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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Uriel Rocha Flores

Uriel Rocha Flores

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Dynamic aircraft maintenance professional with extensive experience at Lockheed Martin, excelling in heavy-structure modifications and crew leadership. Proven track record in enhancing aircraft reliability through meticulous inspections and innovative problem-solving. Active Secret Clearance holder, skilled in technical documentation and fostering team growth in high-pressure environments.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

F-35 Mechanic - 'Nose-to-Tail' Mech / Flight Test

Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current
  • Perform “over‑the‑shoulder” on‑the‑job training and Touch Labor maintenance within the organic The Netherlands maintenance organization
  • Served as Launch and Recover Crew Chief
  • Utilize Joint Technical Data (JTD) and the CMMS to document actions, process requests, and ensure compliance with directives
  • Travel for temporary duty assignments, to support the customer and maintain aircraft availability
  • Support any shift schedule, including weekends, to meet mission demands and sustain operational readiness
  • Proficiency with LM’s F-35 Nose-to-Tail maintenance concept
  • Knowledge of Safety, Tool Control, Foreign Object damage (FOD), Supply, Hazardous maintenance activities and supervise other maintenance activities on aircraft. Develop work schedules and assign tasks to other maintenance team members
  • Provide timely updates to leadership on aircraft readiness, discrepancies, and recovery actions
  • Maintain accurate and timely records of maintenance actions and configuration changes in the tracking system (CMMS)
  • Participate in incident/accident investigations and contribute to root cause analysis for corrective actions
  • Interface directly with F-35 Pilots providing commanding officers real-time updates on aircraft status, technical support

F-22 Mod Chief / Mechanic / Flight Test

Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - 03.2024
  • Supervised crew inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on F-22 fighter jets
  • Collaborated to resolve workflow challenges and develop innovative solutions
  • Directed aircraft fueling, pre-flights, and modification activities
  • Conducted fuel/oil sampling for contamination checks; improved aircraft reliability through thorough inspections and repairs
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety
  • Nose to tail & depot level maintenance experience
  • Heavy structures and low observable modifications
  • Increased aircraft reliability by performing thorough inspections, diagnosing issues, and repairing or replacing necessary components

Field & Service Mech/ Avionics Tech / Flight Test

Lockheed Martin
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Organized daily assignments for crew overhauls and aircraft modifications.
  • Executed nose-to-tail & depot-level maintenance, including heavy-structure and low-observable modifications.
  • Enforced tool-control, FOD awareness, and safety protocols.
  • Mentored junior crew, fostering professional growth.

Level 3 Mechanic - B-21 Raider

Northrop Grumman
01.2018 - 11.2022
  • Work from blueprints, engineering orders, schematics, repair manuals and other technical documents on aircraft structures, instrumentation systems
  • Performed developmental, experimental and production aircraft maintenance, repair, modification, and installation
  • Applies shop theory and skills in accomplishing assigned tasks working from engineering, electronic data, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, technical orders and written and verbal instructions
  • Familiar with structures, manufacturing & composites
  • Experience in installing, removing, maintaining, repairing or fabricating critical aircraft components, mechanical or instrumentation systems
  • Notifies lead personnel or supervision of any / all malfunctions, defects and damages of equipment, material and product
  • Recommend and implement continuous improvement activities in production methods, equipment performance and team effectiveness

Warehouse Logistics & Quality Parts Inspector

BYD
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Performed material inspections, recorded results in database, and ensured ISO-compliant procedures.
  • Developed continuous-improvement initiatives for production methods and equipment performance.
  • Offload FedEx and UPS trailers utilizing forklift, fill out Bill of Lading, create tracking numbers for shipments
  • Supervise the work floor activity to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, proper procedures while maintaining efficiency and valued productivity
  • Being tasked with supply chain management responsibilities for receiving/shipping verification of assets which may include root cause analysis for quality assurance and or quarantine
  • Perform receiving inspections on all parts entering the warehouse and take actions to correct potential discrepancies, duties may include gathering data to formulate disposition of assets

Education

Online Courses -

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
03-2026

Level 3 Mechanic -

Northrop Grumman
11-2022

Various Certifications - F-35 “Nose-to-Tail” Maintenance, Canopy/Seat Build-Up & Tear-Down Certified, Launch & Recover Crew Chief (Testing Squadron), Flight Line Driver License, CPR Certified, Half & Full Face Respirator Certification

Lockheed Martin

Skills

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Heavy-Structure & Low-Observable Modifications
  • Tool Control & FOD Prevention
  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostic Software
  • Crew Leadership & Mentoring
  • Continuous Improvement & Lean Methodologies
  • Technical Documentation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Basic Programming
  • F-35 ALIS training of new hire, US & Partner nation’s
  • Flight Line Environment experience
  • Self-Starter with no supervision required with a positive can-do attitude
  • Ability to work various special projects & stretch assignments along with daily efforts
  • Avionics Systems Maintenance Experience
  • Canopy/Seat Build‑Up & Tear‑Down Certified
  • CPR Certified
  • Half & Full Face Respirator Certification
  • Launch and Recover Crew Chief
  • Portable Maintenance Aid (PMA)

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • Half & Full Face Respirator Certification
  • Flight Line Driver License
  • Canopy/Seat Build‑Up & Tear‑Down Certified
  • Launch & Recover Crew Chief (Testing Squadron)

Accomplishments

  • Challenge Coin Recognitions for outstanding performance and leadership.
  • Team Leader for multiple cost centers; drove efficiency improvements.
  • Multiple Promotions reflecting rapid skill acquisition and responsibility growth.
  • First‑Time Quality Award for delivering defect‑free work on initial attempts.
  • Certified Trainer; recognized by company CEO & Vice President for training excellence.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

F-35 Mechanic - 'Nose-to-Tail' Mech / Flight Test

Lockheed Martin
03.2024 - Current

F-22 Mod Chief / Mechanic / Flight Test

Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - 03.2024

Field & Service Mech/ Avionics Tech / Flight Test

Lockheed Martin
02.2022 - 01.2023

Level 3 Mechanic - B-21 Raider

Northrop Grumman
01.2018 - 11.2022

Warehouse Logistics & Quality Parts Inspector

BYD
01.2015 - 01.2018

Online Courses -

Antelope Valley College

Level 3 Mechanic -

Northrop Grumman

Various Certifications - F-35 “Nose-to-Tail” Maintenance, Canopy/Seat Build-Up & Tear-Down Certified, Launch & Recover Crew Chief (Testing Squadron), Flight Line Driver License, CPR Certified, Half & Full Face Respirator Certification

Lockheed Martin
Uriel Rocha Flores