Quality Assurance Manager

DANIEL W. LAURITA

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Travelers Rest, SC, 29690

Cell 850-***-****

E-mail: ******.*******@*****.***

EXPERIENCE SUMMARY

• Current ASC9100/IS9001 Rev “C” certified to NAS 410 Aerospace standard Level 2

Nondestructive Tester/Evaluator. Inspect Aerospace Propulsion parts for Flight Safety

and Quality Control.

Level 2 Nondestructive Tester utilizing Radiography, Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Penetrant

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Quality Control Engineer, Medical Diagnostic Equipment.

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Manager, Quality Assurance and Evaluation. Managed quality assurance personnel providing

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government surveillance and oversight for over 80 F-15 aircraft and 1400+ units of aerospace

equipment and two service contracts.

Managed civil service and active duty personnel performing nondestructive testing on

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aircraft and aerospace parts to include F-117, F-16, F-15, A-10, F-4, T-38, and various

Helicopters.

Aircraft Maintenance Systems Craftsman/Mechanic, Team Chief, Conformal Fuel Systems

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Reclamation and Repair, Team Lead, Aircraft Canopy Rig, Jet Aircraft Engine Operator

(Maximum aircraft engine afterburner operation qualified).

EXPERIENCE HISTORY

FEB 2011 to Present: Level 2 Nondestructive Tester/Evaluator. Perform Quality Control and

Flight Safety evaluations on Fixed/Rotary wing aircraft propulsion systems. Also included are

Abrams M1A1 engine systems. Maintain Process Controls and equipment in accordance with

several requirements for Certification and US Government compliance. Standard Industry

practices apply.

NOV 2010 to FEB 2011: Level 2 Nondestructive Tester.

Perform Radiographic, Magnetic Particle, and Liquid Dye Penetrant inspections on

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industrial gas pipeline mains and Power Plant welds and other associated equipment as

necessary. Monitor Dosimeter and Radiographic survey equipment. Adhere to Federal and

State ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) radiation safety concepts. Utilize

Iridium-192 natural source for X-ray procedures. Utilize Thermal Imaging equipment to

locate leaks and structural anomalies. Utilize Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to locate

structural Rebar, Conduits, etc.

DEC 2004 to May 2007: Radiological Equipment Service and Quality Control Engineer, Panama

City, Florida

Service and repair X-ray film processing equipment for 28 Hospitals and Physicians clinics

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in Southeast US area to include Florida panhandle and Alabama.

Perform routine periodic maintenance and emergency repairs on Kodak, AGFA, All Pro,

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AFP, Konica, and Fischer X-Ray film processing equipment. Install and maintain chemical

supply and delivery systems for processing equipment. Install and maintain silver recovery

systems in accordance with state and federal EPA guidelines.

Remove and install electrical components to include circuit boards, pumps, heater

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assemblies, thermostats, etc after troubleshooting and diagnostics.

Diagnose and troubleshoot X-ray film processing anomalies.

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Advise x-ray technicians on proper processing and equipment operations.

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SEP 2003 to NOV 2004: Radiological Technician, Bay Medical Center, Panama City, Florida

Assists in all levels of x-ray evaluation of in/out patients and Emergency Room traumas.

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Perform positioning of patients, set-up and maintenance of diagnostic equipment, transport

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of patients to include removal and replacement of EKG, O2 Saturation, and Blood Pressure

monitoring equipment.

Properly mark and position x-ray films for Physician evaluation.

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Assist in Fluoroscopic and CAT (Computed Tomography) Scans.

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CPR Qualified.

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DEC 2000 to NOV 2002: Chief, Quality Assurance and Evaluation, Tyndall AFB, Florida

Ensured the contracted Aircraft Maintenance and Transient Alert services met or exceeded

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Air Force quality maintenance standards.

Managed quality assurance surveillance over all aspects of the contractor-provided aircraft

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maintenance for F-15 and F-22 aircraft, and Transient Alert services according to the

respective contract specifications and applicable equipment and maintenance directives.

Developed and maintained Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Coordinated contractor

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activity with Administrative Contracting Officer on all matters pertaining to contract

execution. Evaluated and developed Award Fee data for presentation to senior wing

leadership. Prepared and evaluated technical workload data for contract modifications.

Validated Material Inspection and Receiving Invoices for contract deliverables exceeding

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$750 K per month.

Managed and directed employees accomplishing Quality Assurance surveillance activities

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on contracts valued in excess of $90 M.

Ensured surveillance over 300 contractor personnel for aircraft maintenance (Structural

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Maintenance, Corrosion Control, Welding and Machine Technologies, Nondestructive

Inspection (NDI), Electro-environmental, Armament, Aircraft Paint Facility, Fuels

Maintenance, Egress, Survival Shop, Wheel and Tire, Jet Propulsion (Aircraft Engines),

Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment, and Transient Alert aircraft services).

