Ruben Marchena
Jamestown,NC
Summary
Skilled in performing detailed inspections of aircraft, with a focus on interior modifications and compliance for all Boeing models. Accomplished aircraft inspection manager with a military background, dedicated to maintaining high safety and quality standards. Strong leadership abilities in managing inspection processes and teams effectively.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INSPECTION MANAGER
HAECO Americas
10.2020 - Current
- Responsible to oversee and coordinate with the Inspector Leads in directing, planning and laying out details of inspection standards, methods and procedures used by the repair station in complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufacturer’s specifications.
- Promote a culture of safety by monitoring self and others to assure all duties are performed within the guidelines as specified by the HAECO Safety Manual ex. Confined Space, lock out-tag out (LOTO), etc.
- Complete general surveillance of all activities and, in particular, the Inspector Leads to ensure behaviors and practices...
AIRCRAFT LEAD INSPECTOR
HAECO Americas (formerly known as TIMCO)
04.2005 - Current
- Company Overview: Organization provides world class airframe maintenance repair overhaul (MRO) and modification services (aircraft base maintenance) from three multi-hangar locations in the United States. Offers light and heavy scheduled maintenance checks, exterior and interior modification installations, and government and private aircraft.
- Recruited by quality control manager for 15+ years’ aircraft experience with airline system courses. Supervise 10 direct reports including aircraft inspectors who perform buyback and primary inspections on large commercial and military aircraft. Detect and resolve quality escape problems while directing inspectors on primary inspections.
- Direct regular inspectors in performing buyback and primary inspections on military and commercial aircraft while interacting with team of 20 management personnel on progress of aircraft inspections.
- Compare physical inspections with component or modification of engineering specifications, drawings, and airworthiness standards.
- Complete written document explaining turnover to second shift lead inspector compelling them to continue required course of action relating to project and inspection.
AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR
TIMCO (presently HAECO Americas)
06.2002 - 04.2005
- Company Overview: HAECO Americas (formerly known as TIMCO) has extensive shop facilities to support the repair, fabrication, and overhaul of structural and composite components and flight controls.
- Promoted to perform primary work around greasy landing gears, engine noise, and moving aircraft flight controls. Completed buyback inspections with ground support equipment under hazardous conditions and confined spaces.
- Trained 5 aircraft inspectors on conformity inspections initiated by completing FAA Form 8110-1, type inspection authorization, FAA Form 8120-10, Form 8130-9, FAA form 8130-3 airworthiness approval tag.
- Requested for conformity inspection and submitted to Manufacture Inspection District Office (MIDO) through the project engineer.
- Ensured parts are manufactured and installed to latest revision of descriptive data prior to FAA inspection while identifying parts for export approval and conformity determination.
- Inspected commercial and military aircraft during primary inspection and reported findings through clear and concise written documents.
- Discussed the leading edge weekly bulletin stating company policies and regulations including future projects, safety issues, promotions, and FAA requirements.
STRUCTURES LEAD MECHANIC
TIMCO (presently HAECO Americas)
06.1998 - 06.2002
- Company Overview: Same company as above with same qualifications and FAA adherence standards.
- Promoted by aircraft maintenance manager to direct 7 structures mechanics on use of company procedure in operations manual. Trained on completing non-routine maintenance and airline routine maintenance forms.
- Directed procedure within manufacturer maintenance manual and structure repair manual of type aircraft approved time off while leading mechanics on parts ordering procedures for aircraft repairs.
- Planned and organized training programs while directing 10 mechanics on aircraft repairs and modifications resulting in highest levels of performance and adherence to all safety regulations.
- Monitored and controlled time allocated to aircraft repairs while aircraft mechanics completed repairs and overhaul on commercial aircraft.
- Reported progress to maintenance manager and communicated verbally and in writing with airline representatives.
- Prepared and organized projects while arriving to work one hour before and departing one hour after scheduled time to complete paperwork and proper turnover to incoming second shift structures lead.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Management & Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ12.2015
Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS) - Operations Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL07.2008
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL08.2005
Associate of Occupational Studies - Airframes & Powerplants
College of Aeronautics
Flushing, NY02.1994
Skills
- Windows operating systems Microsoft Office Suite Document and spreadsheet management Email communication Database management
Certification
- FAA Airframes & Powerplant, FCC General Radio Telephone Operator
- Certificate Management of Production Approval Holders
LANGUAGES
English
Spoken: Proficient
Written: Proficient
Read: Proficient
Spanish
Spoken: Native, Proficient
Written: Native, Proficient
Read: Native, Proficient
Awards
Sailor of The Quarter & Good Conduct – 2 Medals, United States Navy Atlantic Fleet H60 Helicopters, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Battle E-Ribbon, Navy Unit Commendation
Affiliations
Army Military Police Reginal Association, September 2008 - September 2016
Training
- Certified Structures Mechanic – Naval Training Center: Focus on aircraft structure and repair, corrosion control, and U.S. Navy Aircraft, September 1978
- Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Work Center Management (1 Week), May 1986
MILITARY
- United States Navy, Naval Air Station (NAS), Whidbey Island, WA; NAS, Oceana Virginia Beach, VA; NAS, Cecil Field, FL; NAS, Mayport, FL
- Petty Officer Second Class, Rank: E5, 12.5 years; Honorable Discharge 3
- Dec 23, 1983 - September 06, 1989
Timeline
INSPECTION MANAGER
HAECO Americas
10.2020 - Current
AIRCRAFT LEAD INSPECTOR
HAECO Americas (formerly known as TIMCO)
04.2005 - Current
AIRCRAFT INSPECTOR
TIMCO (presently HAECO Americas)
06.2002 - 04.2005
STRUCTURES LEAD MECHANIC
TIMCO (presently HAECO Americas)
06.1998 - 06.2002
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Management & Organizational Leadership
University of Phoenix
Master of Aeronautical Science (MAS) - Operations Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Occupational Studies - Airframes & Powerplants
College of Aeronautics
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