George W. (Bill) Reither, Jr.

*** ******* ****, ******, ***** Carolina 29640

H-864-***-****, C-864-***-****

acrbaw@r.postjobfree.com

Career Summary:

I have 36 years in aircraft maintenance/operations; 20 years were in the United States Air Force in

the aircraft maintenance field (aircraft mechanic, aircraft management and/or supervision). 5

years were in corporate management/supervision. I have performed in aircraft maintenance

as an A&P mechanic and quality assurance inspector.

Experience:

Aug 2014 to Oct 2014 Evolution Aero Services Inman, SC

Chief Quality Inspector/Quality Manager

Responsible for the day to day operations of the Quality Department. Direct liaison between the company and the FAA.

Jan 2014 to Aug 2014 Boeing Aircraft Corp. Charleston, SC

Quality Technician

Quality Inspector for the B787 Final assembly and Delivery Center.

Feb 2012 to Jan 2014 Higher Source Aviation Services, Inc. Greenville, SC

Chief Quality Inspector/Quality Manager

Responsible for the day to day operations of the Quality Department. Direct liaison between the company and the FAA.

2011 – Feb 2012 Honeywell Aerospace Greer, SC

T55 Turbine Engine Technician – October 2011 to Present

Repair and overhaul T55 turbine engines.

2011 Boeing Aircraft Corp Charleston, SC

Quality Assurance – August 2011 to October 2011

Quality Assurance Inspector for the 787 production line.

1998-2011 Lockheed Martin Donaldson Site Operations Greenville, SC

Quality Assurance – April 2006 to July 2011

Quality Assurance Inspector for the Central Parts Storage Facility.

Assisted in the design and implementation of the Central Parts Storage System for refurbished parts that has been in use from 2007 to the present

Inspect aircraft structures, C-9, P-3 and C-130 aircraft programs

Inspect engines and components

Reviewed and analyzed aircraft records and computer products to assist with implementing projected delivery dates

Interpret inspection requirements for other personnel

Work independently and/or with a team of inspectors

Data entry for Discrepancy Reports

A&P Mechanic – January 1998 to April 2006

Inspect, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, service and modify the KC-10A, C-9, P-3 and C-130 Aircraft.

Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints

Trained in sheet metal repair procedures

1996-1998 Marshall & Williams Co. Greenville, SC Electrical Service Technician - Built and installed computerized control cabinets -Proficient in the reading of wiring diagrams and blueprints and PLC programming - Tested, repaired and/or modified the computer control cabinets - Wrote Programmable Logic Controller programs - Assisted in maintaining company computer network system

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George W. (Bill) Reither Jr.

312 Antioch Road, Easley, South Carolina 29640

H-864-***-****, C-864-***-****,

acrbaw@r.postjobfree.com

1995-1996 Metokote Corporation Sumter, SC

Industrial Maintenance Technician - Performed all areas of industrial maintenance – using my skills in machining, welding, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics

1993-1995 Express Lube of Sumter Sumter, SC

Operations Manager - Extensive knowledge of business operations, time and budget constraints - Proficient in the ability to monitor and improve the day to day performance of individuals under my scope of supervision - Installed company computer system - Wrote and Prepared training materials - Hired, trained, and supervised the personnel in the overall operation - Maintained and provided materials and training on the computerized inventory, sales, and customer database

1973-1993 US Air Force

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

US Air Force MSgt (retired)

Performed the duties of Crew Chief, flight Chief – managed daily activities for assigned personnel and accomplished training as necessary, Expeditor, Production Superintendent, Quality Assurance/Control Inspector – maintained FCF records and weight and balance records, and Tool Control/FOD Monitor for the F-16 Aircraft

Extensive training in reviewing and analyzing aircraft records and computer products to determine aircraft and parts status and assist with implementing projected flight schedules

Directly involved with the implementation and deployment of CAMS (Consolidated Aircraft Management Systems)

Education

Bachelor Degree Business and Operations Management Colorado Technical University Online

A.S., Aircraft Maintenance Technology – Community College of the Air Force

Noncommissioned Officers Preparatory Course

Base Level Management Course

Noncommissioned Officers Leadership School

Noncommissioned Officers Academy

Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy

Interests

Computers, reading, music, golf, home and family

Certifications

American Society for Quality- Certified Quality Inspector

Federal Aviation Administration- Aircraft and Powerplant License/Inspection Authorization (A&P/IA)

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