Aerospace Maintenance Leader with 20+ Years

Cj Suarez

Kennedy Space Center, FL

Aerospace maintenance leader with 20+ years of experience managing airframe, hydraulic, avionics, and electronic systems. Skilled in supply chain coordination, inventory control, and risk mitigation. Proven ability to build high-performance teams, drive operational excellence, and maintain safety and quality standards in demanding and remote environments

“AIM FOR PERFECTION, YOU WILL ALWAYS LAND AT SUCCESS”

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Active Top Secret Clearance

Over 20 years skills in maintaining and fabrication of C-17A, C-40B, SLS and CST-100

Lead form, reports and technical references for international customers

U.S.A.F. “SAMFOX” Alumni, elite technician with team success attitude of “Perfection is the standard!”

Trained numerous individuals on maintenance practices, maintenance/safety procedures and maintenance actions critical of unique mission of Special Air Missions and NASA SLS and Commercial Crew

Leads, supervises, schedules, and assigns key personnel according to established procedures to accomplish troubleshoot and repair functions.

Direct liaison for Pilots, Engineer and customer recording detailed repair and maintenance information across the chain of command through the use of maintenance information systems.

Inspects/services/maintained hydraulic, fuel, and electrical components in accordance with technical orders.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Oct 2022 –

Starliner/Space Launch System Fabrication Technician

SCAPE/ELSA NASA Certified Technician

NASA IPC J-STD-001 Electrical Specialist

Perform precision fabrication of components, subassemblies, & structures for the CST-100 program.

Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, machines, and specialized equipment for cutting, shaping, and assembly.

Assemble complex structural components and systems using blueprints, technical drawings, and work instructions.

Execute integration of spacecraft systems and components, ensuring proper fit and functionality.

Perform testing and troubleshooting of fabricated parts to verify they meet performance and design requirements.

Work closely with engineering teams to address any fabrication or integration issues.

Nov 2019-Oct 2022

Executive Fleet Aircraft Mechanic San Antonio, TX

Executes, and analyzes retrofit solutions to comply with customer, regulatory, and company requirements

Employs the procedures, special tooling, kit requirements, work packages, and material requirements for accomplishment of inspections, modifications, and repairs of delivered products

Apply basic and some advanced technical knowledge to solve routine problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents

Assist in the performance of aircraft bench and/or flight line operational testing and troubleshooting in accordance with DOD, manufacturer, company, supplier and other directives

Interpret standard work instructions, charts, tables, blueprints, wire diagrams, formulas, sketches, verbal and electronic orders, job layouts, etc. to accomplish assigned work

Ensure that all equipment is used in accordance with established safety and operating procedures.

Diagnose and correct malfunctions occurring in assembly processes

June 2018-Nov 2019

Space Launch System Technician MiChoud Assembly Facility New Orleans, LA

Preform fabrication/electrical task in clean rooms environments using special tools and to NASA specs

Knowledge with Manned Space Flight hardware

Experienced with manufacturing and test of electrical wire harnesses for the aerospace industry.

Experienced as a lead electrical assembly technician for aerospace electrical technicians.

Certified to CIT IPC J-STD-001 with Space Addendum.

Certified NASA-STD-8739.4 Crimp, Cable, and Harness with hands on experience.

Experienced with Space Flight Assembly requirements, ESD, Hardware Handling, Contamination Control.

Identified, developed and assessed alternative mission architecture solutions efficiently and effectively

Installed and assisted in extensive simulation-based testing to improve the SLS data acquisition systems.

Supported activities to plan, conduct and document tests on products, systems, components, materials, and manufacturing processes and technologies.

Facilitated systems, materials, components, and methodologies to meet customer requirements.

Supported the coordination of test requirements and assists in reviewing test methods and capabilities.

Troubleshoots and recommends resolution of basic shipside and test-related problems.

Nov 2015 – June 2018

Principal Technician/Shift Maintenance Coordinator Abu Dhabi Air Force Base, Abu Dhabi UAE

Utilize the current management information system(s) to maintain aircraft forms and records as required by customer.

Prepare weekly, monthly, yearly reports as assigned.

Process readiness documents, administer the aircraft configuration status accounting program and verify aircraft utilization reports.

Monitor aircraft configuration status, weight and balance and aircraft inventory data for accuracy.

Initiate and distribute applicable maintenance forms in accordance with established procedures.

Assist in preparation of the Monthly Maintenance Plan.

Monitor, verify and log Support Equipment Custody records, Aviation Armament Equipment, aircraft inventory records and Technical Directives as applicable.

Provides technical assistance, guidance and instruction as required.

August 2012- September 2014 Andrews AFB, MD 89th Maintenance Group

C-40B Very Important Person Special Air Missions Flying Crew Chief “VIPSAM”

Maintenance Operations Control Center Coordinator

Aerospace maintenance technician responsible for nose to tail knowledge of critical Avionic, Engine, and Electrical systems to enable repair resolution and fleet movement according to senior leaders’ schedules

Daily management of part and inventory system and responsible for the continuous flow of the supply chain from ordering systems, in-person requests, and parts distribution

Worked closely with supervisors, technical staff, and senior command to mitigate risk and minimize safety factors associated with high profile Special Air Missions military aircrafts.

Leads 24/7 365 support efforts for 22 assigned Special Air Missions assets worth $1+ billion

Coordinates/Executes Support Airlift requirements for the Vice President, Cabinet Officials, Congress Members, Senators, Combatant Commanders, Major Commanders and foreign Heads of State

Creates daily briefings on aircraft status, departure delays/commit rates, and emergency response

Manages quick references checklist for emergency/unusual action plans for flight-line/base day-to-day ops

EDUCATION

United States Air Force/NASA Training

C-17A Field Training

C-17A Configuration

C-17 Flares and Munitions

C-40B 737-700 Familiarization Course

C-40B L3 Communications/Data Course

C-40B ETOPS Training

C-40B Engine Run/Taxi Course

C-40B Advanced Troubleshooting School

C-40B Delta Mechanic Course

C-40B LIRCM Course

GE CFM Engine Course

NASA-STD-8739.4 Crimp, Cable and Harness (9TE87394CM)

SLS Overbraid Process (SLSOVERBRAID)

Contact this candidate