Steven Cano has over 15 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and testing. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He is proficient in Microsoft Office programs. He currently works as a lab technician at Southwest Research Institute, where he conducts fire testing on client samples. Previously, he was a Section Chief at Corpus Christi Army Depot, where he supervised over 30 personnel in repairing military rotor wing aircraft. He also has experience as an Aircraft Production Work Lead and Rotorcraft Mechanic. He served in the U.S. Army for over 10 years, with deployments to Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

1. References available upon request
Steven P. Cano
15814 Walnut Creek
San Antonio, TX 78247
(361) 510-9321
sccano11@gmail.com
Education Bachelor of Science in Business (Management)
University of Phoenix, San Antonio, TX Campus
Job Training
• Managers training
• Safety audit training
• ISO sustainment training
• Lean program training
• Environmental Management System (EMS) training
• VPP training
• Hazardous material and hazardous waste familiarization course
Microsoft Proficiency
 Word
 Power Point
 Excel
Professional Experience
Southwest ResearchInstitute (SWRI) lab technician from January 2014-current.
• Conducts fire testing on client samples.
• Involved in test burn with temperature ranging from 100 to 1700 degrees Celsius.
• Conducts and observes standardized tests following test parameters and, as required, obtains and
records data or ensures data has been captured by an automated system.
• Prepares solutions or solvents for various testing or performs test analyses using standard testing
methods.
• Troubleshoots problems with assembly of components and corrects malfunctions or secures
appropriate service or repair.
• Installs instrumentation equipment on test samples i.e. thermocouples, heat flux, cameras, etc.
• Monitors all burn activity with burn software, HD video cameras, and HD still shots using SLR
camera.
• Respirator qualified, and confined space qualified.

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Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) Section Chief (WS-8852-10), Corpus Christi Army Depot rotor
wing aircraft section chief from September 2007 – July 2013.
• Quality Assurance Specialist
• Also Lead as a project manager ensuring scope of work is accurate, funding implemented, and man
hour usage was not over run.
• Supervised major structure work journeyman and mechanical component technicians Exceptional
leadership skills
• Experience in external and internal audits
• Maintains discipline in all aspects of job performance
• Lead a 30+ personnel work center in repairing military rotor wing aircraft to return to combat
readiness and prepared AH-64 Apache for pre modification upgrades
• Ensures a cultural priority for safety by implementing Voluntary protection program(VPP), and ISO
and EMS standards
• Oversees personnel matters including scheduling, conflict resolution, and objective completion
• Drive a pace in the work center that allows for high quality work, but also keeps the aircraft on
schedule and keeping a high state of morale
• Maintains a high level of competence in any job personal knowledge of rotary aircraft repair,
maintenance, and modification
Aircraft production Work Lead (WL-8852-10), Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD), March 2008 –
March 2009
• Serves as subject matter expert in aircraft repair
• Ensure team is using industry leading practices for high quality, efficient repair
• Demonstrate expertise in environmental and personal safety when handling hazardous material
Rotorcraft Mechanic (WG-8852-10), Corpus Christi Army Depot, September 2007 – March 2008
• Assess aircraft and determine level of repair work needed
• Perform required maintenance and repair to return aircraft to combat readiness
• Execute modifications to aircraft as needed by client
Military Career (E-6 SSG, Staff Sergeant) fulfilled military obligation with honorable discharge as a
Non Commissioned Officer in the United States Army aviation. Was in active duty service from August
1996 – September 2007
• U.S. Army Special Operations
• Involved in extremely high stress level and imminent danger missions
• Supervised 25+ personnel including 5 noncommissioned officers
• Completion of all Army Noncommissioned Officer leadership courses
• Certified AH64D Apache Repairer and Operator
• Unit Movement (deployment)course

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Deployments
o Bosnia (1997) Helicopter Crew Chief (Stability force)
o Kosovo (2000) – Led 10 man crew to repair aircraft to maintain operational readiness. joint
task force (special operations assist)
o Iraq (2003) – Helped lead a team to repair combat damaged aircraft to airworthiness status –
(Operation Iraqi Freedom) o Afghanistan (2005) – Assigned to task force 160th
Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) (Operation Enduring Freedom)
Other Awards and Accomplishments
• Award of Excellence o January 2009 - Presented by the City of Corpus Christi for unparalleled
performance and discipline with the Corpus Christi Army Depot
• Army Commendation Medal
o May 2003 – For outstanding service as a downed aircraft repair lead in Operation Iraqi
Freedom
o February 2000 – For meritorious service as a helicopter mechanic lead
• Army Achievement Medal
o October 1997 – For professionalism as a helicopter Crew Chief during Operation Joint Guard
• Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal o For Involvement in operations throughout Iraq and
Afghanistan
• Kosovo campaign medal
o For serving as a lead to maintain aircraft to airworthiness status and joint operations in
guarding sensitive areas