David R. Long

*** ****** ***

Macon, GA ***** US

Evening Phone: 478-***-****

Email: ad3n54@r.postjobfree.com

Country of Citizenship:

United States

Veterans' Preference:

No

Registered for Selective Service:

Availability:

Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full-Time

Work Experience:

Robins AFB

Warner Robins, GA United States

09/1987 – December 2020 (Retired)

Hours per week: 40

Series: 1910 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 11

Quality Assurance Specialist (This is a federal job)

Supervisor: Heath Rowland at the time of retirement 478-***-****)

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

April 2017 to Retirement – Reassigned to 402 CMXG

Assist in performing RILs (Routine Inspection List) throughout the 573rd and 572nd Squadrons. Performing QVIs (Quality Verification Inspections) and Pes (Personnel Evaluations to validate compliance to Processes and Procedures.

Feb 2011 to April 2017– Assigned as QA to Plant Services (MXSG)

Perform monthly inspections in shops for compliance in issues pertaining to Document Control, Safety, Tech Data/Tech Order, Environmental Compliance, Use of Equipment, Training Records, Material Control, Tool Control, using the Routine Inspection Listing (RIL) Checklist.

Served as the Foreign Object Damage (FOD)/ Dropped Object Program (DOP) Program Manager for the Plant Services Maintenance Group assisting, educating, and training daily in all matters of the FOD/DOP Program. Maintains FOD/DOP continuity book and assists Squadron FOD Focal Points in updating and maintaining their continuity books. Performs weekly spot inspections throughout the Group. Documents results of inspections and forwards information to the Group and Squadron Directors to reveal the current state of their FOD/DOP Program. Attends quarterly Center FOD/DOP briefings and ensures a copy of the briefing is sent out to the Group/Squadron Directors and all First Line Supervisors.

Knowledgeable of and use of both FEM WEB and FEM MAXIMO systems to track work orders performed for PM (Preventive Maintenance) and CM (Corrective Maintenance) on all DIPE throughout the Complex. Both systems are also used to track Project Work Orders initiated by the Group.

Assist in RCA analysis for reported injuries and miss-haps.

Serves as 1 of 2 QIMSS Administrators performing queries of the QIMMS system for trends noted during inspections, inputting employees into the system, removing employees from the system due to moves or termination, resetting passwords, and assisting users with miscellaneous problems with the system.

Performed roles of the GS-12 QAS Lead in their absence. Those duties include attending and briefing new employees of the Quality Office functions during NEO (New Employee Orientation).

Attend both TIER 3 and 4 meetings to brief major findings discovered during the day.

Assist Group and Squadron Commander in issues pertaining to Quality Assurance.

Knowledge of Continual Process Improvement using the initiatives of AOP (Art of the Possible).

Worked in conjunction with CSMO to help do surveillance of the Parsons Contract on AGE Equipment. Assisted CSMO in the development of CARs (Corrective Action Requests) as needed.

Nov 98 - Feb 2011 -– QAS assigned CMXG Prop Shop.

Performed monthly inspections in shops for compliance in issues pertaining to Document Control, Safety, Tech Data/Tech Order, Environmental Compliance, Use of Equipment, Training Records, Material Control, Tool Control, using the Routine Inspection Listing (RIL) Checklist.

Conducts monthly Quality Verification Inspections (QVI) to ensure product compliance to required standards.

Conducts monthly Personnel Evaluations (PE) on a certified technician to ensure knowledge of tasks being performed is in compliance to Technical Order (TO) standards.

Briefs first-line supervisors of inspection results including positive and negative findings. Inputs results of inspections into Quality Information Maintenance Standard System (QIMSS). Performs follow-up inspections on all negative findings discovered during inspections.

Analyzes monthly data for trends of non-compliance through data collected from QIMSS, Activity Inspections, Internal Quality Audits (402 MXW/QPQI), Unit Self Inspection Program (USIP) Audits. Provided data to management as a tool for process improvements. Provides management guidance for process improvement using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Continual Process Improvement (CPI) Techniques, and AFSO21 (Lean In Action Initiatives).

Assists production shops daily with quality issue matters. Provides education and training to technicians and supervisors regarding quality principles and techniques aiding production shops with higher quality compliance.

