Power Plant Maintenance
Resume:
Angel L. Cuevas
***** ********** **. ****** ***, FL 33042
**********@*****.***, *****.******@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position as a Aircraft Mechanic.
SKILLS SUMMARY
. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
. Trusted in handling confidential paperwork.
. Proven knowledge in construction site coordination, manual drafting,
graphic design, architecture drawings, technical design, and blueprint
interpretation.
. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power Point,
AutoCAD Software R14-2006, and Microsoft Access.
. Excellent communicative and interpersonal skills.
. Motivated team player, clear and timely communicator.
. Expertise in solving complex technical, personnel and maintenance
problems, while increasing production goals, on or ahead of schedule.
. Skilled technician with strong mechanical ability and troubleshooting
skills.
. Knowledge and experience with maintenance and safety guidelines,
policies and procedures.
. Knowledge on Naval AIRSPEED program.
EXPERIENCE
October 2009 - Present Sikorsky
Aerospace Maintenance
NAS Key West, VFC-111 Key West,
FL
Fighter Jet Power Plant Mechanic
Technician, F-5 N/F Plane Captain, Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
. Performed schedule and unscheduled maintenance on 14 F-5N/F aircrafts,
28 J85-21C engines.
. Repair and troubleshoot different malfunction in the aircraft
mechanical systems.
. Assisted in the removal and replacement of engines, accessories and
components.
. Minimized aircraft downtime, directly contributing to increased jet
availability and squadron operational readiness.
. Certified Plane Captain, Final Checker and Low/High Power Turn
Qualified Operator.
. Qualified support equipment operator.
. Provided aircraft flight line servicing and operate ground support
equipment such as electrical power supply, tow tractors, and engine
starting units.
. Examined tires for specified air pressure and condition, assist in
towing aircraft, remove and replace defective tires.
. Directed incoming and outgoing aircraft on the flight line parking
area to assist pilot's maneuvering of the aircraft on the ground,
using hand or light signals, and secure aircraft in parking position
with chocks and tie downs.
. Inspected aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment, and parts to ensure
safe flying in conformance to specifications and government
regulations and procedures.
. Overseen part installations, adjustments, and modifications to
existing parts and aircrafts.
. Performed preflight and post flight inspections identifying any breach
of standards for safe flight.
August 2008 - September 2009
US NAVY
NAS Oceana, VFA-103 Virginia Beach, VA
Aviation Machinist's Mate
Technician/Supervisor
. Performed schedule and unscheduled maintenance on 12 FA-18F aircrafts,
24 F414-GE-400 engines and 6 aerial refueling stores.
. Assisted in the removal and replacement of 6 APU's, 7 engines, 10
generators, and 3 AMADs.
. Minimized aircraft downtime, directly contributing to increased jet
availability and squadron operational readiness.
. Assisted on all maintenance evolutions of FA-18F engine components.
. Detached to NAS Fallon, NV in 2008 to support Air Wing 7.
. Deployed to the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) in support of
Operation Enduring Freedom.
December 2004 - August 2008 US NAVY
NAS Whidbey Island, FRC NORTHWEST Oak Harbor, WA
Aviation Machinist's Mate
Technician/Supervisor/Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
. Provide intermediate and organizational level maintenance and
logistics support to deployed patrol and reconnaissance squadron at
overseas shore maintenance facilities both in the Atlantic and Pacific
theaters and I and D level maintenance through the local FRC when in
CONUS.
. Led in the teardown, inspection, and build-up of nineteen 54H60-77
propellers, completed 76 dome repacks, 44 T56-A-14 and incorporated 15
PRC-125s.
. Increased work center "Ready for Issue" (RFI) production to 65% in
direct support of the local P-3/EP-3 squadrons.
. Trained three junior personnel to support forward-deployed squadrons
worldwide.
. Qualified as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) for 41L (Power Plant and
Component) and 430 (Propeller Work Center).
. Assisted in the production of T-56 engine mounts in support of a 100%
increase in production of the T-56 engine.
. Deployed to Misawa, Japan in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom and AMU Bahrain in 2007 in support of Iraqi Freedom.
. Ensured that zero bare firewalls were maintained in support of 5
squadrons and achieved a cost avoidance of $522,000.
. Directed Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) and volunteered to
take 3 administratively collateral duties (Training Petty Officer,
Individual Component Readiness List Petty Officer. (ICRL) and Tool
Petty Officer), all programs received grades of "on track".
. Completed 89% of work center on job training.
. Assisted in correcting the work center training jacket discrepancies
in preparation for a Safety Program and Quality Assurance work center
audit.
. Performed 26 preventive maintenance actions on 14 support equipment
items enabling the work center to reduce backlog by 70%.
. Prepared, record, and update military personnel musters, temporary
additional duty assignments, and recall bills.
. Received, control, and destroy classified material.
. Processed correspondence and order forms and directives.
. Routed mail and correspondence.
. Maintained maintenance message board and support equipment (SE)
records.
. Initiated maintenance action forms (MAFs).
. Maintained aircraft equipment status records.
. Monitor, order, verify, and update technical directives (TDs).
November 1998 - April 2004
H2A Engineers P.S.C.
Assistant Engineer/ AutoCAD Operator
Santurce, PR
. Use AutoCAD software to produce 2D drawings and documentation for
infrastructure projects, specifically civil design and architectural.
. Coordinated work directly with engineers.
. Worked under minimal supervision.
. Created architectural plans.
. Produced manufacturing drawings.
. Created layouts, drawings, and designs that meet engineering
specifications using computer-aided drafting methods.
. Reviewed engineering drawings and designs.
. Retrieved information to complete drawing, layout or design.
. Developed and maintained an acceptable level of expertise in the
detail design practices.
QUALIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
. Hold Top Secret Security Clearance. Last updated in 2008.
. Awarded Letter of Commendation for 5 year's experience as an Aviation
Machinist Mate.
. Awarded Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal in 2008.
. Number 1 of 13 Third Class Petty Officers in 400 Division.
. Earlier advanced as Second Class Petty Officer in 2008.
. Auxiliary Power Unit /Low and High Power Turn Qualified Operator.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
. Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, Major in General Engineering
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico / Excelsior College
. Naval Leadership Training School
NAS Whidbey Island, US Navy
. F-18 E/F Training School
NAS Oceana, US Navy
. In progress: Bachelor of Science in Aviation, Major in Professional
Pilot
Utah Valley University
. In progress: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Florida Keys Community College/ Hodges University
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