Hector Rojas
Whitestown,IN
Summary
To obtain a challenging position requiring a professional attitude with strong leadership and multi-tasking skills in a firm where knowledge of the aviation industry is essential.
Aviation professional with extensive background in managing maintenance teams and ensuring high standards of safety and performance. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering reliable results in fast-paced environments. Expertise in diagnostics, repair, and procedural compliance, coupled with adaptability to evolving operational needs.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
ALTA AERO TECHNIC
04.2022 - Current
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Streamlined work order processes for increased efficiency in addressing maintenance requests and tracking progress.
- Supervised a team of technicians, providing guidance on complex repair tasks and fostering professional development opportunities.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Increased productivity by reducing downtime, budgeting effectively, allocating tasks, and maintaining high standards of safety and work quality.
MRO INTERIOR LEAD
Comlux
09.2012 - 03.2022
- Complete interior sub-assemblies for 320, 319,330 Airbus, BBJ 737, MAX 8, 757 AND 767 and Bombardier 850
- Remove and reinstall interiors on Global XRS, and challengers
- Oversee and install secondary and tertiary structure for monument installations, while communicating with liaison engineering to correct installation deficiencies
- Responsible for accurate, timely installation of components and delivering crew
- Supported risk mitigation efforts by identifying potential supply chain disruptions early on and developing contingency plans accordingly.
- Assisted in budget preparation based on historical expenditure analysis within the realm of maintenance, repair and operations.
Wichita Interior Supervisor
Fabricaire
05.2012 - 09.2012
- In charge of Bombardier service center interior shop
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
Comlux America
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Complete interior sub-assemblies for 320, 319 Airbus and Bombardier 850
- Remove and reinstall interiors on Global XRS and challengers
- Oversee and install secondary and tertiary structure for monument installations, while communicating with liaison engineering to correct installation deficiencies
- Responsible for accurate, timely installation of components and delivering crew
Interiors Supervisor
Midcoast Aviation
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Originally a contract position through SMART Aviation to complete interior sub-assemblies for Bombardier Global XRS and 5000 aircraft using detailed blueprints
- Communicate and work with sheet metal installation for layout, location and installation of monument support structure
- Communicating with engineering to correct installation issues
- Responsible for accurate, timely installation of components supervising a crew of 24 employees
President
H&R Aircraft Design, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Responsible for aircraft scheduling, supervision of 35 employees, and trusted with marketing decisions, providing price quotes to customers as well as purchasing decisions
Interior Inspector and Supervisor
South Florida Completion Center (Hop A Jet Worldwide Charter)
01.1999 - 01.2007
- As a licensed A&P mechanic was trusted with all inspections, quality control, and sign-off on refurbishment, modification, and installation of interiors on Learjet 35, 45, 55, and 60, Hawker 125, Challenger 600, 601, 604, and Gulfstream Ill and IV
- Supervised a work force of 23 employees
Lead Interior Craftsman
South Florida Completion Center (Hop A Jet Worldwide Charter)
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Trusted with the refurbishment, modification, and installation of interiors on Learjet 35, 45, 55, 60,Hawker 125, Challenger 600, 601,604, and Gulfstream Ill and IV
- Focused in materials such as fiberglass, carbon fiber, honeycomb panels, leather and various fabrics, sheet metal, and aluminum
Interior Craftsman Ill
Gulfstream Aerospace
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Thoroughly trained with focus on the sheet metal portion of interior fabrication as well as other areas in the service center
A&P Mechanic Apprentice
Gulfstream International Airline
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Trusted as part of a team with the regular maintenance, repair, and inspection of a fleet of Beech 1900's
Ground Equipment Supervisor/A&P Apprentice
American Airlines
01.1985 - 01.1991
- Responsible for the maintenance of all ground support equipment
- Generated the annual maintenance budget
- Supervised a workforce of 75 employees per shift
Education
Graduated - electromechanical engineering
Universidad A.P.E.C.
01.1988
Graduated -
Institute San Juan Bautista La Salle High School
01.1983
Skills
- Aircraft interior craftsmanship
- Team supervision
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety protocols
- Quality control
- Employee performance evaluation
- Deadline management
- Job planning
- Production scheduling
- Employee performance assessment
- Risk assessment
References
Available upon request
Educationandspecialtraining
- A&P mechanical license, George T. Baker Aeronautical School, Miami, FL, 1996
- Bachelor's in Electromechanical Engineering, Universidad A.P.E.C., Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1988
- High School Diploma, Institute San Juan Bautista La Salle High School, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1983
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
ALTA AERO TECHNIC
04.2022 - Current
MRO INTERIOR LEAD
Comlux
09.2012 - 03.2022
Wichita Interior Supervisor
Fabricaire
05.2012 - 09.2012
Comlux America
01.2010 - 01.2012
Interiors Supervisor
Midcoast Aviation
01.2008 - 01.2010
President
H&R Aircraft Design, Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2008
Interior Inspector and Supervisor
South Florida Completion Center (Hop A Jet Worldwide Charter)
01.1999 - 01.2007
Lead Interior Craftsman
South Florida Completion Center (Hop A Jet Worldwide Charter)
01.1997 - 01.1999
Interior Craftsman Ill
Gulfstream Aerospace
01.1996 - 01.1997
A&P Mechanic Apprentice
Gulfstream International Airline
01.1995 - 01.1996
Ground Equipment Supervisor/A&P Apprentice
American Airlines
01.1985 - 01.1991
Graduated -
Institute San Juan Bautista La Salle High School
Graduated - electromechanical engineering
Universidad A.P.E.C.
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