Javier Franco

Experience

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  Mexicana Airlines

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1999

  Quality Control Inspector

  Chief signing authority for release of aeroplanes to fly.→ Purchased new aircraft F100 on behalf of Mexicana Airlines → Performed inspection techniques using FPI, FMPI, Ultrasonic, x-ray equipment (NDT) and borescope.

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  MTU Aero Engines North America

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2000

  Gas Turbine Engine Mechanic

  → Performed disassembly, assembly and balancing of gas turbines rotating modules.

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  MTU Maintenance Canada

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2008

  Line Inspector/ Production Lead

  Performed preliminary (including teardown reports), identifying hidden damage, in process, inspection continuity, incoming and final inspections of all items processed by repair department.→ Reviewed structural and mechanical systems certifying that systems met international aviation authorities and company's standards of performance and safety.→ Inspected work prior to release to the customer, verifying accuracy of inspection records, reports, forms and procedures complying with all inspections outlined in policies and procedures handbook. Show less

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  | MARSHALL AEROSPACE CANADA

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  Technical Services Representative

  → Modified and repaired Canadian Forces C130 Hercules fleet for the Department of National Defense (DND) and updated Canadian force technical manuals.→ Assisted in the implementation of safety procedures to prevent and correct deficiencies reducing risk to personnel.

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  Self-employed

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Investor Business Coordinator

  → Managed profitable North America operations of importing and selling of fruit and vegetables from Mexico business to California.→ Business closed when plant burnt to ground in Mexico.

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  MTU Maintenance Canada

  Jan 2013 - now

  CUSTOMER SUPPORT MANAGER

  Provide management and support (technical and economic) for Tier 1 customers and on multi-million dollar engine repair contracts including commercial airlines, Canadian Forces and the United States Forces. Achieved a 100% record of accomplishment of on-time delivery to customers. → Key lead on all aspects of administration and contract of maintenance of multimillion-dollar subcontracts for aircraft tanker maintenance repair for up to 50 engines per year.→ Liaised with internal departments: logistics, quality assurance, engineering, production, production control and finance to determine the scope of work, labour costs, and schedule for preparation of proposals. → Create a management plan and managed all aspects of the project from logistics, budget, labour costs, production, timelines, creation of realistic milestones and communication within the company and with the customer. → Presented at International Air Force Annual Conference progress reports on work performed on aeroplanes. Show less