Jim Burkhead

Houston, TX *****

817-***-**** (Cell)

Email: acfc9m@r.postjobfree.com

Profile:

I am a disciplined person who concentrates on being team player and consensus builder

to achieve the best performance for my team and my company. As a bodybuilder I realize

the importance of maintaining a high level of commitment, which affects all areas of my

life. I use this same commitment level in building/maintaining good relationships with other

work groups, suppliers and customers. I have a high level of commitment for being a good,

dependable employee protecting myself from injuries at work and at home. As well as

being a good father for my three children. I am used to performing in high pressure

situations with tight deadlines and making tough decisions while maintaining quality

standards.

Work Summary:

Triumph Aerostructres/Vought Aircraft – Dallas, TX – 11/2010 to 02/2014

Inspection and evaluation of military and commercial aircraft structure utilizing

Pulse-echo (PE), and Through Transmission (TTU), Ultrasonic (UT) Level 2,

Bondascope, MIA, and Uniwest bond inspection methods. Proficient in the use of

automated ultrasonic scanning systems including AUSS, ADIS, ARGUS for the

inspection of metal bond, fiberglass and graphite composite parts for C17, V22,

Boeing Commercial- 747,767,787, C5, Gulfstream, and Global Hawk programs.

Performance of Eddy Current inspections (ET) Level 2 for Material Review Board

(MRB) evaluations of damaged areas and the subsequent repairs. Preformed

inspections with the Boeing MAUS system using Phased Array (PA) Ultrasonic

probes. Performed hardness and conductivity testing to verify material type and

temper condition. Proficient shot peen and roto peen inspection of fabricated and

repaired parts. Also used micrometers and calipers to make measurements.

Texas Air Composites – Desoto, TX – 06/2009 to 10/2010

As the Ultrasonic Level 3 and NDT department supervisor, I established the

Ultrasonic inspection department for the company. I evaluated and procured UT

equipment, developed written procedures and techniques for various programs, as

well as performing UT inspections. I also used my Level 2 certification in Liquid

Penetrant Testing (PT) methods in the evaluation of aircraft structures. In addition,

I maintained the calibration program for the entire facility.

General Dynamics/Gulfstream Aviation Services

Dallas Love Field - Dallas, TX – 05/2008 to 04/2009

Inspection of in-service and production Gulfstream, Challenger, and Hawker

aircraft, using (PE),(TTU) and Shear Wave Ultrasonic methods, Radiographic/X-

ray (RT), Film Interpretation, and Radiation Safety, Eddy Current (ET) surface and

bolt hole, Magnetic Particle (MT) Level 2, and Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT)

methods at an FAA repair station. I also utilized an Omni Scan Phased Array (PA)

eddy current scanning system for corrosion detection.

Vought Aircraft – Grand Prairie, TX – 07/2005 to 05/2008

See current job description – work interruption was due to layoff.

Raytheon Aircraft – Wichita, KS – 06/2004 to 07/2005

Inspection and evaluation of aircraft with the use of Ultrasonic Level 2,

Radiographic/X-ray and Eddy Current test methods. Operation of two different

automated ultrasonic scanning systems (ARGUS I and II) and inspection of metal

bond, fiberglass and graphite composite parts. Inspection of new and in-service

military and civilian aircraft.

Omaha Public Power District

Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Station – Fort Calhoun, NE – 09/2003

Co-op job while attending college, using Ultrasonic Longitudinal and Shear Wave

Flaw evaluation along with ultrasonic thickness gauging methods for inspection at

the nuclear power facility.

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Lincoln Airport - Lincoln, NE – 02/2002 to 08/2002

Security

Textron - Lincoln, NE – 07/1999 to 11/2002

Welded frames for electric vehicles and pressure vessels used as hydraulic oil

tanks. Also operated a laser-cutting machine.

Lincoln Manufacturing Co. - Lincoln, NE – 07/1998 to 07/1999

Used flux core arc welding to build ductwork for boilers.

Ivan’s Welding - Bancroft, NE – 10/1997 to 07/1998

Built and repaired farm equipment and erected elevator legs.

Education:

Southeast Community College – 01/2002 to 06/2004

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Non-Destructive Testing Technology

- Southeast Community College NDT Program Student Ambassador

- Dean’s List Multiple Quarters

- Highest GPA Award

- Student of the Quarter Award

Southeast Community College – 10/1998 to 08/2000

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Welding Technology

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