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Anthony Civita

Anthony Civita

Sebastian

Summary

Performance-oriented manufacturing professional with demonstrated skills in enhancing workflows and resource utilization to achieve demanding production and aircraft certification targets. Hardworking leader and analytical problem-solver with conscientious approach to tackling operations issues. Decisive leader and collaborative team-builder with good planning and multitasking abilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Flight Line Supervisor

Piper Aircraft Inc.
07.2024 - Current
  • Manages priorities for aircraft set-up, inspection, flight, and certification operations. Skilled in identifying safety of flight discrepancies, completes safety risk assessments, holding final signature authority for first flight release operations.
  • Works regularly with multiple engineering agencies improving and correcting line station operations, resolving maintenance discrepancies, and identifying and correcting supplier quality discrepancies working with Pratt and Whitney, Lycoming, and Continental.
  • Coordinates aircraft repairs with other departments regularly, determining best time for maintenance completion to meet production needs.
  • Tracks non-conformances, and work orders. Completes and closes work orders upon completion of operations ensuring department is credited for work performed.
  • Monitors day-to-day production operations, identifies ways and implements production improvements.
  • Worked with quality engineering, implementing double tool sign out verification to add measure for preventing production line shutdowns for lost tools.
  • Maintains employee schedules to cover weekday, evening and weekend shifts.

Aircraft Inspection Craftsman

United States Air Force
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Conducted detailed inspections of C-5 aircraft components and systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations and manufacturer specifications
  • Served as C-5 Isochronal Inspection section floor chief, overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations and conducting daily production meetings
  • Identified and resolved mechanical issues through troubleshooting and diagnostic testing, resulting in improved aircraft performance and reliability
  • Documented inspection findings and maintenance actions in accordance with established procedures, ensuring accurate record-keeping and regulatory compliance
  • Collaborated with depot level maintenance teams to coordinate scheduled inspections and prioritize repairs, contributing to efficient aircraft turnaround times and operational readiness

C130J Instructor/Instructor Supervisor

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 02.2023
  • Led a team of instructors to ensure consistency in curriculum delivery and adherence to company standards.
  • Trained new instructors on classroom management techniques and effective teaching strategies.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations and provided feedback to instructors to help improve their teaching skills.
  • Collaborated with other department heads to develop new training programs and workshops for instructors to enhance their professional development.

C-130 Aero Repair Technician

United States Air Force
04.2015 - 02.2018
  • Troubleshot and maintained aircraft structures, systems, and components with specialization in landing gear, flight controls, and doors
  • Completed adjustments, alignments, rigging, and calibrations of aircraft systems
  • Executed crash recovery duties, responding promptly to in-flight emergencies across various mission design series aircraft
  • Successfully recovered a downed A-29 aircraft due to engine failure.

C-130 Inspection Apprentice

United States Air Force
02.2014 - 04.2015
  • Specialized in conducting C-130 Isochronal Inspections with a focus on flight deck and flight line areas
  • Inspected, serviced, and performed duties related to aircraft maintenance
  • Executed thorough examinations and assessments to ensure compliance with safety regulations

Education

Bachelors - Health and Wellness

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2021

Airman Leadership School

United States Air Force
Moody Air Force Base, GA

Corporals Course

United States Marine Corps

Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Air University
Gunter Air Force Base, Maxwell Air Force Base Annex, AL

Associates in Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
08.2025

Associates in Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science

Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
08.2025

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Process supervision
  • Task delegation
  • Production scheduling
  • Management efficiency
  • Strong communication skills
  • Production targets
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Process documentation
  • Schedule development

Certification

  • 08/2021 Instructional Systems Development Air University/Community College of the Air Force
  • 06/2021 Community College of the Air Force Instructor Level I Air University/Community College of the Air Force
  • 03/2024 Maintenance Supervision and Production USAF Expeditionary Operations School
  • 07/2015 Crashed, Damaged, Disabled Aircraft Recovery (CDDAR) United States Air Force

Accomplishments

  • Received the Air Force Achievement Medal for exceptional performance
  • Earned the Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster for outstanding service
  • Graduated as Distinguished Graduate from the Noncommissioned Officer Academy
  • Achieved Instructional Systems Design certification by successfully managing the curriculum program for Moody Air Force Base's field training detachment. Oversaw curriculum development for all mission design series courses, including the establishment of the HH-60W course documents for aircraft maintenance systems courses.

Timeline

Flight Line Supervisor

Piper Aircraft Inc.
07.2024 - Current

Aircraft Inspection Craftsman

United States Air Force
02.2023 - 07.2024

C130J Instructor/Instructor Supervisor

United States Air Force
02.2019 - 02.2023

C-130 Aero Repair Technician

United States Air Force
04.2015 - 02.2018

C-130 Inspection Apprentice

United States Air Force
02.2014 - 04.2015

Airman Leadership School

United States Air Force

Corporals Course

United States Marine Corps

Noncommissioned Officer Academy

Air University

Associates in Applied Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Community College of the Air Force

Associates in Applied Science - Instructor of Technology and Military Science

Community College of the Air Force

Bachelors - Health and Wellness

Purdue Global University