Milena Salazar
Aerospace Engineer @Naval Air Systems Command Navair
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WORK HISTORY
Aerospace Engineer @Naval Air Systems Command Navair
Coronado, CA, US
Serve as an On-Site Support Engineer for the Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) line under the Props and Vertical Lift Program, providing technical support in over 50 engineering dispositions across multiple platforms—including E-2/C-2, V-22 Osprey, H-53 Super Stallion, and H-1 aircraft—while coordinating directly with Navy maintenance personnel and depot-level teams at NAS North Island, MCAS Miramar, and Marine Corps Base at Camp Pendleton to resolve field issues, support component replacements, and facilitate maintenance documentation and testing- Currently completing a dual rotation with the Power & Propulsion and Flight Controls & Hydraulics teams in the E-2 Fleet Support Team (FST), gaining cross-platform experience in system analysis, root cause investigations, and flight readiness evaluations.
EDUCATION
UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering
Bachelor of Science - BS, Structural Engineering
UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering
Master of Science - MS, Structural Engineering
ABOUT MILENA SALAZAR
Hi, I\'m Milena! I\'m currently working full-time as an Aerospace Engineer, where I support structures across multiple aircraft lines and contribute to innovative, mission-driven solutions within both production and engineering.I recently earned my M.S. in Structural Engineering with Honors from UC San Diego, specializing in Non-Destructive Testing/Structural Health Monitoring (NDT/SHM) and Advanced Composites.My experience includes leading engineering teams and managing hands-on projects—from designing and analyzing composite UAV structures to developing patent-pending thermoplastic manufacturing techniques. I’ve also held leadership roles in technical education, outreach, and diversity-focused engineering organizations.I’m passionate about applying technical expertise and collaborative leadership to solve complex engineering challenges and create lasting impact.Open to new opportunities and always happy to connect—feel free to reach out at m••••••••@gmail.com!
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