Initiates, investigates, and reports results to field units daily using Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS). Completes and closes out investigations of Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR).

Works closely with C-130 System Engineers during PQDR investigations to ensure no systemic problems exist in current processes. Monitors JDRS monthly and provides data of product deficiencies to management as another tool for process improvement.

Performs AS9100 audits throughout the maintenance areas as a trained and certified AS9100 Internal Auditor.

Advises, assists, and educates technicians, engineers, and management daily as a subject matter expert (SME) in the areas of technical data, technical orders, and process orders.

Serves as 1 of 2 QIMSS Administrators performing queries of the QIMMS system for trends noted during inspections, inputting employees into the system, removing employees from the system due to moves or termination, resetting passwords, and assisting users with miscellaneous problems with the system.

Initiates, develops, and briefs Power Point presentations at conferences for management in matters important to the quality of products and services such as C-130 propellers.

Assists and escorts UCI (Unit Compliance Inspectors) inspectors providing guidance and knowledge of specific areas and processes during LCAT inspections.

Jul 97 - Nov 98 -— Assigned to Production Controller (Scheduler)/Industrial Engineering Technician (Planner) in CMXG

Controlled, managed, and delivered aircraft assets (C-130 Misc. Parts, F-15 Stabilators and F-15 Intake Ramps) to the customer. Worked in conjunction with C-130 and F-15 System Item Managers ensuring products delivered met workmanship and cost efficient goals.

Planned and scheduled workload in and out of shops. Tracked projected man-hours –vs- actual man-hours each month for budgeting requirements and goals.

Tracked Over and Above hours on items needing time not scheduled into PDM work schedule.

Involved on Pre-Planning Team for any new workload initiated into the shops. Involved on Planning Team for any changes to current WCD’s (Work Control Documents).

Jul 90 - Jul 97 -–– Assigned to CMXG (Worked in several shops in CMXG – Life Support/Parachute Shop, F-15 Wing, Stabilators and Ramp Shops, Plating Shop and Hydrostat Shop

Performed monthly inspections in shops for compliance in issues pertaining to Document Control, Safety, Tech Data/Tech Order, Environmental Compliance, Use of Equipment, Training Records, Material Control, Tool Control, using the Routine Inspection Listing (RIL) Checklist.

Conducts monthly Quality Verification Inspections (QVI) to ensure product compliance to required standards.

Conducts monthly Personnel Evaluations (PE) on a certified technician to ensure knowledge of tasks being performed is in compliance to Technical Order (TO) standards.

Briefs first-line supervisors of inspection results including positive and negative findings. Inputs results of inspections into Quality Information Maintenance Standard System (QIMSS). Performs follow-up inspections on all negative findings discovered during inspections.

Analyzes monthly data for trends of non-compliance through data collected from QIMSS, Activity Inspections, Internal Quality Audits (402 MXW/QPQI), Unit Self Inspection Program (USIP) Audits. Provides data to management as a tool for process improvements. Provides management guidance for process improvement using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Continual Process Improvement (CPI) Techniques, and AFSO21 (Lean In Action Initiatives).

Assists production shops daily with quality issue matters. Provides education and training to technicians and supervisors regarding quality principles and techniques aiding production shops with higher quality compliance.

Initiates, investigates, and reports results to field units daily using Joint Deficiency Reporting System (JDRS). Completes and closes out investigations of Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR).

Works closely with F-15, C-130, C-5 and C-17 Systems Engineers during PQDR investigations to ensure no systemic problems exist in current processes. Monitors JDRS monthly and provides data of product deficiencies to management as another tool for process improvement.

Performs AS9100 audits throughout the maintenance areas as a trained and certified AS9100 Internal Auditor.

Advises, assists, and educates technicians, engineers, and management daily as a subject matter expert (SME) in the areas of technical data, technical orders, and process orders.

Serves as 1 of 2 QIMSS Administrators performing queries of the QIMMS system for trends noted during inspections, inputting employees into the system, removing employees from the system due to moves or termination, resetting passwords, and assisting users with miscellaneous problems with the system.

Assists and escorts UCI (Unit Compliance Inspectors) inspectors providing guidance and knowledge of specific areas and processes during LCAT inspections.

