Sergio F. Valdes
***** ** **** ***. 305-***-****
E-mail: *****@*****.***
Objective:
As a highly motivated professional with exceptional interpersonal skills and years of experience in the Aviation field, I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my abilities and knowledge to add value to an organization on a grander scale.
Skills and Certifications:
Excellent oral and written communication skills in both, English and Spanish.
Training, and supervision of personnel.
Multi-task managerial skills.
Non-DestructiveTesting Level II.
Development of PMA procedures.
F.A.A. Powerplant License.
Documents and Trace review.
Pratt & Whitney ECM certificate.
Repair cost estimates.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel software.
Experienced in inter-relating with Vendors and Customers.
Professional Experience:
TMC Engine Center, Inc., Miami, FL GM. / Powerplant Engineer Mar 2007- Present
Overall management of Repair Station departments, including Production, Engineering, and Quality Control. Managing over 20 employees.
Responsible for new Project developments, purchasing of tooling, and hiring of personnel.
On-site Engineer during engine testing. Engine performance troubleshooting.
Work together with Machine Shop in the development /design of fixtures for new repairs.
Vendor and Customer support.
Bonus Aerospace, Miami, FL Quality Control Inspector Feb 2006 - Mar 2007
Workscope determination, based on Pratt & Whitney OEM Manual criteria.
Vendor and Customer relations.
Aviation Engine Services, Inc. Miami, FL Assistant General Manager Jan 2005- Feb 2006
Estimate and invoicing of JT8D-Std, JT8D-200 and JT3D engine repairs.
Vendor and Customer support.
JB Power, Inc. Miami, FL, Dimensional Inspector Dec 2003 - Jan 2005.
Responsible for dimensional inspection of JT8D / JT3D piece parts.
Jul 2001 - Dec 2003 Self Employed. S& G Importers.
Dec 2000 - Jun 2001 Unemployed.
AAS- AMJET Miami, FL, Powerplant Engineer Aug 1998 - Dec 2000.
Responsible for tracking over 40 Amerijet engines through Engine Condition Monitoring program.
Responsible for the design of the Workscope document to convey instructions for
Disassembly, repair, and assembly of JT8D engines.
Prepared LLP status, 337, AD Notes, and 8130-3 documents based on available engine records.
Development of Engineering Orders in conjunction with Pratt & Whitney local representatives.
Vendor and Customer relations.
Sermatech Int’l, Boyton Beach, FL, Project Engineer / Chief Inspector Aug 1996 - Jul 1998.
Overall responsibility of the Quality Control Department for the repair and overhaul of JT8D-STD, JT8D-200, and JT3D engine parts.
Allied Signal project for the repair of Lycoming ALF5021, and LF507 parts.
Trained on the use of CMM dimensioning.
Vendor and Customer support.
Miami Field Service, Inc. Miami, FL, Dimensional Inspector Feb 1994 - Aug 1996.
Responsible for dimensional inspection of JT8D / JT3D piece parts.
AMJET, Inc. Miami, FL, Dimensional Inspector Oct 1991 - Jan 1994.
Responsible for dimensional inspection of JT8D / JT3D piece parts.
T.I.F. Instruments, Inc. Miami, FL, Project Engineer Aug 1990 - Sep 1991
R&D Department. Developing new products from prototypes into full production.
Supervised a group of six in the Production line.
International Jet Repair, Inc. Miami, FL, QC / Dimensional Inspector Mar 1989 - Jul 1990.
Responsible for dimensional inspection of JT3D piece parts.
Propulsion Technology Corp. Miami, FL, Mfg. Engineer / QC Mgr. Jan 1986 - Mar 1989.
Responsible for developing necessary documents / specifications in the PMA approvals of JT8D, and CF6-50 parts.
Control and coordination for the PMA part production, from material purchasing to
final product.
Trained as Level II NDT inspector in Fluorescent Penetrant discipline.
Customer and Vendor relations.
Education:
Florida International University, Miami, Florida
B.S.M.E. 1985
References:
Furnished upon request