RAUL A. COSTALES
RAUL
Calle Hungría *** y Rumania (Esq.), Quito-Ecuador
Cell. (0999) 848802
Phones: (593-2) 256-8641 (593-2) 224-4901
E-mail: ****************@*****.*** ************@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A conscientious, organized problem solver. Results oriented, electrical mechanic with expertise in the aviation industry. Proven
track record in reaching Company goals by managing personnel, parts and time factors. Able to work under pressure. Disciplined
and eager to absorb new information.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Management skills, strong leadership and experience in supervision with enthusiastic and assertive energy.
Listens actively and understanding of the message other team members deliver.
Studies in depth alternatives, searches all available resources and standardized positive achievements.
Solves common or critical problems with logic and analysis.
Reliable with mechanical, electrical and electronic measuring instruments.
Spanish and English fluently read, written and spoken.
PROFFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Apr/2010 – Present
Aeromaster Airways S.A., Quito, Ecuador
Aeromaster Present
Quito,
Quality Control Inspector
To assure that all Quality Control Activities are accomplished regarding Company policies and objectives to keep confidence
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into the system and maintain the maximum level of airworthiness, legal and safety status, for the whole fleet; at Hangar Base,
into
Line, and Field Stations.
Base Maintenance Technician
Base
To accomplish Line Maintenance Tasks IAW applicable Technical Orders, Maintenance Program and Company MGM with
To
the proper Forms and corresponding tools and/or calibration equipment; and returning A/C’s fleet to service by verifying the
the
required Inspection.
required
Accomplishments
Keep the authority to determine the airworthiness for an A/C, engine or component for the Bell 212`s, Bell 206 B`s,
Sikorsky CH 54B fleet, and inspect a technician for proper A/C release on technical and legal forms.
Sikorsky
Complete knowledge of Technical Orders, as well RDAC s regulations Parts 1, 21, 39, 43, 45, 65, 133, 135 and 145.
Coordinate and verify a complete 600 Hrs. Inspection and non-routine tasks Check at UIO Bell approved Hangar on
Bell 212, HC-CHD helicopter.
Bell
Audit, organize and codify the NDT Shop, Hangar Facilities and Overhaul Shop at Uio Bell approved Station, by
developing QA policies on the QC Manual, with optimum use of human and technical resources.
developing
Audit Bloque 15, Bloque 10, Coca and Quito Bases IAW AMSA audit program; and follow up discrepancies
accomplishment
accomplishment
Perform Line Maintenance tasks on A/C HC-CHG, Sikorsky CH 54B with direct coordination with US Technical Team
on Bloque 15 oil field and maintain proper communication with respective channels on maintenance status.
on
Provide whole support in order to sign off any discrepancy opened in NRWC’s, FLB, and all Routine Inspection checks
IAW Bell Maintenance Program.
IAW
Dec/2009 – Apr/2010
COTAC/ISTAC, Quito, Ecuador
COTAC/ISTAC, Quito,
Aeronauthics Instructor
To instruct on Aeronautics Signature at students of COTAC (Civil Aviation Technical School); also teach Elective
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Aeronautics Signature and teach Aeromodelism Signature for Aeromodelism Club.
Aeronautics
Accomplishments
Develop an Aeronauthics study program for students at COTAC School and its distribution electronically, accordingly
corresponding subject and group of class.
corresponding
Organizing aeromodelism club and corresponding instruction with the construction of balsa wood models.
Organizing
Acquisition of electric models such as Sky Fly II, Super Cub Cessna 172, Commanche RTF helicopter and P-51
Mustang, to develop practical flying skills on such models.
Mustang,
Oct/2007 – Oct/2009
AEROGAL Airlines S.A., Quito, Ecuador
AEROGAL Oct/2009
Quito,
Quality Control Inspector
To assure that all Quality Control Activities are accomplished regarding Company policies and objectives to keep confidence
To
into the system and maintain the maximum level of airworthiness, legal and safety status, for the whole fleet.
into
Base Maintenance Supervisor
To accomplish the supervisory of Hangar Maintenance Tasks IAW applicable Technical Orders, with the proper Forms and
To
corresponding tools and/or calibration equipment; and returning A/C’s fleet to service by verifying the required Inspection.
corresponding
Accomplishments
Keep the authority to determine the airworthiness for an A/C, engine or component for the B757-200, B737-300, B737-
200 and B727-200 fleet, or to remove a technician certification working with no approved practices.
