JOSEPH AVALLONE
San Diego
Summary
Results-driven Aviation Structural Mechanic and U.S. Navy Veteran with over 8 years of hands-on experience in aviation maintenance, maintenance control, and quality assurance. Currently serves as the lead technician for Bell Textron's On-Site Quick Response Team for the CMV-22B Osprey platform. Adept at supervising complex structural and systems maintenance, applying Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) protocols, and ensuring compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) standards. Experienced in reviewing proposals, contracts, and regulatory requirements to ensure early quality involvement in program development. Skilled in preparing and maintaining quality directives, procedures, and metrics to meet program, contract, customer, and international standards. Proficient in analyzing process data, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve process capability. Conducts supplier evaluations and audits to assess quality compliance and support procurement decisions. Analyzes performance data and provides disposition recommendations for nonconforming equipment. Recognized for leadership in fleet readiness, cross-functional training, and maintenance safety culture. Skilled in using IETMs, NALCOMIS OOMA, and aviation logistics systems to manage airworthiness and sustainment operations. Proven ability to collaborate across military and civilian teams, provide technical oversight, and manage high-tempo operations in both stateside and deployed environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Site Quick Response Team Lead
Bell Textron
San Diego
01.2025 - Current
- Perform operational-level, depot-level, and field maintenance on CMV-22 Osprey aircraft.
- Oversee site operations and coordinate with Navy leadership.
- Conduct damage assessment and root cause analysis.
- Support detachments and emergency recoveries.
Aviation Structural Mechanic / Quality Assurance Representative
United States Navy
San Diego
05.2019 - 12.2024
- Led maintenance activities for CMV-22B aircraft.
- Certified QAR inspector responsible for final sign-off.
- Trained and qualified 50+ junior maintainers.
- Managed logbooks and coordinated with Maintenance Control.
Level III Maintenance Mechanic
Freeport-McMoRan
Safford
01.2016 - 02.2019
- Performed maintenance on industrial mining equipment.
- Rebuilt valves, installed pipe systems, and diagnosed faults.
- Assumed temporary team leadership roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
General Education Diploma -
New Mexico State University
Skills
- NALCOMIS OOMA
- ASM
- IETMS
- JDRS
- CMV-22B
- MV-22B Osprey
- Aircraft structural repair
- Airframes and Powerplants technician
- CMV-22B Full systems
- QA inspection
- Technical data analysis
- Military leadership
- Safety compliance
- Team training
Certification
- Naval QAR (Qualified Quality Assurance Representative)
- CDI/CDQAR (Airframes/Powerplants) 120/110
- FAA A&P (in progress)
- Aircraft Paint and Final Finish
Veterans Preference
Yes
Security Clearance
Active Secret, 03/01/24
Work Schedule
Full-Time
Federal Employment Status
Not a current federal employee
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3)
- Good Conduct Medal (2)
- Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2)
- Meritorious Advancement (2)
- Top Graduate Recognition (2)
- Honorable Discharge, U.S. Navy
References
- Orlando Scarlet, Bell Flight Field Service Supervisor, (682) 274-6935
- Angel Sanchez, Boeing Modifications & Operations Manager, (858) 267-7687
- Neal Gilbreth, NATEC Lead Field Service Rep, (850) 288-9020
- Pablo Acosta, NATEC Fleet Support Team, (305) 778-2959
- Nicholas Lemus, U.S. Navy Maintenance Control Chief, (407) 607-5136
Relevant Technical Courses
- Aviation Structural Mechanic Course, NATTC Pensacola, 2019
- V-22 Airframe, Hydraulic, Structural Systems, CNATT New River, 2021
- Naval Aviation QA Admin Course, NASNI, 2019, 2023
- Work Center Supervisor Course, NASNI, 2023
- Advanced Composite, Fuel Cell Repairs, Bell Textron, 2021, 2022
- Corrosion Control & Aircraft Paint Touch-Up, NAVAIRTECDATA, 2022
Personal Information
Citizenship: United States
Timeline
On-Site Quick Response Team Lead
Bell Textron
01.2025 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic / Quality Assurance Representative
United States Navy
05.2019 - 12.2024
Level III Maintenance Mechanic
Freeport-McMoRan
01.2016 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
General Education Diploma -
New Mexico State University