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Paul C. Cothran

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Corinth, TX. 76210

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ac0fn0@r.postjobfree.com

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensed A&P Mechanic experienced in avionics, hanger and line maintenance, fabrication, modifications, overhaul, Inspection / Quality Control and Return to Service. Heavy Jet Aircraft Experience: DC-8, DC-9/ C-9, 727, 737, 747, 757, and A319/321. Corporate Jet Experience: 40 months. Jet engine overhaul: 4 years. Strong aptitude on interpreting blueprints, wiring diagrams, and identifying problems. Expert in system troubleshooting and determining corrective actions. Responsible for production workflow; Applies Earned Value Management and AS9100 industry standard procedures; Managed Assets; Develops work flow charts; Gives presentations; Identifies shortages and delegates authority. Core competencies include: Team Player, Detail Oriented, Excellent People skills, Problem Solver and obtain an Active Secret Security Clearance. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project. EMPLOYMENT:

9/14 – 5/2017 Quality Manager, Cabin Innovations / Jormac Aerospace 7-15-2016 Directing, planning and implementing AS9100 procedures and details of the Quality Assurance Department in accordance with all appropriate FAA regulations and manufacturers’ recommendations. Directing, supervising and assisting all staff assigned to the Quality Assurance Department. Confirming that all inspection reports, records and forms are properly executed in the company. Developing and maintaining a system of keeping calibration records of precision test equipment and precision tools; and further verifying that the recommended check periods are not exceeded. Receiving and checking all incoming materials, including new parts and supplies, to assure that they are in compliance with FAA and/or manufacturer approved type design. Oversee FAA Correspondences and Conformity on our product deliverables. Maintaining AS9100 Quality Management System requirements. 11/13 – 6/14 King Aerospace Commercial Corporation, Ardmore, OK - Avionics Manager - Quality Assurance Inspector Primary avionics inspector on maintenance and modification aircraft. Responsible for compliance of approved data, first article inspections, and return to service documentation. Research and development towards avionic integration and customer sales in cockpit upgrades and modifications. Maintain all dealership licenses. Work closely with engineering and planning departments to ensure schedules are kept to meet on time demands. Work directly with Defense Contract Managing Agency (DCMA) ensuring overall project quality assurance, project performance status and final inspections. 10/12 – 11/13 King Aerospace Commercial Corporation, Ardmore, OK - Quality Assurance Manager Maintain all records for work accomplished to include Certificates of Compliance, 8130-3’S, JAA Form 1and compliance of Manuals. Auditor of maintenance records, installations, applicable FAR’s, logbook entries and aircraft return to service. Primary inspector on aircraft modifications, repairs, first article inspections, and installation discrepancies. Oversee part 145 repair station training program. Execute weekly and monthly facility audits for hanger and FAA correspondence. NAVAIR C-9B CLS quality program manager. Applies industry standard AS9100 practices and techniques. Ensure conformity, material verification, identification, and certification of A/C parts and assemblies. Work directly with Defense Contract Managing Agency (DCMA) ensuring overall project quality assurance, project performance status and final inspections. 12/11 – 10/12 King Aerospace Commercial Corporation, Ardmore, OK - Chief Inspector Representative to aviation regulatory agencies regarding first article and in-process inspection practices and procedures to ensure aircraft airworthiness. Maintain Part 145 repair station compliance, FAA and customer requirements. Responsible for Repair Station quality manual; Plan, direct and implement inspection standards, methods and procedures used by the Repair Station in complying with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and manufactures recommendations; Manuals revisions and control for Repair Station documents; Repair Station Training Department and Quality Assurance system. Function as final authority in releasing airframes, 2

