Rodrigo Trujillo
San Salvador,El Salvador
Summary
Experienced professional in jet engine maintenance across MROs, airlines, and top engine manufacturers. Skilled in preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance, budgeting, and engineering leadership. Strong customer support abilities, effective communicator, and culturally adaptable team player with a focus on quality, problem-solving, and dependable service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Powerplant Consultant
Freelance
03.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive engine records audits ensuring regulatory compliance and asset integrity.
- Develop strategic fleet management evaluations to enhance performance and cost-efficiency.
- Offer technical engineering support for on-wing and off-wing maintenance, including planning and troubleshooting.
- Specialized in commercial engine platforms: IAE V2500, PW1100G-JM, GE CF34 series, and CFM56 family.
- Appraise actionable insights that protects asset value, minimized downtime, and decision-making contributor.
Senior Field Support Manager
Pratt & Whitney
11.2012 - 02.2025
- Served as an on-site representative for airlines operating aircraft with IAE and Pratt & Whitney engines.
- Acted as a liaison between airlines, Pratt & Whitney, partners, and maintenance centers.
- Focused on reducing maintenance costs and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Responsibilities included logistics management, planning, monitoring, condition analysis, technical advice, administrative support and training.
- Built strong, trust-based relationships with customers through a collaborative and respectful approach.
Senior Powerplant Engineer
TACA AIRLINES
06.2008 - 10.2012
- Oversaw removal forecasting, budgeting, and shop visit cycle management for jet engines and APUs.
- Managed maintenance contracts with OEMs.
- Evaluated maintenance burden and recommended cost-effective solutions.
- Led the Engineering Team and provided technical support to resolve chronic maintenance issues.
- Acted as a technical negotiator during aircraft return/redelivery processes.
Powerplant Repair Engineer
AEROMANTENIMIENTO - GRUPO TACA
01.2003 - 05.2008
- Oversaw removal forecasting, budgeting, and shop visit cycle management for jet engines and APUs.
- Evaluated maintenance burden and recommended cost-effective solutions.
- Provided technical support to resolve chronic maintenance issues.
Exchange & Leases Administrator
AEROMANTENIMIENTO - GRUPO TACA
09.2001 - 12.2002
- Management of the negotiations of exchanges and leases components for the TACA Airlines A320 Fleet.
- Management of the component repairs for MRO’s customer.
A300/Regional Fleet Engineer – Systems
AEROMANTENIMIENTO - GRUPO TACA
01.2000 - 08.2001
- Managed engineering activities for aircraft systems on cargo and regional fleets
- Provided technical support to maintenance personnel to resolve chronic system-related issues.
Education
MBA - Bussiness
EGADE Business School (Tecnológico De Monterrey)
Monterrey, Mexico05-2021
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Albert Einstein
San Salvador, ES03-2000
Skills
- Jet engine programming
- Troubleshooting
- Conflict resolution
- Negotiation
- Empathy
- Condition monitoring
- Strategic planning
- Cost analysis
- Office management
- Teamwork
- Integrity
- Commitment
- Resilience
Accomplishments
Opening of the P&W Office in Monterrey, Pratt & Whitney, Mexico June 2016 – December 2016
- Former on-site Field Service Representative for the P&W Office at Monterrey, Mexico.
- Collaborated with the setup of the P&W Portal and tools within users of the new customer.
- Support the Entry into Service (EIS) Team in the procurement of the recommended inventory for tools and spares.
- Support the new customer during the reception and initial operation of the firsts A320neo airplanes.
Engine selection project for the A320neo Fleet, AVIANCA/TACA, El Salvador ~Feb 2011 – Sep 2012
- Participated in the A320neo engine selection program for AVIANCA, leading the technical feasibility analysis comparing CFM LEAP-1A vs. Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM engines.
MRO Scrap Clinic, AEROMAN (MRO Holdings), El Salvador During year 2007
- Led AEROMAN’s first scrap review initiative. The project aligned internal standards and supported OEM engagement for potential repair development.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Additional Information
- Permanent resident of Mexico. Company sponsorship not needed for being legally hired in Mexico.
Certification
- A319/A320 Taxi and Engine Run Up (Level I) Training; AEROMAN; San Luis Talpa, El Salvador.
- V2500 A1/A5 Line and Base Maintenance and BSI Trainings; IAE - RR; Derby, UK.
- P&W PW1100G-JM LBM and BSI Trainings; Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- CF34-10E Line Maintenance, Engine Removal & Installation, Thrust Reverser Maintenance & BSI Trainings; GE Aviation; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
- CFM56 – Powerplant Line & Base Maintenance; SNECMA; Paris, France.
- P&W Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) Training; Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- P&W Module Analysis Program Network (MAPNET) Training; Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- P&W Engine Fleet Management Training; Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- P&W Engine Failure Analysis Training; Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, Connecticut, USA.
- APU 131-9(A) Line Maintenance Training; Honeywell Training Center; Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
- APU APS2300 Line Maintenance Training; Hamilton Sundstrand; San Diego, California, USA.
- Dangerous Goods Familiarization Training; – TACA Airlines; San Luis Talpa, El Salvador
- Human Factors; TACA Airlines; El Salvador.
- Fundamentals of Leadership; Pratt & Whitney; Distance learning.
Timeline
Independent Powerplant Consultant
Freelance
03.2025 - Current
Senior Field Support Manager
Pratt & Whitney
11.2012 - 02.2025
Senior Powerplant Engineer
TACA AIRLINES
06.2008 - 10.2012
Powerplant Repair Engineer
AEROMANTENIMIENTO - GRUPO TACA
01.2003 - 05.2008
Exchange & Leases Administrator
AEROMANTENIMIENTO - GRUPO TACA
09.2001 - 12.2002
A300/Regional Fleet Engineer – Systems
AEROMANTENIMIENTO - GRUPO TACA
01.2000 - 08.2001
MBA - Bussiness
EGADE Business School (Tecnológico De Monterrey)
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Universidad Albert Einstein