Aviation QC/QA Inspector and Operations Lead
Resume:
David Carter
Florence, KY *****
*****************@*****.***
Professional Summary
I'm a hard-working professional in the aviation field. With my experience and great ability to connect with people, I am seeking an aviation opportunity in the industry. Work Experience
QC/QA Inspector/ Auditor
21 Air-Florence, KY
April 2025 to Present
Conformity QC Inspector. QA Auditor for maintenance bases and vendors. QC Inspector
Endeavor Air
July 2022 to May 2025
Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations. Station Supervisor
Unilode Aviation Solutions
September 2021 to June 2023
Oversee and support the daily operations of the repair shop, ensure customers are re-charged and that repairs are completed per the appropriate standards (regulatory and non-regulatory) The overall running of the repair shop facility including ensuring all work on components is performed to the standards specified and the procedures stated in the Part 145 and OEM requirements. Focusing on creating a quality culture and implementing any corrective action resulting from the quality compliance monitoring.
Quoting / estimating repair work to customers.
Achieving operational budgets and KPI’s.
Maintaining staffing levels, including hire and performance management of local staff. Ensuring all staff training and training records are completed and staff are assessed and issued with Company approvals.
Maintenance Vendor Quality Specialist
Republic Airways
June 2021 to September 2021
Oversees heavy maintenance operations of outsourced C-Check and structural maintenance. Provides accurate and timely status of maintenance check, emphasizing critical path items. Reviews non-routine service generated by the
Essential Maintenance Provider (EMP) to approve or decline estimates when required by contractual agreement. Continuously reviews active EMP processes and ensures the EMP is adhering to all policies and procedures for the heavy maintenance program. Ensures upon delivery that the aircraft meets the standards set by the Company. Attends daily maintenance conference calls and all necessary meetings to communicate changes and updates to EMP.
Line Maintenance Manager
Allegiant Air
August 2018 to June 2021
Oversees the scheduling timely completion of repairs and maintenance ensuring budget adherence. Acts as advisor to aircraft maintenance team regarding projects, tasks and operations. Instructor/Helicopter Program Director
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
May 2015 to August 2018
Instructor for Nevada's only FAA licensed aviation Maintenance College. Wrote, developed and teaching helicopter program based on Bell 206 Helicopter and Airbus products. Helicopter SME/ Instructor
LMI
January 2014 to July 2014
Instructor for Indonesian Military on Bell 412, 205 and Euro copter EC 120. Instructed students on all systems for the named helicopters. Director of Maintenance/ Mechanic
Heli-USA
March 2012 to January 2014
D.O.M for five AW 119 MKII helicopters and three AS 350 B3 helicopters in a 135 tour operation. Flew continuously and safely over 750,000 tourists a season, profiting over 16 million dollars a season. Mechanic for S-61
Presidential Airways/ AAR Airlift
August 2011 to February 2012
214ST and 330 J helicopters in Afghanistan
Instructor
QinetiQ North America
November 2010 to July 2011
Instructor for Iraqi students on Bell 206L3 helicopters for all maintenance. Consultant
Sikorsky
May 2009 to November 2010
SME for CH-53K helicopter program for United States Marine Corps. Redesigned and developed systems for the New CH-53K model. Inspector
Department of State
February 2008 to April 2009
Inspector for Embassy Air wing on 214ST, 212 and MD 500 Helicopters. Conformity and airworthiness inspector for DOD contractor. Team Lead/ Inspector Team Lead/ Inspector for U.S Army UH-60 and OH-58D, L3 Communications
February 2004 to January 2008
CH-47 Helicopters in Tikrit and Kirkuk Iraq. Maintained an 85% to 95% operational readiness rate for brigade size Army aviation units that deployed to Iraq. UH-60 Mechanic/ Infantryman UH-60 Mechanic
U.S Army
March 1991 to March 2002
1996-2002
Infantryman
January 1991 to December 1996
Maintenance Instructor
Develop and update training programs/lesson materials Train the trainer and evaluate designated instructor performance Instruct and facilitate various Maintenance training courses. Education
B.A in Theology
North Central Theological Seminary
June 2015 to June 2019
Skills
• Technical support
• Hydraulics
• Operations Management
• Micrometer
• Program Management
• SAP
• Fabrication
• Non-destructive Testing
• Microsoft Office
• Training & Development
• Experience working with students
• Supervising experience
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Airframe
• Quality Inspection
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Manufacturing
• Non-destructive testing
• Operations management
• Blueprint Reading
• Mechanic Experience
• Management
• Employee Orientation
• Employee Evaluation
• Supervising Experience
• Troubleshooting
• Classroom management
• Computer skills
• Calipers
• Quality control
• Performance Management
• Military Experience
• Avionics
• Technical Support
• Classroom experience
• Quality Control
• Microsoft Word
Certifications and Licenses
Radiotelephone Operator License
June 2017 to Present
Airframe & Powerplant License3374762
October 2008 to Present
Driver's License
Certified Notary Public
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