Quality Assurance Maintenance

Paul R. Cobb

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Career Focus: Aviation Industry

19+ Years of Progressively Responsible Experience with Emphasis on Aviation Maintenance and

Operations, Excellent Team Building, Personnel Management, and Training/Mentoring Skills

Quality-driven leader able to lead cross-functional teams in aircraft operations, maintenance, repair and

optimization activities. Skilled in directing projects to successful completion.

Quality Assurance Standards Hydraulic Contamination Control

Maintenance Control Logistics Management

Technical Training Programs Diverse Aircraft Experience

Time and Resource Management

Professional Experience

United States Marine Corps, 1990-Present

Manager, Airframes Intermediate Maintenance, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI (2009)

Manage and coordinate team of 50 Navy/Marine Corps personnel across 7 maintenance shops in

conducting inspections, diagnosing malfunctions, and repairing hydraulic/pneumatic and structural

components within aircraft, performing duties as the Quality Assurance Representative, inspecting

maintenance and documentation procedures. (e.g. Sikorsky CH-53, Sikorsky H-60, and Lockheed P-3).

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Implemented and utilized Lean/Six Sigma Principles and Basic Theory of Constraint to generate

reduction in Time-To-Reliability Replenish aircraft components from an average of 15 to 10

days.

Manager, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Shop, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI (2008-2009)

Supervised production activities of 10 team members performing both scheduled and unscheduled

maintenance on aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic components and related support equipment. Performed

Coordinated all maintenance initiatives within the maintenance shop, including planned safety

programs, related equipment, and assigned work areas. Organized and conducted training; exercised

management principles and motivational techniques towards shop personnel.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Received the highest rating possible from higher headquarters following 2 detailed inspections of

the Hydraulic Contamination Control Program.

Qualified 25 technicians in the Hydraulic Contamination Control Program.

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Quality Assurance Inspector, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA (2003-2005)

Monitored the production of 6 maintenance departments and ensured that high quality workmanship was

accomplished by maintenance personnel and those specifications and quality standards were met.

Reviewed incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the

maintenance department. Assisted in the certification of production personnel. Participated as member

of technical task forces to investigate trouble areas and recommend corrective actions. Reviewed

qualifications of personnel nominated to become inspectors and provided recommendations as

appropriate. Assisted in the preparation of required reports, and reviewed all report entries for adequacy

and correctness before distribution. Provided technical assistance to maintenance shops and production

personnel. Periodically accompanied inspectors on assigned inspections and evaluated their

performance. Monitored the calibration or certification status of equipment, tools, and personnel used in

each maintenance shop. Coordinated with the analyst in the development of discrepancy trends and such

charts and graphs that were necessary to depict quality performance. Developed checklists for auditing

work centers, specific maintenance programs, and processes that require monitoring by Quality

Assurance.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Received the highest rating possible from higher headquarters following 3 detailed inspections of

the Hydraulic Contamination Control Program, Tool Control, and Tire/Wheel Maintenance.

Qualified 50 technicians in the Hydraulic Contamination Control Program.

Selected by Higher Headquarters to inspect subordinate organizations because of subject matter

expertise.

Maintenance Controller, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan (2000-2003)

Controlled maintenance activities of over 50 people performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance

on 3 Boeing HH-46D Search and Rescue aircraft. Inspected aircraft maintenance books prior to flight to

ensure airworthiness. Coordinated with supply activities to ensure the expeditious acquisition of aircraft

components to maintain readiness for Search and Rescue operations.

Education

B.S. Business Management – Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA, Expected to graduate Summer 2010

Professional Development: Aviation Structural Mechanic (Hydraulic), F/A-18 Hydraulic/Structures

Mechanic, General/Avionics Corrosion, Marine Corps Leadership Resident Courses, Lean/Six Sigma,

Servocylinder Test Station Operator/Maintainer.

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