B test aircraft, support equipment, and a workforce of over 100 aircraft maintainers as a maintenance controller through maintenance documentation, inspection screening and air vehicle data analysis over the course of 1 year, resulting in over 1000 combined flight hours with no mishaps.
- Tasked with planning, directing, coordinating and monitoring F-35B test aircraft maintenance with FIeld Service Engineers, contractors, Allied Nation Squadrons, sister branches, expediters and GSE technicians.
Shop Supervisor & Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
Edwards AFB, CA
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Supervised and signed off over 3,000 maintenance actions to include inspections, repair, replacement and modification on multiple F-35B Joint Strike Fighter systems to include oxygen, power & thermal management, crew escape and safety, environmental control, Integrated Power Package (IPP), fire suppression and canopies with no mishaps.
- Provided Aircraft Crew Station Safety Training to over 100 aircraft maintainers resulting in zero incidents over the course of 4 years.
- Provided on-the-job training in Ejection Seat, Canopy, Power & Thermal Management, ECS and fire suppression systems resulting in 6 new Quality Assurance Inspectors for the squadron.
F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Multi-System Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
Edwards AFB, CA
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Component inspection, repair, replacement and modification on multiple F-35B systems to include oxygen, power & thermal management, crew escape and safety, environmental control, IPP, fire suppression and canopies.
- Conducted FLSC replacement and repairs on multiple F-35B aircraft and detailed visual inspections using optical micrometers, JTD and Action Request supplemental engineering technical data.
- Martin Baker US16E ejection seat maintenance to include modifications, arm & de-arm, airworthiness directives and scheduled maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Western Michigan University
08.2023
Skills
- Workforce Management
- Quality Standards
- Project Planning
- Data Interpretation
- Customer Relations
- Blueprint Specialist
- Microsoft Office
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Staff Training
- Regulatory Compliance
Awards Accomplishments
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
- Certificate of Commendation
- Commander's Award
- Top Marine Graduate - Naval Air Technical Training Center
Additional Education Training
- Naval Air Technical Training Center - Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Course
- Lockheed Martin Contractor Cadre Facilitated Training - F-35B Egress Systems and FLSC Course
- U.S. Air Force, Edwards AFB, CA, - HAZMAT & Universal Waste Management Training
Extracurricular Activities
Grand Valley State University, Formula SAE Aerodynamics Team Member - Assisted in design of the front impact attenuator for the team's 2019 FSAE car. Conducted quasi-static testing and technical test report on impact attenuator. Manufactured molds and composite body panels for the FSAE racecar.
Timeline
Competitive Engineering & Value Optimization Intern
Nissan Technical Center North America
05.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Representative
Silver Bullet Firearms Indoor Range and Training Center
06.2018 - Current
VMX-1 Maintenance Controller F-35B SAFE FOR FLIGHT (SFF) QUALIFIED
United States Marine Corps
05.2017 - 06.2018
Shop Supervisor & Quality Assurance Representative
United States Marine Corps
06.2015 - 05.2017
F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Multi-System Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
06.2013 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Western Michigan University
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