Taj Cirillo

• Grade Levels / Dates: FG-08-01 08/01/2022, FG-09-01 08/01/2023, FG-09-02 08/01/2024
• Showcased professional competence by providing advanced technical assistance to diverse groups like stakeholders, airmen and safety inspectors.
• Detected safety trends and emerging concerns through comprehensive analysis of FAA records.
• Contributed significant support and technical expertise to certification, investigative efforts, regulatory enforcement within the San Jose Flight Standards District Office.
• Specialized in:
• Developed proficiency in understanding and applying FAA directives for General Aviation.
• Performed detailed evaluations of airmen certification records, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Examined and validated inspection authorization paperwork to meet renewal standards.
• Reviewed qualifications for the continuation of designee management systems.
• Generated recurring technical documentation through systematic data compilation.
• Provided support in creating and distributing waivers and authorizations.
• Provided expertise in data analysis during special inspection processes.
• Authored technical communications relevant to assigned duties.
• Executed project tracking and offered efficient administrative support through use of top-tier software.
• Met administrative demands for over 150 aviation candidates, such as private pilots, commercial pilots and student aviators.
  
• Program Management:
• Managed Part 91 Operators program, ensuring precise submissions and preparation of Letters of Authorization for over 100 operators.
• Optimized Part 91 operator certification process with technical expertise.

Funeral Honors Detail Member:

• Effectively provided continuous assistance to the Funeral Honors Detail team at Navy Readiness Center, situated in Alameda.
• Executed funeral services for more than 75 military veterans in the Bay Area, north of San Francisco.

Reserve Support Unit Lead Petty Officer

• Exhibited outstanding leadership abilities as a Lead Petty Officer for the Reserve Support Component (RSU), effectively leading and supervising teams.
• Delegated tasks with precision, managed teams of qualified personnel including 5 First Class Petty Officers and up to 30 juniors
• Determined the eligibility of assigned team members for career progression and awards by evaluating their job performance.

Letters of Authorization (LOA) Coordinator:

• Coordinated and managed the dissemination of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-issued Letters of Authorization (LOAs) for over 250 aircraft operators within the Charter Service.
• Worked closely with pilots and maintenance teams to obtain necessary information for LOA submissions.
• Successfully developed and submitted a wide range of Compliance Guides for numerous Aircraft platforms to Federal Aviation Administration Flight Standard District Offices (FSDO), granting operators approval for specific flight routes.
• Oversaw lifecycle of compliance guides leading to successful completion of almost 400 LOAs during my time with Solairus Aviation.
• Managed and maintained aviation systems like CAMP/MyCMP, Flight Docs and FAA platforms.
• Exhibited strong determination to become a subject matter expert in the field of avionics by acquiring in-depth knowledge of industry-specific requirements for renowned aircraft manufacturers like Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer, Gulfstream, Pilatus, Rockwell Collins, and Honeywell.

• Assisted with the intake of new detainees by collecting and processing paperwork.
• Processed visitors into the facility, ensuring that all applicable regulations were followed.
• Collaborated closely with other personnel from various departments within the facility.
• Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.

• Organizing and maintaining records, including filing, scanning, archiving and retrieving documents.
• Performing regular audits of physical and electronic records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinated Technical Directives (TDs) for 6 aircraft platforms, managing over 300 TDs in Excel spreadsheets, and facilitating over 60 meetings.
• Monitored and managed 12 PEMAs for regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and weekly IT updates.
• Served as the primary point of contact for Aircraft Engine Data Tracking via Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA) for Engine Management (FAME).
• Ensured the accuracy and currency of records for 6 aircraft and engine logbooks.
• Analyzed and reported, producing 260+ daily ad hoc reports.
• Efficiently managed flight schedules, conducted morning meetings, and distributed updated schedules to relevant personnel.
• Handled the printing, reviewing, and filing of 900 Flight Plan Reviews (PFRs) for assigned aircrafts

• Carried out comprehensive Statistical Analysis to assist in the operations of 15 aircraft and 25 flight-designated personnel.
• Conducted essential Database Analysis (DBA) activities, executing more than 10 updates to adapt systems or programs in compliance with evolving Navy standards.
• Managed training programs, coordinated subject speakers, and created biweekly training schedules for 25 personnel.
• Generated over 260 daily maintenance reports for morning meetings, providing updates on current maintenance status and logistical procurements.
• Produced detailed monthly ADHOC command reports for 12 months to keep the team informed on critical elements such as logistics data, maintenance actions and KPI's.

SEPMS (Support Equipment Periodic Maintenance System) Clerk

• Maintained accurate documentation for aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
• Ensured compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards through regular audits and accurate record-keeping.
• Organized and generated a variety of paperwork in support of aviation maintenance activities including work orders, invoices, and flight logs.
• Utilized best practices of Lean / 6 Sigma to drive continuous improvement in the organization's aviation department.

CTPL (Central Technical Publications Library) Program Manager.

• Successfully managed and organized the Central Technical Publications Library for the Technical Data Management Program at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Detachment Point Mugu during active duty.
• Managed the updating and maintenance of more than 500 digital copies, along with 30 hard copies of technical publications and 53 crucial PEMAs for safe maintenance.
• Ensured subordinates' adherence to safety policies through proactive monitoring and enforcement.
• Conducted over 24 training sessions for technical publications management.

ASF (Auxiliary Security Forces) Personnel

• Aided in enhancing force protection readiness posture by playing a crucial role in major events and drills for Naval Base Ventura County's undermanned Security Department as a key member of the Auxiliary Security Force.