MARK ALVAREZ
La Puente
Summary
Active Department of Defense Secret Clearance. Motivated team-leader with 5 years of active duty military experience in the United States Navy, seeking a productive and challenging career with an organization for growth that enables to always improve skills.
Professional with strong background in aviation ordnance, bringing keen attention to safety protocols and operational efficiency. Skilled in handling, assembling, and maintaining ordnance equipment, ensuring optimal functionality and compliance with regulations. Highly reliable team player focused on achieving mission results and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for precision, technical aptitude, and effective communication within high-stakes settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Package Handler
United Parcel Services (UPS)
Baldwin Park, CA
09.2015 - Current
- Loaded packages of various sizes and weights onto delivery trucks to be delivered on time.
- Lifted heavy objects and stood for long periods of time.
- Used conveyor belt to expedite package flow between stations.
- During the holidays, delivered packages while providing stellar customer service to awaiting recipients.
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
Quality Assurance Inspector
Patrol Squadron Four Zero (VP-40)
Oak Harbor, WA
04.2022 - 05.2023
- As a quality assurance safety observer (QASO), led team members in scheduled and unscheduled along with phase/periodic maintenance inspections on the P-8A Poseidon along with electrical components guaranteeing free from foreign object damage.
- Facilitated timely troubleshooting and resolution of issues related to BRU's (Bomb Rack Units), SRL, Sonobuoy Rotary Launch tubes components by partnering with maintenance teams to interpret engineering schematics and perform repairs, while using the P-8A maintenance manual.
- Used good organizational skills to manage workload and complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Supervised and trained 22 junior sailors in the maintenance and inspection of seven P-8A Poseidon aircraft components conducting thorough inspections to identify safety hazards in operational environments.
- Maintained detailed records and documentation for all completed inspections, ensuring full transparency and accountability while using OOMA (Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity).
Plane Captain
Patrol Squadron Four Zero (VP-40)
Oak Harbor, WA
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Launch and recovery of seven P-8A Poseidon aircraft, performing daily, preflight, post flight, and turnaround inspections.
- Conducted scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the P-8A Poseidon ensuring adherence to safety protocols and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with flight crews to address any technical issues, resulting in minimized downtime and increased mission readiness.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and prevention of corrosion on the aircraft by pursuing an effective and continual preventive maintenance program.
- Performed the work required and assisted on phase, special, and conditional inspections within the rating specialty as required by maintenance requirements cards (MRC's).
- Serviced aircraft fuel, oil, air, hydraulic and other systems to prepare flights for takeoff.
Aviation Ordnanceman
Patrol Squadron Four Zero (VP-40)
Oak Harbor, WA
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Handled munitions loading and downloading operations on the P-3 Orion aircraft and the P-8A Poseidon to fulfill mission capabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the ordnance and armament equipment installed in or on the aircraft such as bomb rack units (BRU's), sonobuoy rotary launchers (SRL's) and sonobuoy single launchers (SSL's).
- Controlled and organized aviation ordnance shop work center, armory and stowage facilities.
- Maintained records of 39 guns and explosives in compliance with local and federal laws.
- Managed safe storage, inventory and assembly of ordnance for the P-3C Orion and P-8A Poseidon aircraft.
- Trained junior personnel in ordnance handling protocols and safety practices while being qualified as a Quality Assurance Safety Observer (QASO).
- Worked successfully with airborne weaponry, air-launched torpedoes and other ammunition.
Education
No Degree - Accounting
Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA06-2027
P-8A Aircraft Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician - Aviation
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Jacksonville, FL11.2018
P-8A Basic Core Organizational Maintenance - Aviation
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Jacksonville, FL10.2018
Aviation Ordnance A-School - Aviation
United States Navy Recruit Basic Military Training (BMT)
Pensacola, FL09.2018
United States Navy Recruit Basic Military Training (BMT) - Boot Camp
United States Navy Recruit Basic Military Training (BMT)
Great Lakes, IL07.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
La Puente, CA05.2015
Skills
- Quality Assurance Safety Observer
- Aviation Maintenance
- Safety
- Ammunition Accounting
- Highly Motivated
- Dependable and Reliable
- Punctuality
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- Disciplined
- Quality Assurance Inspector
- Aircraft Technology
- Ordnance Expert
- Proven Leader
- Excellent Team Player
- Supervisor
- Great Work Ethic
- Task Prioritization
- Communication
- Mathematics
Accomplishments
- Achieved the rank of Second Class Petty Officer (E-5).
- Meritoriously Advanced to Third Class Petty Officer (E-4).
Certification
- Quality Assurance Safety Observer
- Collateral Duty Inspector
- Plane Captain
- CPR Certification
- Forklift Operator License
- United Services Military Apprenticeship Program Certificate (Aviation Ordnanceman-8,000 Hours)
- Navy Enlisted Classification, P-8A Aircraft Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician
LANGUAGES
English, Bilingual
Spanish, Fluent
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector
Patrol Squadron Four Zero (VP-40)
04.2022 - 05.2023
Plane Captain
Patrol Squadron Four Zero (VP-40)
01.2020 - 05.2023
Aviation Ordnanceman
Patrol Squadron Four Zero (VP-40)
05.2018 - 05.2023
Package Handler
United Parcel Services (UPS)
09.2015 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Bishop Amat Memorial High School
No Degree - Accounting
Mt. San Antonio College
P-8A Aircraft Systems Organizational Initial Maintenance Technician - Aviation
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
P-8A Basic Core Organizational Maintenance - Aviation
Center For Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit
Aviation Ordnance A-School - Aviation
United States Navy Recruit Basic Military Training (BMT)
United States Navy Recruit Basic Military Training (BMT) - Boot Camp
United States Navy Recruit Basic Military Training (BMT)
AWARDS
Received Letter of Accommodation.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Volunteer, Sigonella, Italy, 2021-07, 2021-08, Beach Clean Up, Sigonella, Italy, July 2021- August 2021. Accumulated 27 hours through 4 trips.