Dion S. Powers

Wetumpka, AL ***** 252-***-****

ac2h79@r.postjobfree.com

Quality Assurance Manager

Accomplished Quality Assurance Manager with extensive experience developing and implementing highly effective preventative maintenance and resource management programs to and scheduled aircraft operations. Expert at inspecting C-130 airframes and systems for ensure unscheduled quality assurance, serviceability, and airworthiness. Proven leader with a history of providing maintenance crews with proper guidance on aircraft repair and maintenance policies and procedures with an emphasis on meeting deadlines, quality assurance, and safety requirements.

Core Competencies

●Aviation Maintenance

●Logistics Management

●Quality Control

●Safety & Risk Management

●Process Improvements

●Program Administration

●Staff Leadership

●Records Management

●Mentoring and Coaching

Professional Experience

US COAST GUARD AIR STATION Clearwater, FL

C-130 Maintenance Chief, 2011 to Present

Implemented a preventative maintenance program to ensure five HC-130 aircraft meet flight requirements for search and rescue, law enforcement, surveillance, logistics, public relations, passenger, and prisoner transport operations. Supervise 75 aviation maintenance technicians.

Key Achievements:

Implemented maintenance procedures and solutions to solve aircraft deployment issues.

Facilitated aircraft maintenance by coordinating prompt and safe movement of planes.

Improved aircraft availability from 95% to 110% of programmed flight hours.

Negotiated with vendors to purchase parts for the air station’s supply system.

Utilized electronic media to promote the benefits of resource maintenance and management.

US COAST GUARD AVIATION LOGISTICS CENTER Elizabeth, NC

Product Line Quality Assurance Supervisor, 2008 to 2011

Provided quality assurance inspection and management services for the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) in an effort to support ground flight operations.

Key Achievements:

Established and maintained strong alliances with DCMA, Lear-Siegler Incorporated, the local government flight representative, and contracting officers.

Coached and supervised approximately 100 Alternate Quality Assurance Representatives in maintaining safety and quality of five separate product lines.

Saved the aviation center approximately $35,000 a year and 50 percent of required personnel by redesigning a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) Walkdown.

Expanded Maintenance Resource Management Training to include all personnel and contractors.

US COAST GUARD AIR STATION Elizabeth City, NC

C-130 Maintenance Control Supervisor, 2007 to 2008

Handled the proper and timely scheduling and documentation of maintenance on C-130 aircraft. Doubled as a Maintenance Resource Management Facilitator and Health Promotion Coordinator.

Key Achievements:

Maintained control of the tool room, logistics cage, and line maintenance shop.

Served on project team that established a new fixed wing asset for the Coast Guard fleet.

US COAST GUARD AVIATION TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER Elizabeth City, NC

Lead Instructor for Aircraft Systems, 2003 to 2007

Charged with supporting five instructors in drafting and delivering lessons to 40 aircraft apprentices.

Key Achievements:

Developed and implemented an effective curriculum and lesson plans on aircraft systems.

Coordinated and organized $150k worth of aircraft system mock ups for a lab at the school.

US COAST GUARD AVIATION REPAIR AND SUPPLY CENTER Elizabeth City, NC

C-130 Drop Master & Primary Quality Assurance Inspector, 1998 to 2003

Directed quality assurance inspections for avionics, electrical, power plants, pneumatics, hydraulics, structural, flight controls, life support systems, and propellers.

Key Achievements:

Ensured successful search and rescue, law enforcement, and logistics operations by implementing and maintaining highly effective quality assurance missions.

Selected as the project manager for a prototype search light mounted on the Coast Guard’s fleet of helicopters.

Education and Credentials

Associate in Applied Science Degree Industrial Maintenance Technology

Trenholm State College Montgomery, Alabama

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Montcalm Community College Sidney Township, Michigan

Certifications

Home Inspection License, ASHI School

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Training

Health Promotion Coordinator U.S. Coast Guard Instructor Development Course

Maintenance Resource Manager Facilitator Course Leadership and Management School

HC-130 Load Master Drawings and Blueprint Reading Course

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