Ernesto Ortegon
Aircraft Mechanic at U.S. Coast Guard Civilians- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Tri county career academyOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
Management & Strategy InstituteAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Living WorksDec, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
ISO 9110 Lead Auditor - Quality Certification
Omnex Quality AcademyNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Airbus Master Technician
Airbus Helicopters, Inc.Apr, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
EPA Section 608 Certification
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)May, 2002- Nov, 2024
Experience
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U.S. Coast Guard Civilians
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aircraft Mechanic
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Mar 2022 - Present
Repair, inspect, install helicopter systems to include flight controls, engines, hydraulics, landing gear, pneumatic and electrical during depot level maintenance Inspect and certify installation of helicopter systems and subsystem components during depot assembly as quality assurance/quality control inspector Manage assembly process and communicate progress to leadership using Coast Guard specific and Microsoft software Conduct internal ISO audits and all associated tracking documentation as certified Lead ISO 9110 auditor helping to maintain certification Show less
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U.S. Coast Guard
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Assurance / Process Improvement Specialist / Technical Support / Project Management
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2022
Lead diverse civilian and military project and audit teams through problem solving and process improvement for MH65D/E Helicopter Depot Repair FacilityManaged Policy and Quality Assurance program for MH65D/E Depot Repair FacilityProvided Structural and System support for 96 operational helicopters at 14 units across the country, resulting in cost savings in labor and supply systems. Pioneer in process improvements resulting in time savings on depot schedule during unprecedented challenges and strict timelines Skilled Technical Publications/Maintenance Instruction writer with final approval authorityConducted Trend Analysis and Reliability Centered Maintenance studies to extend maintenance intervals and remove unnecessary inspections, resulting in hundreds of labor hours eliminated and over $200,000 in cost savings annuallyManaged a 1.4 million dollar inventory of spare parts, prioritizing need and cost savings allowing for the safe, effective operation of 96 helicopters. Reverse engineered multiple tools and parts, saving valuable time and money and reduced aircraft delivery timesConducted internal audits of multiple aircraft depot repair lines to include HC-130 and MH60T aircraft and support/supply departments, ensuring compliance with ISO standardsAs part of the New Product Development Team, was Quality Assurance final authority of form/fit/function tests on new parts and systems for the transition from MH65D to the new MH65E aircraft Show less
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Maintenance Supervisor /Flight Operations Manager /Quality Assurance / Instructor
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Jul 2015 - Jun 2018
Organized, scheduled, and supported 200+ monthly mission flight hours and incurred maintenance labor hours on 10 helicopters. Quality Assurance department manager, provided final flight safety authorization for 10 helicopters Lead Flight Examining Board member, training 32 prospective Search and Rescue Flight Crew members through all aspects of the qualification process Managed flight schedule to ensure all flight crewmembers maintained established proficiency requirements while still allowing time for new qualificationsPlanned and managed all scheduled maintenance evolutions on 10 helicopters, leading a diverse group of both civilian and military members of varied skill levels to meet established timelines and flight schedulesInstrumental in the technical writing of both flight manuals and maintenance procedure instructions for the new MH65E platform Show less
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Maintenance Manager, Night Shift Supervisor, Instructor
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2015
Planned, coordinated and managed night shift personnel through scheduled and unscheduled maintenance evolutions for 3 MH65 helicoptersSupported 3 operational aircraft with procurement and distribution of aircraft spare parts and toolsWas lead flight instructor for 12 prospective flight crew members, overseeing all aspects of training to include both on ground system familiarization and in-flight operations. Coordinated multi-agency disaster response training exercises to ensure effective communication and operations during hurricane response.Held Primary Quality Assurance designation and as such was final flight authority for 3 operational MH65 helicoptersLed Partnership in Education efforts in the Southeast Houston area, providing mentorship to 2 elementary schools containing underprivileged kids. Show less
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Maintenance Manager, Instructor
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Oct 2000 - Jun 2012
Planned, coordinated and managed 10 person team in all aspects of maintenance on 10 helicopters, preparing them for deployment to support anti-drug operations in the Caribbean sea and Pacific theaters.Coordinated with multiple agencies to ensure safe delivery of helicopters to multiple countries in South and Central America, meeting strict timelines and delivery datesAs a skilled technical writer, was instrumental in writing Aviation Use of Force tactics and procedures syllabus for 21 Aviation GunnersManaged training program for 30 flight crewmembers and prospective crewmembersDeployed over 100 days a a direct representative of the Engineering officer, overseeing all maintenance evolutions maintaining a valuable asset in support of anti-drug operations in the Caribbean Sea Show less
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Affordable Engineering Services
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aircraft Mechanic I
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May 2021 - Mar 2022
Repair inspect troubleshoot helicopter systems and subsystems following depot maintenance and assembly Completed periodic inspections on helicopter systems and subsystem Weight and balance Maintained and services helicopter systems to include engine and drivetrain lubrication, anti ice, landing gear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and electrical systems Repair inspect troubleshoot helicopter systems and subsystems following depot maintenance and assembly Completed periodic inspections on helicopter systems and subsystem Weight and balance Maintained and services helicopter systems to include engine and drivetrain lubrication, anti ice, landing gear, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and electrical systems
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Education
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2021 - 2023
Liberty University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations -
San Jacinto College
Secondary Education and Teaching
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