Clay A. Hipshire

**** ** ***

Ferris, TX *****

Phone: 214-***-****

acrx5j@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Quality Assurance Inspector with A&P license. Over thirty years’ experience in aviation including both airframe and turbine engines as an A&P mechanic, twelve years’ experience in Rotor Wing Aircraft and over fifteen years as a Quality Assurance Inspector.

Recognized for having strong troubleshooting skills on a variety of different systems. Experienced in FAR Part 91, 121, 135 and 145 environments to include aircraft airworthiness release and returning to service. Familiar with FAA Form 337’s and 8130-3’s. Proficient in the use of precision measuring tools and inspection instruments to accomplish verification of conformance to technical data.

Maintenance Experience

• Experienced with Hydraulic Pump operations, maintenance and repair.

• Familiar with operation and maintenance of complex turbomachinery systems.

• Responsible for performing Periodic Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance events to include troubleshooting integral systems from minor problems to major events.

• Computer Literate for Documentation, Communications, Records Keeping and Troubleshooting purposes.

QUALITY ASSURANCE EXPERIENCE

• Responsible for inspecting and performing functional checks of aircraft assemblies, subassemblies and installations during various stages of manufacturing.

• Responsible for inspecting, sealing or re-sealing, pressure testing and reworking of integral wing tanks on new and used aircraft.

• Responsible for final inspection and operational checking of specialized systems on completed aircraft during final manufacturing acceptance including but not limited to; electrical, plumbing, hydraulics, powerplant, rigging, controls, and structures.

• Inspects work for quality, completeness, functionality, and adherence to blueprint specifications.

• Rejects or orders rework.

• Inspects material review items for acceptability after disposition has been completed.

• Responsible for Final Release of Completed Work Packages and Return to Service IE Release for Flight.

LICENSE and TRAINING

FAA Airframe and Powerplant License #3277185

2015 Airbus A319/320 with CFM56 Engines 40 HR. General Familiarization Course,

2015 Boeing 737NG with CFM56 Engines 40 HR. General Familiarization Course

1996 McDonnell Douglas DC-9/MD-80 Differential Familiarization,

1994 McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Familiarization,

1994 CH-47D (67U) Aircraft Maintenance Course,

1993 Hazard Communication Program,

1991 Boeing 727 Auto Pilot Differential Familiarization,

1991 Saab-Fairchild 340A/Jetstream-31 Aircraft Maintenance,

1991 McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Familiarization,

1991 Boeing 737-300 Aircraft Maintenance,

1991 Aircraft Forms and Log Book Course,

1991 CH-46E Hydraulic Systems Course,

1988 Basic Fundamentals of Electricity,

1987 Naval Aviation Administration Course,

1986 Aircraft Maintenance Non-Commissioned Officers Course,

1985 CH-46E Hydraulic and Flight Control Practicum,

1984 Integrated Weapons Systems Review (IWSR) Course,

1983 CH-46E Flight Control Course,

1983CH-46E Stability Augmentation System (SAS) Link,

1983 Aviation Fundamentals Course,

1982 Aviation Structural Mechanic Course,

1982CH-46 Hydraulic Systems Organizational Mechanic Course,

1982 Corrosion Control Course, 1982

RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Mar 2015-

Present STS ( Contract Position)- Quality Control Inspector

Responsible for RII buybacks on A320, 737 and 737NG. Also, working Line and storage aircraft

to maintain and then RTS aircraft. New familiarization courses completed for the A320 and 737NG

Aug 2014-

Jan 2015 Strom Aviation (Contract Position) - Quality Control Inspector

Responsible for Production Quality Determination of Aircraft Components to prepare for Repair and Return to Service in a Production Environment. Keeps accurate, neat and legible records of the work performed on aircraft. Coordinated throughout assigned jobs to ensure completion of work scope in accordance with Customer Repair Orders and Applicable Technical Data as required. Airframes supported to include Bombardier CRJ 200-900, Embraer EMB 145/170 Regional Jet, Boeing/McDonnell Douglas 737, 747, 757, DC9/MD80, and Airbus A300 Series.

Feb 2014-

Aug 2014 Unemployed.

