Quality Assurance Inspector

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Gerald L. Cowell

Quality Proffsional

Accomplished quality assurance (QA) professional, with more than 30 years of experience and quality control expertise in aircraft engineering and maintenance, dedicated to contributing skills in a role offering room for growth and advancement. Possess a strong background in aircraft services, including manufacturing, inspection, and testing. Proven ability in administering QA programs.

Analysis & Reporting

Aircraft Process

Program Management

QA Process Controls

Naval Messaging

Field Operations Management

Auditing

Training

Public Relations

Flight Readiness Technician BOEING AIRCRAFT

July 2021 to September 2021

Performed quality inspections on Boeing 787 flight line maintenance.

American Surface Materials (subsidiary of Wilsonart) Temple Tx Feb 2020 to April 2020

Quality Inspector

Performed visual inspection on manufactured surfaces.

GKN Aerospace El Cajon Ca. August 2017 to June 2019

Quality Inspector

Performed Dimensional and visual final inspections on Rolls-Royce compressor cases and Pratt & Whitney first stage compressor blades.

FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST, Naval Air Depot North Island, NAS North Island, CA 1981 – 2016

Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist

Utilized state-of-the-art management systems in support of Navy and Marine Corps tactical, logistical, and rotary wing aircraft and components. Served in the roles of QA Lead, Lead Auditor on Quality CSEC Program, and Customer Liaison between Naval Air Depot North Island field service teams and Navy and Marine Corps aircraft squadron QA departments. Acted as main point of contact in resolving aircraft inspector (AI) issues. Ensured 10% QA oversight of all observations by monitoring AI program.

Reviewed process capability regarding technical data, training requirements, HAZMAT, tooling, QA process controls for newly released TDs and engineering directives.

Administered aircraft Programs Quality feedback and analysis, recognized as one of the best implemented within NAVAIR FRC command.

Conducted quality verifications on fixed wing aircraft, emergency ejection systems, removal and installation of ejection seats, and aircraft paint finishes. Also, mini-investigations for aircraft with maintenance issues.

Conducted quality verifications of composite repairs which include carbon fiber, aluminum and fiberglass honeycomb structures

Verified aircraft and handled processing services. Provided constructive feedback on discrepant workmanship and process issues.

Developed and maintained QA monitors and verification plans for aircraft programs, as well as developed and implemented changes to production work documents.

Resolved aircraft quality maintenance and processing issues between QA and various departments.

Ensured implementation of QA process controls.

Formulated, reviewed, and disseminated naval message traffic for applicability to in-house and post processed aircraft.

Worked with the following reports: Hazardous Material Reporting, Explosive Event Reports, Engine Foreign Object Debris (FOD), and Things-Falling-Off-Aircraft (TFOA) Reports.

Determined internal and external discrepancies by conducting investigations. Assisted Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) in investigations/findings for preparing hazard reports.

Managed and maintained AIDR database and other related databases to effectively identify discrepancies for remote fields. Monitored and supported remote field sites.

Designed and maintained external customer surveys continuously for delivered aircraft.

Identified root cause, as well as recommended and implemented effective solutions by analyzing negative quality trends.

Reduced production costs and delays by streamlining processes.

Increased QA productivity and reduce response time by implementing QA surveillance methods.

Trained AI’s in support of FRCSW Concert Program.

Administered airspeed events in regards to Lean and Six Sigma and Theory of Constraint concepts.

Monitored production certification for Program for Compliance.

Have working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO9100, ISO13485, and ISO 14000

Conducted internal Quality Management System (QMS) audits

Preformed quality verifications on aircraft paint applications

Performed documentation reviews

Performed the duties as MRB chairperson

U.S ARMY Sargent E-5

June 1970 to January 1981

Aircraft Inspector

Performed in process, final, and safety of flight inspections on Army Aircraft

Education & Credentials

Chapel Hill High School, Tyler, TX; 1970 High School Diploma Los Medanos Community College, Pittsburg, CA.; No Degree in Management and Supervision, 1988 46 Semester Hours

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, FL.; No Degree in Aircraft Maintenance, 1979 9 semester Hours Airspeed Green Belt Core Training, FRCSW North Island, CA, 2009

Airspeed Yellow Belt Training, NAS Whidbey Island, WA, 2007

Aircraft Blueprint Reading Course, McDonnell-Douglas Aircraft Company, Long Beach, CA, 1981

OH-58/OH-6A Helicopter Technical Inspectors Course, Ft. Eustis, VA, 1978

OH-58/OH-6A Helicopter Repair Course, Ft. Rucker, AL, 1970

Awards & Honors

Outstanding Performance Awards, 1991 – 2015

Quality Assurance Specialist of the Month, September 2000

Awarded Service Achievement of the Month, August 1990

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