LUIS FLORES
12541 BISCAYNE AVE, VICTORVILLE
Summary
Professional Aircraft Mechanic, trained in aircraft structures and internal systems. Comfortable with wiring diagrams, tracing, and solving failures impacting performance or safety. Sought out mechanical expert who has supported multiple high value projects. Proficient in delivering Mechanical expertise to U.S. and foreign government agencies. Reliable in completing detailed inspections, engine runs, checklists, and quality repairs as well as being knowledgeable on FAA rules and regulations. Tailored work and communication style to meet varying needs without compromising quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
A&P SPECIALIST II
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL
Palmdale
10.2022 - Current
- Managed the removal and replacement of airframe and engine components with original equipment manufacture blueprints.
- Ensured the compliance of FAA unmanned aerial vehicle airworthiness certification standards.
- Qualified to run Honeywell TPE331, Pratt and Whitney 545B, and Williams engines for DEEC and operational checks.
- Orchestrated flightline operations including towing, fueling, and launch/recovery of remotely piloted aircraft.
- Spearheaded the inspections on the MQ-9 Aircraft.
- Sustained the documentation of aircraft maintenance in aircraft log books (781 forms), to keep aircraft current and up to airworthy standards.
- Fits and Flight tests aircraft components in accordance with engineering drawings and blueprints.
- Maintained Aircraft Payload and cleanliness to ensure configuration integrity matched to mission.
- Coordinated Pre-Flight inspection of aircraft with flight crew to inspect aircraft flight reliability.
- Selected as maintenance lead, assigned daily tasks and generated pass downs for day to day operations.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Performed quality assurance testing on newly developed software applications.
- Participated in ongoing training and compliance activities.
- Managed project documentation and maintained accurate records for compliance purposes.
A&P Technician
ComAV Technical services
Victorville
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Operational checks on Boeing 700 series
- Removal and replacement of Airframe & Powerplant components using maintenance manuals.
- Hydraulic, Fuel and Oil servicing.
- Storage and reactivation of customer aircraft.
Field Artillery Cannonneer
U.S. Maine Corps
Twentynine Palms
08.2017 - 08.2021
Education
Aviation Technician -
Victor Valley Community college
02.2022 - 08.2023
Highschool Diploma -
Southeast Academy Military and law enforcement Highschool
Skills
- Structural Integrity
- Aircraft Assembly & reconstruction
- Aircraft & Powerplant
- Repair & Analysis
- Fault Isolation
- Inventory management
- Documentation management
- Maintenance and repair
- Customer relations
- Coaching and mentoring
- Flight operations
- Team leadership
- Aircraft inspection
- System installations
- Quality assessment
- Analytical thinking
- Quality assurance
Timeline
A&P SPECIALIST II
GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL
10.2022 - Current
Aviation Technician -
Victor Valley Community college
02.2022 - 08.2023
A&P Technician
ComAV Technical services
02.2022 - 10.2022
Field Artillery Cannonneer
U.S. Maine Corps
08.2017 - 08.2021
Highschool Diploma -
Southeast Academy Military and law enforcement Highschool