Tanner M. Stakley
Clovis,NM
Summary
Dedicated team leader with extensive experience in managing operations and personnel to achieve company goals. Skilled in diagnosing operational inefficiencies, providing practical solutions, and self-managing department workflows while fostering team collaboration. Seeking to leverage 13 years of leadership, 8 years of technical expertise, and hands-on management experience to drive profitability, enhance customer satisfaction, and tackle the challenges of today’s dynamic work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheet Metal & Advanced Composite Mechanic
Bell Flight, Lockheed Martin, Yulista Aviation
03.2022 - Current
- Work Center Supervisor
- Perform completion of O/I/D level aircraft maintenance tasks, repairs, modifications, Time Compliance Technical Orders, and One-Time Inspections on CV-22 aircraft
- Crash Damage Repair, Structural rebuild, drop-In aircraft maintenance, and Depot Field Team support
- Achieved rapid turnaround times for emergency repairs when necessary, minimizing disruption to flight schedules.
- Perform acceptance inspections of critical flight control components after return from rework or upon receipt from the manufacturer as well as aircraft acceptance and transfer inspections
- Assemble and install parts, structural components, and sub-assemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies
- Inspect work for quality and check for Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
- Maintaining complete adherence to company and Government specifications/regulations
- Performs such operations as checking, adjusting, testing, servicing, inspecting, disassembly, reassembling, replacing, and repairing all parts, sections, or systems of the aircraft
- Required to make test installations in accordance with verbal instructions, sketches, or blueprints
- Assemble and install, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components, and accessories, using hand tools and power tools
- Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment
- Performed system checkouts to include troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining pneumatic, hydraulic, and aircraft electrical systems
- Operated test equipment and analyzed test data results to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair any malfunctions to company standards
- Conducted flight operations of check flights while identifying and correcting malfunctions allowing the CV-22 community to remain in service
- Using total aircraft system knowledge accomplished final assembly inspections and correcting discrepancies crucial to the assembly process
- Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects
- Accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the airframe and its systems
- Sheet Metal and Carbon Fiber specialist, conducting removal, replacement, and/or repairs to carbon fiber, fiberglass, or metallic-type structures
- Personally requested to perform O/I/D level maintenance at other sites by Government employees and Lockheed Martin as a Rapid Response Team Field Repair Technician
- Requested by the head of the V-22 Osprey program within the federal government to work on a specific project
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints
- Fabricate composite and metal parts as needed
Owner/Manager
Bandito Performance
03.2022 - Current
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals within the automotive community.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes, and providing exceptional service.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, including scheduling, resource allocation,
and compliance with safety and industry regulations. - Managed budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure business profitability.
- Custom composite material molds
- Custom metal fabrication
- Drivetrain, suspension, and aerodynamic modifications
Aviation Mechanic 3 / Sheet Metal Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Corporation
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Perform completion of O/I/D level aircraft maintenance tasks, repairs, modifications, Time Compliance Technical Orders, and One-Time Inspections on CV-22 aircraft
- Crash Damage Repair, Structural rebuild, drop-In aircraft maintenance, and Depot Field Team support
- Perform acceptance inspections of critical flight control components after return from rework or upon receipt from the manufacturer as well as aircraft acceptance and transfer inspections
- Assemble and install parts, structural components, and sub-assemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies
- Inspect work for quality and check for Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
- Maintaining complete adherence to company and Government specifications/regulations
- Performs such operations as checking, adjusting, testing, servicing, inspecting, disassembly, reassembling, replacing, and repairing all parts, sections, or systems of the aircraft
- Required to make test installations in accordance with verbal instructions, sketches, or blueprints
- Assemble and install, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components, and accessories, using hand tools and power tools
- Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment
- Performed system checkouts to include troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining pneumatic, hydraulic, and aircraft electrical systems
- Operated test equipment and analyzed test data results to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair any malfunctions to company standards
- Conducted flight operations of check flights while identifying and correcting malfunctions allowing the CV-22 community to remain in service
- Using total aircraft system knowledge accomplished final assembly inspections and correcting discrepancies crucial to the assembly process
- Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects
- Accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the airframe and its systems
- Sheet Metal and Carbon Fiber specialist, conducting removal, replacement, and/or repairs to carbon fiber, fiberglass, or metallic-type structures
- Personally requested to perform O/I/D level maintenance at other sites by Government employees and Lockheed Martin as a Rapid Response Team Field Repair Technician
- Requested by the head of the V-22 Osprey program within the federal government to work on a specific project
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints
- Fabricate composite and metal parts as needed
Aviation Technician/ Sheet Metal and Carbon Fiber Specialist
Textron-Bell Flight
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Perform completion of O/I/D level aircraft maintenance tasks, repairs, modifications, Time Compliance Technical Orders, and One-Time Inspections on CV-22 aircraft
- Crash Damage Repair, Structural rebuild, drop-In aircraft maintenance, and Depot Field Team support
- Perform acceptance inspections of critical flight control components after return from rework or upon receipt from the manufacturer as well as aircraft acceptance and transfer inspections
- Assemble and install parts, structural components, and sub-assemblies to build and attach major wing assemblies
- Inspect work for quality and check for Foreign Object Debris (FOD)
- Maintaining complete adherence to company and Government specifications/regulations
- Performs such operations as checking, adjusting, testing, servicing, inspecting, disassembly, reassembling, replacing, and repairing all parts, sections, or systems of the aircraft
- Required to make test installations in accordance with verbal instructions, sketches, or blueprints
- Assemble and install, plumbing, mechanical, hydraulic, and structural components, and accessories, using hand tools and power tools
- Adjust, align, and calibrate aircraft systems, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment
- Performed system checkouts to include troubleshooting, repairing, servicing, and maintaining pneumatic, hydraulic, and aircraft electrical systems
- Operated test equipment and analyzed test data results to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair any malfunctions to company standards
- Conducted flight operations of check flights while identifying and correcting malfunctions allowing the CV-22 community to remain in service
- Using total aircraft system knowledge accomplished final assembly inspections and correcting discrepancies crucial to the assembly process
- Disassemble and inspect parts for wear, warping, or other defects
- Accomplishing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the airframe and its systems
- Sheet Metal and Carbon Fiber specialist, conducting removal, replacement, and/or repairs to carbon fiber, fiberglass, or metallic-type structures
- Personally requested to perform O/I/D level maintenance at other sites by Government employees and Lockheed Martin as a Rapid Response Team Field Repair Technician
- Requested by the head of the V-22 Osprey program within the federal government to work on a specific project
- Read and interpret engineering blueprints
- Fabricate composite and metal parts as needed
Airframe Structural Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 12.2021
- Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-164
- Collateral Duty Inspector
- Work Center Supervisor
- Performed troubleshooting, inspection, and repair on the MV-22 including removal and replacement of aircraft engines, gearboxes, mechanical flight controls, rotor hubs, dynamic rotating controls, fuel systems, and electrical systems
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth execution of tasks and timely completion of projects.
