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Tiffany Diesta

Lemoore,CA

Summary

Experienced US Navy veteran with 8 years of expertise as an aircraft mechanic on the F-35C. Background in weapons lead and quality assurance safety supervision. Currently holding an active secret clearance. Dedicated to finding effective solutions to complex problems and strong ability to make strategic decisions using extensive knowledge and available resources. Thrives in collaborative environments and excels at working with diverse teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Aircraft Mechanic

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Lemoore, CA
02.2023 - Current

-Conducts maintenance and repair activities on the F-35C aircraft with a thorough understanding of military operations under COMNAVAIRFORINST

4790.2E and 4790.35.

-Ensures aircraft are in exceptional mechanical condition and safe for flight by performing maintenance, inspections, and servicing requirements on all aircraft systems in accordance with JTD publications and all applicable program and service guidance.

-Performs troubleshooting, and repair of system failures detected during operational checks associated with maintenance and restoration of aircraft to flying condition after accomplishment of modifications and maintenance.

-Performs required Airframe and Powerplant General (APG) tasks as part of F-35 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS).

-Maintains and updates aircraft records and operational status within the ALIS Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) accurately while effectively communicating critical updates to the production staff to support mission readiness.

-Interprets and uses various test equipment from wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, job guides, and maintenance manuals.

Aircraft Mechanic 3

Lockheed Martin Corporation
Lemoore, CA
11.2022 - 02.2023

Contract moved to Northrop Grumman Corporation

AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, CA
LEMOORE, CA
10.2015 - 11.2022
  • Spearheaded a team of 7 as lead shift supervisor and collateral duty inspector in performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, configuration, repairs, and troubleshooting of aircraft armament and fire control/stores components.
  • As quality assurance safety observer, consistently ensured safety during the loading and downloading of aircraft ordnance and ordnance handling equipment.
  • Conducted Engine/IPP runs for the use of functional checks and troubleshooting aircraft systems.
  • Led the testing of aircraft release and control systems.
  • Analyzed and resolved HRC’s for the use of troubleshooting aircraft.
  • Managed and maintained 53 training jackets, screening 450+ qualification requirements.
  • Currently trained in battery, environmental, hydraulic, tire and wheel, fuel cell, and hazmat safety.

HOSTESS

KOBE STEAK & SEAFOOD
ANTIOCH, CA
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Greeted, welcomed, and seated guests as they entered the restaurant. Managed a well-organized reservation and waitlist book, as well as ensured the seating chart was evenly distributed to each server. Recorded accurate take-out orders when necessary.

Education

Cyber Security

Laurus College
Oxnard, CA

Onward To Opportunity (O2O)

Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

General Studies

Columbia College
Columbia, MO

Community Service

Episcopal Church of the Savior- 48 hours

Organized and led community outreach events to provide meals for underprivileged families at the church’s soup kitchen in the Hanford area, fostering collaboration and supporting local food insecurity initiatives.

Timeline

Principal Aircraft Mechanic

Northrop Grumman Corporation
02.2023 - Current

Aircraft Mechanic 3

Lockheed Martin Corporation
11.2022 - 02.2023

AVIATION ORDNANCEMAN

NAVAL AIR STATION LEMOORE, CA
10.2015 - 11.2022

HOSTESS

KOBE STEAK & SEAFOOD
08.2014 - 12.2014

Cyber Security

Laurus College

Onward To Opportunity (O2O)

Syracuse University

General Studies

Columbia College
Tiffany Diesta