Adam Mayeda
Summary
Dedicated Aviation Electrician and Marine Corps Veteran with 5 years of experience in maintenance operations on tilt-rotor and heavy-lift aircraft. Expertise in electrical flight control systems, quality assurance inspections, and technical troubleshooting. Led teams of 25 personnel, managed maintenance programs, and partnered with leadership to improve mission readiness and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Coordinator
Redondo Beach Fire Department
Redondo Beach
11.2025 - Current
- Inspected residential properties and small businesses to ensure full compliance with the California Fire Code, verifying the maintenance and periodic servicing documentation of fire protection systems while drafting detailed corrective reports to enhance community safety.
- Participated in community outreach programs to promote fire safety awareness.
Avionics Work Center Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
11.2020 - 11.2025
- Supervised and mentored a team of 25 avionics technicians, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and hands-on training, fostering a culture of precision and accountability, and improving maintenance efficiency.
- Coordinated with maintenance managers and operations leadership to communicate system status and resolve technical issues, aligning daily work with flight schedules and operational commitments to support mission success.
- Managed 7 work center programs (electrostatic discharge, battery safety, corrosion control, calibration, HAZMAT, safety, and training), contributing to fleet readiness and ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Conducted detailed inspections and certified avionics maintenance actions as a qualified quality control inspector, maintaining rigorous safety and documentation standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex electrical discrepancies on CH-53E and MV-22B aircraft using schematic diagrams and technical manuals, ensuring mission readiness and adherence to safety standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
El Camino College
Torrance, CA05-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media
University of California
Santa Cruz06-2020
Skills
- Cross-functional leadership
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Problem solving and decision making
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Integrity and discipline
- Safety protocols
- Map reading and navigation
- Fitness and agility training
Certification
- California State Fire Marshal course Fire Inspector 1A, 2026
- NREMT certified Emergency Medical Technician, 2025
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support and CPR certification, 2024
Accomplishments
- Battle Effectiveness Award, 2024 aboard the USS Boxer
- Korea Defense Service Medal, 2024 aboard the USS Boxer
- Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout, 2016
Timeline
Program Coordinator
Redondo Beach Fire Department
11.2025 - Current
Avionics Work Center Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
11.2020 - 11.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
El Camino College
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Digital Media
University of California