Quality Assurance / Avionics
Resume:
Chad Ryan Petersen
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
*************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications
• Self motivated problem solver with the ability to successfully perform with minimal supervision in stressful fast paced situations. Strong organizational skills, attentive to detail, effectively able to communicate (written & verbal), and the ability to follow and enforce strict procedures
• Extensively trained and experienced supervisor, leader, trainer, and inspector in safety and technical skills over a 9 ½ year career in the U.S. Air Force in the Aircraft Armament Systems Technology field, Honorably discharged disabled Veteran; DoD SSBI Top Secret Clearance
• Knowledgeable of aircraft assembly procedures, airworthiness standards, type design requirements, FAA conformity/Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) requirements, avionics systems, use of common inspection tools, data input, engineering blueprints, and OSHA/ESD safety practices
• Experienced hard working professional who is customer orientated, efficient in prioritizing, delegating, & managing multiple projects; familiar with Microsoft Office programs and SAP
Work History
• Eclipse Aviation Corporation (Eclipse 500)
- Final Assembly Quality Assurance Inspector (Apr ’08 – Present)
- Perform in-process inspections on different assemblies to meet assembly line schedules
- Inspections include but not limited to aerodynamic design, avionics installation and functional check, fuel system calibration, engine performance, flight control rig, build and installation of engine, wing, and landing gear assemblies; input data into SAP
- Document discrepancies in a definitive manner to support the engineering disposition of all non-conformances: inspect non-conformance repairs per engineering dispositions
- Provided feedback for upper level management to improve and streamline production rate and assembly procedures; familiar with process mapping and lean procedures
- Working with FAA Liaison Administrative Group to answer FAA Letters of Investigation. Issuing and enforcing internal Corrective Action Reports. Contacting suppliers and the appropriate internal personal to provide the FAA with the appropriate corrective and preventive actions taken for each encountered condition violation found
• Adam Aircraft Industries (A500 & A700 Composite Aircraft)
- Flight Test Quality Assurance Lead Inspector (Dec ‘07 – Feb ‘08)
- Supervise and train 6 Flight Test QA personnel
- Set daily work priorities based on flight schedules and required test plans
- Perform daily Flight Test/Production QA inspections and responsibilities
- Foster team building to achieve company stated performance goals including type design certification, FAA conformity, airworthiness, and safety
- Flight Test / Production Quality Assurance Inspector (Feb ’07 – Dec ’07)
- Worked with Engineering, Maintenance & FAA to ensure type design & safety
- Inspect test fixtures per engineering drawings, FAA regulations and AA procedures
- Establish FAA conformity through visual inspections & completing FAA Form 8130-9
- Inspected dimensional and positional accuracy for adherence to type design conformity
- Release aircraft for flight by performing an aircraft walk around, reviewing Safety of Flight (SOF) reports, and ensuring the proper documents are completed per regulations
- Manufacturing Technician (Sept ’06 – Feb ’07)
- Trained and experienced in manufacturing and repair of carbon fiber composites
- Assembled, fit, and installed pre-fabricated parts and sub-assemblies
• U.S. Air Force (F-15 C/D & B-52H)
- Aircraft Armament Flight Line Expediter (May ’02 – Sept ’06)
- Supervised load crew teams performing flight line maintenance & loading duties
- Determined work priorities based on aircraft status, flying schedules and manpower
- Ensured compliance with policies, directives, technical orders and safety procedures
- Analyzed work quality and productivity; focal point of communication for armament
- Aircraft Armament Load Crew Member / Team Chief (May ’97 – Sept ’06)
- Leader of 4 man armament load team; Set positive & safe examples on and off duty
- Performed verbal & written bi-annual feedbacks & annual performance reports
- 7 Level inspector; able to sign off “Red X” conditions allowing safe return to flight
- Attended Leadership school; Developed valuable supervisory & management skills
- Interpreted schematics, wiring diagrams & technical orders in maintaining aircraft
- Performed on & off aircraft routine maintenance, electrical troubleshooting, wire repair, avionic system repairs, functional testing, boresights, and loading/arming operations
Training
- U.S.A.F. Leadership school - 9 Semester Hours
- Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman (5 Level)
- Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman (7 Level)
- F-15 Armament Systems Technical School
- F-15 Programmable Armament Control System
- F-15 Advanced Aircraft Armament Maintenance
- B-52H Aircraft Armament Maintenance
- B-52H Aircraft Armament Troubleshooting
- General Technical Orders Systems
- Supervisor Safety Course
- Flight line Expeditor/Supervisor Course
- Flight line Drivers Certification
- Nuclear Weapons Loader/Handler Certification
- Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Technical Specialist Certification
- Cargo Preparation/Movement Course
- Carbon Fiber Composite Manufacturing Training
- ESD Handling Training
* Professional references are available upon request
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