Brian Velasco

Accomplished Aircraft Structures Mechanic with a proven track record at Northrop Grumman, enhancing aircraft integrity through expert component installation and precision gap measurement. Skilled in basic auto repair and computer assembly. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to excellence in every project.

• AFAB 120 Composites and Fabrication - Learned about safety in the workplace, training on composites with wet lay-ups, room temperature cure and oven cure projects, worked with carbon fiber, kevlar, fiberglass, learned correct ratios for resin and hardener. Had lectures on vacuum bagging techniques, and practiced those techniques, performed step and scarf repairs, handled prepreg carbon, performed LO project to help with step conditions, created a tool box with sandwich construction with Nomex Honeycomb as the core.
• AFAB 110 Introduction to Structures, Blueprints and Manufacturing Documentation - Trained on recognizing the different types of drawings, geometric shapes and how they apply to blueprints, proper use of measuring tools, how to differentiate basic lines on blueprints.
• AFAB 115 Aircraft Structures - Trained on proper use of measuring tools, practiced hole generation in class, worked on projects in class with drill motors, rivet guns, bucking bar to drill holes in materials such as aluminum, composites, and install Rivets, CherryMAX, and Hi-Lock fasteners. Lectures on Rivets, Aircraft Hardware, Safety.
• AFAB 130 Aerospace Ethics and Issues - Trained on workplace ethics and responsibilities of an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, ethical challenges that arise in the industry, analyzed many case studies in the industry.
• AFAB 210 Aircraft Productions - Learning the functional groups that manage, design, plan, schedule, supply, and oversee aircraft production operations.