Richard Franklin Sanders E-mail: ac0fud@r.postjobfree.com

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Crestview FL. 32539

Work Experience: Crestview L3 Aerospace: 07/2015 – 04/2017

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions: 06/2014 - 06/2015

Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation: 1/2013 - 1/2014

Lockheed Martin: 1/2012 - 1/2013

Boeing Aircraft Contractor through Volt: 8/2011 - 1/2012

Alabama Aircraft Industries Inc.: 1999 - 2010

United States Air Force Active Reserves: 2003 - 2009, Retired

ASE Certified Auto Mechanic, Quality Imports, Firestone: 1992 - 1999

United States Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Specialist: 1985 - 1992

United States Air Force Structural Repair and Corrosion Specialist of Airframe: 1980 - 1985

Crestview L3 Aerospace, Crestview, FL: 07/2015 – 04/2017

Quality Inspector IV

Duties and Responsibilities:

Used predetermined methods; setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and

completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or

mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects and missing welds. Used various

measuring devices. Accepted, rejected or reworked defective or malfunctioning units or systems.

Worked from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer

specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists as applicable.

Orchid Orthopedic Solutions, Arab, AL: 06/2014 - 06/2015

Quality Technician - Final Inspection

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collected inspection data and reported results assuring compliance to SMS requirements. Maintained

accurate documentation during the entire manufacturing and inspection processes. Conducted physical

inspection of products, performed pre and post production inspections. Read and interpreted blueprints

and specification requirements. Inspection tools used; micrometer, digital caliper, height gages, thread

gages, plug gages, pin gages, functional gages, optical comparator as well as GD&T.

Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, Georgia: 1/2013 - 1/2014

Quality Inspector II

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspected work performed, worked on completion floor with inspection in electrical, installation of

components, probes, hydraulic systems, pumps, wing installation, structural assembly and procedural

acceptance of work performed. Use of precision measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, digital

thickness gauges. Experience in CATIA, ENOVIA, SMART TEAM, DR/DI’s, HMS/Spirit Aerospace.

Lockheed Martin Aircraft, Ft. Worth, Texas: 1/2012 - 1/2013

F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintained and serviced hydraulic systems, fuel systems, landing gear, tires, maintenance duties on

aircraft systems. Removal and installation of aircraft components as needed, followed engineer

dispositions. Measurements with precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, etc.

Preflight, post flight, launch and recovery of aircraft. Experience in CATIA, REDARS, ENOVIA, EPD’s.

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Boeing Aircraft Contractor through Volt, San Antonio, Texas: 8/2011 - 1/ 2012

Quality Control Inspector on the 787 Project

Duties and Responsibilities:

Completed Boeing authorized FAM. Course Tier 1 training on the 787 Aircraft.

Worked on completion floor as quality inspector, including electrical, installation and acceptance.

Employee involvement team member. Measurement experience with precision measuring tools such as

calipers, micrometers and digital thickness gauges.

Trained and experience in VELOCITY, CATIA, REDARS, ENOVIA, PSDS, EPD’s, writing EPD’s,

SRIT’s, D-6.

Alabama Aircraft Industries Inc., Birmingham, AL: 1999 - 2010

Quality Control Evaluator/Inspector KC-135, C-130, Navy P-3 Orion

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspection and determination of thickness of materials needed and grades of materials needed by tech

order requirements to accomplish proper work procedures. Documented all inspection findings and their severity for proper classification. Ensured all maintenance procedures were followed by tech ordered data and engineer dispositions. All repair requirements of components concerning aircraft of the Armed Forces repaired at location, met tech order requirements and conditions of all contracts were met.

Structural repairs of formers, ribs, stringers, skin changes and other major structures that were required by

tech order data to meet military standards. Assisted in determining job requirements and materials needed

as well as determination of personnel requirements. Knowledge and understanding of use of ground

support equipment on the platform. Reading blueprints of manufacturers and engineers to meet repair

requirements and material required to accomplish correct and proper repair procedures.

Followed tech order/engineer dispositions for repair and ensured aircraft readiness and air flight

worthiness. Performed quality control inspections prior to first certification flight after depot level

maintenance. Examined total aircraft and equipment items, components, empennage, accessories and

controls for acceptability and suitability of repairs, replacements, modification, installations,

applications and operations. Performed technical inspections of assemblies such as csd units, gearboxes,

engines, propellers and blades, pumps, servomotors, flight instrumentation and auxiliary power systems

to assure propriety of overhaul, repair, maintenance and compatibility and adequacy of functions.

Reviewed aircraft operation, maintenance, supply records and reports to determine or verify basis for

occurrences or trends of malfunctions, maintenance and repair malfunctions, inefficiencies of

supply/repair actions, and adequacy of record keeping.

Air Force: 1980 - 1992/2003 - 2009, Retired

Duties and Responsibilities:

Inspected, detected and documented all damage and corrosion found during phase level maintenance

cycles. Removed and replaced cracked or damaged structures such as exterior skin, structural ribs,

stringers, formers and other heavy structure repairs required. Prior to installation, inspected general areas

for other damage and corrosion. Ensured repairs to be installed had been properly treated, primed and

painted prior to installation. Placed and inventoried ordered parts and materials required to complete set

task in a timely manner to return aircraft back to full readiness condition. Manufactured angles, skins and

other repairs in shop by using metal shears, metal brakes to form joggles and other compound bends in

metal. Set, harden and shear rivets, j-bolt, high shear bolts and taper lock fasteners. Inspected thickness

and diameters by using calibers, depth gauges and digital thickness. Ability to read and understand

blueprints, engineer drawings and other instructions materials.

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KC-135A/R Air Refueling Tanker Crew Chief: 1985 - 1992

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintained aircraft in full mission capable condition and all sub systems on combat platform. Refueled

and defueled, as mission requirements were set. Inspected aircraft during preflight inspections to ensure safety and flight readiness of aircraft was maintained for flight. Performed operational checks on aircraft systems such as electrical output of generators, which required engine operations and full system load checks. Changed aircraft brakes, tires, fuel pumps, hydraulic pumps to maintain flight readiness.

Ensured military readiness and operational preparedness for recent and upcoming mission requirements.

Education:

Non-Commission Officer Academy.

Advanced Crew Chief/Able Chief School.

Technical Sergeant Upgrade Training of Structural Repair.

Aircraft Maintenance Specialist Course.

Structural Maintenance Career Development.

USAF Technical Schools for aircraft structural repairs and aircraft maintenance specialist.

KC-135 Engine Run School.

Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance School (CAMS). To include parts ordering, inspection and updating

Time Compliance Tech Order (TCTO) updates.

Toyota Motor Division Suspension, Alignment, Braking School and Electrical System Training.

Bibb County Area Vocational School, studies included building construction and auto mechanics.

Graduate Bibb County High School.

Additional Information:

Pemco Aeroplex Generated Schools and Training for procedures, safety and technical order procedure

training, required by all military branches.

USAF Tech Schools: Structural Repair, Corrosion Control, Aircraft Painting and Aircraft Crew Chief.

Recognized by the Alaskan Air Command for outstanding performance while deployed to Ellison AFB,

Alaska during subzero (-30 to -70) weather conditions and maintaining ACFT readiness on strip alert

configuration over a 90-day deployment.

Awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal for outstanding performance for refurbishing

an AC130 gunship while stationed at Hurlburt Field, FL. which included six weeks of extended

shifts and twelve plus hour days allowing the gunship for deployment to the island of Granada,

in which the aircraft accomplished all missions with a 100% success rate.

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