Thomas E. Summers

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Blytheville, Ar. 72315

Cell Phone: 850-***-****

E-Mail: acpqb8@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: Seeking a position within NDT / Quality Assurance

Summary: 30+ years experience in aspects of Non Destructive Testing

(NDT) and QA adherence

Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under little

or no supervision

Motivated and confident in making decisions and assessments of

industrial processes

Current certifications / qualifications as a NDT Level II

inspector; PT, ET, MT, and UT

Self-motivated with ability to establish priorities and

effectively manage time / people

2015 Aviation Maintenance Technician of the year for District /

State of Arkansas

2015 Aviation Maintenance Technician of the year for FAA

Southwest region

Work History:

07/2011- NDT Inspector / Quality Assurance; Aviation Repair

Technologies (ART)

01/2015

Perform NDT inspections in accordance with service

manuals and technical bulletins

Maintain quality control and training records, document per

quality manual policies

Responsible for controlling quality/safety issues as

delegated by upper management

Review, research and implement customers' procedural

specifications and standards

Accomplish quality assurance audits / safety

inspections on personnel and procedures

Training Manager - conduct classroom and hands-on training for

new employees' and recurrent / implementation

training as required for all other employees'

06/2004- NDT Inspector, Goodrich; TFT, Engine Component Division

06/2011

Performed X-rays on manufactured, welded, formed and brazed

fuel nozzles and castings

Evaluated X-ray film / digital images for defects /

irregularities associated with components

Accomplished Penetrant inspections on all welded, formed and

casting parts as required

Developed set-up sheets for all new x-ray / penetrant

inspections performed on altered parts

Documented inspections performed to include both acceptable and

rejected components

Generated documentation to address the root cause determination

of rejected components

10/2000- QA / NDT Inspector; Crestview Aerospace Corporation

06/2004

Conducted QA / PT inspections on all manufactured, welded and

formed components

Performed Conductivity and Hardness testing on manufactured and

heat treated components

Maintained and documented inspections, process controls and

quality assurance records

Reviewed company's Quality Assurance procedures for compliance

with ASTM, ISO 9000, Military standards, NADCAP and customers'

procedural specifications

Chemical Laboratory Technician - Performed analysis on in-use

chemicals and acceptance of coatings for adherence to specified

ASTM standards and customers' procedural

specifications, maintained process controls and documentation of

all testing performed

07/1998- Laboratory Supervisor, U.S. Air Force

10/2000

Directed, supervised, and evaluated a staff of 20 assigned

personnel

Trained staff in QA procedures, safety requirements and upgrade

training constraints

Lead evaluator / trainer in defect indication analysis and root

cause determination

Prepared reports, analysis, budget projections and point papers

for assigned work centers

06/1988- Line Supervisor / NDT Craftsman / Quality Assurance

Inspector, USAF

06/1998

Accomplished Quality Assurance audits / safety inspections on

personnel and procedures

Evaluated locally developed NDT / QA practices and procedures

for final approval status

Trained personnel in NDT procedures to include: PT, RT MT, UT,

ET, VT and Oil Analysis

Assigned work details and coordinated / performed all NDT / QA

inspection requirements

Performed weekly housekeeping / OSHA inspections of facilities

and assigned areas

11/1980- NDT Journeyman, U.S. Air Force

05/1988

Performed NDT inspections in accordance with service manuals and

technical orders

Assisted line supervisor in coordination and timely applications

of NDT inspections

Accomplished all training requirements and career development

courses assigned

Education:

Metals Technology 49 Semester Hours Community

College of the Air Force

Computer Technology 35 Semester Hours University of

Maryland

High School Studies Graduated Albia High School

Training: (Shorten List)

Principles and Applications of Non Destructive Testing Methods

(Basic Course)

Applications of Non Destructive Testing Techniques

(Advanced Course)

Oil Analysis Theory and Trend Evaluation Courses

(Basic and Advanced)

Ultrasonic Inspection of Composite Materials

Non Commissioned Officer Academy

(Leadership Advanced)

Non Commissioned Officer Leadership School

(Leadership Basic)

Airman's Leadership Course

On The Job Training, Supervisor's Course

Train the Trainer Course (Quality Assurance)

Task Certifier Course (Quality Assurance)

Process Action Team Member Course (Quality Assurance)

Quality Assurance Inspector's Course (Personnel and Task)

Hazardous Waste / Environmental Protection Training

OSHA Standards and Practices Training Course

Diversity / Team Building Skills Training Course

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