JOSE A. RIVERA
Lacey, WA *8513
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Highlights of Qualifications
Thirty plus years Aerospace, aircraft manufacturing and airline industries.
Proficient in analyzing system malfunctions.
Ability to perform comprehensive bench repair, adjustment, overhaul, modification, inspection and testing of components.
Knowledgeable in complex system modifications.
Resourceful, hardworking and special attention to detail.
Employment History
JBLM – Lewis Exchange Main Store 01/2018 to 05/2018
Custodian – Maintain restroom with supplies and make sure equipment is in serviceable conditions, make sure customers have shopping carts readily available, empty trash and make sure break areas are clean for employees and customers.
(Space X) Hawthorne California 12/2012 to 03/2013
Duties
(Structural Technician) Falcon 9 Rocket
Perform layout, drill and ream holes per engineering drawings, maintaining tolerances of .001 Performed Installations of fasteners and components, 1st and 2nd stage.
Aviation Maintenance
(Boeing) Everett Washington 01/2012 to 07/2012
Duties
(Assembler) B787 Final assembly
Perform installation system components, modifications involving drilling, reaming, countersinking per engineering drawings and installation orders. Perform power plant, thrust reverser, fan cowl installations and rigging.
(Boeing) Auburn Washington
Duties
(Assembler Tubing) B737 modular wheel well 12/2010 to 09/2011
Locate and assemble tubing, hydraulic components; shuttle valves, hydraulic fuses, pumps and check valves in accordance with drawings and tooling fixtures.
Perform assembly operations; torque and swaging hydraulic fittings.
(Boeing) Charleston South Carolina
Duties
(Assembler B) B787 07/2010 to 12/2010
Locate, fit, drill and assemble detail parts, skins and assemblies.
Work from manufacturing specifications and procedures.
Inspect for proper installations and integrity.
Approve and stamp acceptable assemblies and reject assemblies not meeting requirements.
Maintain necessary documentation and records.
Materials: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic, Aluminum and titanium.
(Continental Airlines) Houston Texas 05/1992 to 12/2008
Duties
(Avionics and electrical technician) Line and scheduled maintenance B737, B757 and MD80
Performed maintenance and modifications electrical systems including wiring, and system components.
Fabrication and installation electrical wiring harness.
Repair or replace electrical wiring.
Test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment and systems.
Solder electrical or electronic connections or components.
Replace electronic components.
Fabricate parts and test aids as required.
Install electrical and electronic components and assemblies.
Install electronic power, communication components.
Install or replace meters, regulators and or related measuring and control devices.
Connect electrical equipment to power circuit.
Conduct performance testing.
Test electronic or electrical circuit connections.
Set up electronic system test equipment.
Use electrical or electronic test devices and equipment.
Set up and operate ground support and test equipment to perform functional flight tests of electrical and electronic system.
Read wiring diagrams, schematics, blueprints and technical drawings.
Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals.
Use precision tools in electronics repair.
Use hand or power tools.
Set up and test pitot - static system.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
(Aircraft maintenance technician) Line and scheduled maintenance B727, B737, B757, DC10, MD80
Removal and installation engines, generators, Hydraulic pumps and accessories, landing gear and components, wheel and tire assemblies, flight control surfaces, slats / flaps, ailerons, stabilizers, rudder, drive units and gearboxes.
Control cable rigging, engines and flight controls.
Operation and routine maintenance of overhead cranes, forklifts, mobile lift platforms.
Interpret flight test data to diagnose malfunctions and systemic performance problems.
Analyze operation of malfunctioning of system components.
Adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification.
Operation ground support equipment.
Aircraft towing.
Aircraft taxi and engine operational test.
Perform pre-departure checks.
Verify aircraft airworthiness and log book entries for corrective action.
Keep records of maintenance and repair work.
(Aircraft sheet metal and structures technician) Line and scheduled maintenance B727, DC10
Adjust, repair or replace malfunctioning components or assemblies.
Remove and replace damaged components.
Fabricate parts from drawings and manufacturer specifications.
Use precision measuring tools or equipment.
Drill, countersink and prepare area for fastener installation.
Use of aircraft maintenance and structures repair manuals.
Operate metal fabricating equipment.
Metal shear and brake
Band saw
Drill press
Power saws
Grinders/Sanders
Paint equipment
Technician
(McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company) Long Beach California 09/1990 to 05/1992
Duties
(Systems check-out technician) MD11
Performed aircraft systems functional checks, troubleshooting and repair.
Installation wiring and electrical components.
Use of test equipment.
Diagnose, adjust, repair, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Operational test of weather radar, instruments, computer flight management, navigation, communications, autopilot, and transponders.
Set up and test pitot - static system.
(Assembler aircraft installations) F4 depot maintenance
Removal and installation system components.
Drill and repair structural components.
Drill and prepare to replace structural components.
Rivet components using solid and blind fasteners.
(Assembler aircraft electric and radio) F4 depot maintenance
Removal, modification and installation electrical and electronics equipment.
Install and terminate electrical wiring harness.
Perform system operational checks.
Technician
(McDonnell Douglas Space Systems Company) Florida 09/1981 to 09/1990
Duties
(Assembly and validation of spacecraft, experiment systems and associated ground support equipment)
Fabrication and assembly of simulators, platforms, and support equipment.
Fabrication and installation wire harness.
Soldering electrical and electronic components.
Assembly of Spacecraft components and hardware.
System test and validation.
Facility maintenance repair and test electrical grid, gas and fluid control panels.
Performed routine and scheduled maintenance on forklifts, overhead cranes and support equipment.
Maintenance and test spacecraft ground support equipment.
Use and support of machine shop and equipment.
Support engineering and operational test.
Perform spacecraft moves and transportation to integration and launch facility.
Other skills
Nordam Group (Composite Repair) Tulsa Oklahoma
Duties
(Manufacture, repair and overhaul aircraft bonded and composite components)
Wing to body panels, Helicopter floor structures and control surfaces.
Sheet metal and honeycomb structures.
Fiberglass and honeycomb structures.
Education
Spartan School of Aeronautics - Aviation maintenance Technician
USAF - Aircraft Electrical Repairman
University of Puerto Rico
Saint Thomas Aquinas - High School
Certificates and Licenses
FAA Aviation Maintenance Technician