Joel Sterling
St. Augustine
Summary
Professional machinist with hands-on experience in operating and maintaining precision equipment. Skilled in maintenance management, reading and understanding maintenance material, and quality control, delivering consistent results. Strong team collaborator known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to meet production goals while ensuring safety and accuracy.
Knowledgeable Aviation Instructor with over 21 year in Aviation Maintenance experience contributing to organizational growth and success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Machinist Instructor
Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
12.2022 - Current
- Provided technical training for Navy/ Marine and allied military officers and enlisted personnel in the maintenance of air weapon systems and associated equipment.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
Aviation Maintenance Manager
Helicopter Maritime Strike Group Seventy Four
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Provide combat ready aircraft and personnel for deployment.
- Provided leadership and guidance to 15 personnel in support of phase maintenance on 12 aircraft and over 1200 related support equipment.
- Implemented inventory control measures to optimize parts availability, reducing delays in repairs.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring consistent quality across the team.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft repairs through efficient scheduling and resource management.
- Increased overall fleet reliability by conducting rigorous inspections and addressing issues proactively.
Quality Assurance Representative
Fleet Logistics Support Five Eight
04.2015 - 10.2018
- Presented findings from audits to management teams, driving improvements in overall operational performance.
- Maintained detailed records of test results, providing valuable data for future process improvements.
- Streamlined QA processes for increased efficiency, reducing time spent on repetitive tasks.
- Participated in ongoing professional development programs focused on staying current with emerging industry trends and advancements in technology impacting the field of quality assurance.
- Monitored and audited 40 Aviation maintenance programs in the maintenance department.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Helicopter Anti-submarine Unit Light Six Zero
02.2011 - 03.2015
- Kept up-to-date with industry best practices through continuous professional development and training courses.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to complete complex repairs swiftly and accurately.
- Performed troubleshooting for avionics systems malfunctions, pinpointing issues accurately to minimize repair times.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
Education
No Degree - Navy Instructor
Center For Personal And Professional Development
Silverdale, WA11-2022
No Degree - Maintenance Control Management
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training
Jacksonville, FL07-2016
No Degree - General Studies
Coastline Community College
Fountain Valley, CA01-2011
No Degree - Office Info Productivity
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT11-2007
Skills
- Machine operation
- Troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance
- Equipment Repair
- Equipment monitoring
- Project management
- Part inspection
- Rotating equipment repair
- Basic mathematics
- Hand and power tool operation
- Inspection processes
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Machine maintenance
- CNC machine operation
- Precise measuring
- Equipment operation
- Assembly and production
- Mechanical troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Led and Trained 750 technicians across 5 different Type Model series aircraft including K-C130, C40, C9, SH-60R and SH-60B. In total, Oversaw 69,130 Maintenance man-hours, demonstrating the ability to manage complex technical operations while maintaining a high level of efficiency and quality.
- Quality assurance representative, ensured all maintenance tasks met 100% completion standard
- Qualified Instructor, delivering 2,796 hours of instruction across three Chief of Naval Operation(CNO) approved courses to 180 Navy and Marine Corps technicians.
- Master Training Specialist, a qualification that highlights the ability to create, deliver, and evaluate training programs. In addition, is certified post-secondary instructor.
Timeline
Aviation Machinist Instructor
Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
12.2022 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Manager
Helicopter Maritime Strike Group Seventy Four
10.2018 - 10.2022
Quality Assurance Representative
Fleet Logistics Support Five Eight
04.2015 - 10.2018
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Helicopter Anti-submarine Unit Light Six Zero
02.2011 - 03.2015
No Degree - Navy Instructor
Center For Personal And Professional Development
No Degree - Maintenance Control Management
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training
No Degree - General Studies
Coastline Community College
No Degree - Office Info Productivity
Fairfield University
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