Quality Assurance Maintenance

Thomas Alexander

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City: Murrieta

State: CA

Zip: 92563

Country: USA

Phone: 909-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $40,000

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THOMAS R. ALEXANDER

25183 Calle De Tres Amigos, Murrieta, CA

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MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/AVIATION/LOGISTICS/ELECTRICAL

6 Navy/Marines Corps Achievement Awards / 3 Navy Commendation Medals / 5 Good Conduct Medals / 5 Flag Letters of Commendation / Navy Unit Commendation / 5 Navy Overseas and Sea Service Deployment Ribbons / Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal / Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Overview

20+ Years of Progressively Responsible Experience in Aviation Operations. Excellent Team Building, Personnel Leadership, Training and Mentoring Skills. B.S Degree in Aeronautics/Secret Security Clearance

Quality-driven leader with cross-functional experience in aircraft operations, maintenance, repair, and optimization activities. History of using innovative approaches to production efficiency and accuracy, including training programs and resource allocation. Lead special projects and provided strategic insight into operations. Ensured adherence to policies and procedures in safety, quality, production, good manufacturing practices and cost.

Quality Assurance Standards / Production Control / Logistics Management / Performance Evaluations / Technical Training Programs / Diverse Aircraft Experience / Time & Resource Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED STATES NAVY, 1989-2012

Production Control Leading Chief Petty Officer USS PELELIU LHA-5 (2009-2012)

Full operating responsibility for the strategic planning, development, and production management for Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD) with over 240 Sailors and Marines.

KEY CONTIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Introduced a series of productivity improvement, process reengineering, cost reduction and performance management programs that improved production output, product quality and customer satisfaction.

Reduced lead time by 40% through implementation of one piece work flow through Six Sigma methodology. Matrix results showed positive productivity improvement of 30%.

Created lean manufacturing through elimination of waste and unneeded materials.

Avionics Manager, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, San Diego, CA (2005-2009)

Manage and coordinate team of 40 personnel across 9 work centers in conducting inspections, diagnosing issues, and repair of electronic and laser components.

KEY CONTIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Implemented and utilized Lean/Six Sigma Principles and Basic Theories of Constraint to generate reduction in Time-To-Reliably replenish aircraft components from average of 21 to 16 days.

Increased repair capabilities and drove estimated annual cost savings of $450,000 by leading transition for team member to DEPOT-level Avionics Artisan, coordinating training with Fleet Readiness Office and field personnel. Provided data to support electronic Artisans, with estimated $900,000 annual cost savings.

Director of Aircraft Maintenance, USS KITTY-HAWK CV63, Yokosuka Japan (2002-2005)

Held full responsibility for managing 12 work centers and 110 team members for Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department. Planned and scheduled maintenance (including offsite major re-work and overhaul), incorporated Air Worthiness Directives, tracked and scheduled High-Time components replacements, conducted aircraft inspections, and updated Aeronautical Log Books. Informed relevant team members on aircraft status and readiness. Trained, mentored, and evaluated personnel. Oversaw detachment logistics, including personnel, transportation, and resources.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Created and implemented short-term and long-range maintenance plans to maximize asset availability, leading to 74% increase in Full Mission Capable Status aircraft. Implemented an Aircraft Detachment Phase Program that allowed for additional assets while deployed, significantly reducing phase backlog.

Successfully completed 270 combat missions and 18,000 flight hours, achieving accurate delivery for 222,000+lbs. of precision-guided ordnance during high-tempo operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Led efforts in alleviating problems with parts flow to and from geographically dispersed locations by implementing program in which supply personnel accompanied squadron on detachments, ensuring 100% component accountability, reduced parts turnaround time, and 90% Full Mission Capable Rate.

QA Inspector, AIMD, NAS Lemoore, CA (1998-2002)

Managed functions and activities within the Quality Assurance Department. Directed daily execution for aircraft quality assurance managed programs, 36 monitored programs. Evaluated training programs, inspected aircraft, and interviewed inspectors for qualification and re-certification. Analyzed trends to identify aircraft discrepancies, inspection procedures, and workmanship. Ensured compliance with all Airworthiness Directives.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Implemented aggressive FOD control program; purchased new FOD clean-up equipment and analyzed trends to identify potential hazardous areas. Reduced aircraft FOD incidents from 3 to zero.

Aggressively planned, implemented, and trained 3 teams of technicians through major post-deployment corrosion inspection on aircraft sub-assemblies and components, leading to the discovery and documentation of over 3,300 corrosion discrepancies, as well as subsequently successful Material Condition inspection.

Avionics Work Center Supervisor, Sigonella Sicily, (1994-1998)

Oversaw production activities of over 30 team members performing both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on miniature electronic repair to include removal and application of conformal coating, removal and replacement of discrete and multi-lead components, installation of eyelets, and replacement of conductors and laminates proper connection of wires to terminals.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Generated 40% increase in shop qualification by implementing work center qualification training program. Reduced average avionic discrepancy count by designating work center inspectors.

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