Maintenance Quality Assurance

DAVID S HOWARD

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Lynchburg OH

HOME 513-***-****

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OBJECTIVE

Mid to Senior Marine Corps Leader in Aviation Maintenance Mechanic/ Maintenance Controller/ Area

Canvassing Recruiter/ Program Specialist/ MEPS Liaison, looking for a position in Aviation Maintenance, or

Human Resources Industry

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Decorated military professional transitioning from the United States Marine Corps to a

career in Aviation Maintenance. Highly motivated to leverage 17 years of achievements

and training experience to provide optimum service as a Aviation Maintenance Mechanic/ Controller/ Area

Canvassing Recruiter,

Active Secret Security Clearance.

SKILLS

MS Office;

Managerial Skills;

Trouble Shooting;

Attention to Detail;

Typing 80WPM

Excel

Excellent Organizational skills

Project Management

Team Leader

Critical thinking

Bookkeeping Public Speaking

WORK HISTORY

Heavy Check Mechanic Airborne Maintenance Engineering Services - Wilmington, OH-

January 2015 to Present

Responsibilities All mechanical Duties, that are entailed Heavy maintenance of B767-200, -300, -200SF-,

and DC-9's Removal and Re installation of Inboard Slats, Outboard Slats, Removal and Re installation of

Flaps Skills Used Skills acquired over a 17 year career on military helicopters as a Flight line Mechanic,

and Phase Crew Coordinator

Production Line Supervisor

Pittsburgh Glass Works

Evansville, IN

October 2014 to January 2015

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Supervise all aspects of production of quality windshields, ensuring safety aspects are followed, liase between

upper management and production workers. Enforce policies and procedures set forth by Quality Assurance

and company policy. Track production using various reporting systems.

Heavy Check Mechanic Airborne Maintenance Engineering Services - Wilmington, OH-

March 2014 to October 2014

Responsibilities All mechanical Duties, that are entailed Heavy maintenance of B767-200, -300, -200SF-

Removal and Re installation of Inboard Slats, Outboard Slats, Removal and Re installation of Flaps Skills

Used Skills acquired over a 17 year career on military helicopters as a Flight line Mechanic, and Phase

Crew Coordinator

Flightline Staff Non-commissioned Officer in Charge United States Marine Corps -

Norfolk, VA-

May 2013 to March 2014

Responsibilities Supervise the performance of daily inspections for corrosion, servicing and mechanical

deficiencies, and correcting those deficiencies.-Supervise the troubleshooting effort with systems and

components to diagnose mechanical issues and correct those issues.- Monitor all Phase Maintenance

inspections, tracking parts, maintenance quality by ensuring all maintenance publications and safety

precautions are followd and adhered to.- Train Junior Maintenance Marines ensuring that Maintenance

level progression set forth is followed and adhered to.- Supervise maintenance efforts of 75 Junior

Maintenance Marines.- Performed 596 maintenance actions to the standard 225 in an 5 month Period

putting the squadron in Afghanistan at a average 94.5 % mission capable. And full mission capable of 97.1%

Accomplishments Timeliness of parts being identified, ordered and tracked, eliminating wasted man hours

and increasing efficiency of 35 maintenance personnel Oversaw the training evolution of 7 plane Captains,

assisting in maintenance training and instructing on proper and safe maintenance practices. Work with

directly with Quality Assurance to ensure all safety guidelines are followed and met. Skills Used Managerial

Skills Leadership

Rotary-Wing Organizational Level

Maintenance Control Supervisor United States Marine Corps -

Norfolk, VA-

October 2007 to May 2013

Train and Supervise, instruction of 7 Maintenance Controllers in training.- Review, and Monitor Aircraft

Discrepancy Logbooks to ensure safety of Discrepancies, and applicable inspections are corrected, verified

and that Daily and turnaround inspections are completed prior to certifying.- Assign maintenance priorities

to maintenance department's production effort for 13 CH46E aircraft utilizing NALCOMIS and daily

reports resulting in better overall efficiency and missions capability.- Liaise with supporting activities for

additional support.- Coordinate with Material Control section to ensure all aircraft parts are ordered,

tracked and received.- Screen Aircraft Discrepancy Logbooks for safe for flight issues and Certify Aircraft

Safe For Flight.- Coordinate incorporation of Technical Directives efficiently and within the time prescribed

within the Technical Directive- Certified 123 aircraft Safe for Flight which directly contributed to 1139.8

mission related hours for a total of 759 sorties in support of HMM-163's training effort- Controlled and

supervised 450 maintenance action forms for 13 CH-46E aircraft, which greatly contributed to a 72% Full

Mission Capable aircraft rating.

