MARIO TAYLOR
New Bern,USA
Summary
Aviation Professional and United States Marine Veteran with 20+ years’ experience leading manufacturing operations, avionics, system integration, and cross-functional aerospace and defense environments. Proven record of driving operational efficiency, production quality, and compliance with DoD and FAA standards. Experiences include working with Organizational and Intermediate Level Maintenances on Fixed, Rotary, and Unmanned Aircraft systems.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics & Assistant Avionics Department Head
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Directed manufacturing-style avionics operations across 8 divisions, managing production control, workflow scheduling, and resource allocation for 100+ DoD and contractor personnel.
- Oversaw purchasing, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and replenishment of C4ISR systems, sustaining readiness for RQ-21A Blackjack, AV-8B Harrier II, F-35B Lightning II, and KC-130J Hercules aircraft.
- Partnered with engineering teams, OEMs, and test agencies to resolve technical issues, execute system upgrades, and validate certifications.
- Enforced strict safety and environmental compliance, achieving zero incidents over $750M+ in classified equipment.
- Led Lean Six Sigma initiatives that improved on-time task completion by 15% and reduced parts lead times by 20%.
- Designed and implemented technical training programs, increasing workforce proficiency and retention.
Avionics & Maintenance Material Control Manager – Unmanned Aerial Systems
United States Marine Corps
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Managed production control, maintenance scheduling, and material logistics for 20+ ISR aircraft.
- Directed purchasing, inventory management, and supply chain fulfillment of 230+ components, reducing procurement cycle times by 18%.
- Coordinated software updates, engineering changes, and system modifications with production teams to enhance reliability.
- Achieved 93% compliance in first organizational inspection through strengthened QA processes and targeted training.
Avionics & Materials Production Manager
United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Oversaw multi-division aviation production, repairs, modifications, and documentation in compliance with FAA/DoD standards.
- Directed purchasing, staffing, training, and performance evaluations for over 100 personnel.
- Implemented standardized work procedures and data-driven tracking systems, reducing maintenance turnaround time by 12%.
Aviation Manager
United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Led Avionics, Airframes, and Ordnance Divisions in production, repair, and material control operations.
- Served as Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Custodian, ensuring secure handling of cryptographic assets.
Canvassing Recruiter / Headhunter
United States arome Corps
01.2013 - 08.2014
- Developed recruitment strategies, built community partnerships, and exceeded monthly staffing goals.
- Educated potential recruits about programs and benefits offered by the Corps.
Education
Bachelors - Technical Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
FL01.2025
Associate in Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
FL01.2014
Skills
- Operations Management
- Assignment delegation
- Lean Six Sigma
- Manufacturing & Production Control
- Regulatory Compliance (DoD/FAA)
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Materials & Inventory Management
- Inventory Optimization
- C4ISR Systems
- Assembly, Integration & Testing (AIT)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SharePoint
- OOMA
- NALCOMIS
- Technical Schematics & Blueprints
- FAA/DoD
- Employee hiring
- Training coordination
- Workplace safety awareness
- Employee management
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Safety and security
- Innovation skills
- Flexible schedule
- Departmental activities
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green and Advanced Green Belt (Trained)
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt & Champions Course
- Hazardous Material Manager
- Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Inspector
Personal Information
Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER
Key Contributions
- Cross-Functional Leadership, Consecutively managed multiple Avionics working sections utilizing various leadership styles, resources, and best practices to align with organizational goals through effective scheduling, budget analysis, and tasking. Motivated personnel and maximized production output by anticipating business opportunities and challenges that drove long-term strategies while focusing on short-term objectives.
- Operations Management, Served as the residential expert and liaison internally and externally to resolve and mitigate technical matters. Exceptional cross-functional partner, consensus builder, and thought leader in driving transformation and scaling operations; reputation for establishing cultures of excellence and inspiring diversified groups.
- Training and Development, Designed training plans, curriculums, and assigned schooling for employees’ professional development. Demonstrated ability to assimilate to new ideas, concepts, methods, and technologies. Committed to developing individual proficiency and enhancing department’s synergy.
Timeline
Avionics & Assistant Avionics Department Head
United States Marine Corps
07.2020 - 03.2024
Avionics & Maintenance Material Control Manager – Unmanned Aerial Systems
United States Marine Corps
05.2018 - 07.2020
Avionics & Materials Production Manager
United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 05.2018
Aviation Manager
United States Marine Corps
08.2014 - 05.2018
Canvassing Recruiter / Headhunter
United States arome Corps
01.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelors - Technical Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate in Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
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