Michael Lee
Yuma,AZ
Summary
Experienced Senior Supervisor with 20 years in managing and directing operations of employees. Created and developed company standards through recruiting and training exceptional personnel and seamless execution of performance strategies maximizing impact with clientele. Innovative in motivating team members to collaborate in exceeding company objectives and achieving constant progress. Experience working with multiple United States Armed Force Branches, civilians, and foreign nationals around the world. Over 20 years of aircraft maintenance on AV-8B, TAV-8B, and F-35B.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
09.2011 - Current
- Managed and assessed subordinates' work, redistributing staff and resources as necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
- Identified and implemented effective process improvements in underperforming areas
- Implemented effective training methods and offered constructive feedback to optimize team morale and productivity.
- Delivered expert advice and support regarding procedural, security, and legal matters.
- Established and maintained filing systems, retrieved data through Microsoft Programs, and prepared management reports
- Oversaw the successful completion of multiple projects with a team of more than 200 employees
- Served as the intermediary for collaboration between the UK Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and US Marine Corps
- Executed program audits at the headquarters level.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
09.2011 - Current
- Evaluated components and final products to ensure compliance with quality standards and manufacturing specifications
- Thorough Understanding of F-35 Fighter Aircraft Systems and operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 and 4790.35 as a Multi-system Quality Assurance Inspector in Avionics and Airframes.
- Collaborated with production team to address quality concerns.
- Collaborated with supervisors and other departments to report, analyze, and rectify repeated issues in order to enhance operational efficiency.
- Conducted inspections on the quality of products, ensuring functionality, appearance, and adherence to specifications.
- Supported individuals in maintaining qualifications across departments
- Performed audits on both work centers and programs, keeping detailed records to track trends.
- Organized and facilitated monthly gatherings to promote the exchange of best practices within the team
- Implemented new procedural changes in response to updated publications within the maintenance department
- Monitored and trained individuals in their respective work area on proper procedures, local policies, and maintenance publications while performing self-evaluations on the individuals
- Worked closely with team members in Quality Assurance to provide justifiable documentation of qualifications, discrepancies, and work center items.
- Implemented installation of electronic assemblies on AV8-B and F-35B aircraft.
- Ensured optimal functioning of lab equipment through regular preventative maintenance and timely repairs of wire bundles, connectors, RF cables, and fiber-optic lines used in avionics and weapons integration.
- Maintained accurate documentation of project data.
- Tracked the maintenance and usage of aircraft and lab assets to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Adjusted, repaired, and replaced malfunctioning components or assemblies
- Troubleshot aircraft systems using schematics, diagrams, and Technical Directives to ensure readiness in collaboration with organization sections.
- Effectively managed and upgraded classified equipment to fulfill specifications
- Verified that all workload requirements were completed in a timely manner in the work center.
Work Center Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
05.2006 - Current
- Precisely maintained and updated classified gear to fulfill specifications
- Successfully met timelines for completing workload requirements within the work center
- Provided comprehensive training to all work center personnel, enabling them to acquire necessary qualifications for their roles.
- Supervised and inspected 20,000+ maintenance actions totaling more than 16,000 work hours
- Ensured consistent compliance with company manual guidelines for rules, regulations, and policies.
- Ensured adherence to workplace protocols through rigorous audits.
- Oversaw the management and security of classified/secret documents, components, and software in the work center
- Provided assistance to more than 72 individuals involved in disciplinary actions, leading to the prevention of any further incidents for these individuals.
- Received multiple awards for exceptional program inspections in maintenance and non-maintenance sections.
- Served a distinguished 20-year career in the United States Marine Corps before retiring with an Honorable Discharge.
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Marine Corps
Yuma, AZ
09.2004 - Current
- Expertly handled removals and installations of electrical and electronic components for AV8-B, TAV-8B, and F-35B aircraft.
- Performed preventive maintenance and repairs on avionics and weapons integration lab equipment including wire bundles, connectors, RF cables, and fiber-optic lines.
- Troubleshoot and repaired communication, mission systems, electrical, electronic warfare, navigation, GPS, displays and various other aircraft systems
- Observed, recorded and organized progression and results as well as documented data for assigned projects.
- Evaluated, ordered, and tested aircraft and lab assets to meet company requirements.
- Troubleshot, adjusted, repaired, and replaced malfunctioning components or assemblies
- Troubleshot multiple aircraft systems using schematics, diagrams, technical directives, and other various information to ensure a high state of readiness while collaborating with different sections in the organization.
- Extensive knowledge of working with engineering drawings, schematics, and technical directives.
Ground Safety Manager
United States Marine Corps
, Japan
12.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures and standards for ground operations.
