Jack Thomas, Jr.

Phone: 806-***-****

Email: ad2y1x@r.postjobfree.com Amarillo, TX 79103

Experience Summary

Dedicated Senior Quality Engineer with over a decade of experience, excelling in Quality Engineering, Systems, lean manufacturing, and product/process design across diverse industries.

Key Achievements

Attained excellence in Aerospace projects, including Special Access Programs.

Streamlined processes in a customer-centric, high-paced environment.

Fostered collaboration across engineering and manufacturing disciplines.

Spearheaded First Article Inspection processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Proficient in Geometric Dimension & Tolerance.

Certified in Lean, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma White Belt.

Experienced in AS9100, 9102, 9103, ISO 9001, NADCAP, and DCMA 8210.1c.

Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).

Expertise in DISCUS Software and TIPQA (Quality Management Systems).

Familiar with Catia, SmartTeam, SAP, Solumina, MES.

Hands-on experience with Quality Management Systems, testing, and inspection methodologies.

JPAS Eligibility (2016-2019, Archived 2022)

Professional Experience

FOUR CORNERS AVIATION – COLUMBUS, OH 07/2023 – 01/2024

Aircraft Program Manager (A&P Mechanic)

Orchestrated planning, administration, budgeting, and reporting for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Ensured safe, on-time, and budget-compliant maintenance while meeting regulatory standards.

Served as a pivotal liaison between maintenance vendors and the company.

BUTLER AEROSPACE & DEFENSE – LAFAYETTE, IN 11/2022 – 07/2023

FAI Coordinator

Strategized and led FAI review meetings, guaranteeing documentation availability.

Verified accuracy and completeness of FAI Forms, Remarks, and Action Reports.

Authenticated FAI Reports (FAIR) to maintain stringent quality standards.

APOLLO MEDFLIGHT – AMARILLO, TX 03/2022 – 09/2022

Quality Manager

Spearheaded Records Management, preserving aircraft logbooks and maintenance records.

Maintained meticulous records, ensuring compliance with Part 135 certificate requirements.

VIRGIN GALACTIC – LAS CRUCES, NM/MOJAVE CA 09/2019 – 12/2021

Quality Engineer

Played a vital role in the Material Review Board (MRB) review team for non-conformances, ensuring accurate assessments and effective resolutions.

Analyzed data to prepare insightful metrics for teams and management.

Meticulously reviewed and processed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring prompt resolution and strict quality standards.

GKN AEROSPACE – ST. LOUIS, MO 08/2016 – 4/2019

Quality Engineer

Provided technical guidance on Special Access Program utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma processes, DCMA8210.1c, AS9100, and NADCAP.

Reviewed and approved drawings, work instructions, requisitions, procedures and test plans.

Acted as a crucial liaison, interfacing with manufacturing, engineering, customers, suppliers, and procurement teams (as appropriate) to ensure requirements and expectations were consistently met.

Played an integral role in Earned Value Management (EVM) processes, ensuring effective project cost and performance tracking.

Represented the Quality Operations team on committees and in meetings

ALBANY INTERNATIONAL – SALT LAKE CITY, UT 09/2015 – 07/2016

Senior Quality Engineer

Led the F-35 program, conducting comprehensive First Article Inspections for approximately 450 parts, leveraging DISCUS software and adhering to AS9102 compliance standards.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES – NAS JRB FT. WORTH 03/2013 – 07/2015

Multiple Locations with multiple job tasking

301st Fighter Wing, Flight Chief – 2010-2017

Supervised 80 Crew Chiefs, both Reserve and Active-Duty airmen, to maintain and ensure the readiness of 27 F-16C+ fighter aircraft valued at $810 million.

Tasked with spearheading APG and preparing for the Expeditionary Forces deployment, ensuring seamless operations during critical missions.

Distinguished as an Evaluator of Tactics (EOT) at the prestigious RED FLAG Exercise, providing expertise and leadership to participating units from the United States and U.S. allies, including Norway, Great Britain, Jordan, and the UAE.

Led maintenance control operations as the NCOIC (Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge) during Operation Enduring Freedom in the 2013-2014 Afghanistan deployment.

Military Experience

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ANG/RESERVES RETIRED 1990 - 2017

Flight Chief / F-16 Crew Chief

I have been in various units throughout my 27-year military career as an F-16 Crew Chief. From 1990 – 2010, I was a Crew Chief assigned to aircraft. From 2010-2017, I was a flight chief and had various assignments during my tenure.

Education

Wayland Baptist University – B.A.S. Maintenance, Transportation & Logistics (December 2024)

Amarillo College – A.S. General Studies

Community College of the Air Force – A.A.S. Aviation Maintenance Technology

Technical Skills

FAA Mechanic Airframe and Powerplant

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