Michael Rosado Sanchez
Springfield
Summary
Detail-oriented Aircraft Maintenance Technician with 8+ years of experience supporting gas turbine engine assembly, inspection, and repair in military environments. Proven ability to follow technical specifications, maintain strict quality standards, and perform precision measurements. Experienced in both flightline and back shop procedures, with combat deployment experience supporting global operations. Strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Technician – Military Engines
Pratt and Whitney
06.2023 - Current
- Assemble PW-F135-100 & -600 turbine engines using established tooling and standardized processes.
- Interpret assembly drawings, specifications, and computer systems to prepare parts and assemble subassemblies, modules, and accessories for new gas turbine engines using established tools and processes.
- Apply overhaul and repair procedures to carry out mechanical work for rebuilding engines, modules, and related components.
- Retrieve parts, verify they meet assembly requirements, and fit and measure components to ensure they meet specified tolerances.
- Use hand tools, fixtures, and specialized equipment to assemble engine sections, install components, and maintain tools and equipment in assigned areas.
- Support test operations and assist with testing under direct supervision according to defined schedules.
- Provide additional support for co-producer activities, customer programs, retrofit projects, and new engine initiatives, including adapting to specification changes.
- Middletown Product Delivery Center
C-130 Aerospace Propulsion
Connecticut Air National Guard
East Granby, CT
01.2020 - 10.2024
- Provide in-depth inspections of T56 engines, 54H-60-117 propellers, and auxiliary power units on the C-130 support/cargo aircraft.
- Maintains mission capable status on deployed and non-deployed aircraft engines.
- Proficient in flight-line operations to include inspections, servicing, and launching/recovering aircraft.
- Qualified to run right seat during ground engine-run procedures.
- Troubleshoots malfunctioning engines, propellers and intermediate propulsion power plant system components.
- Using Technical Orders, performs Isochronal Inspections, Home Station Checks, One Time Inspection, Time Compliance Technical Orders to ensure air worthiness.
- Use of test equipment for precision measurements to include multimeters, dial calipers, telescoping depth gauges, and torque calculators.
- Perform back shop repairs on turbine modules, reduction gearbox, compressor modules and all related parts.
- Removal, inspection and reinstallation of power plant package and propeller assembly according to technical orders.
- PMEL monitor - monitor the calibration dates and condition of Time Measurement Diagnostic Equipment, coordinate for shipping and receiving of equipment in need of calibration.
- 103rd Maintenance Squadron
- Rank: SSgt
- Pay Grade: E5
United Parcel Service 22.4 Full-time Combination Driver
UPS Center 0101
West Springfield, MA
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Full-time position created to help the company deliver on weekends, ease workload on Regular Package Car Drivers (RCPD) and prevent forced overtime on fellow employees.
- Complete Pre- and Post-trip vehicle inspections according to Department of Transportation regulations.
- Perform time sensitive deliveries and pickups of parcels, goods, chemicals, and food to residential and industrial customers, collecting and securing payments when required.
- Continual lifting, lowering, and carrying packages ranging from 1 to 150 lbs.
United Parcel Service Package Handler
UPS Center 0101
West Springfield, MA
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Properly secure packages for transportation following safety procedures for lifting and lowering packages ranging from 0 to 150 lbs.
- Lifting and maneuvering packages using equipment to assist and improve loading speeds.
- Hazardous material responder; in charge of specialized loading, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials in accordance with federal regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management
Post University
AAS - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
12-2022
Aerospace Propulsion Technical School - undefined
Sheppard Air Force Base
10-2019
Basic Military Training - undefined
Lackland Air Force Base
07-2019
Skills
- Gas Turbine Engine Assembly & Overhaul
- Precision Measurement & Tolerances
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- SAP MES & Solumina Systems
- Secret Security Clearance
- Blueprint & Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Quality Assurance & Inspection Standards
- Technical Orders & Process Compliance
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance (FAA/DCMA)
Affiliations
- Connecticut Air National Guard Sep 2018 – Oct 2024
- Young Scholar Fund, Inc Nov 2022 - Present
- Puerto Rico Air National Guard Oct 2018 - Jan 2020
Timeline
Assembly Technician – Military Engines
Pratt and Whitney
06.2023 - Current
United Parcel Service 22.4 Full-time Combination Driver
UPS Center 0101
06.2020 - 01.2023
C-130 Aerospace Propulsion
Connecticut Air National Guard
01.2020 - 10.2024
United Parcel Service Package Handler
UPS Center 0101
11.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management
Post University
AAS - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Aerospace Propulsion Technical School - undefined
Sheppard Air Force Base
Basic Military Training - undefined
Lackland Air Force Base