William Barona
Lake City,FL
Summary
Organized and motivated 30yr Licensed Aviation Associate eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Safety-focused Assembler experienced in large manufacturing plants. Detail-oriented and adept at interpreting blueprints, working with others and meeting production deadlines. Skilled at managing materials and conducting final inspections. Highly-motivated Aviation Associate with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assembler and Sheetmetal Supervisor
Daher Aeropace
Stuart, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, including personnel management, budgeting and scheduling.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work processes and communication.
- Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Created new strategies for improving customer service standards within the organization.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
Aviation Structural Lead Mechanic & Lead Assembly
Boeing
San Antonio, TX
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Read blueprints and schematics correctly to complete jobs accurately and prevent rework.
- Measured installation locations with care to cut materials accurately and minimize waste..
- Repaired or replaced defective parts, components or systems using hand tools, power tools and special equipment.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Rebuilt aircraft structures and functional components in accordance with maintenance manual, FAA regulations and aviation services policies and procedures.
- Inspected completed repairs to ensure conformance with standards and specifications.
- Supervised the work of other mechanics in completion of repair projects.
Panel Crew Manager
HAECO Americas
Lake City, FL
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Planned, coordinated and monitored the maintenance activities of aircrafts, engines and other aviation equipment.
- Supervised and evaluated performance of technicians to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs for aircrafts and related components in accordance with FAA requirements.
- Inspected aircrafts on a regular basis to identify potential problems or malfunctions.
- Conducted routine tests on various systems such as fuel, oil pressure, electrical system, brakes to ensure proper functioning.
- Analyzed technical data from aircraft logbooks to determine the need for repairs or replacements of parts.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work performed on aircrafts including parts used and labor hours expended.
- Assisted in troubleshooting complex systems and rectified any issues found during inspections or flight operations.
- Coordinated with vendors and suppliers for delivery of required spare parts for timely completion of repair works.
- Ensured that quality standards are met while performing maintenance activities on aviation equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
Structure Lead Mechanic & Interior Supervisor
FlightStar Aviation Services
Jacksonville, FL
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Conducted daily safety inspections of aircraft and parts to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
- Monitored the performance of maintenance teams and provided guidance on technical issues related to aircraft systems.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient scheduling of repair and maintenance activities.
- Reviewed engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and other documents in order to troubleshoot mechanical problems.
- Ensured that all personnel assigned to a particular project were properly trained in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Provided direct supervision over mechanics during repair or overhaul operations.
- Assisted in the development of departmental budgets by forecasting expenditures based on past trends.
- Analyzed data from flight test results in order to identify potential safety concerns or areas needing improvement.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
A&P Mechanic, Structure Lead & Project Manager
HAECO Americas
Lake City, FL
06.2002 - 05.2017
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Reviewed contracts before signing them on behalf of the organization.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
Assembly Line Team Leader
Commodore Aviation
Miami, FL
02.2000 - 10.2002
- Maintained production records, such as volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
- Performed general maintenance duties on machinery and equipment used in the assembly process.
- Trained new employees on proper assembly techniques and safe operation of machinery.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, safety regulations, union agreements, and governmental laws.
- Resolved conflicts between supervisors and workers regarding production issues or disciplinary actions.
- Reviewed all engineering changes before implementation into production processes.
- Managed employee relations through effective communication of expectations, coaching and counseling.
- Delegated tasks, duties and responsibilities to each team member.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
Education
Associate of Arts - Aviation Management And Operations
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.1992
Skills
- Aircraft's worked on: B707,B717,B727,B737 All, B747,B757,B767,B787,B777,DC8,DC9,DC10,MD11
C130,A319,A320,A321,A330, A350 E-175 &GulfStreams
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Problem-Solving Capabilities
- Regulatory Compliance Understanding
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Visual Inspection
- Personnel Management
- Safety Compliance
- Worker Training
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Team Collaboration
- Production Planning
- Expense Tracking
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Control
- Operational Oversight
- Delivery Scheduling
- Staff Management
- Worker Supervision
- Decision-Making
- Production Waste Control
- Workload Management
Certification
licensed Aviation Associate and FCC licensed
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Assembler and Sheetmetal Supervisor
Daher Aeropace
03.2023 - Current
Aviation Structural Lead Mechanic & Lead Assembly
Boeing
05.2022 - 03.2023
Panel Crew Manager
HAECO Americas
02.2021 - 05.2022
Structure Lead Mechanic & Interior Supervisor
FlightStar Aviation Services
05.2017 - 01.2021
A&P Mechanic, Structure Lead & Project Manager
HAECO Americas
06.2002 - 05.2017
Assembly Line Team Leader
Commodore Aviation
02.2000 - 10.2002
Associate of Arts - Aviation Management And Operations
Broward College
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