George W. (Bill) Reither, Jr.
*** ******* ****, ******, ***** Carolina 29640
H-864-***-****, C-864-***-****
************@*****.***
Career Summary:
I have 36 years in aircraft maintenance/operations; 20 years were in the United States Air Force in
the aircraft maintenance field (aircraft mechanic, aircraft management and/or supervision). 5
years were in corporate management/supervision. I have performed in aircraft maintenance
as an A&P mechanic and quality assurance inspector.
Experience:
Aug 2014 to Oct 2014 Evolution Aero Services Inman, SC
Chief Quality Inspector/Quality Manager
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Quality Department. Direct liaison between the company and the FAA.
Jan 2014 to Aug 2014 Boeing Aircraft Corp. Charleston, SC
Quality Technician
Quality Inspector for the B787 Final assembly and Delivery Center.
Feb 2012 to Jan 2014 Higher Source Aviation Services, Inc. Greenville, SC
Chief Quality Inspector/Quality Manager
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Quality Department. Direct liaison between the company and the FAA.
2011 – Feb 2012 Honeywell Aerospace Greer, SC
T55 Turbine Engine Technician – October 2011 to Present
Repair and overhaul T55 turbine engines.
2011 Boeing Aircraft Corp Charleston, SC
Quality Assurance – August 2011 to October 2011
Quality Assurance Inspector for the 787 production line.
1998-2011 Lockheed Martin Donaldson Site Operations Greenville, SC
Quality Assurance – April 2006 to July 2011
Quality Assurance Inspector for the Central Parts Storage Facility.
Assisted in the design and implementation of the Central Parts Storage System for refurbished parts that has been in use from 2007 to the present
Inspect aircraft structures, C-9, P-3 and C-130 aircraft programs
Inspect engines and components
Reviewed and analyzed aircraft records and computer products to assist with implementing projected delivery dates
Interpret inspection requirements for other personnel
Work independently and/or with a team of inspectors
Data entry for Discrepancy Reports
A&P Mechanic – January 1998 to April 2006
Inspect, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, service and modify the KC-10A, C-9, P-3 and C-130 Aircraft.
Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints
Trained in sheet metal repair procedures
1996-1998 Marshall & Williams Co. Greenville, SC Electrical Service Technician - Built and installed computerized control cabinets -Proficient in the reading of wiring diagrams and blueprints and PLC programming - Tested, repaired and/or modified the computer control cabinets - Wrote Programmable Logic Controller programs - Assisted in maintaining company computer network system
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George W. (Bill) Reither Jr.
312 Antioch Road, Easley, South Carolina 29640
H-864-***-****, C-864-***-****,
************@*****.***
1995-1996 Metokote Corporation Sumter, SC
Industrial Maintenance Technician - Performed all areas of industrial maintenance – using my skills in machining, welding, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics
1993-1995 Express Lube of Sumter Sumter, SC
Operations Manager - Extensive knowledge of business operations, time and budget constraints - Proficient in the ability to monitor and improve the day to day performance of individuals under my scope of supervision - Installed company computer system - Wrote and Prepared training materials - Hired, trained, and supervised the personnel in the overall operation - Maintained and provided materials and training on the computerized inventory, sales, and customer database
1973-1993 US Air Force
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
US Air Force MSgt (retired)
Performed the duties of Crew Chief, flight Chief – managed daily activities for assigned personnel and accomplished training as necessary, Expeditor, Production Superintendent, Quality Assurance/Control Inspector – maintained FCF records and weight and balance records, and Tool Control/FOD Monitor for the F-16 Aircraft
Extensive training in reviewing and analyzing aircraft records and computer products to determine aircraft and parts status and assist with implementing projected flight schedules
Directly involved with the implementation and deployment of CAMS (Consolidated Aircraft Management Systems)
Education
Bachelor Degree Business and Operations Management Colorado Technical University Online
A.S., Aircraft Maintenance Technology – Community College of the Air Force
Noncommissioned Officers Preparatory Course
Base Level Management Course
Noncommissioned Officers Leadership School
Noncommissioned Officers Academy
Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy
Interests
Computers, reading, music, golf, home and family
Certifications
American Society for Quality- Certified Quality Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration- Aircraft and Powerplant License/Inspection Authorization (A&P/IA)