Christopher Martinez
Thornton
Summary
Experienced with aircraft systems maintenance, including routine inspections and complex repairs. Utilizes technical skills to ensure aircraft safety and functionality through precise diagnostics and effective problem-solving. Knowledge of industry regulations and standards, contributing to consistent compliance and operational excellence.
Highly skilled [Type] mechanic with [Number] years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at large MRO facility. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction.
Reliable Aircraft Mechanic expertly inspects, services and repairs variety of aircraft types and models. Safely assesses and addresses mechanical issues with detailed investigations of problem sources.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic II
StandardAero
02.2024 - Current
- 6 years of experience in aircraft industry
- Ability to effectively communicate with several levels of leadership to develop and execute both written and verbal objectives
- Tear down, inspection, and quoting of fuel components
- Closely adhere to all Company Safety, FAA, EASA, CAAC, and any other bilateral Regulations, as applicable.
- MRO services/Repair station experience
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and serviced components.
- Fits and assembles machined metal parts and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools.
- Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
- Troublehoot to identify problems and adjusts and repairs products according to specifications and established procedures
- use machines, tools, jigs, fixxtures, gauges, plant equipment,and consumables necessary to carry out the required task.
- check for servicability, conformity documentation completeness and compatability to applicable standards.
- responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
- Read and understand techincal manuals.
- Comply with part 145 for repair.
- Experienced Assembly of WoodWard FCU, M250, RR300, PT6A fuel control accessories.
- experinced disassembly and cleaning of M250, RR300, PT6a
- work independently and as a team to achieve maximum quality
- Sets up and operates a variety of hand tools such as hammers, files, dremels, vibro-peen tools, drills, presses, low temperature ovens, pullers and hand grinders to perform various operations such as blending, chasing threads, deburring, angle checking, coldworking metals, masking, and braze application.
- apply the use of hand tools, such as (but not limited to)
- Safety-Wire Instillation Pliers, Micrometers, and Depth-Gages.
- Accurately document all completed work (sign-offs) in a clear and concise manner.
- Learn & Apply Theory of Operations for Fuel Component Maintenance.
- SAFESTART practices for safe work environment
Installation tech I
Pilatus Aircraft LTD
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Installs sidewalls and headliner panels, cabinets, and other aircraft interior components
- Fits and installs carpeting in aircraft
- Installs cockpit seating and carpet
- Performs functional checks on installed systems
- Records work progress in job cards, acceptance test procedures, and other production docs in accordance with company procedures
- Assist in quality control with aircraft weight and balance and prepares associated reports
- Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy work environment
- Uses proper safety equipment and complies with all safety requirements in accordance with company and government standards, rules, and regulations.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
- Completed installations within deadlines, adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
- Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.
- Collaborated with sales teams to ensure seamless transition from sales to installation, enhancing overall customer experience.
- Collaborated with team members to complete complex installation projects on time and within budget.
- IN-FLIGHT TEST, test all components, lights, A/C, heat, Cabin electronics, lavatories, etc to make sure every thing is in working condition.
- Detail inspection/ work with detail crew for final inspection of aircraft before customer pick up
- inspect Boots, electronic systems, radio systems, Nav systems, windows in and out, inspect seating and the correct model of seating are being installed.
Production Assembler Tech
Vita Inclinata broomfield Co
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Ensures Correct work order and clocked time is properly tracked.
- Ensure all parts and components are clean prior to assembly and that assemblies are completed properly, following all assembly procedures.
- Pull material and hardware from various stocks as specified in blue print pages
- Reading, using and understanding various precision calibrated equipment such as micrometers, calipers, milliohmmmeters, torque watches/wrenches etc.
- Carefully handle and process parts with high cosmetic requirements
- Maintain the accuracy of components parts and finished goods
- Check the revision of the drawing per the bill of material (BOM) to ensure the part is produced to the right revision
- Read and interpret all engineering drawings
- Gather tools and verify that they are calibrated and in good condition prior to starting your work, replace tools that are not compliant
- Assemble the product per the print and released procedures to ensure a quality product
- Troubleshoot quality issues and rework as necessary to ensure the product meets requirements, escalate to leadership or senior assembler for difficult issues. Not yet worked out with engineering
- Perform test per the test procedure and record results
- Comply with all safety procedures to ensure proper protective equipment usage
- Clean, sweep remove trash and work to ensure clean work environment and FOD.
- Worked on electric forklift daily, moving equipment around the building and removing from trailer trucks and docks and properly storing in location set forth.
Assembler tech II
Air Comm Corporation westminster co
06.2018 - 03.2020
- WORKING/WORKED on assemblies involving KING AIR, BEECHCRAFT.
- Assembling components together to make up a part involving ECS systems dealing with air control units etc.
- Types of chemicals and other stuff ive worked with, (metal set A4, sealing components such as grey pookie, pink pookie, etc also involving different types of sealants such as RED HEAT RESISTANT, ALL PURPOSE, AND BLACK RTV.
- BASIC ELECTRICITY USE SUCH AS:
- Soldering , dealing with heat shrink, crimping wires, using molex crimpers and every other set of crimpers
- Use of hand tools and test equipment
- Rivet guns, pop rivets. Bucking rivets, and C squeeze, use every one of them and very good at it also.
- Production and assembly including: riveting, plastics, forming, soldering, electronics, and sheet metal
- Bending, trimming, end forming, finishing and pre-inspection of tube assemblies
- Crimping, finishing and pre-inspection of hose assemblies
- Other duties as assigned
- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience in fabrication and aviation airframe
- Demonstrated ability reading schematics, prints, drawings, etc for part assembly
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
- Previous experience in parts pulling environment preferred
- Perform work on ducts, fasteners, installations, safety wire, torque, forming and bonding, motors, blowers, evaporators, condensers, and wiring assemblies.
- Perform foreign object detection (FOD) activities through the process to minimize any potential risks
- Sign all assembly & test operations and clock out of the job to ensure proper tracking of production.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills required
- Mechanically inclined with previous experience using drills, saws, and other light duty equipment.
- A successful operator assembler will be a team player, with an understanding of the importance of quality, safety.
- Very good communication skills/ LEADER type of attitude when im in a team they often can see me as the lead if you say and i lead by example and my quality of work shows the type of work ethic i got for myself and team members.
- Willing to work holidays, OT if able and very reliable person and very trustworthy.
Education
Associates Degree - Airframe&Powerplant
RedStone College
Broomfield, Co10.2015
Skills
- Equipment installation
- System testing
- Aircraft assembly
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Keen eye for detail
- Microsoft teams
- Assembly and production
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management procedures
- Hand tools expertise
- Maintenance and repairs
- Mechanical systems
- Workplace safety
- Documentation and reporting
- Work order management
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Mechanic II
StandardAero
02.2024 - Current
Installation tech I
Pilatus Aircraft LTD
04.2023 - 12.2023
Production Assembler Tech
Vita Inclinata broomfield Co
05.2022 - 11.2022
Assembler tech II
Air Comm Corporation westminster co
06.2018 - 03.2020
Associates Degree - Airframe&Powerplant
RedStone College