MICHAEL J. BRAVO

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR

INSPECTOR AUTHORIZATION #3210771

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lockheed Martin November 2013 - feb 2022

Quality Assurance Inspector

Aircraft: F-35

Perform evaluations during Aircraft: Launches, Recoveries, Refuel Inspections

Understanding of USAF AF121-101 and NAVAL OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series Instructions

Evaluate process compliance, write, review Corrective Action/Preventative Action (CAPA) reports

Perform root cause analysis, validate, quality processes, responses, and plans

Inspection of aircraft ground handling & servicing component remove/replace, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD) execution.

Perform Safety of Flight inspections, procedural breakdown, conductor program (process audits)

Perform Hazardous waste Management programs: tools & FOD industry standards, equipment calibration procedures.

Aircraft at Site 2 prep launch and recover after missions’ service fuel, engine oil, lox system, hydraulic system,

Removed and Replace Instruments Components Landing Gear, Flight Controls Rigging, engine installation and removals, Maintenance Runs, Troubleshooting Techniques.

Use of Hand Tools and Test equipment, Borescope Equipment,

Use of Tech Data, Blueprints, Wiring Diagrams IPB's, Note Book.

Edwards Air Force Base Flying Club January 2017 – March 2019

Inspector

Aircraft: Cessna 182, Beechcraft Baron

Performs Annual, 100hr, and 50hr inspections

Records updates Airframe, Engine, Props, Parts Ordering

Readied Aircraft for students on the line

Quick call for maintenance on the line

Army National Guard January 2013 – December 2013

Inspector

Aircraft: C-23 Sherpa

Prepare aircraft for mission

Perform daily inspection check all fluids, air frame, engines, Flight Controls

Recover aircraft perform thru-flight

Post-Flight inspections, repair as needed

Perform A, B, C, D, E Checks, or progressive Inspections

Service PT-6 Engines

Mazzei Flying Service 2012 - 2013

Director of Maintenance

Aircraft: Piper, Cessna, King Air, R-22 Helicopter

Oversee all maintenance, Inspections, on 20 Aircraft Piper, Cessna's, King Air Robinson Helicopters R22's

Control budget spending, personal, maintain aircraft records in accordance with FAA, Regulations.

Oversee Parts Department and spending, reorganized Parts department by setting-up new request and issue procedures.

Part 91 and 135 aircraft maintenance for Training and character flights.

AECOM/URS Corp. 2008 - 2012

Plane Captain

Aircraft: Fighter Jets

Perform Daily, Thru, and Post Flights on aircraft

Service aircraft fluids, Fuel, Hydraulics, engine oil & Lox

Carrier missions for training of incoming US Pilots and foreign Countries

Familiar with OPNAVINST 4790.2 Series Instructions

CDI Qualified

Edwards Air Force Base Flying Club 1989 - 2003

Jet Engine Technician

O/I level Maintenance Oversee training with all new employees and Traditional that entered the department

From engine teardown and engine build-up to troubleshooting and testing at out test cell along with others.

Performing and supervising preventive maintenance, inspection, functional checks, troubleshooting procedures, repairs,

Adjustments, modifications, removal replacements and servicing of PW-100-200 and utilized various pieces of test equipment, special tools, hand tools, measuring devices, gauges

Received Skill level 9 during my career with Air National Guard

Identified, isolated and resolved engine technical Problems with the use of blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, reference materials and technical data.

Performed tasks to accomplish on-equipment maintenance, off- equipment maintenance, scheduled maintenance and unscheduled maintenance for both engine and support equipment

United States Army January 1982 - November 1989

Aircraft Mechanic /Crew Chief

Aircraft: F-16

Performing inspections, functional checks, troubleshooting procedures, repairs, adjustments, modification, removal, replacements.

Adjust: Flight Controls, Landing Gear, Engine Rigging, Canopy, Ace s 2 Egress system.

Servicing of F-16 Aircraft systems such as fuel, hydro and engine oil system, Hydrazine.

Utilized various pieces of test equipment, special tools, hand tools, measuring devices and gauges. isolated and resolved aircraft problems with the use of blueprints, wiring diagrams

Ability to work in a diverse /integrated work environment.

Download and upload weapons while standing alert at Fresno And Riverside Alert Stations.

EDUCATION

Engineering, Electronics:

West Hills City College, Lemoore California,

College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB Alabama,

United States Army

License Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic

Inspection Authorization

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