Initiated actions to train, certify, and maintain ISO 9000/9001 Quality Standards for

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assigned employees.

Took appropriate personnel corrective actions, assigned work, and prioritized assignments

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to meet inspection criteria and requirements.

Applied EEO concepts to improve employee productivity, maintain a fair and consistent

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work atmosphere, and accomplish overall mission objectives. Managed security, safety, and

health responsibilities to maintain a suitable working environment for all assigned

personnel. Maintained and approved all employee time keeping, vacation and sick time.

Developed performance standards to accurately evaluate employee performance and

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periodically evaluated employees verbally and in written performance reports.

Proficient with Automated Data processing, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Spreadsheets,

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etc., to analyze, schedule, track, and accomplish daily requirements.

FEB 1997 to DEC 2000: Manager, Nondestructive Inspection Laboratory, Eielson AFB, Alaska

Managed 17 employees performing nondestructive inspections (NDI) on aerospace

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weapons systems (F-16 and A-10 aircraft) components and aerospace support equipment

for structural integrity using Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonic, Radiographic, Liquid Penetrant,

Eddy-Current, Advanced Composite Bond Testing, and Digital Optical analysis. Note:

procured and utilized first digital microscopic system for the intermediary Lab resulting in

saving an US Army HH-60 from catastrophic damage and/or possible loss of life.

Performed fluid analysis (Joint Oil Analysis Program) utilizing portable and stationary

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Atomic Emission Mass Fluid Analysis Spectrometers. Maintained, diagnosed, and made

repairs to test equipment, including spectrometers.

Assigned work priorities, shift scheduling, and prepared annual personnel evaluations.

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Responsible for equipment and facilities valued in excess of $2.5 M.

JUN 1990 to FEB 1997: Manager, Nondestructive Inspection Laboratory, Holloman AFB, New

Mexico and Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea.

Managed 34 employees performing NDI on aerospace weapons systems (F-117, F-15, F-

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16, F-4, and T-38 aircraft). NDI duties and responsibilities were same as above.

Responsible for equipment and facilities valued in excess of $4.2 M.

Developed several inspection techniques, radiographic, ultrasound, etc that were adopted

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Air Force wide.

Selected as “Maintenance Professional of the Year” for accomplishments.

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JUL 1979 to MAY 1990: Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman, Moody AFB, Georgia

Maintained tactical aircraft (F-15, F-4, F-16, A-10, F-117, T-38, HH-60), aerospace support

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equipment, forms and records.

Performed duties as Supervisor, flight line Expediter, Crew Chief, and Aircraft Tow Vehicle

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operator/supervisor, Aircraft engine run operator.

Inspected and operated various powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment.

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Troubleshot, serviced, and maintained aircraft structure, systems, removal/installation of

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components, and related equipment. Launched/ recovered aircraft from flight.

Performed Team Lead for removal and installation of conformal fuel tanks.

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Qualified to Maximum Afterburner F-15 Jet Engine operation.

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Aircraft refuel supervisor.

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EDUCATION

Formal

Associates in Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology CCAF

Associates in Applied Science, Metals Technology CCAF

USAF Senior Managers Academy Tyndall AFB, Florida

USAF Supervisors Course Langley AFB, Virginia

Advanced Civilian Personnel Course, Human Performance Network Tyndall AFB, Florida

Civilian Personnel Managers Course, Human Performance Network Tyndall AFB, Florida

Technical

Level 2 NDT Evaluator Greer, South Carolina

Level 2 NDT Radiographer Las Vegas, Nevada

Quality Assurance Evaluator/Chief Course Tyndall AFB, Florida

Nondestructive Inspection Chanute AFB, Illinois

Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Sheppard AFB, Texas

Department of Defense Tri-Service Joint Oil Analysis Program Certification

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Feb 11- Present Level 2 Nondestructive Evaluator Greer, South Carolina

NOV 10- Feb 11 Level 2 Nondestructive Tester Las Vegas, Nevada

APR 10- SEP 10 VFW Dist 17 Senior Vice Commander Panama City, Florida

DEC 08- DEC 09 President, Bay County FL, Veterans Council Panama City,

Florida

APR 07- JUL 09 Quartermaster, VFW Post 8205 Panama City, Florida

DEC 04 - MAY 07 Radiological Quality Control Engineer Panama City, Florida

SEP 03 - NOV 04 Radiological Assistant Panama City, Florida

DEC 00 - NOV 02 Manager, Quality Assurance Evaluation Tyndall AFB, Florida

FEB 97 - DEC 00 Manager, Nondestructive Inspection Lab Eielson AFB, Alaska

JUN 90 - FEB 97 Manager, Nondestructive Inspection Lab Holloman AFB, New Mexico

MAY 79 - MAY 90 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman Moody AFB, Georgia

SECURITY CLEARANCE

SECRET, updated July 1996

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DD 214 and references available as required.

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