Quality Assurance Training

George F. L. Brittingham, Sr.

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Friendswood, TX 77546

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Summary of Qualifications

Over 33 years of professional experience in the maintenance and inspection of full pressure suits,

oxygen equipment, survival seat kits, parachutes and test equipment calibration. Test

Measurement Diagnostic Equipment Supervisor. Technical Publications Custodian. Expert in

high-altitude aircrew cockpit and space shuttle aircrew integration. Experienced in confined

space rescue procedures. Adept trainer in all aspects of high altitude aircrew life support

systems. Skilled aircrew life support systems maintainer. Accomplished instructor, observer

and operator of hyperbaric and hypobaric chamber operations. Designated quality assurance

inspector (United States Air Force, United Space Alliance and National Aeronautics and Space

Administration). Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Professional History

AECOM/AC FIRST July 2011- January 2014

Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment Supervisor

TM Publications Custodian

Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan

Administers the Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) program for the Regional

Command South and West Afghanistan. Supervises and coordinates the activities of TMDE

support for 11 work centers located on Kandahar Air Field and 19 Forward Operating Bases

(FOBS) throughout the southwest region of Afghanistan. Supervises duties involving the

calibration and repair of general and special purpose TMDE and accessories. Maintains and

updates company and local TMDE data bases ensuring accurate accountability of pertinent

equipment information

Monitors TMDE service center Instrument Master Record File (IMRF) for accuracy

Ensures TMDE is maintained at or above a 95% operational status (averaging > 98% for 20

months). Submits qualitative and quantitative reports to directorate for the TMDE CDRL on a

weekly and monthly basis. Maintains matrices with quantitative information regarding TMDE

status. Acts as liaison between Theater TMDE Service Center (TSC) and AC FIRST. Provides

monthly listing of TMDE due testing to the appropriate work centers. Assists with the delivery

and pickup of TMDE from work centers for calibration. Ensures overall compliance that

stringent TMDE standards are achieved. Provides direct support for the continued development,

update and maintenance of the TMDE program. Provides supervision, quality assurance,

technical guidance, training of subordinates and work centers. Custodian of the Technical,

Electronic Technical and Interactive Electronic Technical manuals and publications program.

Maintains adequate stock levels of forms for Kandahar work centers. Conducts periodic

inspection of work center tool rooms for compliance. Provides presentations on TMDE

compliance and training to all levels. Compiles, analyzes and charts customer surveys and

comments that are submitted to the Quality Systems Directorate. Provides training to work

centers ensuring the proper handling and safeguarding of calibrated tools. Established

requirements for work center to stagger the calibration of tools to ensure adequate levels are on

hand. Reconciles Property Book Office (PBO) and TMDE databases to reflect accurate

accountability of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Maintain the current Standard

Operating Procedures (SOP) and Work Instructions (WI) that relate to TMDE. Adheres to all

TMDE goals as set forth by the U.S. Army and AC FIRST. Assists Maintenance work centers

with TMDE inventory. When necessary contacts manufacturer to obtain pertinent calibration

documentation.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration October 1997 – June 2011

United Space Alliance, LLC

Lead Technician, Crew Escape Equipment Lab

Insertion Technician

Closeout Crew Member

Crew Chief

Houston, Texas

Supervises crew chiefs, insertion technicians, and pressure suit technicians of the Crew Escape

Equipment Lab. Manages the day-to-day operation and workload assignments. Ensures

personnel and equipment are available to support astronaut training exercises and flights.

Coordinates the scheduling of equipment needing calibration with the Ground Support

Equipment (GSE) lab. Ensures test stands and tools are current, maintained, and handled

properly. Develops weekly astronaut training and flight support schedules. Convenes with

engineers and Quality Assurance to resolve problems that occur during the processing of

hardware. Reviews and verifies that delegated hardware is available and meets mission

requirements. Responsible authority for formal and on-the-job training of technicians.