- Executed all unscheduled, scheduled, phase maintenance, technical directives, corrosion treatment and prevention, and high-time scheduled removal components on all aircraft via schematics, engineering blueprints, and technical manuals
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships among team members and promoting open communication channels.
- Performed preflight inspection of aircraft ensuring acceptable material condition and airworthiness of dynamic flight-critical components, performing aircraft final systems inspections, and reviewing post-flight trend analysis diagrams to detect and troubleshoot any discrepancies with the MV-22
- Assisted in streamlining the phase inspection process utilizing Lean Six Sigma techniques and Microsoft Project to provide accurate timelines, increased product readiness, and a zero-defect score on the squadron pre-deployment inspection, resulting in an effective, and efficiently managed Phase program, ensuring 10 MV-22 ($800M) completed the required phase maintenance to return to service for multiple mission requirements
- Proficient in understanding the use of airframe and power plant fluids and lubricants including the color codes for lines and tubing
- Coordinated maintenance efforts between the Quality Assurance Division, I-Level Maintenance (MALS), Civilian Contract maintenance teams, Fleet Service Representative (FSR), and Fleet Service Technicians (FST) to accomplish required phase maintenance and airframe division maintenance
- Directly liaised with aviation supply to requisition parts, and coordinate higher maintenance evolutions in conjunction with supervising the acquisition of required support equipment and tools
- As acting Respiratory Protection, Tire & Wheel, Ground Safety Coordinator, and Tool Control Program Manager conducted annual training for all personnel and received zero marks on audits and higher-level inspections
- Hazardous Material Program with responsibilities as follows: procurement of Haz-Mat, training personnel on the proper use, storage of Haz-Mat, dangers of Haz-Mat, Haz-Mat clean up, disposal of Haz-Mat, and the MSDS
- Maintain records of all maintenance performed on aircraft on paper logbooks and electronic records system
Education
Master - Business Administration
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12-2025
License -
Airframe & Powerplants
04.2025
Associate - Science
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI07.2024
Bachelor Degree - Applied Arts & Science in Aviation
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM07.2024
Associate - Art
Monroe County Community College
Monroe, MI12.2022
Skills
- Quality Assurance Procedures
- Data analysis and Reporting
- Operational Lead
- Regulatory Compliance
- Advanced Composite Material
- Training & Development
Accomplishments
- Secret Level Clearance
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Red X Authorized with Yulista Aviation (QA)
- Red X Authorized with Lockheed Martin Corporation (QA)
- Red X Authorized with Bell Flight (QA)
- Cadmium Plating Certified (SIFCO ASC)
- Advanced Carbon Fiber Repair (Bell Flight)
- Vibration Analysis (Bell Flight)
- Collateral Duty / Quality Assurance Representative on the MV-22 Osprey
- Work Center Supervisor Certified
- Licensed Operator of Multiple Pieces of Ground Support Equipment
- Respiratory Protection Program Manager
- Aircraft Corrosion Prevention
- Aircraft Painting
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Explosive Awareness
- National Incident Management System
References
- Multi-Function Manufacturing Asc Mgr (Lockheed Martin), De'Leon J. Shaw, (575)-777-2404
- Previous Manager (Bell Flight), Mike Guy, (858)-922-0673
- Quality Analyst Senior (Lockheed Martin), Steve Terry, (505)-697-9646
Timeline
Aviation Mechanic 3 / Sheet Metal Mechanic
Lockheed Martin Corporation
03.2023 - 07.2024
Sheet Metal & Advanced Composite Mechanic
Bell Flight, Lockheed Martin, Yulista Aviation
03.2022 - Current
Owner/Manager
Bandito Performance
03.2022 - Current
Aviation Technician/ Sheet Metal and Carbon Fiber Specialist
Textron-Bell Flight
03.2022 - 03.2023
Airframe Structural Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
12.2016 - 12.2021
Master - Business Administration
Eastern New Mexico University
License -
Airframe & Powerplants
Associate - Science
Monroe County Community College
Bachelor Degree - Applied Arts & Science in Aviation
Eastern New Mexico University
Associate - Art
Monroe County Community College
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