Reliable hard working Aviation Technician with a positive attitude, successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on helicopters. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.
Work History
Inspection Authorization - IA
4 Years 5 Months
Robinson Helicopter Company | 05.2022 - Current
Performed 4 annual inspections and return to service of company and customer helicopters.
Organization Designation Authorization - ODA
7 Years 4 Months
Robinson Helicopter Company | 06.2019 - Current
Performed inspections and certification of new US registered aircrafts (8100-2 Airworthiness Certificate) and new Export aircraft (8130-4 Certificate of Export Certificate)
Performed inspections and issue 8130-3 Approval Tags on new parts for both Domestic and Export applications.
Quality Assurance Inspector
22 Years 4 Months
Robinson Helicopter Company | 06.2004 - Current
Tested and inspected helicopter components and systems for function and accuracy and verified final product configuration met engineering specifications before initial Flight Test procedures and Post Flight Test/Conformity inspections.
Inspected helicopter components and systems for function and accuracy and verified final product configuration met engineering specifications at various stages of helicopter assembly.
Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
Used calipers and micrometer measuring instruments.
Identified where product issues were coming from and rectified issues.
Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
Rigging Mechanic
6 Years 4 Months
Robinson Helicopter Company | 02.1998 - 06.2004
Performed installation and removal of various helicopter components such as Main Rotor and Tail Rotor systems, flight control rigging, Weight and Balance, in accordance to manufacturer specifications and blueprints for safe operations
Performed dynamic track and balance of main and tail rotor systems, fan assemblies(R22 and R44 models) using Honeywell Chadwick Helmuth System.
Performed preventative maintenance oil changes jobs to preserve performance and reliability of helicopters.
Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical and electrical issues.
Education
Aviation Technician
Northrop Rice Institute of Technology | Inglewood, CA | 04.1997
No Degree - General Classes
El Camino College | Torrance, CA | 12.1992
High School Diploma
Hawthorne High School | Hawthorne, CA | 06.1992
Skills
Dependable and Responsible
Excellent Communication
Multitasking Abilities
Self-Motivated
Critical Thinking
Decision-Making
Certification
05-2022 Inspection Authorization (IA).
02-2001 Maintenance Certification on R22 and R44 Robinson Helicopter.
12-1997 Maintenance and Engineering on DC-10 - LAX. 04-1997 Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) - Northrop Rice Institute of Technology.