Cindy Ramirez
Menifee,CA
Summary
Marine Corps Sergeant with 7+ years of experience in aircraft armament systems, aviation maintenance, quality assurance, and weapons integration supporting F-35 Lightning II, F/A-18 Hornet, AH-1Z Viper, and UH-1Y Venom aircraft. Active Secret Security Clearance with expertise in aircraft inspections, maintenance verification, explosives accountability, technical documentation, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness. Proven leader experienced in quality management systems, aviation safety, personnel development, and mission-critical maintenance operations in high-tempo environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
04.2019 - Current
- Performed aircraft armament installation, inspection, maintenance verification, and weapons integration on F-35 Lightning II, F/A-18 Hornet, AH-1Z Viper, and UH-1Y Venom aircraft.
- Executed quality assurance inspections ensuring compliance with aviation maintenance standards, technical publications, safety requirements, and regulatory procedures.
- Served as Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI) and Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative (CDQAR), validating maintenance actions, documentation accuracy, and corrective actions.
- Managed explosives accountability, controlled assets, and classified equipment while maintaining 100% compliance with Department of Defense security requirements.
- Supported aircraft operational readiness through preventive maintenance, inspections, maintenance documentation, and configuration management.
- Led, trained, supervised, and mentored Marines on aircraft maintenance procedures, weapons systems operations, quality standards, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), corrosion prevention, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and technical training programs.
- Maintained detailed maintenance records, inspection reports, discrepancy logs, and quality assurance documentation to support mission-critical operations.
- Supported continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance maintenance efficiency, reliability, and aircraft availability.
Education
Business Administration
American Public University System
Charles Town, WVHigh School Diploma -
Norwalk High School
Norwalk, CA06.2016
Skills
Aircraft Maintenance
Aircraft Armament Systems
Weapons Integration
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Aircraft Inspection
Maintenance Verification
Technical Documentation
Technical Publications
Operational Readiness
HAZMAT Management
Explosives Safety
Configuration Management
Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
Inventory & Asset Management
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Actions
Continuous Improvement
Team Leadership
Technical Training
Security Clearance
Active Secret Security Clearance
Awards
Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal (2 Awards)
Timeline
Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.2019 - Current
Business Administration
American Public University System
High School Diploma -
Norwalk High School