Complete knowledge of Technical Orders, as well RDAC s regulations Parts 1, 21, 39, 43, 45, 65, 121 and 145.
Supervised a complete “C” Check at Aeroinversiones del Perú, an FAA 145 Repair Station on HC-CFO aircraft.
Organized the Aeronautical Receiving Department Parts, by developing QA policies on the GMM to keep Quarantine
parts to a minimum level, with better use of technical and legal documentation for material reception.
parts
Distribute maintenance tasks to Hangar Technicians by considering individual skills, knowledge and ratings.
Provide whole support in order to sign off any discrepancy opened in NRWC’s, FLB, CLB, “A” checks or similar.
Apr/2007 – Sep/2007
SAEREO Airlines S.A., Quito, Ecuador
SAEREO Quito,
Quality Control Inspector
Performed Quality Control inspections for a regional airliner under Part 121/135, which operates a fleet of 2 Embraer 120, 2
Performed
Beechcraft 1900 and Learjet 35A
Beechcraft
Accomplishments
Change of registration Lear 35A S/N 244 from N to HC, by doing the whole Certification Process Acc FAA and
Ecuadorian regulations, which includes legal and technical manuals bridging them to own documentation.
Ecuadorian
Improve ECTM program as well as its analysis for Pratt & Whitney engine s fleet.
Performed and extensive use of Embraer, Beechcraft and Lear AD’s, SB’s, SL’s, MM’s, IPC’s, OHM’s, SSM s, SRM s,
WDM s.
WDM s.
Worked on Planning Department to improve programs which applies to Lear 35A’s Certification.
Apr/2004 – Mar/2007
LAN CHILE/LAN ECUADOR, Quito, Ecuador
LAN pr/2004
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Airframe
Transit and daily checks, A&P duties on B-767/300 s Pax and Cargo, A-320 s and A-319 s for LanChile, LanPeru,
Transit
LanEcuador and Mexicana.
LanEcuador
Accomplishments
Worked Etops Transit Service Check and Daily Checks (when needed) on B-767 s, and Transit Service Ch.on others.
Handled this routines on a timely and ordered manner according MM, FIM, TSM, MEL and DDG in compliance with
DGAC, FAA and Santiago de Chile s MOC based regulations; using top technology communication resources.
DGAC,
Performed and extensive use of Boeing and Airbus MM s, IPC s, OHM s, SL s, SSM s, SRM s, WDM s.
Trained on A-320 entertainment system Apax 130, and B-767 entertainment systems Apax 150, Overhead, DVD, Avod
Oct/2003 – Mar/2004
COMMERCIAL JET, Miami, Florida
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Airframe
General Heavy maintenance, A&P duties on MIT’s B-707, Southeast MD-80’s, Air Santo Domingo’s B-757, Amerijet and
General
Cargo Jet B-727’s.
Cargo
Accomplishments
Performed Airframe and Powerplant “B” and “C” routine and non-routine checks on above aircrafts.
Developed ground handling operations on above aircrafts and all tests to release for airworthy conditions.
Handled proper paperwork for aircraft airworthy release to comply with FAA regulations.
Extensive use and compliance with AD’s, SB’s, Service Letters with proper knowledge of manufacturers Maintenance
Manuals, Overhaul Manuals, Illustrated Parts Catalogs, Wire Diagrams and Blue Prints.
Manuals,
BANNYAN AIR, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Jun/2003 – Sept/2003
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Airframe
Scheduled and non-scheduled A&P duties on propeller powered aircrafts such as Cessna C-170, C-172, Skyhawk, C-185, C-
206, C-208, C-210, C-402, Partenavia Viator, Piper PA-31, PA-34, PA-46, Beechcraft B-55, B-58, Cirrus SR-20, SR-22.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Performed 100 hour, annual inspections, routine and non-routine tasks for above named aircrafts.
Worked on single and twin engines such as Lycoming, Continental and PT-6 for turbo prop PA-46.
Pre and post-flight inspections which includes aircraft run-ups and corresponding mechanical troubleshooting.