Sep 87 – Jul 90 – Hired in on Quality Assurance Specialist Training Program (GS-1910 5/7/9/ in AMXG F-15 Quality Office

For first three years of employment my responsibilities consisted of working with Journeymen QAS in all areas of QAS functions i.e., perform monthly inspections in shops for compliance in issues pertaining to Document Control, Safety, Tech Data/Tech Order, Environmental Compliance, Use of Equipment, Training Records, Material Control, Tool Control, using the Routine Inspection Listing (RIL) Checklist.

Assisted in investigations pertaining to F-15 Aircraft Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDRs)

Assisted in QA Office inspections of F-15 Aircraft before and after aircraft went through FCF (Functional Check Flights)

Assisted QA Office in quarterly audits of the entire F-15 Production process and results were furnished to F-15 Aircraft Management for evaluating the effectiveness and areas of improvement of their processes.

Attended many hours of training for job related duties in the Quality Assurance Specialist field.

My experience in the above areas has taken me throughout the Maintenance arena. I have worked in Aircraft Maintenance, Commodities Maintenance, and most currently in the Plant

Services Maintenance arena.

Education:

Southeastern University Lakeland, FL United States

Bachelor's Degree 12/1986

GPA: 3.6 of a maximum 4.0

Credits Earned: 130 Semester hours

Major: Theological studies Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Job Related Training:

Apollo Root Cause Analysis Training 22 Sep 16

Software License End-user Training 29 Aug 16

Green Certification – Lean 101 25 April 11

NWRM Fundamentals Course 2 April 10

Hydrostatic Training Mar 10

Effective Communications for QA 9 Apr 09

Group Diversity Training 21 Nov 08

HAZMAT Training 03 Mar 08

Tool Control Accountability Training 03 Mar 08

Work Control Document Training 21 May 07

Air Force Core Competencies 27 Sep 06

Intro to Deficiency Reporting 01 Mar 06

Microsoft Word 24 Feb 04

Fundamentals of Writing 20 Feb 04

Power Point Computer Training 04 Dec 02

Microsoft Training to include MS Word, MS Power Point and MS Excel for C130, F15 and C17 Aircraft 16 Oct 02

ISO 9000 Training 06 Apr 01

Advanced Quality Mgt Training 03 Apr 01

Defense Work Methods Training 13 Nov 98

Production Quality Mgt Training 29 Sep 95

Intro to Office Package (Computer Training) 20 May 93

Self-Managing Work Team Training 18 Feb 93

Quality Participation for employees 14 Sep 89

Statistical Process Control 31 Mar 89

Intro to Quality Assurance 13 Sep 88

Volunteer Service Work:

Parkway Assembly Of God - Sunday School Teacher, Choir Team and Praise Team member.

References:

Name

Employer

Title

Phone

Email

Garon Wease RAFB GA

Quality Assurance Specialist Lead

478-***-**** Indicates professional reference

Additional Information:

Performance award and special recognition award 1 Jun 2020

Performance award 1 Jun 2019

Performance Award 1 Jun 2018

Performance Award 1 Jun 2017

Performance Award 1 Jun 2016

Performance Award 1 Jun 2015

Performance Award 1 Jun 2014

Time Off Award 15 Sep 2013

Performance Award 1 Jun 2012

Time Off Award 15 Feb 2012

Performance Award 1 Jun 11

Performance Award 1 Jun 10

Performance Award 1 Jun 09

Time Off Award (For Inspection Team Accomplishment) 3 Sep 09

Performance Award 1 Jun 2008

Notable Achievement Award 14 Nov 07

Performance Award 1 Jun 2007

Notable Achievement Award 9 May 07

Notable Achievement Award 10 Aug 06

Performance Award 1 Jun 2006

Time Off Reward 30 Oct 05 (For Inspection Team Accomplishment)

Notable Achievement Award 13 Jul 05

Performance Award 1 Jun 05

Performance Award 1 Jun 04

Performance Award 1 Jun 03

Performance Award 1 Jun 02

Performance Award 1 Jun 00

Performance Award 1 Jun 99

Performance Award 1 Jun 98

Performance Award 1 Jun 97

Performance Award 1 Sep 96

Performance Award 1 Sep 95

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