Andrew Cruz
Summary
Plans and manages production efforts of the maintenance department to include 240 technicians across 13 work centers and two detachments in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 10 MH-60R helicopters. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
MAINTENANCE MASTER CHIEF
US Navy
03.2023 - Current
- Manages production efforts of the maintenance department to include 20 Chiefs and 240 technicians across 13 work centers and two detachments in the performance of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Ensured compliance with all instructions and regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and records of all maintenance tasks performed.
- Mentored junior enlisted and junior officers, providing guidance and support to enhance professional growth within the organization.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring issues, devising long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Maintained open lines of communication with pilots, addressing their concerns regarding aircraft performance efficiently and effectively.
- Streamlined maintenance processes, resulting in improved turnaround times and operational efficiency.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs through efficient scheduling and resource management.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by implementing strict maintenance protocols and procedures.
Maintenance and Quality Assurance Supervisor
US Navy
07.2019 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the productions efforts of 13 work centers and 218 personnel performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 11 MH-60R aircraft.
- Led and trained 8 Quality Assurance Representatives and 1 Quality Assurance Officer ensuring all Collateral Duty Inspectors and Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Inspectors adhered to quality, uniformity and reliability of aircraft and equipment in accordance with all regulations and instructions.
Power Plants LCPO / Readiness LCPO
US Navy
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Led, trained and mentored 16 staff personnel, 55 squadron program managers/monitors enforcing NAMP compliance for 11 squadrons comprised of 153 MH-60R aircraft.
- Led , mentored and trained 11 Senior Chief Petty Officers in coordination of readiness, logistics and Planned Maintenance intervals and P&E repairs supporting 11 squadrons.
Maintenance Control / Detachment Chief Petty Office
US Navy
05.2013 - 07.2016
- Responsible for 165 professionals performing daily maintenance requirements for 12 MH-60R aircraft.
- Managed day to day operations of 22 detachment personnel in two separate Type/Model/Series aircraft while embarked on the USS Fort Worth and deployed to Seventh Fleet AOR.
Education
No Degree - Senior Enlisted Leadership
Senior Enlisted Academy
Newport, RI09.2019
No Degree - SENIOR ENLISTED AVIATION MAINTENANCE COURSE
CNATT NORTH ISLAND
San Diego, CA01.2016
No Degree - COMMAND MANAGEMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM MANAG
CNL LEARNING CENTER
Damneck, Virginia08.2012
No Degree - H-60 POWERPLANTS ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
NAMTGD MAYPORT
MAYPORT, FLORIDA11.2003
No Degree - F404-GE-400/402 ENGINE FIRST DEGREE INTERMEDIATE
NAMTRAU LEMOORE
Lemoore, CA10.2001
GED -
Guam Community College
Mangilao, GU06.1997
Skills
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Safety Management Systems
- Quality Assurance Management
- Personnel Training
- Repair Scheduling
- Maintenance knowledge
- Equipment Inspection
- Worker Supervision
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
- Daily Operations Management
- Relationship Building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Safety standards
- Documentation
- Mentoring and training
- Workload Management
- Materials Management
- Quality Control
- Schedule Management
Timeline
MAINTENANCE MASTER CHIEF
US Navy
03.2023 - Current
Maintenance and Quality Assurance Supervisor
US Navy
07.2019 - 02.2023
Power Plants LCPO / Readiness LCPO
US Navy
07.2016 - 07.2019
Maintenance Control / Detachment Chief Petty Office
US Navy
05.2013 - 07.2016
No Degree - Senior Enlisted Leadership
Senior Enlisted Academy
No Degree - SENIOR ENLISTED AVIATION MAINTENANCE COURSE
CNATT NORTH ISLAND
No Degree - COMMAND MANAGEMENT EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM MANAG
CNL LEARNING CENTER
No Degree - H-60 POWERPLANTS ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE
NAMTGD MAYPORT
No Degree - F404-GE-400/402 ENGINE FIRST DEGREE INTERMEDIATE
NAMTRAU LEMOORE
GED -
Guam Community College