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Maria Juan Lucas

Omaha

Summary

Results-driven professional with experience in aviation, operations, and team leadership. Skilled in supervising teams, ensuring safety compliance, and improving efficiency in fast-paced environments. Private Pilot pursuing advanced ratings at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Strong communicator and problem-solver committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement while contributing to operational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

MRO Part Purchaser

LALA
Omaha, NE
05.2025 - Current

Managed procurement and inventory of MRO parts to support maintenance operations

Coordinated with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and improve efficiency

Tracked purchase orders, vendor performance, and inventory systems (SAP)

Supported cost control and process improvement initiatives

Quality Technician

LALA
Omaha, NE
12.2023 - 08.2024

Daily duties on the floor include yogurt testing, different types of bacteria, and work in the lab.

Supported high standards of quality and sanitation in floor production, including blow mold and dry warehouses. Assisted in streamlining documentation processes in SAP while participating in lab activities.

Supervisor/ Sr supervisor, Quality Technician, Fabrication Worker

Tyson Foods
Madison, NE
02.2020 - 12.2022

Led a team of 60–100 employees in daily operations, ensuring timely completion of scheduled orders.

Organized workflow and ensured employee understanding of duties.

Check the inventory in the WMS program for more production.

Follow up on the corporation's schedule and report daily papers, such as attendance, vacation, and FMLA LOA, to HR.

While I was a senior supervisor, I had ten employees.

I managed a rendering department (inedible), including the maintenance technician's daily duties, maintaining production, checking the constant pressure of the gauges, completing railcar paperwork, and reporting daily to higher management.

Education

B.S. - Professional Flight

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE
06-2027

B.A. - Business Administration

Peru State College
Peru
05-2021

A.A.S. - Business Administration

Northeast CC
Norfolk, NE
05-2019

Skills

    Private Pilot Total Time        2425

  • Single Engine Land PIC 895
  • Medical First Class (Current - First class) Single Engine Land 2425
  • Airplanes C-172 Cross Country 344
  • Night 93
  • Instrument (IMC SIM) 729

Affiliations

  • Member – Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) September 2025-current
  • Founder & President – Latino Professional in Aerospace, UNO Chapter September 2024- May 2025
  • Member – Nebraska Business Aviation Association (NEBAA) April 2024- current
  • Member – Latino Professional in Aerospace(LPA) March 2024-current
  • Member – Women in Aviation International (WAI) September 2023-current

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • Nebraska Business Aviation Association Scholarship September 8, 2025
  • Arlene V. Steier Memorial Scholarship, University of Nebraska at Omaha April 2025
  • Teammates Scholarship, Madison, NE August 2017
  • Susan Buffet Scholarship, Madison, NE May 2017
  • Tyson Food Scholarship May 2017

Timeline

MRO Part Purchaser

LALA
05.2025 - Current

Quality Technician

LALA
12.2023 - 08.2024

Supervisor/ Sr supervisor, Quality Technician, Fabrication Worker

Tyson Foods
02.2020 - 12.2022

B.A. - Business Administration

Peru State College

A.A.S. - Business Administration

Northeast CC

B.S. - Professional Flight

University of Nebraska at Omaha
Maria Juan Lucas