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Marine Corps Area Canvassing Recruiter United States Marine Corps - New Orleans, LA

August 2004 to October 2007

Responsibilities Prospect for highly qualified individuals for enlistment into the United States Marine Corps.

Screen, Process and ultimately Enlist those individuals found to be Medically, Morally and Educationally

qualified Applicants Accomplishments I was also a Military Entrance Processing Station Liaision, and a

Program Specialist, allowing me to perform more than one aspect of the Process Skills Used Designed a

system for tracking and Documenting a Marine Corps Apolicants Progression while he or she was in the

Delayed Entry Program, Physical Fitness, Grades, If he or she gad issues at home Professional Sales to

prospect and sell Highly qualified individuals for enlistment into the United States

Marine Corps

Organizational Rotary Wing Flight line Mechanic United States Marine Corps-

May 1997 to August 2004

United States Marine Corps-Perform daily inspections for corrosion, servicing and mechanical deficiencies,

and correcting those deficiencies.

Troubleshoot problems with systems and components to diagnose mechanical issues and correct those

issues.- Perform Phase Maintenance inspections.- Rotor Control tear down, replacing worn bearings,

bellcranks every 150 Flight Hours, - Removal and re installation of Fuel Cells- Train Junior Maintenance

Marines ensuring that Maintenance level progression set forth is followed and adhered to.- Supervise

maintenance efforts of 75 Junior Maintenance Marines.- Tear down and re installation of Flight Controls-

Trouble shoot remove and replace components of Flight Controls, Rotor Controls, Power plant Systems-

Trouble Shooting Engine Fuel systems -Trouble Shooting Fuel Controls-Removal and replacement of

Engine lube Pumps- IPS Adjustments- Removal and replacement of #1 and #2 Engines, APUs-

Troubleshooting of Auxiliary Power Units- Performed Maintenance on Drive Systems Synchronization Shaft

Removal, change and installation. - Removal of Rotary Wing Heads, Pitch links, Shock Absorbers, Rotor

Blades.- Flight Control Rigs, (Full and Simplified)-Removal and replacement Gear and Absorbers- C5

Breakdowns of Boeing CH-46Es- Performed Corrosion Inspections every 56 Days. Completed 596

maintenance actions in a 5 month Period putting the squadron in Afghanistan at a average 94.5 % mission

capable. And full mission capable of 97.1%- Work closely with QA as a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance

Represenative, ensuring both quality and safe practices are set forth and followed

EDUCATION :

B767 General Familiarization School in B-767 Airborne Maintenance Engineering Services - Wilmington,

OH 2014 to 2014

Logs and Records Course - Norfolk, VA 2012 to 2012

Configuration Management - Norfolk, VA 2011 to 2011

Maintenance Control School - San Diego, CA 2008 to 2008

Marine Corps Recruiting School - San Diego, CA 2004

Aviation Maintenance Work center Supervisor 2002

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Aviation Quality Assurance Supervisor Marine Corps Institute 2002

Management Marine Corps Institute - Jacksonville, NC 1998

Marine Corps Recruit Training - Parris Island, SC 1997 to 1997

Organizational Maintenance -Rotary Wing Maintenance- Jacksonville, NC 1997 to 1997

Corrosion Control School - Jacksonville, NC 1997 to 1997

Hahnville Senior High School - Boutte, LA 1990 to 1995

MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: US Branch: Marine Corps Rank: Staff Sergeant May 1997 to Present Commendations:

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalGood Conduct Medals (x5)Certifcate of ComendationLetter of

AppreciationCombat Action RibbonHumanitarian Assistance MedalNaval Unit Commendation ( 3)Marine

Unit Commendation ( 2) CERTIFICATIONS Safe For Flight January 2008 to Present Screen Aircraft Data

Books, ensuring all Documentation is Correct, and that nothing exusts that would hinder a safe flight or a

loss of personnel and or equipment Quality Assurance/Collateral Duty Inspector March 1999 Supervise, and

ensure all Maintenance Guidelines are followed for Safe Operations of equipment, and that Personnel are

working in the safest possible enviroment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

I have worked on cars since I was 17, my experience has been Transmissions, engine changes, brakes, drive

trains, suspensions, water pumps, alternators, and general basic things like belt replacement, and spark

plugs.

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