Rick dela Cruz

Rick dela Cruz is an experienced aviation professional with extensive expertise in technical services and aircraft maintenance. Currently serving as a Technical Services Engineer at ASL Airlines Australia since March 2022, Rick has a strong background in supporting various aircraft including B737, BAe146, E190-100, and E190 E2. Prior roles include leadership positions at Northrop Grumman, where Rick was the KC-30A Cabin Systems IPT Lead, and contracted engineering roles at HEVILIFT. With a career that began as an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer apprentice at Ansett and includes significant tenures at Virgin Australia and Tenix Defence, Rick has developed comprehensive knowledge in avionics, continuing airworthiness, and maintenance coordination. Rick holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Swinburne University of Technology and a Certificate of Trade as an Aircraft Mechanic from Kangan Institute.