JOHN A. GOODEN

***** *. **** ***** • Tulsa, OK 74129

918-***-**** • acwb9p@r.postjobfree.com

AEROSPACE PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL with broad experience

in component manufacturing, overhaul, repair and servicing, coupled with practical knowledge of lean process improvement techniques.

EDUCATION

•Bachelor of Science in Aviation Sciences / Technical Services Management

Oklahoma State University, 1997 GPA: 3.64

• Associate of Science in Applied Science w/ Airframe and Powerplant Licenses

Spartan School of Aeronautics, Tulsa, OK, March 1984 GPA 3.71

• Private Pilot License, John Long Flying Service, Tulsa, OK, 1983

• Special Courses: Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Synchronous Manufacturing,

Turbine Engine Track Certification, Power-Gen International 2000 ‘Competitive Power College’

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NORDAM – Nacelle & Thrust Reverser Systems Division, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Quality Engineer II – February 2014 to April 2016

• Collectively established customer (Boeing 737 Max Inlet program) communication & documentation protocols for discrepancy and FAA conformity package processing.

• Provided oversight & supervision for the Quality team on the G500 “T1” Reconciliation Process, First Article and FAA Conformity package (including AS9102 FAIs) submissions.

• Collaborated with the Quality team in the creation of standardized discrepancy templates IAW AS9100 & ISO Aerospace requirements and chaired Supplier MRB (QN) Process / procedural meetings.

Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma

Product Acceptance Mgr/Spec – July 2011 to July 2013

• Provided technical expertise to employees, suppliers, customers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with contractual, company, and regulatory requirements.

• Monitored and verified product or process quality in accordance with statistical processes or other control procedures and methods.

• Participated in the determination of Root Causes Analysis (RCA) and in the implementation of effective corrective action for nonconforming products and processes.

• First Article Inspection (AS9102), G280 Unsatisfactory Report (UR) and SAP focal.

American Airlines, Inc. (AEROTEK Aviation), Tulsa, Oklahoma

Maintenance Production Specialist – November 2008 to July 2011

• Applied technical expertise and oversight to the AD/FAR Group in the research and audit of Airworthiness Directives programs on all fleets.

• Researched, compiled and presented information relating to fleet maintenance program airworthiness compliance for aircraft, engine and component lease reviews and returns.

• Interfaced with FAA PMIs in the oversight of fleet airworthiness.

AAR Aircraft Services, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Production Manager – February 2007 to June 2008

• Delegated and monitored job assignments to Supervisors and Lead technicians in the timely completion of heavy C-check aircraft for a four line Part 145 maintenance facility.

• Provided troubleshooting and process improvement consultation in resolution of required operations/repairs while monitoring overall project flow to meet customers operating schedules.

• Fleet types maintained: DHC-8 (Series 200), CRJ200, 700 & 900.

Omni Air Transport, LLC, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Director of Maintenance – February 2006 to July 2006

• Developed and implemented maintenance procedures to assure the Part 135 maintenance programs (Lear 35 & 45) were kept in current status. Placed all aircraft on CAMP (an internet aircraft maintenance tracking and scheduling program).

• Formulated recommendations for improvement in aircraft safety and reliability passing an FAA and ARG/US audit in July 2006.

• Monitored aircraft schedules and coordinated with scheduling to ensure adequate maintenance downtime while maximizing utilization.

Omni Air International, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Manager of Maintenance Training – May 2004 to February 2006

• Maintained the initial/recurrent maintenance training programs for Fueling, Pushback, De-Ice, Lavatory and Potable Water servicing passing a DOD audit in 2004 with laudatory comments.

• Established, implemented, and distributed the training schedule while organizing and conducting training classes for the maintenance operations of B757-200 and DC10-30 aircraft (Part 121).

Omni Air International, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Aircraft Maintenance Instructor – February 2003 to May 2004

• Delivered instruction on proper maintenance and repair of Boeing 757-200 and DC10-30 aircraft.

• Created technical training materials, including handbooks, overviews, presentations and more.

General Motors Corporation, Lansing, Michigan

Paint Maintenance Supervisor – 2002 (Contract assignment)

• Contributed production-enhancing ideas, including an automated rinse/blow-off unit.

• Managed maintenance of two (2) high-speed assembly lines, each with a line speed of 75 feet per minute and producing a total of 2,000 automobiles per day.

American Airlines, Inc., Tulsa, Oklahoma

Positions of increasing responsibility – 1984 to 2001 (Perfect Attendance Award: 16 years)

Production Supervisor, November 1988 – October 2001

• Administered $500K budget and managed up to seventy (70) direct reports.

• Negotiated contract and purchase, supervised design, construction and installation of a $2.3 million electron beam weld unit (Completion: 2001).

• Fleet types maintained: A300; B737; B757; B767; DC-10; and MD-80.

• Launched production-improving initiatives and reduced costly inventory.

• Directed multiple facility relocation efforts while maintaining highest level of service.

Schedule Technician, October 1985 – November 1988

• Supported aircraft maintenance and work planning teams; trained/educated technicians on complex procedures.

Aircraft Technician, May 1984 – October 1985

• Gained baseline knowledge and understanding of the organization while earning rapid promotion through outstanding performance and contributions.

• Accomplished heavy structural maintenance projects, (Skin Replacement, horizontal stab spar rework).

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