Martin P. Rodrigues 

3831 Bottom Lane

Buffalo, NY 14202

(716) 818-6614

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Expert Aviation Maintenance Inspector with current Inspection Authorization. Over two decades of diverse experience in aviation maintenance and management based on regulations, requirements, and objectives for complex missions. Proven ability to provide technical troubleshooting and interpretation of technical documents.

WORK EXPERIENCE

11/01 - Present.  Vertex Aerospace, Buffalo, NY

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsible for inspecting and maintaining aircraft according to customers' requirements and government regulations. Ensure compliance for complex projects including extensive aircraft modifications and generating detailed aviation maintenance records.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE OVERSIGHT: Direct annual inspections per FAA approved and manufacturer's requirements.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE EXPERTISE: Execute structural repairs to airframes, alterations and modifications. Also perform routine maintenance including mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, engine, and pneumatic systems.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Provided 100% on-call firefighting support for Dc-7 air tanker mission.  Recognized for 0% defect rate.

10/99-10/00. Boeing Aerospace Operations, Seattle, WA

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Responsible for inspecting and maintaining aircraft according to customers' requirements and government regulations. Ensure compliance for complex projects including extensive aircraft modifications and generating detailed aviation maintenance records.

Directed and executed maintenance for single- and multi-engine aircraft including electrical, mechanical, fuel, hydraulic, oxygen, and pneumatic systems.

02/93 - 07/96.  740th Air Mobility Squadron, Hill AFB, Ogden, UT.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT

Responsible for inspecting and maintaining aircraft according to military regulations. Ensure compliance for complex projects including extensive aircraft modifications and generating detailed aviation maintenance records.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Executed a 100% launch reliability rate and a 95% Return-to-Service and departure reliability rate.

11/89 - 01/93.  90th Airlift Wing, Hill AFB, Ogden, UT.

AVIATION MAINTENANCE INSPECTION TEAM CHIEF

Supervised inspection crew of 65. Responsible for all aviation maintenance activities. Ensured training for subordinates and identified and maintained system discrepancies and proper mission-critical components.

Maintained weapons systems valued at $400 million and above. Oversaw safety program for  personnel

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Reduced inspection time by 25% while maintaining stringent standards.  Ensured accurate, complex, detailed maintenance records.

EDUCATION

BS, Professional Aeronautics, University of New York, 1999.

AS, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Hill AFB, Ogden, UT. 1995.

High School Diploma, Thomas Jefferson High School, Lincoln, NE, 1979.

TRAINING

Maintenance Engine Run C-141 Initial Course, USAF.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician, C-141.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION, Federal Aviation Administration

AIRFRAME AND POWER PLANT CERTIFICATE, Federal Aviation Administration

AWARDS

Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Hill, AFB

Air Force Achievement Medal, Hill, AFB

OTHER INFORMATION

Volunteer for Boy Scouts of America, Cub Master