COMMODORE AVIATION, Miami, Florida
COMMODORE Nov/2001 – May/2003
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
Airframe
General Heavy maintenance, A&P duties on C-130’s Israeli and Spanish Air Force B-707’s, ATI DC-8-60-70’s; “A” and “B”
routine checks for Gemini Cargo DC-10’s, Atlas Cargo B-747-200’s; flight line maintenance for Iberia B-767-200-300’s; and
occasional B-727’s and B-737’s.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Performed Airframe and Powerplant “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” routine and non-routine checks on above aircrafts.
Conducted ground handling procedures on above aircrafts.
Worked IPC’s for DC-8’s, B-727’s and B-707’s at the IPC department as Parts Expediter.
S.M.A.R.T., Miami, Florida Sept/2001 – Oct/2001
Sept/2001
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
General heavy maintenance, A&P duties on DC-9’s Legend Air, Israeli and Spanish Air Force B-707’s, Global Express and
ATI Cargo DC-8’s; Gemini Cargo DC-10’s and Israeli Air Force C-130’s for Commodore Aviation.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Performed Airframe and Powerplant “A”, “B” and “C” routine and non-routine checks on above aircrafts.
Conducted ground handling procedures on above named aircrafts.
P.D.S Technical Services, Miami, Florida Aug/2001 – Sept/2001
Aug/2001
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
General heavy maintenance Airframe and Powerplant duties on DHL B-727’s and Airtran Airways DC-9’s aircrafts for
Avborne Aviation.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Performed Airframe and Powerplant “C” checks, non- routine items on DC-9’s Airtran Airways.
Conducted Airframe and Powerplant “C” checks, non-routine items on B-727-200’s for DHL aircrafts.
B.F.Goodrich Aerospace, Inc., Miami, Florida Mar/1999 – Aug/2001
Miami,
Wiring Mechanic
Manufacturer, repair, install and troubleshoot electrical wiring harnesses for B-727, 737, 747, 767, MD-80, DC-10 and MD-11
landing gears.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Accomplished the assembly of electrical components on landing gears.
Manufactured wire harnesses in accordance with Boeing and Douglas companies specifications.
Organized the electrical material, parts and wire required for each new project.
Researched on Boeing specifications and FAA regulations for applicability and met I.S.O. standards.
TECHNICAL/COMPUTER
Aircraft Powerplant Mechanic Program. (Miami, Fl. – Apr/1998 – Jul/2001).
Aircraft Airframe Technician Program. (Miami, Fl. – Apr/1998 – Jul/2001).
Basic Electricity Course. (Miami, Fl. – Nov/1998).
Aircraft Composites Course. (Miami, Fl. – Dec/1999).
Sheetmetal Course. (Miami, Fl. – Aug/1999).
Turbine Engine Overhaul Course. (Miami, Fl. – Jul/2000).
Boeing 727-100/200 series Familiarization Course. (Avborne. Miami, Fl. – Sep/2001).
Boeing 737-700/800 series Familiarization Course. (Miami Tech Line Maintenance. Miami, Fl. – 2002).
Boeing 767-200/300 series Familiarization Course. (Pan Am Academy. Miami, Fl. – Jan/2003).
Gemini Air Cargo, GMM. (Miami, Fl. – Jul/2002).
Hazmat & MSDS, FAA Aviation Safety Program. (Nov/2003)
FAR Part 43, FAA Aviation Safety Program. (Jun/2000)
Aging Aircraft Wiring & Mntc. “Personal Minimums” Checklist, FAA Aviation Safety Program. (May/2000).
Introduction to Human Factors, FAA Aviation Safety Program. (Oct/2003).
Non Destructive Testing and Personal Minimums, FAA Aviation Safety Program. (Jul/2000).
Calibration Technics, FAA Aviation Safety Program. (Jan/2004).
Boeing 767-300 (E/A/P/Av), Level III ATA Spec. 104. (Santiago de Chile – Aug/2004).
Apax 130/150, AVOD B-767 Retrofit, Overhead B-767, Personal DVD B-767. (Oct/2004).
Airbus A319/320 (E/A/P/Av), Level III ATA Spec. 104. (Santiago de Chile – Dec/2005).
MasAir, GMM. (Jan/2005).
MasAir, RVSM. (Jan/2005).
Inducción RNP. (Lan, Quito – Jul/2006).
Boeing 767-300 Recurrent Line & Base, Absa Cargo. (Brazil – Apr/2006).
