William Barona
Lake City,FL
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with 30years background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance. Supervision successful at handling demanding projects, working quickly and minimizing errors. Proven strengths in training and mentoring junior team members to boost team performance and customer satisfaction. Offers excellent mechanical abilities and strong background with Aviation industry work. Reliable Sheet Metal Mechanic with strong attention to detail and skills in measuring, shaping and fabricating metal components. Builds long-lasting and well-performing duct systems on-site and with pre-fabricated components. Keeps projects on-track with dedicated mindset and good organizational skills. Committed Aviation Structural Mechanic experienced servicing, maintaining and repairing commercial and civil aircraft. Gifted with excellent time management and prioritizing abilities. Offering 30 years of replacing hydraulic systems and servicing systems. Excellent safety record.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembler and Sheetmetal Mechanic
Daher Aeropace
03.2023 - Current
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Collaborated with team members to improve production processes and maintain quality standards.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Organized workstations to maximize productivity, reduce distractions and meet deadlines.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Assembled parts correctly according to specifications, reducing quality issues.
- Trained new assembly personnel on proper use of equipment.
Aviation Structural Mechanic and Assembly
Boeing
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.
- Helped team operate efficiently by keeping supplies, tools and equipment organized.
- Finished and sealed ductwork to achieve ideal look and performance levels.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- 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.
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Panel Crew Lead
HAECO Americas
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Supervised 15 apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Used rulers, squares and scribes to measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
Sheet Metal Fabricator Interior Lead
FlightStar Aviation Services
05.2017 - 01.2021
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Followed Operational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to promote safe equipment operation and workplace safety.
- Performed quality finishes by trimming and deburring to create smooth surfaces and joints of assembled parts.
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Interior Lead
HAECO Americas
06.2002 - 05.2017
- Cut, bent and shaped metal sheets and components to meet specific project requirements.
- Interpreted blueprints, schematics and technical documentation to obtain project instructions and completion requirements.
- Smoothed burred surfaces of joints and seams to minimize damage to other metal components.
- Learned to form sheet metal parts such as sleeves, collars and pressed elbows from different materials.
- Supervised 15 Mechanic & Apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
Assembly Line Leader and Sheetmetal Mechanic
Commodore Aviation
02.2000 - 10.2002
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Increased customer satisfaction and grew business by maintaining close relationships with customers.
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
- Riveting & Drilling
- Sheetmetal Cutting
- Hand Tools Instruments
- Assembled Parts and Fabrication
- Quality Assurance Inspections
- Blueprint Reading
- Install Work
C130,A310,A319,A320,A321,E-175 & GulfStreams
- Componet Installation
- Assembly Sequencing
- Deburr Surfaces
- Design and Fabrication
- Stretching Fabric
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Welding
- Replace Defective Parts
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assembler and Sheetmetal Mechanic
Daher Aeropace
03.2023 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic and Assembly
Boeing
05.2022 - 03.2023
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Panel Crew Lead
HAECO Americas
02.2021 - 05.2022
Sheet Metal Fabricator Interior Lead
FlightStar Aviation Services
05.2017 - 01.2021
Sheet Metal Fabricator and Interior Lead
HAECO Americas
06.2002 - 05.2017
Assembly Line Leader and Sheetmetal Mechanic
Commodore Aviation
02.2000 - 10.2002
Associate of Arts - Aviation Management And Operations
Broward College
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