Oscar Cantu
York
Summary
Accomplished Helicopter Mechanic with eye for detail offering experience in successful aviation repairs and maintenance. Resourceful in reviewing schematics, analyzing issues and researching to solve complex problems. Works in high-noise hangars, outdoors and office settings for various tasks. Industrious Aircraft Maintenance professional with 3 years of aviation experience. Well-versed in planning, coordinating and executing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft models.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor of Aviation Maintenance
American Airlines
02.2023 - Current
- Partnered with lines of business and others to support efforts to improve collateral performance and timely execution.
- Contributed to team success by meeting or exceeding standards for productivity, quality, timeliness and customer.
- Managed collateral risk by adhering to policies, procedures and regulations.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Developed and maintained knowledgeable and productive team of employees.
General Aviation Mechanic
Southtek Aviation
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Operated support equipment and flight line vehicles.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
Army
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Performed work in adherence with aviation regulations and protocols.
- Followed safety procedures while analyzing issues and working on aircraft.
- Completed repair and maintenance work on 10 aircraft over past year.
- Logged maintenance notes regarding status of aircraft repairs.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
Combat Engineer (12B)
Army
09.2015 - 06.2018
- Prepared teams for combat operations by bringing in and effectively training top talent.
- Temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Directed installation and removal of minefields in combat operations areas, often working under time constraints and in volatile geographic areas.
Stator Technicain
BASINTEK
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Attended all safety meetings and utilized techniques learned to avoid mishaps on job.
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Bridge Apartments
03.2012 - 01.2013
- Installed new locks, door handles and door closers.
- Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs.
- Performed minor wall repair, installed drywall and applied wallpaper.
- Completed daily, weekly and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Operated sledge hammers, shovels, picks, rakes, weed trimmers and leaf blowers to maintain exterior of facility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
Houston, TX05.2011
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Personnel training
- Time Management
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Maintenance Requirements
- Creative Solutions
- Industry Best Practices
- Operational Manuals
Accomplishments
I was selected to receive the CW4 Bob Wylie Award for AH-64 Apache Aircraft maintenance excellence in 2021.
Certification
Airframe and powerplant
Timeline
Supervisor of Aviation Maintenance
American Airlines
02.2023 - Current
General Aviation Mechanic
Southtek Aviation
09.2022 - 01.2023
AH-64 Attack Helicopter Repairer
Army
06.2018 - 11.2022
Combat Engineer (12B)
Army
09.2015 - 06.2018
Stator Technicain
BASINTEK
02.2013 - 08.2015
Apartment Maintenance Technician
Bridge Apartments
03.2012 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Nimitz High School
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