- Conducted investigations into incidents or accidents in order to identify root cause and recommend corrective actions.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations by OSHA
- Provided training on aviation safety topics to personnel involved in ground operations.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as the Federal Aviation Administration regarding aviation safety issues.
- Established emergency response plans for aircraft emergencies and coordinated drills to test the plan's effectiveness.
- Managed a team of Safety Officers responsible for enforcing operational safety standards on the flight line.
- Investigated customer complaints related to ground operations safety issues.
- Reviewed accident reports and initiated corrective action plans when necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings from investigations and inspections performed.
Education
Government Mishap Investigation Course - Mishap Investigation
Naval Safety And Environmental Training Center
Norfolk Virgina11-2016
OSHA Ground Safety Managers Course - OSHA Safety
Safety And Standardization
Camp Pendleton South, CA10-2016
Aircraft Corrosion Control - Aircraft Corrosion Control
Business Skills Institute, A Department of The Education Center
NAS North Island, San Diego, CA03-2015
Government Quality Assurance Supervisor Course - Quality Assurance
Aviation Maintenance Administration Management
Cherry Point, NC04-2012
Government Work Center Supervisor Course - Work Center Supervisor
Aviation Maintenance Administration Management
MCAS Cherry Point, NC11-2011
Associates Degree of Science - Architectural & Mechanical Drafting
ITT Tech
Knoxville, TN06-2002
Skills
- Leadership
- Staff Management
- Disciplinary Actions
- Mentor Individuals in Career Development
- Troubleshooting Various Systems
- Familiarized with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Products and Processes
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Inventory Oversight
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher
- Team Building
- Special Access Program
- Quality Assurance
- Corrosion Control/treatment
- Work Center Supervisor
- Reading Schematics
- Reading Diagrams
- Staff Development
- Staff Oversight
- Data Analysis
- Employee Supervision
- Compliance understanding
- Technical reviews
- Calibration procedures development
- Non-conformance reporting
- Supply Maintenance
- Preventive measures
- Six Sigma methodology
- Product Inspection
- Safety trained
- Quality Inspections
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Corrective Actions
- File Management
- Defect tracking
- Technical knowledge
- Blueprint Reading
- Visual Inspection
- Quality Management
- Schematic reading
- Power Distribution
- Electrical component repair
- Adaptability
- Maintenance and repair
- New system installations
- Self Motivation
- Electrical equipment repair
- Equipment testing
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Wiring diagrams
- Decision-Making
- Time management abilities
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
Accomplishments
- Assisted over 72+ individuals in disciplinary actions in the organization, resulting in no disciplinary actions in the future of these individuals.
- Received multiple awards for outstanding program inspections in maintenance and non-maintenance sections.
- Retiring from 20 years of Active Duty from the United States Marine Corps with an Honorable Discharge.
References
- TimmyJay Tabora, Pratt & Whitney, Site Manager/Field Service Engineer, O: 928-269-9230, M: 928-430-0081
- Kip Graves, F-35 ALIS Administration, Lockheed Martin, M: (928) 247-0200
- Douglas Acero (USMC Retired), Northrup Grumman, M: (928) 446-2762
- Sergeant Major Walter Gamez (Active Duty), Supervisor, Mentor, Senior Enlisted Advisor, United States Marine Corps, Walter.gamez@usmc.mil, M: (843) 476-8253
- Sergeant Major John Beckett (Active Duty), Supervisor, Mentor, Senior Enlisted Advisor, United States Marine Corps, John.beckett@usmc.mil, M: (480) 495-4914
- Benjamin Hill (USMC Retired), Supervisor, Mentor, ALIS Admin Specialist, M: (928) 294-4441
Affiliations
- Actively volunteering in my community and with the Single Marine Program.
Certification
- Journeyman Aviation Electrician License, Department of Labor, Cherry Point, NC
- Journeyman Electrician Any Industry License, Department of Labor, Cherry Point, NC
Timeline
Ground Safety Manager
United States Marine Corps
12.2017 - 01.2019
Senior Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
09.2011 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Marine Corps
09.2011 - Current
Work Center Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
05.2006 - Current
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Marine Corps
09.2004 - Current
Government Mishap Investigation Course - Mishap Investigation
Naval Safety And Environmental Training Center
OSHA Ground Safety Managers Course - OSHA Safety
Safety And Standardization
Aircraft Corrosion Control - Aircraft Corrosion Control
Business Skills Institute, A Department of The Education Center
Government Quality Assurance Supervisor Course - Quality Assurance
Aviation Maintenance Administration Management
Government Work Center Supervisor Course - Work Center Supervisor
Aviation Maintenance Administration Management
Associates Degree of Science - Architectural & Mechanical Drafting
ITT Tech