Jan2009 –

Feb2014 Triumph Aerospace Structures, Vought Division – Dallas, TX – Quality Inspector

Major Assembly Inspection Team member responsible for Production Quality Determination of Tooling, Equipment, and Documents required maintaining adequate Quality of Product in accordance with applicable Production Drawings and Manufacturing Directives. Product lines to include Sikorsy UH60 Blackhawk Helicopter Cabin, Boeing C-17 Horizontal, Vertical and Nacelle Assemblies.

Nov2007 –

Dec2009 Gulfstream Aerospace Inc. – Dallas, TX – Senior Airworthiness Inspector

Responsible for all quality control inspections on aircraft in the Repair Station. Completed inspections of aircraft repairs and alterations to ensure conformity to FAA approved/acceptable data. Coordinated mechanical, electrical and inspection requirements on the aircraft during maintenance or outfitting. Keeps accurate, neat and legible records of the work performed on aircraft. Coordinates throughout assigned jobs with RTS to ensure accurate aircraft records are produced in a timely manner. Conducted audits of maintenance documentation for accuracy and completion on all aircraft prior to approval for return to service. Ensures aircraft is airworthy prior to any flight activities. Accomplish research of Aircraft Log Books and or computer maintenance programs to identify ongoing inspection programs, status of aircraft within those programs, Airworthiness Directive status, and Service Bulletin status. Continually monitor repair station compliance with FAR Part 145 and the FAA accepted site Repair Station and Quality Control Manual. Aircraft to include Gulfstream Mid-Cabin and Large-Cabin aircraft and Cessna Citation.

Nov 2006 –

Nov 2007 Dallas Airmotive Inc. – Grapevine, TX – Quality Control Inspector

Responsible for Production Quality Determination of Tooling, Equipment, and Documents required maintaining adequate Quality of Product in accordance with applicable Maintenance Instruction Manuals, Airworthiness Directives, Bulletins, Company Quality Control Manual and FAA FAR Part 145 Regulations. Engines to include Honeywell TFE731, Honeywell GTPC36 APU and Pratt&Whitney PW100.

Feb-June

2006 Uniflight, Inc. – Grand Prairie, TX – A&P Mechanic/Inspector

Responsible for the Inspection, Repair and Overhaul of Bell 205, 206, 222, 230 Helicopters to include the inspection of, coupled with engine and airframe component removal, repair and replacement, also responsible for test to include track and balance of equipment after repairs were performed per applicable Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins and FAA Airworthiness Directives.

Nov 2003 –

Feb 2006 Lockheed Martin – Fort Worth, TX – Quality Inspector

Major Assembly Inspection Team member responsible for Production Quality Determination of Tooling, Equipment, and Documents required maintaining adequate Quality of Product in accordance with applicable Production Drawings and Manufacturing Directives. Product lines to include F16, F22 Aircraft.

Oct 2000 –

Oct 2001 Solar Turbines, Inc. – Desoto, TX – Overhaul Technician

Prepared the final assemblies for shipment to the end-user in accordance with Solar specifications. Responsible for assuring that the final assemblies meet all quality requirements. Complied with standard shop practices and recognizes the need for Engineering when such procedures will not work. Worked with team members, other technicians and/or Engineering to solve technical problems. Familiar with operating principles of turbo-machinery, mechanical, electronic and rotating equipment. Possessed technical, mechanical and/or electrical skills to perform all aspects of overhaul operations.

Dec 1998 –

June 2000 Eagle One Aviation Services – Fort Worth, TX – Lead A&P Mechanic and Quality Assurance Inspector

Lead Mechanic responsible for crew of Ten A&P Mechanics. Responsible for the inspection, repair and overhaul of Boeing DC9, Boeing MD10/11, Boeing 727,737 Aircraft to include Line Maintenance (A&B Check) to Major Maintenance (C&D Checks) Events I.E. flight control, landing gear, engine removal, repair, reinstallation/replacement and rigging/testing of equipment.

Quality Assurance Inspector responsible for Initial Inbound Inspections, also overseeing the Quality of Airframe and Powerplant Repairs to include Determination of Tooling, Equipment, and Documents in accordance all applicable Manufacturer’s Technical Data and FAA Part 145 Regulations and Procedures.

May-Dec

1998 Airplanes, Inc. /Strom Technical Services – Various U.S. cities – A&P Mechanic

Responsible for Line Maintenance to Major Maintenance Events on Corporate Aircraft to include Bombardier Lear Jet, Cessna Citation and Gulfstream G Series in accordance all applicable Manufacturer’s Technical Data and FAA Part 135-145 Regulations and Procedures.

