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Quality Assurance Inspector

Location:
Palmdale, CA
Salary:
48.00 hourly
Posted:
January 15, 2025

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Resume:

MICHAEL J. BRAVO

**** ******* ***** ****

FORT WORTH, TEXAS

CELL # 559-***-****

QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR

FAA INSPECTOR AUTHORIZATION #3210771

RVR Charter Aviation Hangar 17 Fort Worth, Texas February 2022 – October 2024 150 Aviation way

Fort Worth Tx. 76106

A/P Mechanic with IA license.

FAR 135 & 145 Aircraft ENB135 900EX, 900B Falcons, Cessna 560 Encore +, Beach

Perform daily, Thru and Post Flights Inspections

Maintenance Troubleshooting

Travel when required to recover aircraft

Preform Inspections schedule and unscheduled

Preform functional checks: Rigging landing Gear, Flight Controls, Pressurization System, HAC, System, Electrical System

(Retired) Lockheed Martin Manufacturer Forth Worth, Tx. August 2021 – February 2022

Quality Assurance Inspector

Aircraft: F35 A, B, & C Models

Perform evaluations processes down the line during Aircraft Build up

Perform root causes analysis, validate, review Corrective Actions

Use of Hand Tools and test Equipment, Borescope Equipment

Use of Tech Data, Blueprints, Engineering Directives, Time Compliance Technical Directives (TCTD)

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

(Part Time Job) Edwards Air Force Base Flying Club January 2017 – March 2019

IA Inspector / Mechanic

Aircraft: Cessna 182,172, Beechcraft Baron

Records updates Airframe, Engine, Props, Parts Ordering

Readied Aircraft for Students on the line

Quick call for maintenance on the line

Performs Annual, 100hr, and 50hr inspections

Lockheed Martin Flight Test Edwards AFB Ca. November 2013 –August 2021

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

Certifications: Seat Build-up, Teardown, LO repair cert, Canopy remove and install, Canopy Wind Screen remove and install,

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.

Army National Guard (Contractor) January 2013 – Nov 2013

Inspector Aircraft/ Mechanic: C-23 Sherpa

Perform Pre-Flight 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 July 2012 - January 2013

Director of Maintenance

Aircraft: Piper, Cessna, King Air 90, R-22 Helicopter

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

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 Student Training and character flights..

AECOM/URS Corp. May 2008 – July 2012

Plane Captain

Aircraft: F-18 A, B, C, D, F- 18 E, F, Super Hornets

Perform Daily, Thru, and Post Flights on aircraft Launch and recover 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, tow qualified,

Fresno Air National Guard November 1989 – June 2003

Jet Engine Technician F-16

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-100-220E 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.

Fresno Air National Guard January 1981 - November 1989

Aircraft Mechanic /Crew Chief

Aircraft: F-16A, B, C, D Lot 40, F106 A/B F-4D

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

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

Servicing of 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, Technical Data

Ability to work in a diverse /integrated work environment.

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

US Army Fort Lewis WA. February 1976 - February 1980

Aircraft Mechanic / Crew Chief

Aircraft: Beech Baron, Beech King Air 90’s, Beech Super King Air C-12A, U-21A & U-21RU

Perform repairs, troubleshooting, flight controls, landing gear, pressurization system

Troubleshooting, oxygen servicing fuel servicing, engine rigging, removal, installation

Propeller removal, installation and rigging

Perform Pre-flights, Thru-Flights, Post Flights

EDUCATION

Engineering, Mechanical not completed.

West Hills City College, Lemoore California,

College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB Alabama,

United States Army

License Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic

Inspection Authorization-IA License



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