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David Fontanez

Dover,DE

Summary

Talented and versatile aircraft quality control inspector with over 35 years of experience in aviation, eager to bring forth a proven history of reliable and accurate skills to an expanding team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Signature Technic Air
Greensboro, NC
10.2022 - Current
  • Recommended improvement measures to management to improve the process to meet quality control standards.
  • Communicated effectively with management regarding progress toward meeting quality objectives.
  • Reviewed customer complaints and identified potential sources of quality issues.
  • Recommended improvement on how to document inspection findings for better analysis.

Aircraft Quality Inspector

Aloft
Georgetown, DE
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted routine visual inspections of work to uncover issues with compliance and tolerance
  • Completed evaluations by properly using various gauges, tools and equipment.
  • Adhered to Safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Documented nonconformities and recommended techniques for prompt resolution.

Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

Dassault Falcon
New Castle, DE
05.2005 - 02.2022
  • Provided quality control aircraft maintenance on corporate jets, Falcon 2000, 900 and 7X
  • Facilitated the procurement of specific and accurate aircraft parts, limiting financial loss.
  • Worked with engineers to facilitate research and development testing, correct mechanical failures and generate technical corrections.
  • Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
  • Assisted Crews on Functional Check Flights after Major Inspections

Aircraft Expediter

United States Air Force, USAF
1982 - 2005
  • Managed 70 employees in the performance of aircraft maintenance on cargo aircraft.
  • Compiled data and generated weekly and monthly maintenance reports, and spearheaded weekly and monthly squadron maintenance meetings.
  • Utilized Total Quality Management techniques to maintain production goals and quality of work.
  • Lead Engine Maintenance Crews through engine internal periodic inspections.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Aeronautics

Wilmington College
Wilmington, DE
2005

Associate of Applied Science -

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
1991

Skills

Trained on aircraft including the FB-111, KC-135 A and R, B-52 G and H, C-5, F2000EX Easy, F900EX Easy and F7X by Flight Safety International

Understanding of schematics, wiring diagrams, technical instruction, hydraulic systems, gas powered electrical units, bore scope equipment and auxiliary powered units

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Licensed Airframe and Power Plant, Inspector Authorized - 2022

Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Signature Technic Air
10.2022 - Current

Aircraft Quality Inspector

Aloft
04.2022 - 09.2022

Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

Dassault Falcon
05.2005 - 02.2022

Aircraft Expediter

United States Air Force, USAF
1982 - 2005

Bachelor of Arts - Professional Aeronautics

Wilmington College

Associate of Applied Science -

Community College of The Air Force
  • Licensed Airframe and Power Plant, Inspector Authorized - 2022
David Fontanez