TREVOR ESCOTO
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
Mesa,AZ
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Skilled Aviation Maintenance Technician with 8 years of military and commercial aviation experience. Expertise includes maintaining airframe, mechanical, hydraulic, and avionics systems for business jets and military aircraft. Qualified in engine run/taxi procedures and ensuring compliance with FAA and Naval Aviation standards.
Work History
Aircraft Avionics & Mechanical Technician
2 Years 8 Months- Authorized to execute engine runs and operational checks on Gulfstream G280 aircraft; perform main landing gear teardowns and detailed mechanical/avionics inspections on G650 and G650ER models.
- Executed engine runs and operational checks on Gulfstream G280 aircraft; performed main landing gear teardowns and detailed mechanical/avionics inspections on G650 and G650ER models to ensure optimal aircraft performance.
- Perform complex maintenance, overhaul, and troubleshooting on mechanical, airframe, landing gear, and electrical systems for Gulfstream aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations and engineering drawings.
- Coordinated with Quality Assurance and FAA inspectors to verify compliance of all work cards, sign-offs, and aircraft logbook entries with regulatory standards.
Order Fulfillment Associate
1 Year 3 Months- Coordinated order distribution and inventory staging while ensuring compliance with OSHA and company safety protocols.
- Earned Employee of the Month (2023) for effectively resolving customer issues and enhancing operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
- Processed customer orders accurately, ensuring timely fulfillment and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular audits to maintain stock accuracy.
- Operated warehouse equipment safely, adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
Warehouse Sorter
9 Months- Processed high-volume package routing and sorting, maintained accurate logs to support daily facility throughput goals.
- Sorted and organized packages for efficient distribution and shipping processes.
- Operated material handling equipment to facilitate safe and timely loading/unloading of shipments.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain high standards of safety and operational efficiency.
Aviation Mechanic / Plane Captain (E-2C Hawkeye)
4 Years- Acted as Plane Captain/Crew Chief for E-2C Hawkeye aircraft, conducted pre-flight and post-flight safety surveillance, flight deck security, and catapult launch operations.
- Executed troubleshooting, repairs, and functional testing for hydraulic, pneumatic, avionic, flight control, navigation, fuel management, and weapons systems, ensuring optimal aircraft readiness.
- Led investigations into safety incidents, drafting Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDR), Engineering Investigation Requests (EIR), and Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR) to enhance safety protocols.
- Managed and mentored junior sailors in flight line operations, tool control, safety compliance, and maintenance documentation, fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) - Aviation Science
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Skills
Flight control systems
Specialized training
Factory & Specialized Training:
Gulfstream engine run
Electrical Systems
Gulfstream maintenance training
Gulfstream avionics training
Aircraft Platforms: Gulfstream G280
G650
G650ER | Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye
Naval aviation training
Certification
FAA Licenses & Certifications: Airframe Mechanic License | Powerplant Mechanic License (Pending Nov 2026) | AMT Certificate of Completion | Welding Certificate
Section name
FAA Airframe License | Powerplant License Pending (Nov 2026) | US Navy Veteran
HONORS & AWARDS
Navy Achievement Medal (NAM) — Awarded 5x (Dec 2018, July 2019 x2, Sept 2019, Nov 2020) for superior performance and leadership in aviation maintenance., Junior Sailor of the Year — U.S. Navy (2019), Blue Jacket of the Year — U.S. Navy (2018), Employee of the Month — Home Depot (2023)
Timeline
Aircraft Avionics & Mechanical Technician
GULFSTREAM AEROSPACE
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Order Fulfillment Associate
HOME DEPOT
10.2022 - 01.2024Read More
Warehouse Sorter
UPS
11.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Aviation Mechanic / Plane Captain (E-2C Hawkeye)
UNITED STATES NAVY
11.2016 - 11.2020Read More
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Associate in Applied Science (AAS) from Aircraft Maintenance Technology
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Arizona State University
Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) from Aviation Science
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