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QA Inspector, Fort Worth, TX (2000 – 2006)
Managed all functions and activities within the Quality Assurance Department, maintaining 12 F/A-18 multi-engine
aircraft. Directed daily execution for 6 aircraft quality assurance managed programs, 36 monitored programs, and 28
aircraft maintenance inspectors; coordinated technical support tasks. Evaluated training programs, inspected aircraft,
and interviewed inspectors for qualification and re-certification. Analyzed trends to identify aircraft discrepancies,
inspection procedures, and workmanship. Ensured compliance with all Airworthiness Directives.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Implemented aggressive FOD control program; purchased new FOD clean-up equipment and analyzed
trends to identify potential hazardous areas. Reduced aircraft FOD incidents from 3 to zero.
Aggressively planned, implemented, and trained 3 teams of technicians through major post-deployment
corrosion inspection on 12 aircraft, leading to the discovery and documentation of over 3,300 corrosion
discrepancies, as well as subsequently successful Material Condition inspection.
Airframes Work Center Supervisor, Lemoore, CA (1995 – 2000)
Oversaw production activities of over 30 team members performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on
hydraulics, pneumatics, structures, landing gear, and flight controls on 50 Boeing F/A-18 B/C/D aircraft. Coordinated
all maintenance initiatives within the Airframes Work Center, including planned safety programs, related equipment,
and assigned work areas. Evaluated requirements and requested technical assistance from contractor representatives.
Organized and conducted training; exercised leadership and motivational techniques towards work center personnel.
KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Reduced average airframe discrepancy count from 7 to 2.5 per aircraft by assigning work center
inspectors to specific aircraft and holding them accountable for monitoring discrepancies, ordering
replacement parts, and enabling quick, timely repairs.
Generated 40% increase in shop qualifications by implementing work center qualification training
program; led initial maintenance efforts for VFA-125’s traveling Demonstration Team.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
B.S. in Professional Aeronautics: EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY, Fort Worth, TX
Associates in General Studies: COLUMBIA COLLEGE, Fort Worth, TX
FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic License/Private Pilot
Professional Development: Aviation Structural Mechanic, Electrical/Mechanical Repairman, F/A-18
Hydraulic/Structures Mechanic, General/Avionics Corrosion, Aircraft Battle Damage Technician and Assessor,
Aviation Gas Free Engineering, Naval Aviation Maintenance Control, Advanced Flight Controls, Primary Leadership
Development, Chief Petty Officer Leadership, Introduction to Lean/Six Sigma Principles, Basic Theory of Constraints,
and Naval Aviation Readiness Integration Improvement Program.
F/A-18A/B/C/D Qualifications: Safe for Flight Qualification, Air Worthiness Inspector, APU/High/Low Engine
Operator, Gas Free Engineer, Plane Captain, Sea/Shore Aircraft Final Checker, Tire/Wheel Change/Build-up, and
Hydraulic Contamination certified.
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