Roddrick J. Newby
Red Level, AL 36474
*************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
Has experience as Quality Assurance and as mechanic on the following Bell 407, 206 series, UH-1 prototype, AW-119, H125, H135, H130, H160
Familiar with STC development
A&P Airframe and Powerplant License
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Management
Ability to train personnel
Over twenty-five combined years of aviation as a mechanic, supervisor and quality inspector.
Experience in working as a quality assurance, field mechanic, hanger maintenance, and component repair
Proficient in the use of precision tooling such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges,
push-pull scales and other precision tooling.
Proficient with reading and interpreting engineering drawings/schematics.
Proficient with Microsoft Office.
Education
Strayer University
Master of Business Administration (Project Management)
September 2014
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science in Management
August 2010
National Aviation Academy
(AMC) Airframe and Powerplant License
Certificates & Licenses: A&P Airframe and Powerplant License
EXPERIENCE:
Aerotek/Airbus June 2024-August 2024
Quality Assurance Inspector
Quality Inspector for multiple aircraft to include H125, H135, H130, H160 AND EC135T3
Vertex Aerospace July 2020-Feb 2023
Quality Assurance Representative
Quality assurance for AW-119/TH-73 Helicopter
Perform/participate in QA Managed/Monitored Programs. Collect data and write work instructions.
Review technical directives for accuracy and applicability.
Investigate trouble areas independently or as part of a task force and provide recommendations
for corrections.
Conduct receiving/screening, in process, and final inspections, facility, grounds, ground support
equipment inspections and inspections of aircraft, aircraft components, and support equipment.
Brief/Debrief aircrew for pre- and post-maintenance check flights.
Create, perform and record audits on applicable programs, procedures and operations. Generate
reports and route findings of audits and investigations.
Maintain liaison with supporting Quality Assurance divisions.
Be vigilant for conditions and circumstances that create an unsafe work environment.
Report such incidents or conditions as soon as possible.
Maintain cleanliness of the work center and around your assigned work area.
Responsible for adhering to all applicable Foreign Object Damage (FOO) prevention rules and
regulations.
Document work accomplished on government and company electronic and/or manual
Information Systems
Monitor and assist the line move crew when operating inside the hangar.
Assist when directed to ensure safety, security and preservation of Government owned and
Company owned equipment.
Launch Technical Services/Delta Airlines September 2019-March 2020
May 2020-June 2020
Aircraft Mechanic
Perform C&D checks on Boeing 717 aircraft
Perform preservation of Boeing 777, 737, and other various Embraer A/C models for storage
Reliance Aerotech/Air Evac Lifeteam September 2018-Nov 2019
Base Helicopter Mechanic
Maintain inventory of repairable and consumable aircraft parts.
Schedule maintenance performed.
Work as field mechanic on Bell 206L, and 407 helicopters
Used precision tooling such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, push-pull scales
and other precision tooling
Use engineering drawings/schematics to guide maintenance procedures.
Perform quality inspections, phase maintenance, and any other maintenance
and inspections that may be required
B&E Lawn care April 2017-August 2018
General Manager/Owner
Perform day to day operations of lawn care business
Contact potential customers for new accounts
Supervise crew in lawn maintenance
Perform scheduling and payroll
Manage business and residential service accounts
Perform inventory and upkeep of all equipment
Westwind Helicopters July 2015-Feb 2017
Lead Helicopter Mechanic
Supervise mechanics in performing work on helicopters.
Maintain inventory of repairable and consumable aircraft parts.
Schedule all maintenance performed.
Act as base manager.
Work as field mechanic on Bell 206B, 206L, and 407 helicopters
Ground run certified for 206B models
Used precision tooling such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, push-pull scales
and other precision tooling
Use engineering drawings/schematics to guide maintenance procedures.
Perform quality inspections, phase maintenance, daily, 7 day and any other maintenance
and inspections that may be required
RLC (Rotorcraft Leasing) April 2013 - May 2014
Aircraft Mechanic
Work as field mechanic on Bell 206B, 206L, and 407 helicopters
Ground run certified for 206B models
Used precision tooling such as calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, push-pull scales
and other precision tooling
Use engineering drawings/schematics to guide maintenance procedures.
Perform quality inspections, phase maintenance, daily, 7 day and any other maintenance
and inspections that may be required
SES, Inc. September 2011 - March 2013
Aircraft Mechanic
Perform depop of Apache helicopter
Tag all serviceable parts and mark others as scrap
Perform 24 month, annuals, and 180 day inspections on Bell 407 Helicopter
Maintain UH-1 prototype
Aircraft Mechanic May 2011 - August 2011
Kalitta Air. (STS contractor)
Perform C and D checks and other quality checks needed on Boeing 747 aircraft.
Niacc-Avitech, Fresno, CA October 2009 - February 2009
Hydraulic Mechanic
Perform testing, troubleshooting, and inspecting of various hydraulic actuators and pumps
Red oil and Skydrol
U.S. Helicopter June 2008 – December 2008
Aircraft Mechanic (Aerotech Contract)
Perform A&P work on UH-1 and Huey II helicopters for various customers.
Performed such task as rigging flight controls, engine installation, installing Hydraulic systems,
installing blade assemblies, rigging hydraulic systems,
Installing transmission assemblies, installed tail boom assemblies and tail rotor servos
Transocean Deepwater Drilling January 2008 - May 2008
Subsea Engineer
Performed maintenance on Blow out preventer stack
Maintained hydraulic systems on drilling rig
Performed PM's on tools and equipment
Vector Aerospace May 2004 - January 2008
Hydraulics component shop - Lead Technician
Developed hazmat program and acquired training for the entire facility.
Assisted in getting facility ISO certified.
Overhaul hydraulic actuators and servo cylinders
Acquired new test stands for company
Researched and acquired new tooling that was needed to begin overhauling new
components.
Increased shop capabilities.
Overhauled dynamic components.
Prepared all quotes and estimates using Excel program for hydraulic component shop. Submit
quotes to customer.
Prepared bids for potential contracts.
US MARINE CORPS March 1995 - February 2003
Tire/Wheel Program Manager / Shop Supervisor
Senior NCO.
Supervised hydraulic shop and tire shop.
Maintained training records of all Marines under my supervision.
Managed 15-20 Marines under my direct supervision.
Test and troubleshoot components on various aircraft to includes: F-18, CH-46,CH-53, C-130, UH-1
Quality Control Inspector for multiple aircrafts
Technical skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)