Robert Flores
Email: *************@*****.***
Everett, WA 98204
Objective
A Position that will allow me to utilize the 24 years of aircraft
experience and knowledge I have attained with both High performance
military aircraft of various types and commerical/corporate aircraft. As well as
the skills that I have attained as a crew lead and quality inspector of very technical
and precise work enviroments. I am currently enrolled in Embry Riddle Aeronautical
University pursuing a degree in proffesional aeronautics.
QC Related highlights
Quality Assurance Inspector (structures) U.S. Navy - 1997
Quality Assurance Inspector (hydraulics) U.S. Navy - 1998
Quality Assurance Inspector (aircraft tire and wheel) U.S. Navy - 1998
Quality Assurance Inspector (Paint and final finish) U.S. Navy - 1996
Certifications
FAA certificate
number 2683328
12 December 2001
FCC License
number 001*******
18 November 2008
Training History
FAR Part 145
Repair Station Inspection Procedures
31 July 2001
U.S. Navy Technical Publications Librarian
15 July 1997
U.S. Navy Corrosion Control
25 April 1989
U.S. Navy Hydraulic fundamentals
24 February 1989
Flight and Hangar Deck Firefighting
20 January 1989
Swagelok tube bending
13 June 2001
Hydraulic Contamination Analysis
18 December 1991
U.S. Navy Structures School
December 1988
Bombardier Aerospace
inspection proceedures
13 November 2000
Bombardier Aerospace
Hazmat shelf life
25 July 2001
Bombardier Aerospace
Suspected Unapproved parts
27 July 2001
Bombardier Aerospace
process sheets
27 july 2001
Awards
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Maintenance Technician
"Silver" Award
30 January 2002
Work History
Planetechs/Boeing
August 2011 – August 2012
Preformed major structural repairs to 787 Dreamliner longerons in empennage.
Typical duties included the removal of exisiting longeron fittings and re-shimming prior to
Re-installation of fittings. Other duties included the drilling of carbon fiber structure and
Installation of primary and secondary structure.
Al Salam Aircraft Co. F-15 PDM
18 June 2009 - May 2011
Perform minor and major structural repairs to F-15 wing assemblies.
Typical duties include the removal and replacement of spar and rib assemblies, flight control hinge assemblies, removal and replacement of wing pylon structures.
Fabrication of structural assemblies such as ribs, angles and repair doublers in accordance with srm and engineering dispositions. Assist Saudi Nationals on the utilization of USAF technical publications.
United States Army/Dyncorp CH-47/UH-60
Mannhiem, Germany
3 December 2008 - 1 June 2009
Perform depot level repairs and modifications to CH-47 aircraft.
Service, remove, repair, replace, modify and install functional equipment..
Follow and interpret engineering drawings, military specifications and standards, safety directives and maintenance manuals.
United States Airforce
Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Center
Davis Monthan AFB
5 September 2006 - 1 December 2008
Perform maintenance and repair of USAF F-4 drone aircraft.
P-3 orion wing and structural modifications.
Repair of C-130 wing assemblies and modifications.
Repair and Modification of CH-47/UH-60 aircraft on AMARC transit line.
Modification of C-5 Cargo Aircraft.
Typical duties include the removal and replacement of wingfold rib assemblies, installation of engine mount beef-ups, repair to fuel cell structures.
removal and refurbish of horizontal stabilizer control surfaces.
removal and replacement of radomes.
maintaining compliance with usaf maintenance directives
utilization of computerized records management, data collection and information systems.
Defense Support Services
AMARC/ Davis Monthan AFB
A-10 Wing Shop Sheetmetal Technician
5 May 2005 - 2 September 2006
Perform maintenance and overhaul of A-10 wing assemblies.
Typical duties include the removal of wing assemblies from aircraft fuselages, installation into wing fixtures.
installation of wing beef-up straps and fittings for service life extension program.
removal and replacement of hydraulic lines and fuel foam.
perform aircraft weight and balance.
Lockheed Martin Aerospace
AMARC/Davis Monthan AFB
A-10 Wing Shop Sheetmetal Technician
1 january 2004 - 5 may 2005
same as listed above, Defense Support services took control of contract on 5 May 2005
Al Salam Aircraft Co. F-15 PDM
August 2002 - January 2004
Perform minor and major structural repairs to F-15 wing assemblies.
Typical duties include the removal and replacement of spar and rib assemblies, flight control hinge assemblies, removal and replacement of wing pylon structures.
Fabrication of structural assemblies such as ribs, angles and repair doublers in accordance with srm and engineering dispositions.
Bombardier Aerospace
aircraft completion center
Tucson, Arizona
August 2000 - September 2002
Lead Mechanic for crew of 10 structures technicians.
train incoming personnel in bombardier maintenance proceedures and processes.
Maintain compliance with bombardier and FAA guidlines and regulations.
ensure aircraft work flow and milestones are achieved
assign daily work cards, order and control aircraft assets.
daily interaction with customer to address updates and changes to customer requirements.
generate daily reports and update flowcharts.
fit and install incoming "green" aircraft with substructure for aircraft interiors.
installation of waste and water systems, heads up display system and satcom antennas.
Airmate LLC/Evergreen Air Center
Marana, AZ
Sheet Metal Technician
april 2000 - August 2000
Perform heavy maintenance on aircraft structures on various aircraft such as 747,737,777,DC-9, MD-80, L1011.
Typical duties included the removal and replacement of seat tracks, repairs to floorbeams, skin assemblies, engine cowlings, fuselages, flight control surfaces, engine mounts, landing gear and landing gear doors.
Repairs to NASA shuttle carrier
Member of Joint Stars pylon team
in depth fabrication of repair parts, ribs, stringers, formers, repair doublers and forming blocks. use of shop tools and practices to complete repairs.
use of computerized information retreival system for srm references and close interaction with engineering assistance.
Complete Controls/AAS
Tucson, AZ
Sheetmetal Technician
april 1999 - april 2000
Tear down and rebuild of aircraft flight control assemblies
Re-skin of flight controls, repair, fabricate and replacement of primary and secondary structure.
repair of composite structures
aircraft weight and balance.
Evergreen Air Center
Marana, Az
Sheetmetal Technician
september 1998 - April 1999
Perform heavy maintenance on aircraft structures on various aircraft such as 747,737,777,DC-9, MD-80, L1011.
Typical duties included the removal and replacement of seat tracks, repairs to floorbeams, skin assemblies, engine cowlings, fuselages, flight control surfaces, engine mounts, landing gear and landing gear doors.
Repairs to NASA shuttle carrier
Member of Joint Stars pylon team
In depth fabrication of repair parts, ribs, stringers, formers, repair doublers and forming blocks. use of shop tools and practices to complete repairs.
use of computerized information retreival system for srm references and close interaction with engineering assistance.
United States Navy
Structural Mechanic
July 1988 - September 1998
Perform organizational and depot level repairs on various aircraft in the naval inventory such as F-18,F-14,A-6,EA-6B,E-2C, C-12.
Service and rig flight controls, service hydraulic and pnuematic systems, service and rig aircraft landing gear, landing gear doors,
Launch and recover aircraft on both carrier flight decks and land based aircraft.
perform routine and non- routing aircraft inspections.
instruct and supervise junior personnel
ensure training programs were maintained and kept up to date.
ensure enviromental compliance with local state and federal regulations.
ensure personnel compliant with osha and navy personal safety regulations
give daily reports and up-to-date information to maintain aircraft readiness and flight schedules.
research tech data to ensure proper maintenance procedures are adhered to.
order supplies and ensure calibration programs are in proper order.