Paul A. Hopkins
**** ********* **** *** *** Colorado Springs, CO 80923 631-***-**** ********@*****.***
SUMMARY
An accomplished Quality Control Inspector with over twenty years of experience in the manufacture, modification and inspection of military aircraft structures and parts. Well versed skills in report documentation, and records management
EMPLOYMENT
CPI Aerostructures Edgewood, New York April 2009 – Nov 2021
Quality Control Inspector
Perform visual and gauge-based inspection of incoming material and supplies based on defined specifications, conformity to standards and process requirements
Execute geometric dimensional inspection using precise measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, height and depth gauges, borescope, and ultrasonic devices
Decision making responsibilities concerning the acceptance or rejection of in-process or completed work and determine airworthiness of product
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the departments while troubleshooting inspection problems related to drawings, documentation, or processes.
Compose or revise non-conformance reports, final inspection reports, corrective action reports, and record of acceptance
Northrop Grumman Corporation Bethpage, New York May 1985– March 2009
Structure Aircraft Mechanic
Depot and high-level modification and repair on aircraft vehicle structure using military specifications, blueprints, engineering orders and drawings
Fabricate, assemble, and install prototype equipment on a large variety of different military aircraft
EDUCATION
Academy of Aeronautics East Elmhurst, New York June 1983 – February 1985
Certified by the Department of Defense in Counterintelligence Awareness Jan 2022