1. RODNEY W. ORTIZ
Phone 210-392-0061
strykermk3@yahoo.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS
Vast experience and abilities in heavy structure repair, service, and inspection of aircraft for commercial airlines,
private firms, and the military to include B757, MD-11, DC-9, military F-4S, F-14A, SH-2 helicopter, Navy P-3C,
EP-3, and Army C-12 Huron airframes. I possess a thorough knowledge of all parts of the aircraft, including
engines, propellers, landing gear,hydraulic equipment, radio and radar instruments, and structures.
EDUCATION
Hallmark University, College of Aeronautics, San Antonio, TX Graduate: October 2017
 Associates of Applied Science, Airframe and Powerplant Technology
Phillis Wheatley H.S. Graduate: June 1983
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
VT-SAA Aerospace, San Antonio, TX 2014 - Present
Heavy Structures Mechanic
 Perform Aircraft Services Bulletins for seat track modifications, bulkhead skin repair, airframe
spar repair, layout, cut, form, assemble, and install items and systems with combine straight and
curved edges or irregular curves and planes on B757, BBJ’s, B737, and MD-11 airframes
 Routinely assist other mechanics with their layouts and construction duties
Singapore Aerospace & Technology (ST Aerospace), San Antonio, TX 2010 –2012
Heavy Structures Mechanic (MD-11, DC-9, B757)
 Performed heavy checks, light checks, planned, layouts, constructed and installed various
structural parts to include webs, intercostal, and stringers on MD-11, DC-9, and B757 airframes
 Completed wing pylon modifications, seat track repairs, assisted line APG mechanics with
installation and removal of flight control surfaces, and engine cowlings.
 Well versed in the use of basic and power tools to include hammers, hand snips, rivet guns, cutting
shears, brakes, band saws, hand drills, and drill presses
PDS Services, San Antonio, TX 2005
Structural Mechanic
 Contractor for Boeing, C-17 program, planning, manufacturing and installing cylindrical, square,
or rectangular objects
United States Army National Guard 2005, 2008, 2009
 Operation Iraqi Freedom (2005-2006, 2nd deployment in 2009)
 Operation Jump Start, working in conjunction with U. S. Border Patrol under Homeland Security
Administration (2007-2008)
Sino Swearingen, San Antonio, Texas 2005 – 2007
Sheet Metal Mechanic

2. RODNEY W. ORTIZ
Phone 210-392-0061
strykermk3@yahoo.com
 Performed aircraft servicing, installed hydraulic lines, performed various sheet metal projects,
assembled parts through seaming, bolting, screwing, riveting, and tacking.
Various Construction Related Positions – Pipefitting, Plumbing, Ironwork, Various Locations
(Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, San Antonio, TX) 1993 – 2004
Learned how to weld, braze, and solder, from black iron to copper pipe for commercial heating and
cooling systems.
United States Navy Various Locations 1984 - 1993
Plane Captain, Fighter Squadron 161, USS Midway, Naval Air Field Atsugi, Japan
 Assigned to work center 310, responsible for performing daily, turn-around and special
inspections and launch recovery of 12 assigned squadron aircraft
 Attaining a 99% sortie completion rate while amassing over 1500 flight hours during an arduous
Indian Ocean deployment; collateral duties included primary corrosion control petty officer,
alternate emergency reclamation team member, and assignment to corrosion control branch of
aircraft division performing organizational corrosion treatment and repair on 12 F-4S squadron
aircraft
 Contributed in squadron’s participation in Cape Thunder ’86; squadron flew 105.4 tactical flight
hours in 10 days with 7 aircraft in 87 sorties
 Contributed to squadron selection as winner of the Arleigh Burke fleet trophy for 1985
 Evaluated as first-rate airman, ‘strong performer, approaches most difficult tasks with vigor and
determination, and perseverance’
Helicopter Squadron (Light) LAMPS (MkI) 31, Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, California
 Refined general mechanics and airframe skills while working on a team disassembling,
assembling, repairing and troubleshooting Kaman NSH-2 Seasprite
 Performed extensive fiberglass, rotor blade repairs, and rotary vibration analysis and nitrogen
servicing of air oil struts
Fighter Squadron One, Naval Air Station, Miramar, California
 While assigned to the Airframe Branch, performed organizational level maintenance on 11 F-14A
airframes and flight controls, phase inspections, hydraulics, pneumatic, and related systems
 Provided invaluable assistance in the rapid completion of several phase maintenance inspections,
significantly contributing to the squadron’s post cruise material condition inspection earning
objective grades of outstanding or excellent in all programs
 Analyzed and made positive recommendations regarding parts, fuel leaks, cracks, corrosion, skin
damage and overall aircraft performance resulting in a score of 99% rating on Command
Corrosion Control Inspection.
 Performed sheet metal fabrication and repair, trained in nondestructive testing and evaluation,
aircraft inspection, corrosion identification, and inspection of engine air intakes/exhaust
L-3 Platform Integration Division, Waco, TX ?? 2012-2014
Structural Mechanic.

3. RODNEY W. ORTIZ
Phone 210-392-0061
strykermk3@yahoo.com
 Performed leading edge wing repairs, cold work repairs, and component repair shop (CRS);
constructed and installed deflectors, pans, wing and flap patches, all straight and regular curved
materials, removed and installed wing spars on Navy P-3C, EP-3, and Army C-12 Huron
 Used computer terminals to reference technical manuals, drawings, order supplies and tools
 Experienced in measuring instruments to include scales, protractors, calipers, depth gauges, screw
pitch gauges, and hole gauges; worked with various metals including stainless steel and titanium
ASSOCIATED TRAINING
Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington, Tennessee
 Aviation Structural Mechanic S (Structures) Course, Class A1
Naval Air Maintenance Training Group, Naval Air Field Atsugi, Japan
 Corrosion Control Basic C-600-3180
Project Quest, Inc. Quality Employment through Skills Training (Standard Aero), San Antonio, TX
 Allison T-56/501 Turbo-Prop Engine
United States Army National Guard
 Combative Trainer Course Level I – Austin, TX
 Department of the Army Certificate of Training
 FBCB2-BFT Leader OPNET Course - Camp Bowie, Brownwood, TX
 Combat Lifesaver – Ft Stewart, Georgia
 11B20 MOSQ Infantryman- VT
 19D20 MOSQ Scout- Camp Swift, TX
OTHER SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Skilled and licensed in the use of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) including tow tractor, TA-
75A, B, hydraulic units AHT-63, mobile electric power plants NC-8A NC-2, and wheel & tire. Truck
Commander with 1151 Humvee, assigned to Quick Reaction Force (QRF), Personal Security Detachment
(PSD) and Convoy Operations; others experience includes:
 Operators Permit U. S. Army for Generator 10KW and below
 Truck, cargo M-1037 1 ¼ ton
 Truck, utility M-992 1 ¼ ton
 Truck, cargo M-35A2
 Truck, cargo M-900 series
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
 Member of Student Veterans Organization, Hallmark University School of Aeronautics
 Member of Cornerstone Church
 Regularly workout at fitness center