ERIC TALAVERA
INGLEWOOD
Summary
Quality assurance professional with strong background in inspecting and ensuring product standards. Skilled in identifying defects, maintaining compliance with regulations, and implementing corrective actions. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and consistently delivering results. Dependable and skilled in using quality control tools and methodologies.
Bringing keen eye for detail and positive attitude to ensure product quality and safety. Well-versed in industry standards and inspection techniques, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Committed to contributing to highest standards of quality and efficiency.
Skilled Quality Control Inspector focused on performing appropriate and useful analysis of products and component materials in order to drive quality improvements in manufacturing environments.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector
Robinson Helicopter Co.
11.2003 - Current
- Company Overview: Flight Test Department
- Disassembled & reassembled airframes, engines & other parts to ensure equipment was in air-worthy condition
- Performed instrument maintenance and troubleshooting such as repairing and replacing faulty parts
- Completed a variety of aircraft inspections and recorded data
- Conducted flight checks and post-maintenance flight checks to troubleshoot and evaluate operation
- Participated in periodic training in engine, airframe, maintenance, repair, and other related topics
- Flight Test Department
Ramp Agent
Ogden Ground Services
07.2002 - 11.2003
- Loaded and unloaded cargo from commercial aircraft
- Refueled all ground equipment
- Assisted mechanics with minor repairs on commercial aircrafts
Diesel Mechanic Supervisor
United States Army
12.1998 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: Fort Sill, OK
- Supervised team of 8 from the maintenance support team, an organization of 250 personnel and over 200 vehicles
- Assigned jobs, evaluated progress, and approved final work
- Participated in periodic training on hazardous waste disposal in accordance with EPA guidelines
- Removed and replaced diesel engines and 6.2 liter engines
- Performed instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
- Completed on-the-job training in the direct support and general support maintenance of 6.2 Liter High-Mobility, Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) and the Heavy Equipment Mobile Tactical Trucks (HEMTT) at the Fort Sill Directorate of Logistics Maintenance Department
- Completed Basic Combat Training
- Fort Sill, OK
Education
RR300 Service Center Training Course -
Rolls-Royce
Indianapolis, IN05.2022
RR300 Engine Maintenance Course
Rolls-Royce
Indianapolis, IN04.2017
FAA Airframe & PowerPlant (A&P) Certificate -
Westwood College of Aviation Technology
Inglewood, CA07.2003
High School Diploma -
Morning Side High School
Inglewood, CA06.1998
Skills
- Spanish
- English
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
Awards
- Perfect Attendance in Aviation Maintenance Procedures, 05/01/02, Westwood College of Aviation Technology
- Perfect Attendance in Electrical Theory, 04/01/02, Westwood College of Aviation Technology
- Perfect Attendance in Aviation Science, 03/01/02, Westwood College of Aviation Technology
- Outstanding Performance in Support of the Sense and Destroy Armor (SADARM) Limited User Test (LUT), 05/01/00, U.S Army Operational Test Command
- Army Label Button, Army Service Ribbon, Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle and Grenade Bar, United States Army
Skillsinterests
Spanish, English, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Mountain Biking, Hiking
Certification
Robinson Helicopter Training School Certificate
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Robinson Helicopter Co.
11.2003 - Current
Ramp Agent
Ogden Ground Services
07.2002 - 11.2003
Diesel Mechanic Supervisor
United States Army
12.1998 - 12.2001
FAA Airframe & PowerPlant (A&P) Certificate -
Westwood College of Aviation Technology
High School Diploma -
Morning Side High School
RR300 Service Center Training Course -
Rolls-Royce
RR300 Engine Maintenance Course
Rolls-Royce
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