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Diego Fernando Granados García

AERONAUTICAL ENGINEER
Cali,Valle
Diego Fernando Granados García

Summary

Bilingual Aeronautical Engineer, with nineteen (19) years of experience in the management of maintenance technical resources, technical documentation, certifications, national and international aeronautical regulations, planning and control of aeronautical maintenance production, engineering, quality control, quality assurance and operational management system SMS in companies and workshops (OMA’s) of the aeronautical sector

Overview

18
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification

Work History

GRAN COLOMBIA DE AVIACION - GCA AIRLINES

CERTIFIER - MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
10.2017 - 07.2024

Job overview

Direct and coordinate all maintenance activities of the organization, ensuring that the company’s fleet remains airworthy in compliance with regulations and policies established by the airline.


Achievements:

  • Formation technical area Company.
  • Preparation of technical manuals approved and accepted by the Civil Aeronautics.
  • Certification of the company’s technical area before the Civil Aeronautics.
  • Inspection, preparation and presentation of aircraft to Civil Aeronautics.
  • AOC certification of the airline before the Civil Aeronautics.
  • Livery and Redelivery of aircraft according to Lessor’s contracts.

SERVICIOS AEREOS ULTRALIVIANOS - SAU S.A.S

TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
05.2016 - 07.2017

Job overview

Consulting and technical advice in the company certification process for agricultural operation in accordance with the regulations of the local DGAC. Development and improvement of maintenance programs for light aircraft for agricultural use.


Achievements:

  • Development of aircraft component control.
  • Preparation of manuals: MGM – MPM – MGO – SMS Implementation Manual
  • Aviation medicine manuals for company certification with the DGAC according to established schedules.

AEROENLACE S.A.S

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
06.2015 - 05.2016

Job overview

Responsible for the maintenance activities of the AMO (Aeronautical Maintenance Organization) applying knowledge and decision-making, ensuring the airworthiness of the aircraft. Administration and supervision of dependent areas maintaining high quality standards. Execution of the training schedule for the technical staff of the AMO.


Achievements:

  • Certification of the AMO before the DGAC.
  • Addition of aircraft to the capabilities of the AMO.
  • Execution and fulfillment of the budgetary item assigned to the area.

LINEAS AEREAS SURAMERICANAS - LAS S.A.

MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
09.2013 - 03.2015

Job overview

Responsible for the maintenance activities of the company’s aircraft, applying knowledge and decision-making to ensure the airworthiness of the aircraft. Also, implement, manage and continuously improve the maintenance program based on periodic behavior analysis of the company’s fleet. Exercise administrative supervision over dependent areas maintaining high quality standards. Execute the training program for the company’s technical staff. Implement necessary measures for the availability of the company’s aircraft according to the MEL. Management of staff in charge.


Achievements:

  • DOT Certification (US Department of Transportation) for FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations - USA) 129 operation.
  • TSA Certification (Transportation Security Administration - USA) for FAR 129 operation.
  • Execution of C-Check service for Colombia Air Force B727 aircraft.
  • ISO 9000 Certification.


AEROCLUB DE COLOMBIA

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
03.2012 - 09.2013

Job overview

Responsible for the development, control, and updating of the component control of the aircraft assigned to the aeroclub. Control and compliance with airworthiness directives and service bulletins of partner aircraft and school aircraft. Administration of the aircraft maintenance logs. Scheduling and execution of quality audits. Administration, control, and updating of the Inspection Procedures Manual of the AMO.


Achievements:

  • Addition of the King Air 90 Series aircraft to the capabilities of the AMO.
  • Technical consultations to partner owners of the Aeroclub de Colombia.



TRASPORTE AEREO DE COLOMBIA - TAC S.A

QUALITY CONTROL DIRECTOR
03.2006 - 02.2012

Job overview

Ensure that inspections on structures, engines, propellers, and components are carried out according to the company’s procedures and policies, manufacturer’s maintenance manuals, and approved technical data. Ensure that modifications to aircraft or components comply with the manufacturer’s manuals or approved technical data. Ensure that every required inspection item (RII) is completed and properly documented. Ensure that the receipt inspections of materials, components, equipment are carried out according to the company’s MGM. Monitor/audit the aircraft inspection reports and make the records appropriately in the logs. Conduct daily audits to the work package of inspections of the aircraft that are in routine or non-routine maintenance, modifications, and others, in order to ensure the correct implementation of such maintenance works. management of staff in charge


Achievements:

  • Addition of the B1900 equipment to the company’s Operations Certificate (CDO).
  • Addition of own maintenance on B1900 and PA31-350 aircraft to the company’s CDO.
  • Attention to audits under OGP (Oil Aviation Organization) standards.
  • Acquisition of a contract in the Czech Republic for the modification and installation of TAWS and TCAS equipment on LET410 aircraft.
  • Technical inspection of LET 410 aircraft in the Czech Republic for purchase.
  • Inspection of B1900 aircraft in Mexico for purchase.

Education

Saint Bonaventure University
Bogota, Colombia

Bachelor of Science from AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
05.2000 - 05.2005

University Overview

As Aeronautical Engineer, is trained according to the qualities highlighted in their professional profile, to project, design and calculate aircraft, as well as to advise on their selection and marketing. In relation to aeronautical systems, components and parts, they are capable of projecting, designing, calculating, functionally operating them, planning and/or executing their maintenance and performing test and evaluation operations on them. Likewise, they advise the selection process of systems, components and parts, and on the technical aspects of their marketing. In the development of their activities, they exercise the responsibility of putting aircraft into service based on the compilation of specific technical documentation and the performance of the verifications required by safety procedures. Participate and/or generate procedures that can be related in a non-exclusive way with the aeronautical activity. As engineer i trained with reference to the professional functions required by the organizations that regulate the professional activity of the sector, as well as the legislation and regulations that at a national and international level promote a higher quality of service and safety in terms of air navigation.

CEA - CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS AERONAUTICOS
Bogota, Colombia

Associate of Applied Science from AIR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - SMS
05.2001

University Overview

Skills

Structural repair

Additionalskills

Additionalskills
Nivel Intermedio Avanzado, CEA - UAEAC, Bogotá, Colombia

Software

OFFICE

SAP

POWER BI

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Certification

LICENSED AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

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Timeline

CERTIFIER - MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
GRAN COLOMBIA DE AVIACION - GCA AIRLINES
10.2017 - 07.2024
TECHNICAL CONSULTANT
SERVICIOS AEREOS ULTRALIVIANOS - SAU S.A.S
05.2016 - 07.2017
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
AEROENLACE S.A.S
06.2015 - 05.2016
MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR
LINEAS AEREAS SURAMERICANAS - LAS S.A.
09.2013 - 03.2015

LICENSED AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING SPECIALIST

05-2013
QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER
AEROCLUB DE COLOMBIA
03.2012 - 09.2013
QUALITY CONTROL DIRECTOR
TRASPORTE AEREO DE COLOMBIA - TAC S.A
03.2006 - 02.2012
CEA - CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS AERONAUTICOS
Associate of Applied Science from AIR SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS - SMS
05.2001
Saint Bonaventure University
Bachelor of Science from AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING
05.2000 - 05.2005
Diego Fernando Granados GarcíaAERONAUTICAL ENGINEER