Embraer 120 (E/A/P/Av), Level III ATA Spec. 104. (Saereo, Quito – 2007).
Boeing 737-400 (E/A/P/Av), Level III ATA Spec. 104. (Aerogal, Quito – Oct/2007).
Inspección Visual, Nivel II, CENDE. (Quito – Nov/2007).
Inspector Recepción de Partes. (Aerogal, Quito – Nov/2007).
Boeing 737-300/400/500 (E/A/P/Av) Level III ATA Spec. 104. (Aerogal, Quito – Jul/2008).
Boeing 737-200 (E/A/P/Av) Level III ATA Spec. 104. (Aerogal, Quito – Apr/2008).
Evaluación e Interpretación Niveles de Corrosión. (Aerogal, Quito – May/2008).
Boeing 737-300, Engine CFM56-3B-2 Run-up. (Lima – Nov/2008).
Boeing 737-300, OJT. (Lima – Nov/2008).
Boeing 757-200 (E/A/P/Av) Level III ATA Specs (Quito – Sep/2009).
Inspector Control de Calidad, (Quito – 2007).
Bell 212 – Helicopter Initial Field Maintenance Course. (Aeromaster Airways, Quito – Jul/2010).
Sikorsky CH 54B – Helicopter Initial Field Maintenance Course. (Aeromaster Airways, Quito – Oct/2010).
Computer literate knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
EDUCATION
MDC-College, Business Supervision & Management. (Miami, Fl. – Oct/2001 - Jul/2003).
George T. Baker Aviation School, Airframe & Powerplant Program. (Miami, Fl., – Apr/1998 - Jul/2001).
Military School, Quito, Ecuador, 1st Lt. Engineering. (Quito, Ecuador – Aug/1983 - Aug/1986)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION/TRAINING
Airframe and Powerplant License (FAA 593355355). (Aug/2001).
Airframe and Powerplant License (Ecuadorean MM 2190). (Dec/2003).
Computer Assembly. (English Center, Miami).
CPR License (Miami-Dade Community College). (Miami, May/2003).
First Aid License (Miami-Dade Community College). (Miami, May/2003).
Safety & Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance. (Miami, Nov/2003).
Airfield Operations Area Driver Training Program. (Miami, Jan/2004).
Human Factors. (Lan, Quito – Jun/2006).
Industrial Safety and Risks Evaluation. (Lan, Quito – Apr/2006).
Push Back & Towing. (Lan, Quito – Jan/2006).
Spills and Fauna Control at the AIMS. (Aerogal, Quito – Nov/2007).
Non-domestic Residual Management. (Aerogal, Quito – Nov/2007).
Emergency Procedures. (Formatec, Quito – Nov/2007).
Basic First Aids. (Emergency Medical Services, Quito – Nov/2007).
Fire Extinguishers handling. (ADC & HAS Mgmt., Quito – Jan/2008).
Entrepreneurship Fundaments. (CONQUITO Municipal Agency, Quito – Nov/2009).
Entrepreneurship Procedures. (CONQUITO Municipal Agency, Quito – Dec/2009).
Productive Touristic Business. (Tourism Ministry, Quito – Jan/2010).
Quality Control Management. (Tourism Ministry, Quito – Feb/2010).
Gestión por Procesos y Mejora Continua. (SGS, Quito – Feb/2010).
Indicadores de Gestión y Balance Scorecard. (SGS, Quito – Feb/2010).
Autodiagnóstico de la Calidad en la Empresa. (SGS, Quito – Feb/2010).
Gestión de la Calidad para PYMES. (SGS, Quito – Feb/2010).
Cabin Resource Management – CRM. (Aeromaster Airways, Quito – May/2010).
Emergencies, Evacs and First Aids. (Aeromaster Airways, Quito – Jun/2010).
ASSOCIATIONS/DISTINGUISHMENTS
ASSOCIATIONS/DISTINGUISHMENTS
PAMA – Professional Aviation Maintenance Association.
NV-THS – National Vocational Technical Honor Society. (G. T. Baker Aviation School – Mar/2000)
MDC-College – Academic Excellence Award. (Fall Term 2002-1).
RUBY AWARD – Certificate o Training by US Federal Aviation Administration. (Mar/2002).
DIAMOND AWARD – Certificate o Training by US Federal Aviation Administration. (Dec/2003).