Submits requests for procedure deviations to maintain procedure accuracy and streamline

processes in accordance with company policies. Coordinates support for emergency shuttle

simulations at various National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sites. Compiles

and submits weekly and monthly work center activity reports. Coordinates support from other

labs to assist in the processing of flight equipment. Ensures equipment is shipped to and

received from locations as specified. Performs daily and weekly safety inspections. Provides

feedback to management on personnel and workload projections. Coordinates and submits

technician travel for launch and landing activities. Acts as lead insertion technician during space

shuttle operations. Responsible for flight crew ingress and egress during space shuttle pre launch

and landing operations. Instrumental in the emergency egress of the flight crew, if required,

during space shuttle crew ingress. Qualified in confined space rescue procedures. Certified self

contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) use. Coordinated the calibration testing of flight and

ground support equipment. Supervises Crew Escape technicians during space shuttle training,

launch and landing operations at both Johnson and Kennedy Space Centers. Point of contact for

space shuttle landing contingency travel requirements. Maintained, repaired, overhauled, and

performed pre-installation acceptance inspections on Advanced Crew Escape Suit (ACES) and

Launch Entry Suit (LES), gloves, helmets, communication carrier assemblies, parachute

harnesses, personal flotation devices, dual suit controllers, and oxygen breathing regulators and

personal parachute assemblies. Served as single point of contact for crew worn and carry on

equipment ensuring equipment is ready to support space shuttle flights as well as training

exercises. Serves as team leader for space shuttle landing operations. Coordinated and presented

briefings to medical personnel at Transatlantic Abort Landing (TAL) sites in Europe.

Coordinates cable routing of Space Shuttle cabin to create an orderly layout of power,

communication, and oxygen lines. Coordinate and participant in emergency simulations at

various NASA launch and landing sites. Performed real-time troubleshooting of suit or

equipment anomalies associated with space shuttle flight crew ingress activities. Conductor of

space shuttle crew training scenarios.

United States Air Force August 1977 – September 1997

Physiological Support Supervisor

NCOIC, Operations

NCOIC, Pressure Suit and Oxygen Equipment Maintenance Branches

NCOIC, Supply Branch

Supervisor, Forward Operating Locations

Beale AFB, California

Andrews AFB, Maryland

Supervisor of the pressure suit, oxygen equipment maintenance and operations departments.

Supervised the inspection, maintenance, and overhaul of full pressure suits, oxygen components

and aircrew survival equipment. Scheduled in access of twenty supervisors and technicians,

during three shifts, averaging over 15 training and operational flights daily. Supervised aircrew

donning and doffing of pressure suits; manned suit checks, survival equipment installation and

aircrew-to-aircraft integrations. Supervised technicians at various overseas locations for high

altitude reconnaissance operations. Supervised the operation and maintenance of calibration

equipment used for full pressure suit (FPS) and oxygen life support systems. Coordinated with

Precision Measurement Equipment Lab (PMEL) on the delivery and testing of equipment

needing calibration. Maintained calibrated equipment documentation to ensure all equipment

met or exceeded established standards. Performed calibration on test equipment required for full

pressure suit and oxygen equipment testing to ensure mission readiness. Performed quality

assurance checks on full pressure suit assemblies and survival equipment. Managed formal and

on-the-job training of personnel. Provided annual performance appraisals on assigned

technicians. Provided classroom instruction in aerospace physiological topics. Operated and

maintained hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers. Performed duties as inside observer for

hyperbaric and hypobaric chamber operations. Maintained personal life support equipment

(oxygen masks and helmets). Managed the supply section. Prepared and monitored the fiscal

operating budget. Responsible for the requisition of equipment and supplies through the

appropriate channels. Monitored daily expenditures and maintained levels of supplies and

equipment.

Professional Education and Training

2011 AC FIRST/AECOM Supervisor’s and Lead’s Course

Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan

2010 Space Shuttle Operations

• Confined Space

• Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

• Emergency Egress Procedures

• Hazardous chemicals and materials

• Self Aid and Buddy Care (CPR and AED)

2007 Graduate of Leadership Development Institute

United Space Alliance Training Academy, Houston, Texas

2004 University of Houston Leadership and Management Certification Program

United Space Alliance Training Academy, Houston, Texas

1994 Total Quality Management System Course

Beale AFB, California

1990 Air Force Leadership and Management School

March AFB, California

1985 On-the-Job Trainer Familiarization Course

Andrews AFB, Maryland

1980 Professional Military Education I and II

Beale AFB, California

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