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Josh Gonzalez

Lancaster

Summary

A energetic college student with a background of working with different types of aircraft. Successful at documenting changes, reading technical manuals and upholding quality assurance standards when building, repairing and maintaining jet engines. Worked with different kinds of precision measuring instruments like micrometers, calipers, feeler and stretch gages. Trained on conducting visual inspections and using inspection tools like borescopes, mirrors and magnifiers. Experience with using pneumatic wrenches, speed wrenches, torque wrenches, ratchet wrenches and end wrenches. Always practicing safety regulations and practices while on the job. As well as having the ability to use computer terminals to reference back to technical orders, technical manuals, and the manufacturer's manual. experience with disassembling turbine engine and accessory section.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Engine Mechanic

edwards air forcfe base
Edwards, CA, $34.55/hr 40 Hours
01.2023 - Current
  • Researched, read and interpreted technical manuals and guidelines before inspections, installations and repairs.
  • Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
  • Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
  • Completed scheduled and unscheduled safety and performance assessments.

Maintenance Assistant

City of Lancaster, CA
Lancaster
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Handled routine cosmetic updates such as painting walls and replacing outdated fixtures.
  • Completed minor electrical, plumbing and HVAC maintenance for building occupants.
  • Maintained grounds through lawn care, garbage removal and special services such as tree pruning and removal.
  • Replaced worn and damaged parts to keep maintenance equipment fully functional.

Student Ambassador

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster
02.2020 - 02.2022
  • Helped with registration processes and applications.
  • Gave daily tours of campus for prospective students and families, pointing out buildings and detailing student life and activities.
  • Managed onboarding procedures for incoming freshman, easing transition into university life.

Intern

Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Design and create 3D printed parts to help support engineers in their work
  • Helped support engineers in their research project
  • Presented all designs and results of research project in a 15 minute presentation

Education

Associate of Science - Aeronautical And Aviation Technology: Airframe

Antelope Valley College
12.2021

Certificate of Achievement - Aeronautical And Aviation Technology: Airframe

Antelope Valley College
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Math And Science

Antelope Valley College
12.2021

Federal Aviation Administration Approved 750 Hours - Aircraft Airframe Curriculum

Antelope Valley College
12.2021

Skills

  • Performing visual inspections
  • Knowledge of different kinds of mechanical systems
  • Experience with hand and power tools
  • Able to read schematic drawings
  • Experience with precision measuring instruments
  • Worked with grinding parts to close tolerances
  • Experience with Assembly/disassembly practices
  • Able to adapt to new modified assembly practices
  • Computer Skills

Timeline

Aircraft Engine Mechanic

edwards air forcfe base
01.2023 - Current

Maintenance Assistant

City of Lancaster, CA
03.2021 - 01.2023

Student Ambassador

Antelope Valley College
02.2020 - 02.2022

Intern

Jet Propulsion Laboratory
06.2019 - 08.2019

Associate of Science - Aeronautical And Aviation Technology: Airframe

Antelope Valley College

Certificate of Achievement - Aeronautical And Aviation Technology: Airframe

Antelope Valley College

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Math And Science

Antelope Valley College

Federal Aviation Administration Approved 750 Hours - Aircraft Airframe Curriculum

Antelope Valley College
Josh Gonzalez