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Robert Shalaj

San Diego

Summary

Experienced aviation mechanic with extensive experience at the California Army National Guard and the Marine Corps, excelling in aircraft inspections and preventive maintenance. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical systems and lead teams effectively. Skilled in blueprint reading and quality control, ensuring operational readiness and safety of aircraft. Holds a Secret Security Clearance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

UH-60A/L-M Helicopter Repairer

California Army National Guard
Los Alamitos
06.2022 - Current
  • Inspected parts or aircraft to identify defects, proper fluid levels and general wear.
  • Completed flightline, hangar maintenance and repairs on assigned aircraft.
  • Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems as directed.
  • Used current data and proper tools to perform maintenance.
  • Disassembled units and inspected parts for wear with micrometers, calipers and gauges.
  • Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
  • Removed aircraft parts such as engines, pumps and landing gear.

Aircraft Mechanic II (F-18 Egress)

AVMAC LLC
San Diego
09.2021 - Current
  • Completed daily inspections of each aircraft to check flight readiness.
  • Performed daily postflight and preflight inspections.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
  • Maintained aircraft environmental, oxygen, fire extinguishing, and utility systems.
  • Inspected, removed, and replaced components on the ECS system.
  • Removed and Installed seats, canopy, fire extinguisher, bleed air system ducts and components, and panels.
  • Armed/dearmed ejection seat and canopy

F/A-18 Aviation Structural Mechanic MOS/6287

Marine Corps
San Diego
01.2016 - 01.2021

-Complete all maintenance work to F/A-18 squadron related to MOS 6287

-Troubleshooting and testing aircraft systems and components

-Removal and Installation aircraft subsystem assemblies and components such as (ECS)Environmental Control System ducts and valves, panels, bleed air ducts and valves, oxygen components, radar liquid cooling components, removal and installation of ejection seat and canopy.
-Utilizing programs such as Technical Publications (NAVAIR), NAMP (COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2C ), FAME/IETMs.

-Operating Systems: CAD/PADs, (OOMA)Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity, (ASM)Advanced Skills Management, NATEC, and Technical Directives.
-Utilizing (SE) Support Equipment and Test equipment's to perform maintenance and tests.
-Screening the workload and complying with all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, complying with inspections, and discrepancies.

-Troubleshooting electrical wires

-Aircraft corrosion inspection and prevention

Education

UH-60A/L-M Helicopter Repairer Course - 15T10

U.S. Army Aviation Logistic
Fort Eustis, VA
10.2022

Certificate - Aviation Structural Mechanic E (Safety Equipment)

Naval Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FL
2016

Certificate - F/A-18 Environmental Control System

Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Oceana
Virginia Beach, VA
2016

Skills

  • Secret Security Clearance
  • Collateral Duty Inspector
  • Mechanical systems
  • Team Player
  • Quick Learner
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Quality Control
  • Blueprint Reading and Interpretation
  • Troubleshooting
  • Mechanical tool usage
  • Inspections
  • Tests
  • Structural systems
  • Work Center Supervisor
  • Aircraft Inspections
  • HAZMAT Familiarity

Timeline

UH-60A/L-M Helicopter Repairer

California Army National Guard
06.2022 - Current

Aircraft Mechanic II (F-18 Egress)

AVMAC LLC
09.2021 - Current

F/A-18 Aviation Structural Mechanic MOS/6287

Marine Corps
01.2016 - 01.2021

UH-60A/L-M Helicopter Repairer Course - 15T10

U.S. Army Aviation Logistic

Certificate - Aviation Structural Mechanic E (Safety Equipment)

Naval Air Technical Training Center

Certificate - F/A-18 Environmental Control System

Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT), Oceana
Robert Shalaj