Alex recently completed his Mechanical Engineering degree at New Mexico State University. As a university student, Alex first joined WHA’s engineering staff in 2018 in the role of a Mechanical Engineering Intern. In his engineer role, Alex assists WHA’s senior engineers in the Failure Analysis and Testing service areas, working in WHA’s forensic inspection labs, supporting the buildup and maintenance of facility and test systems, assisting in the execution of technical testing, and providing research and process improvement input for testing and safety topics.

Alex brings to WHA a surplus of relevant experience after his assignment in the United States Marine Corps where he worked as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Rep providing service, maintenance, and safe-for-flight inspections for H-1 Helicopters. He also brings to WHA 5+ years of experience supervising and directing shifts of Flightline Marines as well as servicing a fleet of helicopters. Before leaving the US Marine Corps, Alex was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for professional achievement and superior performance.