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Jose A Nieves

Location
jacksonville, FL (US)
Work Category
Training

About Me

As a seasoned professional, my background is highlighted by 20 years of visible and measurable achievements with the United States Navy and 6 years working in the civilian professional industry.

The experience has provided the opportunity to make significant and profitable contributions in each assignment I have completed. Consistently, I have brought about new ideas, ways of thinking and problem-solving techniques that have produced successful results. I am versatile, possessing visionary leadership strategies, and have gained the respect and admiration of those whom I have served with. I offer a high degree of integrity, and believe that my strong sense of career commitment would be an asset in any aviation related environment.

Work Experience

  • Jan 2008 - present
    philadelphia, PA (US)
    Helicopter Maintenance Instructor
    Agustawestland
    Instruct maintenance courses for the A109A, A109A11, A109C, A109E(Power), A109S(Grand), A119/AW119MK11 model helicopters.
  • Aug 2006 - Jan 2008
    jacksonville, FL (US)
    Aircraft Technician
    Augsta Aeropace
    Performed scheduled maintenance on 8 A109E helicopters. Deployed with USS Coast Guard as a sole mechanic maintaining the helicopter on a daily basis.
  • Jun 2005 - Apr 2006
    jacksonville, FL (US)
    Aicraft Final assembler
    S.M.A.R.T
    (Contract worker for Northrop Gruman). Performed final assembly of a F-5 aircraft. Performed flight control rigging, engine installation, engine control rigging, main landing gear/tire installation and operational checks.
  • Nov 2004 - May 2005
    jacksonville, FL (US)
    Aircraft mechanic
    Craig Air Center
    Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on corporate jets. Cessna 525, 550, 650. Some experience om Learjet 35, and 45 models.
  • Nov 2003 - May 2004
    jacksonville, FL (US)
    Aircraft mechanic
    Aerotek
    Contract at NADEP. SH-60F/H Aircraft Mechanic. Disassembled and reassembled entire SH-60F/H model helicopters. Performed complete full flight control rigging for both main and tail rotor systems. Inspected components for serviceability and replaced defective components.
  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2004
    jacksonville, FL (US)
    Aircraft Technician
    Agusta Aerospace
    Performed scheduled maintenance on 8 A109E helicopters. Deployed with USS Coast Guard as a sole mechanic maintaining the helicopter on a daily basis.
  • Sep 1982 - Nov 2002
    jacksonville, FL (US)
    Aircraft Division Chief Petty Officer
    US Navy
    Chief Petty Officer. Managed a division of 25 personel on the daily maintenance of 8 SH-60 helicopters. Naval Instructor. Quality Assurance Inspector. Aircraft structural mechanic. Corrosion Control Technician.

Education

  • 1978 - 1982
    High School - Powerplant
    Aviation Technical High School
    Technical aviation high school.

Courses & Certifications

FAA Airframe & Powerplant license.
Embry-Riddle (Financial accounting 101)
Coastline Community College (Navy PACE) (Psychology)
Agusta A109A, A109A11, A109C, A109E/S, AW119/A119MK11 helicopter factory school
NDI technician level 1 eddy current
Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration
Navy Instructor Training
Basic Electricity and Electronics School