Jose Maldonado

Experience

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  Velauno

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2012

  Head Instructor

  Managed windsurf school and Summer Camp with over 100 students and supervised 12 instructors.

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  Universidad Politecnica de Puerto Rico

  Nov 2009 - Nov 2013

  Undergraduate Researcher
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  Big Winds Kiteboarding

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Instructor

  -Taught kiteboarding lessons-Maintained equipment

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  University of Massachusetts Lowell

  Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

  Graduate Student Researcher
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  Safran

  Jul 2014 - Mar 2015

  •Utilized statistical methods, such as process capability and control, in reviewing and analyzing data.•Created statistical tools that allowed the visualization of large data sets to track trends in manufacturing processes and highlight areas problem sources. •Assisted with data integration from various steps in the manufacturing process to provide consistent and centralized data reporting. •Assisted with establishing realistic targets and objectives for ramp up operations of a new manufacturing plant. Show less

  • Data Analyst Engineer

    Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

  • Engineer Intern

    Jul 2014 - Oct 2014
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  Infotech Aerospace Services, Inc.

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2015

  Mechancal Design Engineer Specialist I

  •Support Quality Engineers in the documentation and disposition of non-conformances.•Assessed quality non-conformances on production and development parts.•Validated expanded tolerances on casting dies in non-conformances to comply with safety and design intent. •Analyzed data of both internal and external features formed by the core or die to assess part usability. •Performed tolerance stack up analysis for turbine components and assemblies.

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  M&N Aviation, Inc.

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Pilot

  First Officer on the Short 360 and 330.

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  United States Air Force

  Sept 2018 - now

  Provide Operational Test and Evaluation for new tactics, techniques and procedures on the EC-130H Compass Call. Design flight profiles to align with desired experimental objectives. Conduct test flights to expand the current capabilities of the weapons system. Undergraduate Pilot Training

  • Chief, HC-130J Group Weapons and Tactics

    Jan 2025 - now

  • EC-130H Test Team Flight Commander

    Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

  • EC-130H Test Team Assistant Flight Commander

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • EC-130H Test Team Officer in Charge/Pilot, 418th Test & Evaluation Squadron

    Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

  • EC-130H Pilot/Scheduler, 41st Electronic Combat Squadron

    May 2021 - Feb 2022

  • EC-130H Mission Qualification Training

    Aug 2020 - May 2021

  • C-130H Initial Qualification

    May 2020 - Aug 2020

  • Pilot Trainee

    Sept 2018 - May 2020