Power Plant Quality Engineer

LANRE BAKARE

Summary

Experienced Quality Inspector with over 10 years’ experience within the Aerospace Industry. A&P license holder coupled with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Experience with Non-destructive testing and performing and signing off on Airworthiness and Maintenance release forms. Able to read and interpret aircraft and parts manufacturing prints, drawings and Engineering orders. Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to determine the best solution and solve the problem at hand. Team player with excellent communication skills.

Education

Associate Degree Aircraft Maintenance Technology October 2015

Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell, NM, U.S.A

Certificate in Aircraft Power Plant Technology March 2013

Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering (Verified by WES) September 2006

Federal University of Technology Minna- Nigeria

Employment

Quality Control Inspector

Aerotec, Aerospace Testing Engineering & certification, Inc- Moses Lake, WA Nov 2017 to Present

Quality Control Inspector

Premier Aviation- Rome, NY June 2017 to Oct 2017

•Primary Inspection on EMB 170/175 including cabin interior, Zone 1, Zone 3, Zone 4 and Zone 5.

•Overhaul maintenance on EMB 170/175 including composite inspection, parts rack inspection.

•Performed GVI for EWIS, structures, interior, including RII inspection & corrosion & prevention control.

•100% inspection Buy-Backs for systems, structures and aircraft parts.

•NDT inspection performed Borescope inspection for Engines, Rudder foot fairings, fuselage, flight control surface leading and trailing edges, backlash, looking for corrosion, cracks, contamination, dents, deep scratches, and gouge.

•Signed off Airworthiness release of the Aircraft for departure including Required inspection items (RII) or Critical Release Items.

Quality Engineer

Lufthansa Technik North America- Auburn, ME April 2017 to June 2107

•Performed First Article Inspection on fabricated parts on Lockheed 1649A series Aircraft.

•Experience with return to service of discrepancies, travelers and parts traceability for L1649A

•Able to read and interpret aircraft and parts manufacturing prints, drawings and Engineering orders both from the OEM and from independent engineering groups for L1649A

•Previous exposure to FARS, Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and other aircraft Required documentation

•WinAir Experience, previous data base(Access) data entry skills

•Experience with FAA 8130-3, 8110-3 and FAA form 337 type approval for Lockheed 1649A series

•Performed functional testing of assemble units

Maintenance Representative

Compass Airline- Nashville, TN September 2016 to January 2017

•Complete Oversight on aircraft maintenance, C&D Checks including Interior Modification plus adding extra row of seating on ERJ 175’s.

•Daily meetings with Embraer leadership and project managers and aslo Performs inspections using Precision Measurement equipment/devices.

•Able to communicate effectively to cross-functional teams, understand the processes specific to performing maintenance /MODS and representing Compass interest in the project.

•Acts as customer liaison for Source inspection activities.

Out of Industry June 2016 to August 2016

A&P Mechanic

Pacific Aerospace- Victorville, CA December 2015 to May 2016

•Performing Heavy Maintenance checks including C&D checks on B727, B747-200, B767-300.

•Performing preventive maintenance on emergency equipment and corrosion prevention control treatment.

A&P Mechanic

AAR Aircraft Services- Indianapolis, IN November 2015 to December 2015

•Heavy maintenance on B737-700 including corrosion prevention control.

•C-check on MD 90, B757-200

A&P Mechanic

Birdman Air- Roswell, NM September 2015 to November 2015

•Preventive maintenance, tear down and regeneration of Airframes and Engines on MD80, B757-200, B767-200

Student (See Education) May 2015 to September 2015

Quality Control Inspector January 2015 to April 2015

AeroTurbine- Goodyear, AZ

•Overhaul Maintenance including C- checks Inspections on B737-400, A320 and B757-200

•Cargo MOD on B757-200 for Aeromicronesia

•Incoming and Receiving Inspections of parts rack.

