Rudolph Ortega
Email: *********@********.***
Address: *** ****** ****
City: Columbia Falls
State: MT
Zip: 59901
Country: USA
Phone: 850-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: 60
Willing to Relocate
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Rudolph P. Ortega
80 Winward Lane
Shalimar, Florida 32579
Cell: 850-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN/SUPERVISOR
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than twenty-two years of Military work experience on fixed wing transport and special operations aircraft.
Eight years as Contractor /Site Supervisor
Hold current Airframe Powerplant license.
C-130 Engine run operator and certifier
Proven leadership and organizational ability encompassing supervision, systems and shop management, and personnel training.
Secret security clearance.
Solid abilities in Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
More than 20 years of Jet Engine Build-Up/Flight line Experience
EXPERIENCE RELEVANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dyncorp International Kabul Afganistan June 2012 to Present
Completed necessary maintenance on C27 aircrarft for Afganistan Airforce
Serviced, Inspected and repaired engines,props,landing gear,breaks,air-conitioning
systemsand aircraft subassemblies
Launched and recovered aircraft for daily sorties.
Kay Associates Site Supervisor Hurlburt Field, FL 2007-2012
Supervised 29 maintenance contractors in (JEIM) Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance complex. Responsible for direct support of 1st SOCMS mission critical requirements.
Provided logistics to support all management sections in JEIM to include Props, Age, Crews, Kits, Sheet Metal, Electrics, Test Cell and Production requirements.
Increased (ETOW) Estimated Engine Time on wing hours from 600hrs to 1200hrs. Solved critical operation readiness issues in support of worldwide operations.
L3 Engine Lead Contractor Hurlburt Field, FL 2004-2007
Provides management and leadership to Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance facility.
Advised and supported production of 137 engines/126 propellers; postured assets to nine units/areas of responsibility-achieved highest ever War Readiness Engines(WAR)
Managed preparation and shipment of 52 T56 engines; supported special operations forces worldwidezero shortfalls for propulsion.
Aircraft Production Supervisor Hurlburt Field, FL 2001-2004
Provides management and leadership to 196 maintainers in 6 specialties maintaining avionics and mechanical systems on the MC-130H aircraft
Managed several modifications for the MC-130H: ALE-47 Defensive Measures System, Paratroop Door Window Conversion modification, environmental control system H plus pack surge suppression modification, removal of the AAQ-15 infrared detecting set and installation of AAQ-17A3 field of view infrared detecting, removal of QRC 84-02A and installation of AAQ-24 (V)6 Direction Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM), modification of the Aerial Refueling System (ARS), and the installation of Digital Map Interface Program.
Coordinated logistical support for several unit deployments covering three continents
Lead Engine Supervisor Hurlburt Field, FL 1995-2001
Provided management and leadership to 27 jet engine technicians performing organizational maintenance on T56 engines and 54H60-91 propellers valued at over $245 million.
Established local T-56 quick engine change kit refurbishment program for wing; saved over $800,000 in repair costs
Oversaw engine oil cooler augmentation component upgrade for AC-130U/MC-130H aircraft
Designed and fabricated wings T-56/T-64 engine compressor wash containment system
Aircraft Crew Leader/Test cell Elmendorf AFB, AK. 1986-1995
Pacific Air Forces focal point for conversion of outdated technology engine test stand to fully integrated digital one, increased units repair capability twofold
Coordinated with Kelly Air Logistics Center engineers to correct AMT-21A Engine Test Cell software and avionics integration malfunctions, actions lauded by item manager
Established local T-56 jet engine intermediate maintenance capability for the 3rd Maintenance Squadron; eliminated costly transportation charges to CONUS and reduced repair cycle time by 66 percent
Maintained an overall 100 percent wartime readiness material level for fourteen consecutive months, a Pacific Forces command record.
Engine Journeyman Little Rock AFB, AR 1984-1986
Developed process to rewire T-56 quick engine change kits during AF-wide wiring harness shortage
Managed units powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment section; coordinated maintenance and inspections on over 200 pieces of equipment
EDUCATION TRAINING
FAA Airframe Powerplant Training, Eglin AFB, FL 1999
Graduate, Columbia Falls High School, Columbia Falls, Mt, 1980
Air Force Sponsored Training
Dec-8-1981-Turboprop Propulsion Mechanic Training School Certificate (388 Hrs)
Apr-4-1985-Turboprop C-130 Technician Training Class Completion. (120 Hrs)
Jun-10-1987-Jet Engine Anti friction Bearing Handling, Cleaning and Storage (6Hrs)
Mar 10-1988-On Job Training, Trainer/Supervisor Course (24 Hrs)
Mar-6-1989-C-141-TF-33 Jet Engine OIM Training. (60 Hrs)
Apr-7-1989-C-130 Aircraft Run Certificate
Nov-21-1991-Total Quality Management Certificate (20 Hrs)
Dec-19-1995-GTCP85-180L Small Gas Turbine Course Certificate. (3OHrs)
Jul-2-1997- Non- Commissioned Officers Academy Diploma (6 Week Course)
Mar-2-1997-C-130 Dynamic Propeller Balance and Vibration Certificate (32 Hrs)
SKILLS
Inspection Qualifications - All maintenance stands, powered, non-powered age, C-141, C-5, C130H/E/U/, Test Cell, T56-15 de-preservation, preservation, and shipping.
Special Training - C-130 simulator, C130H/U/E Run. C-130 Taxi, T56 Test Cell, Crane Qual (7.5 Ton), Forklift (10-15 K) and Shop Tug.
Shop Equipment- Aircraft -86 Power Unit, H-I Heater, Lass 95 Bleed Air Cart, Light Cart, Shop Drill Press Operation, Shop Hyd Press Operation, Shop Solvent Tank, Shop Grinder Operation, Shop 2-3 ton Hoist, Engine Borescope Training.
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