Rebeca S. Sanchez
About Rebeca S. Sanchez
Rebeca S. Sanchez serves as the Chief Inspector at Zipline, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in aviation quality management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Apex Aviation Inc, Delta Air Lines, and Virgin Galactic.
Work at Zipline
Rebeca S. Sanchez has served as Chief Inspector at Zipline since 2020. In this role, she oversees the Safety Management System and ensures compliance with FAA Airworthiness Certificates. She has complete authority over critical areas such as Quality Control Inspection, Technical Audits, and Non-Destructive Testing. Sanchez played a pivotal role in transitioning Zipline from an experimental phase to commercial service by drafting necessary supplements and procedures. Additionally, she has mentored a team of inexperienced inspectors, guiding them to become quality-minded professionals.
Previous Experience in Aviation
Before joining Zipline, Rebeca S. Sanchez held several key positions in the aviation industry. She worked at Apex Aviation Inc as Director of Quality from 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, she was part of Delta Air Lines' ULD Management Group from 2007 to 2010. Sanchez also served as Director of Maintenance Planning and Quality at Jet Edge International in 2018-2019 and as Spaceline Chief Inspector at Virgin Galactic from 2019 to 2020. Her earlier roles include Chief Inspector at Cutter Aviation and Quality Assurance Manager at Lufthansa Technik (BizJet International).
Education and Expertise
Rebeca S. Sanchez studied at Redstone College, where she achieved an Associate's degree in Airframe and Powerplant (A&P). Her educational background complements her extensive experience in the aviation sector, particularly in quality control and regulatory compliance. Sanchez's expertise includes creating usable policies and procedures to address operational gaps, enhancing safety and efficiency within the organizations she has worked for.
Leadership and Mentorship
In her role at Zipline, Rebeca S. Sanchez has demonstrated strong leadership skills by mentoring a team of inexperienced inspectors. Her guidance has transformed them into quality-minded professionals, emphasizing the importance of quality control in aviation operations. This commitment to mentorship reflects her dedication to fostering a culture of safety and compliance within the industry.