Marissa Cain
Tukwila
Summary
Experienced aviation operations specialist dedicated to enhancing performance and safety. Proficient in team management, strategic planning, and operational efficiency. Recognized for problem-solving skills, adaptability, and promoting teamwork. Demonstrated success in achieving goals and managing intricate logistical issues. Reliable and flexible with excellent analytical and communication abilities suited for the dynamic aviation industry.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Operations
The Boeing Company, BCA
03.2025 - Current
- Fostered a culture of safety and continuous improvement by emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility and teamwork in achieving operational excellence.
- Managed a team of aviation professionals to achieve optimal efficiency and effectiveness in daily operations.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
- Improved employee morale through transparent communication, fair and consistent treatment, and recognition of performance excellence.
- Enhanced flight safety by implementing strict adherence to FAA regulations and company policies.
Team Leader
The Boeing Company, BCA
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment while maintaining an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
AMT
The Boeing Company, BCA
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance of structural components.
- Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic systems, troubleshooting, riveting, corrosion control, painting, sealing, oxygen systems, and bonding applications for optimal structural integrity results.
- Improved overall maintenance quality by implementing streamlined processes and procedures in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Mentored new employees, helping them acclimate quickly to the work environment and develop essential skills for success in their roles as aviation structural mechanics.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
09.2019 - 11.2022
- Identify daily work tasks in order to maintain main and auxiliary hydraulic power systems, actuating subsystems and landing gear on seven EA-18 Growler aircraft.
- Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, installing components and rigging aircraft flight control surfaces using chemical lubricants, solvents, sealants, coatings while following work instructions.
- Performed daily post flight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components using hand tools, torque wrenches, screwdriver, C-squeeze, ratchet wrench and various other hand tools.
- Inspect work for quality and check for FOD. Performed daily flight line preflight and post-flight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Comfortable on an elevated work platforms, and working in confined spaces, with constant noise, in a physically demanding environment.
- Enthusiastic professional, who is eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of task and training in skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel!
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Trainee)
US Navy
11.2017 - 09.2019
- Learned general aviation maintenance, reading and comprehending work instructions, identifying work tasks, the correct tools and parts as well as safety concerns.
- As a new technician, learned many aspects of my job through on-the-job training, shadowing more senior co-workers to better understand the structural components of the aircraft.
- Worked with people from all around the world, from different backgrounds. Learned to celebrate the many differences and accept those from all walks of life while coming together to meet mission objectives as a team.
Education
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Strategic decision-making
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety procedures
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Goal setting
- Cross-functional coordination
- Project planning and development
- Employee motivation
Timeline
Manager of Operations
The Boeing Company, BCA
03.2025 - Current
Team Leader
The Boeing Company, BCA
02.2024 - 02.2025
AMT
The Boeing Company, BCA
12.2022 - 01.2024
Aviation Structural Mechanic
US Navy
09.2019 - 11.2022
Aviation Structural Mechanic (Trainee)
US Navy
11.2017 - 09.2019
University of West Florida
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