Oct 1997 -

May 1998 Raytheon E-Systems – Greenville, TX – Assembler/Installer

Responsible for the inspection, removal, repair, overhaul and reinstallation/replacement of Airframe Components to include skin replacement and frame replacement/repairs on Boeing KC135 Refueling Tankers in accordance with Manufacturer and Air Force Technical Data.

May-Oct

1997 Evergreen Helicopters, Inc. – Galveston, TX – A&P Mechanic

Responsible for the field/line maintenance of B206 Helicopters to include troubleshooting, repair, and track & balance of helicopters in accordance with Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals and FAA Part 135 Regulations and Procedures.

Sep 1996 –

May1997 Avtel Services – Alexandria, LA – A&P Mechanic

Responsible for the line maintenance on Boeing DC9-15 and Bombardier Learjet 25 to include Line Maintenance Checks, Medium Maintenance Checks and Line Repairs as required in accordance with Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manual and FAA Part 91, 135 Regulation and Procedures.

Dec 1995

– Jan1996 Kittyhawk Air Cargo – DFW, TX – A&P Mechanic

Responsible for Line Maintenance (A&B) Checks to Heavy (C&D) Checks to include Line Maintenance (A&B Check) to Major Maintenance (C&D Checks) Events I.E. flight control, landing gear, engine removal, repair, reinstallation/replacement and rigging/testing of equipment on Boeing DC9 and Boeing B727 Aircraft in accordance with Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals and FAA Part 135 & 145 Regulations and Procedures.

Sep 1994

–Sep 1995 Dalfort Aerospace, Inc. – Dallas, TX – A&P Mechanic

Responsible for Line Maintenance (A&B) Checks to Heavy (C&D) Major Maintenance Checks I.E. flight control, landing gear, engine removal, repair, reinstallation/replacement and rigging/testing of equipment on Boeing DC8, DC9, Boeing B727, and B737 Aircraft in accordance with Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals and FAA Part 135 & 145 Regulations and Procedures.

Mar 1992

– Sep1994 Lockheed Support Systems Inc. – Arlington, TX – A&P Mechanic Assigned to Ft. Hood Army Airfield Killeen, TX

Responsible for the field/line maintenance of Boeing Apache AH64, Bell OH58A/C&D, Sikorsy UH60 and Boeing CH47 Helicopters to include heavy maintenance and overhaul of the inspection, removal, replacement/reinstallation and test of helicopters with ground test runs including track and balance. All maintenance performed per Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals and Army Aviation Regulations.

Sep 1991 –

Mar 1992 Pride Aviation – New Iberia, LA – A&P Mechanic

Responsible for Line (A/B Checks) and Removal, Strip/Paint & Rebalance of Flight Control Surfaces on Boeing MD80 Aircraft in a Paint Shop Environment. maintenance performed per Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals and FAA Part 145 Regulations.

Feb-Sep1991 Air Logistics – New Iberia, LA – A&P Mechanic

Responsible for heavy maintenance overhaul of Bell B206, B212, B412 Helicopters to include the heavy maintenance and overhaul of the inspection, removal, replacement/reinstallation and test of helicopters with ground test runs including track and balance. All maintenance performed per Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals and FAA Part 135 & 145 Regulations.

Jan 1990 –

Jan 1991 Hawkins County Aviation – Surgoinsville, TN – A&P Mechanic/ Inspector

Responsible for line maintenance on various General Aviation Aircraft to include Cessna 150, 172, Beechcraft A23 Musketeer. All maintenance performed per Manufacturer’s Maintenance Manuals and FAA Regulations.

Sep 1981 –

Jan 1990 U.S. Marine Corps Inspector-CH46 Airframes and Flight Controls Quality Assurance Representative

Maintenance Controller-CH46 Responsible for following Maintenance Actions and reporting or validating Operational Status of Full Operational or Partial Operation to include expediting of parts required for maintenance.

Aircraft Mechanic-Responsible upkeep of CH46 Aircraft to include troubleshooting and removal/replacement of defective parts within the Hydraulic, Flight Control and Powerplant Systems

Hydraulic Shop Supervisor-Responsible for Ten (10) Man Hydraulic Shop to include Work Assignments, Recording Keeping and Training.

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