Ricardo Salinas
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Highly experienced and disciplined Aircraft Structures Mechanic with 28 years of comprehensive expertise in the aeronautical industry. Proven ability to perform major structural repairs, including fabrication, repair, and replacement of critical components such as doublers, stringers, frames, cross beams, and skin panels. Proficient in the removal and installation of different types of fasteners, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings and repair manuals.
Collaborative professional with strong adaptability and responsibility, excelling in high-pressure environments to achieve organizational goals efficiently and safely. Recognized for creativity in problem-solving, and a steadfast commitment to quality and discipline in all tasks.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
AOG Resources at HEACO Facilities
Greensboro, North Carolina
12.2024 - 11.2025
- Performed minor and major repairs on Boeing 737-800/900/MAX aircraft, including work on the fuselage, wings, empennage, frame, beams, and seat truck.
- Manufactured and installed structural doublers to restore airframe integrity.
- Performed the removal/installation of different types of fasteners.
- Assessment of damage, such as corrosion, dents, scratches, nicks, gouges, and light strikes.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documents, including the Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and Engineering Drawing.
- Executed engineering work, including Engineering Authorization (EA) and Airworthiness Directive (AD)
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
ST Engineering
Mobile, Alabama
09.2021 - 11.2024
- Performed minor and major structural repairs on Airbus A320/A319 aircraft, including work on the fuselage, wings, empennage, frames, cross beams, floor beams, and seat tracks.
- Manufactured and installed structural doublers to restore airframe integrity.
- Performed the removal/installation of different types of fasteners.
- Assessment of damage such as corrosion, dents, scratches, nick, Gouge and light strike.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply technical documents including Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and Engineering Drawing.
- Executed engineering work, including Engineering Authorization (EA), Engineering Change/Repair Authorization (EC/RA) and Airworthiness Directive (AD)
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Chilean Air Force
Punta Arenas and Santiago, Chile
01.1998 - 08.2021
- Experience in structural repair, modification, and maintenance across a diverse fleet, including Bell 412, Twin Otter DHC6-300, F-5 E/F, Piper Dakota PA-28, and Extra 300L.
- Performed major and minor structural repairs on key components: Fuselage, Frames, Stringers, Bulkheads, Empennage and Main Landing Gear.
- Manufactured and installed structural doublers and performed the removal and installation of different types of fasteners.
- Ability to read, interpret and apply technical documents including Structural Repair Manual (SRM) and Engineering Drawings.
Education
Mechanical Aircraft Structures
Chilean Air Force School of Specialties
Santiago, Chile12-1999
Maintenance Inspector
Officer Academy "SOM Oscar Ossa Galdames"
Santiago, Chile09-2015
VT-MAE_ESDS (Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive)
ST MAE ENGINEERING
Mobile, AL06-2024
TRAINING, VTMAE SCISSOR LIFT CLASS
ST MAE ENGINEERING
Mobile, AL03-2022
VTMAE_SAFETYHARNESS
ST MAE ENGINEERING
Mobile, AL10-2021
Quality And Compliance Training- Human Factors
ST MAE ENGINEERING
Mobile, AL10-2021
OSHA HAZCOM Requirement Whit GHS Update
ST MAE ENGINEERING
Mobile, AL10-2021
Skills
- Removal and installation of fasteners, such as solid rivet, hi-lok, hi-lite, and blind rivet
- Locating and drilling
- Evaluation of different types of damage, such as dent, corrosion, crack, scratch, nick, gouge, and light strike
- Installation bushings and freeze plugs
- Use of special tools such as cold working machine, Cherry Max, and Cherry Lock pneumatic
- Manufacture, repair, replacement, and reconstruction of aircraft parts
- Troubleshoot
- Teamwork
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
AOG Resources at HEACO Facilities
12.2024 - 11.2025
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
ST Engineering
09.2021 - 11.2024
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Chilean Air Force
01.1998 - 08.2021
Mechanical Aircraft Structures
Chilean Air Force School of Specialties
Maintenance Inspector
Officer Academy "SOM Oscar Ossa Galdames"
VT-MAE_ESDS (Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive)
ST MAE ENGINEERING
TRAINING, VTMAE SCISSOR LIFT CLASS
ST MAE ENGINEERING
VTMAE_SAFETYHARNESS
ST MAE ENGINEERING
Quality And Compliance Training- Human Factors
ST MAE ENGINEERING
OSHA HAZCOM Requirement Whit GHS Update
ST MAE ENGINEERING