Highly skilled Aviation mechanic 33+ years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at large MRO facility. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction.
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Rodrigo Cosme
Richmond,Texas
Summary
Overview
33
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Textron Aviation
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
05.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
StandardAero
Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic
06.2012 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Performed complete teardown, cleaning, inspection, assembly and test cell operations to TFE731 jet engine series.
- Removed, transport to teardown shop, and replaced TFE731 jet engine series at remote locations.
- Performed hot section repairs to TFE731 jet engine series at remote locations.
Dodson Aviation
Aircraft and Component Mechanic
01.2012 - 05.2012
Job overview
- Worked on aircraft maintenance and repaired components such as actuators and rotating beacons.
Houston Aviation Technical Services
Aviation Mechanic Technician
11.1997 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Maintained records of repair work, parts replacement and routine maintenance.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Disassembled, repaired and replaced components in aircraft's body or engine.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Performed Component Overhaul such as hydraulic and fuel pumps, landing gear actuators, blower motors, selector valves, etc,
Landell Industries
Quality Inspector
02.1996 - 02.1997
Job overview
- Quality inspector for manufacturing couplings for oil extraction
United States Marine Corps
Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic
06.1989 - 01.1996
Job overview
- Performed I-level maintenance to the AV-8B Harrier F402-RR-406, 406A and MARK IV GTS/APU engines.
- Performed quick engine changes to multiple military aircrafts such as the AV-8B Harrier, Bell AH-1 Cobra, CH-46 Sea Knight, Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion, and Bell UH-1 Huey while on deployment.
Skills
Engine Repair
- Reading Technical Manuals
- Installing Components
- Performing Maintenance
- Removing Parts
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Inspecting Systems
- Sample Checking
- Diagnosing Problems
- Fitting Coordination
- Removing Engines
- Installing Equipment
- Engine Overhauls
- Adding Fluids
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Detailed Instruction
- Troubleshooting and Repair
- Aircraft Service
- Assembly Installation
- Precision Instruments
- Engine Components
- Component Examination
- FAA Compliance
- Part Inspection
- Operational Efficiency
- System Repairs
- Maintenance Functions
- Military Maintenance Requirements
- Basic Print Reading Skills and Layout
- Measure Parts Wear
- Examine Aircraft
- Safety
- Adding fluids
- Lubricating components
- Repackaging landing gear
Certification
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Rated Mechanic
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Textron Aviation
05.2015 - Current
Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic
StandardAero
06.2012 - 03.2015
Aircraft and Component Mechanic
Dodson Aviation
01.2012 - 05.2012
Aviation Mechanic Technician
Houston Aviation Technical Services
11.1997 - 01.2012
Quality Inspector
Landell Industries
02.1996 - 02.1997
Aircraft Jet Engine Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
06.1989 - 01.1996
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