Steven Michael Drake
San Diego
Summary
Adept at enhancing operational efficiency and team performance, my tenure with the United States Marine Corps honed my skills in aircraft maintenance and talent management. Leveraging analytical thinking and a commitment to quality improvements, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly bolstered system reliability and personnel development.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
F-35B Lightning II Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps, USMC
11.2022 - Current
- Examined and tested aircraft oxygen parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Carried out heavy maintenance on aircraft, including periodic phase maintenance, corrosion prevention and control, engine overhauls, and other related tasks.
- Maintained, repaired, and overhauled aircraft ejection seats to guarantee pilot safety.
- Inspected, removed, and replaced aircraft canopies.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Inspected and approved all aircraft explosive components, prioritizing the critical safety of personnel.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Marine Corps, USMC
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
- Recruited qualified individuals in numbers by conducting canvassing, screening, promotion, and contracting in accordance with systematic recruiting procedures.
- Skilled in sales with a strong ability to build relationships, identify customer needs, and drive business growth.
- Identified and created recruitment and administrative performance metrics and data to analyze trends, drive change, and assess progress.
- Reduced process gaps while supervising employees to achieve optimal productivity.
- Recruited top talent to maximize profitability.
- Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2014 - 04.2020
- Responsible for over 13 Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs, ensuring all programs are in compliance during day to day flight operations.
- Supervised the training, tracking, ordering and handling of all explosive actuated devices on the AV-8B Harrier.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
- Completed supporting documentation for testing procedures, data capture forms, equipment logbooks and inventory forms.
- Interpreted test results by comparing to established specifications and control limits, making recommendations on appropriateness of data for safety of aircraft release.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, AV-8B Harrier
United States Marine Corps, USMC
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Removed worn or faulty components for replacement or repair on ejection seats, canopies and oxygen components.
- Performed scheduled inspections of explosives.
- Read and understood technical drawings, schematics, and manuals in order to make accurate updates.
- Troubleshot and performed routine maintenance and repairs on avionics cooling systems, cabin pressurization systems, oxygen systems and explosive egress systems.
- Reassembled and tested equipment after repairs to verify function and performance.
- Diagnosed and repaired hydraulic and electrical systems to maintain equipment function.
- Fabricated and installed custom parts and components to meet specific equipment needs.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions utilizing diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
Education
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Cypress, CA10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Cypress, CA11-2024
Associate of Science - Professional Studies
Trident University International
Cypress, CA05-2024
Skills
- Reading technical manuals
- Corrosion control
- Aircraft inspections
- Talent management
- Building partnerships
- Application audits
- Performance monitoring
- Quality improvements
- Analytical thinking
- Customer service
- Coaching and mentoring
- Time management
- Professionalism
Timeline
F-35B Lightning II Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Marine Corps, USMC
11.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Manager
United States Marine Corps, USMC
04.2020 - 11.2022
Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Marine Corps, USMC
03.2014 - 04.2020
Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic, AV-8B Harrier
United States Marine Corps, USMC
12.2012 - 03.2014
Master of Science - Health Sciences
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Trident University International
Associate of Science - Professional Studies
Trident University International
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