Quality Assurance Maintenance
Resume:
Robert Wheaton
Email: *********@********.***
Address: 4319B Lajes Loop
City: Trenton
State: NJ
Zip: 08641
Country: USA
Phone: 609-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $65,000
Willing to Relocate
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Job History / Details:
Robert L. Wheaton
4319B Lajes Loop
McGuire AFB New Jersey, 08641
*********@********.***
OBJECTIVE: Aviation Maintenance Manager with over 23 years experience seeking a professional position in aircraft maintenance/manufacturing/quality assurance/safety, where my experience and skills can positively affect operations. Skilled in aircraft fuel systems, hydraulic, electrical, environmental and structural systems. Enthusiastic team player with a positive, can-do attitude and solid record of corporate goal accomplishment.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Q Over 23 years United States Air Force aircraft maintenance experience in leading, managing, and supervising skilled and semiskilled technical specialists in a variety of career fields.
Q Ensured employees were in compliance with performance and safety standards, applicable laws and regulations and delivered a quality product to the customer.
Q Computer proficient to include knowledge and experience with Microsoft suite products.
Q Superb communication skills and the ability to negotiate internal or external organizational agreements.
Q Exceptional administrator who managed personnel performance reports, work assignments and schedules. Especially adept at quickly resolving conflicts or any personnel issues.
Q Outstanding ability to solve complicated problems with innovative solutions and ensured excellent results in a myriad of situations.
Q Active SECRET security clearance.
EXPERIENCE
Jun 2010Present USAF Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent
305th Maintenance Squadron McGuire AFB, New Jersey
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISION:
Q Directs and manages 132 Air Force maintenance personnel conducting daily operations and major inspections on 32 KC-10 air refueling and 13 C-17 Globe Master III airlift aircraft.
Q Oversees and ensures efficient production compliance for more than 10 unique aircraft maintenance specialties by scheduling, prioritizing, and communicating work assignments in support of air refueling and airlift missions.
Q Monitors personnel activities and functions, inspects tasks performed by employees for compliance with policies, directives and safety standards.
ADMINISTRATION:
Q Prepares a wide variety of correspondence, automated reports, and complex reports in accordance with applicable policies and procedures utilizing professional automation skills.
Q Applies analytical methods and techniques to identify and resolve budget issues and future financial requirements.
Q Experience in addressing complex issues in clear, concise and well-structured oral presentations to all levels of management.
Oct 2005Jun 2010 USAF Section Chief/Production Superintendent
317th Maintenance Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas
Q Responsible for the entire production effort of fuel systems maintenance personnel on 14 C-130E/J
Q Utilized flying schedules, quality assurance records and maintenance data analysis to reverse negative maintenance production trends.
Q Prioritized tasks coordinated manning assignments and verified accurate completion of the assigned work.
Q Managed flight training, budget and policies, and production maintenance objectives based on corporate goals.
Q Advised on design development of $7.5 million aircraft maintenance facility.
Dec 2004-Oct 2005 31st Maintenance Group Readiness Section, Aviano Air Base, Italy
- Applied LEAN Logistics to support 1300 personnel/700 cargo tons/48 F-16 aircraft movements
- Pivotal in establishment/development of new $2.5 million maintenance facility
Sep 2001-Nov 2004 Aircraft Fuel Systems Shift Supervisor / Asst Section Chief, Aviano Air Base, Italy
- Led 36 individuals supporting combat operations with 48 F-16 C/D aircraft
- Managed all training, certification and completion of 40 additional duty requirements
Feb-1997-Sep 2001 Assistant Fuel Systems Section Chief / Shift Supervisor, Hurlburt Field, Florida
- Coordinated manning requirements in support of special operations MC-130H aerial refueling modifications--$12 million test bed aircraft completed 5 days ahead of schedule
Feb 1996-Feb 1997 F-16 Fuel Systems Technician, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
- Instructed section Emergency Response Plan for Hydrazine rocket fuel/F-16 emergency power source/served as Emergency Response Team member
Feb 1992-Feb 1996 Aircraft Fuel Systems Mechanic, Hurlburt Field, Florida
- Advised Italian Depot team AC-130H Gunship fuel system fire suppression modification/prevented structural damage/failure to multi-million dollar weapon system
- Instructed respiratory protection course for 46 personnel/increased service life of equipment 30%
Feb 1990-Feb 1992 F-4G/F-16 Fuel Systems Apprentice, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- Modified 2 emergency response vehicles for increased functionality/safety
- Member of 3-person recovery team during F-16 crash/safed aircraft systems to ensure response team unhindered during recovery operations
EDUCATION
Oct 2002 Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics
Emery-Riddle Aeronautical University
Minor in Aviation Safety
May 1998 Associate Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
June 2009 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (In residence)
Leadership Skills, Managerial Communications
Sep 2000 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy
Leadership, Management, Managerial Communications
TECHNICAL TRAINING
Aug 2007 Texas AM University
Occupational Safety Health Course/Permit Required Confined Space 2264
Aug 2007 4 Lenses Temperament Discovery Workshop
Understanding human factors to promote safety and worker motivation
Apr 2006 Air Mobility Warfare Center
Senior Level Aviation Maintenance Management course
Oct 2002 Records/Electronic Records Management/Hazardous Waste Site Manager Course
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