Matthew Mays
Lemoore,CA
Summary
Experienced with quality control and compliance monitoring to ensure high standards are met. Utilizes analytical skills to identify and address issues promptly, enhancing overall product quality. Strong understanding of industry regulations and best practices for continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Navy, USN
11.2024 - Current
- Provide trend analysis data for maintenance performance and aircraft discrepancies.
- Program Monitor for Aircraft Compass & Calibration, Electrical Wiring Interconnect System, Electrostatic Discharge & Electromagentic Interference, HAZMAT Control & Management, and Tool Control Program.
- Perform call audits to monitor regulatory compliance.
Avionics Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Expedited fault identification processes using detailed schematics and wiring diagrams for effective troubleshooting methods.
- Assisted in the training of junior technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by completing avionics repairs in a timely manner without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Managed numerous cryptographically controlled items and ensured 100% mission availability.
- Optimized communication capabilities on aircraft by installing and maintaining various radio systems.
- Completed quality assurance checks for service work and completed documentation outlining updates.
- Upheld strict quality assurance protocols to ensure all completed work met or exceeded established benchmarks before returning an aircraft to service.
Avionics Technician
United States Navy, USN
11.2016 - 04.2022
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Contributed to team efforts by collaborating with other technicians for complex repairs and installations.
- Improved aircraft performance by repairing, maintaining, and calibrating navigation systems.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL03-2025
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Call monitoring
- Performance evaluation
- Management collaboration
- Software testing
- Quality improvement efforts
- Quality processes
- Audit processes
- Data analysis
- QA methodologies mastery
- Technical research
- Training material development
Certification
- Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Technician Certification – Various military and vocational training programs.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification – U.S. Department of Defense.
- Avionics Electronics Technician (AET) Certification - Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT).
- Quality Assurance Administrative Certificate - Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT).
Awards
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2022)
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2021)
- Fleet Letter of Commendation (2019)
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2019)
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2018)
Timeline
Quality Assurance Representative
United States Navy, USN
11.2024 - Current
Avionics Supervisor
United States Navy, USN
04.2022 - 11.2024
Avionics Technician
United States Navy, USN
11.2016 - 04.2022
- Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Technician Certification – Various military and vocational training programs.
- Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Certification – U.S. Department of Defense.
- Avionics Electronics Technician (AET) Certification - Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT).
- Quality Assurance Administrative Certificate - Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATT).
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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