Quality Assurance Air Force

DARRYL FOSDYCK

** ***** **** ****** • Estill Springs, TN 37330

H: 931-***-**** • C: 931-***-**** • ********@*******.***

INSTRUMENTATION LEAD - ENGINEERING SUPPORT

Multifaceted and detail oriented professional, with extensive experience in installation of instrumentation sensors and in-depth knowledge of repair and calibration of a wide variety of electronic and pneumatic instrumentation. Dependable and highly analytical, exercises independent judgment and decision making abilities in establishing technical standards, ensuring adherence in evaluating technology problems and creating manageable solutions. Proactive with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, experienced in working with different personalities including clients and vendors as well as working on own initiative.

Core Competencies

Operations Management • Client Relations • Quality Assurance & Testing • Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Equipment Installation, Repair & Calibration • Solutions Assessment & Configuration • Team Coordination

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pratt & Whitney – Arnold Air Force Base • Tullahoma, TN 04/2005 - 03/2012

Instrumentation Lead

Handled stand set-ups, calibrated equipment, monitored telemetry and engine vibe station, and reported any abnormal levels or NIV’s to test engineers. Managed troubleshooting, repaired, and replaced any damaged instrumentation prior to next air period without affecting engine run schedule or data quality.

Key Highlights:

• Installed and hooked-up at test cell interface panels all instrumentation required to support upcoming test period.

• Installed and hooked-up cap probes, NSMS probes, pressure hypo tubing, pressure transducers, vibe accelerometers, temperature thermocouples, and miscellaneous instrumentation.

• Data acquisition and analysis of test artical vibration and telemetry systems.

Alliant Techsystems • Tullahoma, TN 07/2000 - 04/2005

Sr. Engineering Aid

Supported engine mechanics in engine assembly and teardown. Functioned as instrumentation support for engine prep, teardown, and reassembly. Carried out on-line monitoring of engine vibrations and telemetry systems, and notifying Test Engineers of problems. Obtained vibration data plots on-line and documented normal and unusual vibes. Assessed instrumentation hook-ups, resolved and documented problems.

Key Highlight:

• Installed and hooked-up engine mounted sensors, TC’s, pressure X-ducers, S.G.’s, accelerometers, capacitance probes, and optic probes.

• Data collection with the use of data acquisition switches and laptop.

• Custom system fabrication of printed circuit boards and cables.

• Parts ordering and tracking.

Pratt & Whitney • West Palm Beach, FL 02/1998 - 07/2000

Instrumentation Technician

Installed strain gauges and lead-wires on various hardware including engines and rigs. Coordinated with and received instructions from Engineers and Lead Technicians. Worked from drawings, manuals, and instructions.

Sverdrup Technology, Inc. – Arnold Air Force Base • Tullahoma, TN 4/1994 - 10/1997

Outside Machinist

Maintained and operated test equipment during tests, and performed service work needed to keep test facility equipment in operation. Prepared test facility equipment for operations including troubleshooting equipment and testing articles. Installed and maintained facility systems.

Pratt & Whitney • West Palm Beach, FL 12/1989 - 04/1994

Jet Engine Assembler

Handled overhauling and repair of jet engines. Carried out depot level maintenance of various engines including: J-52 (404-412), TF-30 (all models), F-100 (all models), F-119 (prototype), PW 4000, and PW 4084

United States Air Force – Dyess Air Force Base • Abilene, TX 03/1986 - 12/1989

Jet Engine Mechanic / Technician

Operated B-1B and KC-135 engines; coordinated maintenance and performance with Engineers and Technical Advisors with General Electric, Garrett, Rockwell, and other companies. Spearhead quality control and oversight of maintenance performed by other mechanics. Prepared service reports of work completed.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Aviation Maintenance Technician

Spartan School of Aeronautics - Tulsa, OK

Secondary Diploma, 1981

Bushnell High School - Bushnell, IL

TRAININGS

Pratt & Whitney / AEDC

Completed Pratt & Whitney required Environmental Health & Safety training annually

Completed Material Handling, F.O.D., and Confined Spaces training annually

Completed all required security training and AEDC security briefings annually

United States Air Force

F101 Control Systems Operation (General Electric Training program)

S.A.C. NCO Preparatory Course

Jet Engine Technical School (Internal Inspection: B-1B)

Maintenance Integrated Data Access System School (MIDAS B-1B)

Jet Engine Technical School (B-1B)

Jet Engine Technical School (KC-135)

Jet Engine Mechanics School

LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS

FAA Certification

Mechanic: Airframe and Powerplant

Secret Security Clearance

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