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Teagan Lopez

Lemoore,CA

Summary

Highly skilled Aircraft Mechanic with 10 years experience, knowledgeable in all areas of the F/A-18E/F aircraft. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

VFA-122 USN
09.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
  • Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.

Lead Petty Officer

VFA-122 USN
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Mentored and supervised 34 personnel within unit, providing positive guidance for professional and personal development.
  • Directed safe and secure operations encompassing 45 F/A-18E/F aircraft and 1.5M worth of support equipment resulting in no loss of equipment or negative incidents.
  • Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
  • Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.

Aviation Machinist's Mate

VFA-122/ VFA-136/ VMFAT-101 USN
12.2014 - 11.2021
  • Maintained records of repair work, parts replacement, and routine maintenance.
  • Disassembled, repaired, and replaced components in aircraft's body or engine.
  • Used technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
  • Performed ground checks and assisted functional check pilots with in-flight functional check procedures.
  • Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.

Education

No Degree - MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (8000 HRS)

Department of Labor
Lemoore, CA
10.2020

No Degree - POWERPLANT MECHANIC (3000 HRS)

Department of Labor
Lemoore, CA
02.2018

High School Diploma -

Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction, CO
05.2009

Skills

  • Full Systems Quality Assurance Representative
  • Collateral Duty Inspector for Power Plants, Aerial Refueling Stores, Line Maintenance, and Troubleshooter
  • Management
  • Low/ High Power Turn Operator
  • Low/ High Power Turn Instructor
  • Aircraft Confined Space
  • Hydraulic Contamination
  • Tire and Wheel

Accomplishments

Awarded Navy and Maine Corps Achievement Medal for leading 13 Sailors through the completion of 1,531 maintenance actions, requiring zero rework leading to the execution of 3,651 mishap-free flight hours encompassing 10 F/A-18E/F. Additionally provided keen oversight of the Aerial Refueling Store and Taxi Turn programs resulting in the score of "EFFECTIVE" during the 2021 Maintenance Program Assesment.

Certification

Management Information Systems

Air Refueling Store Technician (C-602-3084)

Aircraft Corrosion (C-600-3183)

Aircraft Confined Space (C-600-3000)

Quality Assurance Administration (C-555-0046)


Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

VFA-122 USN
09.2022 - Current

Lead Petty Officer

VFA-122 USN
11.2021 - 09.2022

Aviation Machinist's Mate

VFA-122/ VFA-136/ VMFAT-101 USN
12.2014 - 11.2021

No Degree - MAINTENANCE MECHANIC (8000 HRS)

Department of Labor

No Degree - POWERPLANT MECHANIC (3000 HRS)

Department of Labor

High School Diploma -

Grand Junction High School
Teagan Lopez