engines, propellers, appliances and components thereof. Knowledge and understanding of Repair Station Manual, Federal Aviation Regulations, Airworthiness Directives, Certification Process, FAA approved and/or acceptable data and applicable manufacturer’s specifications and recommendations. Serve as contact with FAA FSDO during oversight visits. NAVAIR C-9B CLS quality program manager. Work directly with Defense Contract Managing Agency (DCMA). 08/10 – 12/11 King Aerospace Commercial Corporation, Ardmore, OK – Lead Inspector Responsible for first article inspections, maintenance inspections, modifications, supplemental type certificate (STC) installations and aircraft return to service. Primary Airframe De Havilland Dash 8 Q200. 06/09 – 08/10 Associated Air Center, Dallas, TX – Aircraft Systems Specialist – Lead Lead parts fabricator and installer of oxygen, ECS, potable water, gray water, and vacuum waste system modifications installed on Boeing and/or Airbus VVIP Interiors; including operational checks, troubleshooting, conformity ground and flight testing. Work closely with engineering and planning departments to ensure schedules are kept meeting on time demands. Apply first article inspections to verify accuracy of manufactured parts per approved drawings using all types of precision measuring equipment. 07/07 - 04/09 Gulfstream Aerospace, Dallas, TX - Senior Airworthiness Inspector Service team Primary floor inspector and (RTS) return to service on: G100, G150, G200, GII, GIII, GIV, G450, GV, G550, Hawker, Cessna and Falcon Jet, and Net Jet operators; Part 91/121/135. Responsible for aircraft service check inspections, airworthiness releases, and logbook research on all inspection aircraft. Performed ARCS’s (Aircraft Records Condition Survey) for aircraft pre-buys.

12/03 - 07/07 Associated Air Center, Dallas, TX - A & P Mechanic / Systems Specialist / Inspector Boeing 727, 737, and 757 maintenance checks. Parts fabrication and installation of all ECS, potable, gray water, and vacuum waste modifications installed on Boeing 737, 747, 757 and/or Airbus A319/321custom Interiors, including operational checks and troubleshooting. Aircraft inspector for both mechanical and electrical installations on both new VVIP interior installations and maintenance aircraft. Responsible for first article inspections in shipping and receiving for fabricated parts by outside vendors. 05/01 - 02/03 Delta Airlines, Dallas, TX - A & P Mechanic Heavy Maintenance Overhaul l (HMV) on Boeing 757. Job tasks: Airframe Sheetmetal repair –fuselage exterior, interior, cabin and cargo to include full cabin installation and systems operational checks. 06/98 - 05/01 Kitty Hawk Air Cargo, Dallas, TX. - Avionics Specialist Boeing 727 and DC-9 aircraft hanger and line maintenance troubleshooting/repair/and operational Checks on. Test equipment experience and troubleshooting utilizing: flight/voice recorder, EGT, pitot-static, altimeter, VOR/ILS, NAV, ATC mode c/s transponders, fuel quantity/ DSDU, weather radar, lighting, auto-pilot, SEL-CAL, aircraft gyros, APU, generators, fire protection, engine, ignition, and pressurization. Proficient with soldering, multimeter usage, and crimpers for all types of pins and splices used in aircraft wiring installation and repairs.

10/97 – 06/98 DalFort Aerospace, L.P., Dallas, TX. - A & P Mechanic Responsible for performing A, B, C & D checks on 727, 737, MD-80 and DC-9 aircraft. Job tasks include the repair of hydraulic systems, flight controls, landing gear, air conditioning, engine QEC, oxygen systems, equipment/furnishings, doors and corrosion. 01/97 - 10/97 AOG, INC., Dallas, TX. - A & P Mechanic 3

Responsible for the inspections and repairs of aircraft fuel systems. Duties including changing fuel probes, pumps, panels, wiring, volume metric top off’s. Skilled in troubleshooting the necessary repairs of aircraft fuel leaks, integral bladder and plumbing. Other job duties include FAA and AOG job work order paperwork. 11/94 - 09/96 USAF GREAT FALLS, MT. - E3 Fuels Specialist Skill Level 5. Responsible for issuing, receiving, and sampling of jet, diesel, and mogas fuels. F-16 avionic electrical flight control systems training. EDUCATION: De Havilland / Bombardier Dash 8 MX Initial – Flight Safety Canada 2011 G-150 MX Initial Training at Flight Safety DFW 2008 Basic AutoCAD Course, NCTC, Corinth, TX, 2007

Airbus A319 FAM Class, 40 Hours, 2006

Certified on SOCO Digital Tubing Bender, 2005

Boeing 757 FAM Class, 80 Hours, 2002

Advanced Sheet Metal Class (DAL), 80 Hours, 2002

727 Avionics FAM Class, 40 Hours, 1999

DC-9 FAM Class, 40 Hours, 1999

GTCP85 APU FAM Class, 20 Hours, 1998

727 FAM Class, 40 Hours, 1997

Electronic Principles, 32 weeks, USAF, 1995

Fuels Specialist Training, 12 weeks, USAF, 1995

Dalfort Aircraft Maintenance Technician School, 14 months, 1992 – 1993 Collin County Community College, 27 hours, 1990 – 1991