•Tear Down and storage Inspections of B747-400, A319, B737-300

•Maintenance Release and RII qualified on A320

Quality Inspector

Dean Baldwin Painting- Roswell Industrial Air Center, NM March 2014 to November 2014

•Ensured completion of all required vendors EA and EO documents.

•Performed Airworthiness and Maintenance releases on B757-200.

•Inspected aircraft for defects and malfunctions for pre-flight and post-flight and performed Mechanic Non-Routines as per vendor.

•Performed 100% buy back inspections.

•Performed Mill thickness skin readings Aircraft Fuselage on ERJ 145, B75-200, A319.

•Performed Composite Inspections, Non-destructive testing (NDT) for B757-200, B737-800, ERJ 145, CRJ200&900, A319, A320.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Eastern New Mexico University- Roswell, NM January 2013 to April 2014

•Maintenance on Cessna 210A, 310B and B727-100

•Cessna composite training.

Quality Assurance Supervisor June 2011 to January 2013

Harlequin Aviation Services- Lagos, Nigeria

•Ensured the completion of all required, logs, reports and AD’s, SB’s, Service Bulletins on Phenom 100 aircraft.

•Aircraft Registration and De-registration of HS125-800XP, DA40, DA42.

•Ensured that all company procedures are in accordance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations.

•Setting Aircraft Flight routes and Ferry permits for HS125-800XP.

Private Pilot Training on PA28-181 Archer

Air Safety Flight School- Johannesburg, South Africa January 2011 to June 2011

Quality Engineer/ Inspector

Arik Air Ltd- Lagos, Nigeria April 2007 to January 2011

•Assisted with the development of hazard mitigation/control monitoring plans for HS125-800XP

•GD&T Principles and Practices ISO 9001 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems First Article Inspection, as well as In-Process and Final inspections of parts and assemblies in accordance with applicable Engineering criteria, documents,

•Return to service of aircrew equipment including shelf life of life vests and re-weighing of fire bottles and oxygen bottles including squib inspection on B737-800, Fokker 50, CRJ 900

•Setting up Incoming stores procedure manual.

•Acts as customer liaison for Source inspection activities.

•Scheduling Audits and C-checks schedules on B737-700, B737-800, CRJ900 and A330.

•Developed Quality Assurance programs for new processes, outlining organization required inspection techniques and methods, manpower requirements, and facility needs.

•Compliance with current AD’S, applicable SB’S, service letters and SIAB for CRJ 900, HS125-800XP.

•Organized, planned, and directed the development and improvements of Quality Assurance functions in support of reliability programs.

•Performed discrepancy report activity, along with calibration and tooling.

•Assisted Engineering and Operations in the investigation of non-conformities.

Qualifications

FAA Airframe& Power Plant License

April 2013

Certification in Composite Training Cessna

Nov 2013

OJT training on B727-100

Mar 2014

ATS Services GEN FAM B737-800 And RII qualified. August 2016

Arik Air Quality Awareness and Auditing Techniques Certificate August 2008

US Airways GEN FAM B757-200 initial, RII qualified on B757-200 September 2014

Frontier Airline GEN FAM on A319/A320 and RII qualified January 2015

A320 EWIS Training certificate From Frontier Airlines

Republic Airline GEN FAM ERJ 170 / 175 August 2017

FAA Airframe& Power Plant License

April 2013

Certification in Composite Training Cessna

Nov 2013

OJT training on B727-100

Mar 2014

ATS Services GEN FAM B737-800 And RII qualified. August 2016

Arik Air Quality Awareness and Auditing Techniques Certificate August 2008

US Airways GEN FAM B757-200 initial, RII qualified on B757-200 September 2014

Frontier Airline GEN FAM on A319/A320 and RII qualified January 2015

A320 EWIS Training certificate From Frontier Airlines

Republic Airline GEN FAM ERJ 170 / 175 August 2017

Skills

•Proficient in Microsoft application- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills

•MATLAB, AUTOCAD

•Mathematical and analytical skills to determine acceptability of product(s)

Affiliations

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Phi Theta Kappa

OPA Member

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