Rick Garcia
Harbor City,CA
Summary
Reliable Aircraft Mechanic expertly inspects, services and repairs variety of aircraft types and models. Safely assesses and addresses mechanical issues with detailed investigations of problem sources.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Aerospace Engineer
General Dynamics/Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
- Experience in GIV, G450, GV, G550, G650, G500, G600, G700, G400 & O800.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Experienced in composite and metal bonded structural design.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable FAA regulations and understanding of obtaining compliance with such regulations within and post production environment.
- Experienced with repairs that impact Airworthiness Directives.
- Prepared Drawings using CATIA V5, V4 and CCD.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Engineering Liaison to special projects for Air Force Classified ITAR.
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Federal Express
01.2012 - Current
- Drill precision holes using drill bushings, core drills, reamers.
- Workrd from SRM, TRM, AMM, EO and various other aircraft documentation to accomplish repair objectives.
- Performed safe and efficient routine and non-routine maintenance to FedEx aircraft, under some supervision, in accordance with FedEx policies ad procedures, as well as FAA regulations.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
Sheet Metal Technician
General Dynamics/Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
01.1995 - 03.2004
- Operated sheet metal brake to form complex brackets with multiple bends/angles per drawing.
- Used standard practices for airframe repairs and alterations; standard metal finishes and materials; composites, worked with Engineering with design installations.
- Performed mechanical fabrication and assembly with high attention to detail.
- Planned and coordinated tasks and determined correct amount of material required to complete assignments.
General Tech Mechanic
Hughes Aircraft
04.1981 - 03.1993
- Responded to internal lab calls regarding malfunctioning lab equipment and completed fabrication following complex engineering instructions from drawings.
- Supported clean room environment in multiple labs; Lazer, Hydraulic, Illumination and Environmental.
- In addition, supported Bradley fighting vehicle and MI Abrams tank programs.
- Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
Education
No Degree - General Engineering
El Camino College
Torrance, CA06.2004
High School Diploma -
Lennox High School
Lennox, CA06.1979
Skills
- Safety Meetings
- Maintenance Inspections
- Machine Maintenance
- Safety Requirements
- FAA Regulations
- Clean Room Environment's
FAA Certified A&P Mechanic
Airframe, Powerplant Mechanic
Additional Information
Los Angeles County Sheriff Patrol Volunteer
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aircraft Structural Mechanic
Federal Express
01.2012 - Current
Sheet Metal Technician
General Dynamics/Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
01.1995 - 03.2004
General Tech Mechanic
Hughes Aircraft
04.1981 - 03.1993
Aerospace Engineer
General Dynamics/Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
No Degree - General Engineering
El Camino College
High School Diploma -
Lennox High School
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