Manuel J Saldana
North Hollywood
Summary
To be part of a company where I can provide my knowledge and my experience while enriching the company.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Paint Team Leader
Sunvair
Valencia
11.2011 - Current
- Implemented new methods for inspecting incoming materials as well as finished goods.
- Assisted in the development of corrective action plans to address identified non-conformances or areas of improvement.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
Aviation Maintenance Inspector Lead
United Aeronautical
North Hollywood
09.2009 - 07.2011
- Final Inspection and Receiving Inspection of Military parts
- Inspected new surplus, new manufacture, overhauled components, and first article and sheet metal components
- Inspected landing gears, hydraulic pumps, and wheel assemblies
- Inspected incoming and outgoing parts, assemblies, components, material
- Performed inspection of parts with measuring equipment calipers, O.D
- Micrometers, etc
- Performed inspection of components and assemblies
- Verified that all the necessary documentation was with the work order package and properly filed and archived
- Confirmed adherence to assembly and test procedures
- Applied established overhaul standards and practices
- Provided technical assistance to all departments, as needed
- Inspected planning per blue print and contractual requirements
- Maintained inspection records and material traceability documentation
- Initiated rework orders and corrective action request
- Recommended process improvements and method
- Inspection of aircraft type included the Boeing 727, 737, 747, 757, and 767
- From Douglas the DC-8, DC-9, MD-80, DC-10, and MD-11
- The Lockheed L-1011 nose and main landing gears
- From Airbus the A310, A319, A320, and A300-600, Gulfstream, Hawker 800, and ERJ 145
- From the Military gears and wheels the C130, C5, S2, E2, A4, F117 and F5
Painter Journeyman
Hawker Pacific Aerospace
Sun Valley
06.1993 - 09.2003
- Responsible for cleaning and preparing landing gear components for primer and final paint
- Prime, paint, and stencil components in accordance to shop router specifications for final assembly
- Aircraft type included the Boeing 727, 737, 747, 757, and 767
- From Douglas the DC-8, DC-9, MD-80, DC-10, and MD-11
- The Lockheed L-1011 nose and main landing gears
- From Airbus the A310, A319, A320, and A300-600
- Maintained a log of paint and supplies as needed to run the paint dept
Education
A and P License - Aviation
North Valley Occupational Center
Van Nuys, CA03.2025
Skills
- Inspector incoming and outgoing
References
References are available on request.
Timeline
Paint Team Leader
Sunvair
11.2011 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Inspector Lead
United Aeronautical
09.2009 - 07.2011
Painter Journeyman
Hawker Pacific Aerospace
06.1993 - 09.2003
A and P License - Aviation
North Valley Occupational Center