Elijah Cervantes
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, record analysis, and documentation compliance. Skilled in utilizing advanced maintenance systems (ALIS, CAMS, JTD). Strong leadership and quality assurance background, including supervision of teams, mentorship and adaptability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Field and Service Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
11.2022 - Current
- Support JSF program maintenance department to facilitate F-35 test and evaluation.
- Comply with aviation maintenance programs regarding Safety, Tool Control, FOD, Hazmat, Training, Quality, and Security.
- Read and interpret Engineering drawings, Blueprints, and instructions.
- Familiar with maintenance and documentation practices using ALIS, AEIs, and JTD.
- Perform launch and recovery of aircraft.
CH-53 E Flight Line Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 05.2021
- Collateral Duty Inspector (QA)- Supervised and approved Flight Line maintenance on CH-53 E/K Sea Stallion, with zero mishap reports.
- Plane Captain-Conducted 14,400+ hours of maintenance inspections ensuring flight worthiness with zero competency review boards.
- Work Center Supervisor- Enforced NAMP SOPs, managing personal and maintenance assets.
- Quality Assurance FOD Program Manager- Ensured FOD program compliance, achieving zero FOD incident reports.
- Supervised shift operations, delegating tasks to team members to ensure effective and timely maintenance of CH-53 E/K Sea Stallion aircraft.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ06-2026
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Seasoned Adaptability
- Technical Documentation
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Leadership and Supervision
- Safety Management
- Documentation and records management
- Flight Test Experience
- Maintenance Scheduling
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Security Clearance
- Team Training & Mentorship
Timeline
Lead Field and Service Mechanic
Lockheed Martin
11.2022 - Current
CH-53 E Flight Line Mechanic
United States Marine Corps
05.2016 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Project Management
Arizona State University