Aerospace QA Leader with 21 Years Military Experience

Fountain, CO 575-***-**** *********@***.***

Eric G. Nelson

AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPERVISOR EDUCATION

Air University

Maxwell AFB, AL

Associate of Applied Science

OBJECTIVE

As a Quality Assurance professional, my primary objective is to use my 20+ years of experience working with joint military, contract and civilian personnel to perform quality assurance inspections and managing, developing, delivering and evaluating equipment, budgets and personnel to support the functioning of business operations by managing staff, coordinating operations, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

Leadership briefings/consultations

Quality assurance inspections

Networking high-value contracts

Trusted secret security clearance

Problem-solving

EXPERIENCE

October 2016 – June 2024

Aerospace Ground Equipment supervisor • U.S. Air Force February 2015 – June 2024

Quality Assurance Inspector • U.S. Air Force

October 2003 – February 2015

Aerospace Ground Equipment technician • U.S. Air Force COMMUNICATION

Established work methods/assignments and evaluated technical proficiency of personnel while providing input to leadership creating a dynamic and thriving work environment LEADERSHIP

• Assigned and allocated production duties of 103

personnel across multiple work center elements

ensuring 7,000 deliveries and 1,600 inspections for assets valued between $44M and $635M

• Provided expertise to secure a $27B contract for aircraft and support sustainment equipment

• Ensured up-to-date aircraft technology of fighter jets, heavy aircraft and training jets while identifying remotely piloted aircraft shortfalls

• Leadership preparedness and readiness skills enabled 87 U.S. embassy members and 422 civilians to

evacuate to safety

• Established Quality Assurance program which secured an overall section pass rate of 94%

• Managed equipment from F-16C/D/24 and MQ-9

drone aircraft valued at $3.9B

• Tested systems and special equipment, recommended actions and provided advice on policies to improve aircraft equipment maintenance and practices

• Managed classified codes, confidential records and information adhering to all communications security measures and Privacy Act requirements

• Conducted no-notice safety inspections to ensure compliance with governmental regulations, standards and protocol

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