Haig Karamanlian
Fresno
Summary
Mechanical engineer with 9+ years of experience supporting turbine-powered aircraft systems including propulsion, structural components, and hydraulic assemblies. Experienced in technical documentation, root cause troubleshooting, system integration, and regulatory compliance. Completed B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with strong interest in aerospace systems design and analysis.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineering Project
California State University, Los Angeles
- Senior Design Project – Drone System Integration
- Contributing to structural layout design, motor integration, and system optimization for multi-rotor drone platform.
- Assisting in component placement, weight distribution analysis, and battery retention development.
- Supporting electrical rerouting and system integration to improve performance and maintainability.
Aircraft Systems Technician / Aerospace Systems Specialist
Western Jet Aviation / Standard Aero
Van Nuys, CA
01.2022 - 05.2026
- Performed functional testing and system diagnostics on turbine propulsion, braking, hydraulic, and landing gear assemblies for Gulfstream G-III through G-650 aircraft.
- Interpreted technical schematics, maintenance manuals, and engineering documentation to support component troubleshooting and system modifications.
- Conducted borescope inspections and condition assessments on Rolls-Royce TAY and BR700 engine series to support failure prevention and operational readiness.
- Executed flight control cable rigging and mechanical system adjustments to ensure alignment with manufacturer engineering specifications.
- Maintained compliance with FAA regulatory standards and quality assurance procedures while supporting cross-functional maintenance teams.
Aircraft Structural & Systems Technician
Pacific Architects and Engineers
Lemoore, CA
09.2017 - 08.2021
- Conducted structural and hydraulic system inspections on F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft to identify material fatigue, stress fractures, fluid leaks, and mechanical discrepancies.
- Applied technical documentation and military engineering directives to evaluate repair feasibility and implement corrective actions.
- Verified aircraft airworthiness by performing final inspection signoffs under quality assurance guidelines.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to ensure structural integrity and operational reliability of flight-critical components.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science - Aviation Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05-2021
Aviation Maintenance Technology Program - undefined
Reedley College
Reedley, CA05-2016
Skills
- SolidWorks
- MATLAB
- FEA (NASTRAN/PATRAN)
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Airframe & Powerplant License (A&P) License No: 3867347
- Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
- Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Armenian
Full Professional
Timeline
Aircraft Systems Technician / Aerospace Systems Specialist
Western Jet Aviation / Standard Aero
01.2022 - 05.2026
Aircraft Structural & Systems Technician
Pacific Architects and Engineers
09.2017 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Applied Arts & Science - Aviation Science
Eastern New Mexico University
Aviation Maintenance Technology Program - undefined
Reedley College
Engineering Project
California State University, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
California State University, Los Angeles