Stephen Hernandez
- PENSACOLA, FLORIDA
- March 24, 2025
Aviation Maintenance Management | Training Professional leveraging over 20 years of military service with an active
Secret Security Clearance and experience in aircraft maintenance, strategic planning, and management of operations,
programs, and resources. Examines and fine-tunes support operations, production methods, and procedures. Indepth knowledge and ability to prioritize tasks, schedule workloads, and set timelines for project completion.
Seasoned communicator to include oral presentations/briefings to senior leadership. Experienced in preparing
operational plans and after-action reports. Proven ability to merge vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with
well-developed flight safety management and leadership qualities, contributing to organizational effectiveness and
overall expansion.
Education
*Graduated 2002* Unable to modify dates.
Experience
• Managed inventory and procurement for over 100 essential consumable parts, ensuring uninterrupted
operations and training for Liquid Oxygen systems and Seat Survival Kits
• Facilitated academic success by leading five Academic Review Boards, helping six students overcome
challenges and achieve recovery in rigorous technical training programs
• Delivered 2,496 hours of professional instruction, achieving a 100% graduation rate by effectively training
and mentoring students in complex technical subjects
Executed 1,733 maintenance actions, coordinating 1,026 personnel hours to ensure operational efficiency and
equipment readiness.
• Oversaw the management of 26 sets of aircrew flight equipment and 20 aircraft-installed assets, maintaining
a 100% ready-for-issue rate critical to mission success.
• Developed and delivered training on Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS) maintenance procedures, resulting
in one team member's advancement and the qualification of one Collateral Duty Quality Assurance
Representative (CDQAR) and one Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
STEPHEN HERNANDEZ | P
Diagnosed and resolved 1,220 maintenance discrepancies across a fleet of 45 MH-60R aircraft, ensuring
optimal performance and mission readiness.
• Designed and implemented a comprehensive training program for Aviation Life Support Systems and the
Egress Program, achieving a 100% training completion rate and contributing to an "on-track" rating during
the 2017 Maintenance Program Assessment
• Maintained a 99.4% equipment availability rate, ensuring seamless support for mission-critical aircraft
operations and minimizing downtime