Robert Camargo
Rancho Cucamonga,CA
Summary
Results-driven operations and project professional with experience across aerospace, defense, and program management environments. Proven track record of improving efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Skilled in cross-functional coordination, production planning, and data-driven decision-making, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in fast-paced settings. Adept at supporting complex projects from planning through execution, while driving continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Project Administrator
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
11.2024 - Current
- Procedural Development & Compliance: Authored and maintained DCMA-approved flight and ground operations procedures supporting 100+ concurrent UAV programs, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory and operational standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnered with engineering, flight, field, and test teams to capture evolving requirements and align hardware development with operational execution, compliance, and documentation.
- Flight Approvals & Regulatory Coordination: Acted as the primary liaison between Engineering, Flight Operations, Field Operations, and Test Operations to secure ground and flight approvals from DCMA/DoD.
- Certification & Operational Alignment: Managed certification basis and mission-critical procedures for prototype aircraft, ensuring full alignment between engineering specifications, regulatory requirements, and real-world operational workflows.
- Process Improvement & Delivery Acceleration: Streamlined coordination between Test Ops, Field Ops, and regulatory bodies, reducing review cycles and accelerating product delivery timelines by 30% to meet critical flight milestones.
- Contract Scoping & Bidding: Served as Bidding Manager for DoD and international proposals, leading flight operations planning including aircrew staffing, mission-hour forecasting, and qualification standards; developed technical requirements to ensure proposals were operationally sound and compliant with government RFPs
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Aircraft Inspection & Compliance: Conducted detailed inspections of airframe structures and systems to identify defects and ensure full compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Maintenance & Reliability: Performed routine and corrective maintenance on propulsion systems, improving aircraft reliability and ensuring consistent operational readiness.
- UAV Assembly & Flight Operations: Assembled and tested UAV systems, including pre-flight checks, engine runs, launch and recovery operations; served as Crew Chief for all flights, overseeing mission execution and ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Technical Documentation & Troubleshooting: Interpreted manufacturer manuals, service bulletins, and technical specifications to diagnose issues and determine effective repair or replacement methods.
- Team Development & Training: Trained and mentored junior mechanics on safety protocols, maintenance procedures, and technical best practices, enhancing overall team performance and compliance.
- Operational Support & Coordination: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to support flight schedules, maintenance planning, and rapid issue resolution in high-tempo operational environments.
Production Control Analyst
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Production Planning & Throughput Optimization: Improved throughput and on-time delivery by analyzing production schedules, material flow, and inventory data to better align operations with demand.
- Data Analysis & Reporting: Generated detailed production and performance reports, providing leadership with actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Process Improvement & Audit Readiness: Identified process inefficiencies and implemented corrective actions, contributing to successful audit outcomes and strengthened stakeholder collaboration.
- Production Scheduling & Coordination: Led initiatives to streamline production planning, ensuring alignment with project timelines and operational priorities.
- Inventory Management & Systems: Developed and maintained production control databases within SAP, ensuring accurate inventory tracking and data integrity.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Conducted regular audits of production processes to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Performance Monitoring & Strategy Adjustment: Tracked key performance metrics to evaluate progress against goals, proactively adjusting strategies to maintain efficiency and meet targets.
Assistant Manager
In-N-Out Burger
12.2016 - 11.2019
- Operations & Efficiency Management: Drove operational efficiency by managing daily inventory control, staffing, and scheduling in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Team Leadership & Performance: Supervised day-to-day operations to consistently meet performance, quality, and customer service standards.
- Recruiting & Onboarding: Supported full-cycle hiring processes, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding, to maintain optimal staffing levels.
- Communication & Team Alignment: Facilitated effective communication between team members and leadership through regular meetings, updates, and performance discussions.
- Financial Oversight & Accuracy: Managed daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Compliance & Workforce Development: Ensured adherence to health, safety, and company standards while supporting employee training and development initiatives.
Program Manager
Alpha Connection Youth & Family Services
06.2014 - 11.2019
- Program Management & Operations: Led multi-program operations through effective budgeting, resource allocation, compliance, and performance reporting, ensuring successful program execution.
- Strategic Planning & Risk Management: Developed comprehensive project plans, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain program stability and outcomes.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships: Built and maintained partnerships with community organizations and government entities, aligning program initiatives with funding requirements and expanding program reach.
- Executive Reporting & Insights: Delivered key insights and program updates to executive leadership, supporting informed decision-making and strategic direction.
- Community Alignment & Coordination: Conducted stakeholder meetings to ensure program goals aligned with community needs and expectations.
- Training & Program Implementation: Developed training materials and resources to support program rollout and staff onboarding.
- Budget Oversight & Cost Optimization: Monitored project budgets and identified cost-saving opportunities while maintaining program quality and effectiveness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHAssociate of Science - Business Communications
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CASkills
- Scheduling and planning
- Documentation management
- Project reporting
- Compliance management
- Bid estimation
- Scope management
- Scheduling expertise
- Quality assurance
Certification
- Project Management Foundations: Ethics
- Project Management for Creative Projects
- Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance
Timeline
QA Project Administrator
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
11.2024 - Current
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
03.2023 - 11.2024
Production Control Analyst
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
11.2019 - 03.2023
Assistant Manager
In-N-Out Burger
12.2016 - 11.2019
Program Manager
Alpha Connection Youth & Family Services
06.2014 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration & Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Business Communications
Victor Valley College
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Business & Operations Analysis
- Program & Project Controls
- Cost & Labor Estimation
- Process Improvement
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Scheduling & Forecasting
- ERP / Inventory Systems
- Audit & Compliance
- Cross-Functional Collaboration