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Andre Spencer LaVoie

Edmond,Oklahoma

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Controller

OC-ALC
01.2025 - Current


  • Developed, planned, scheduled, and balanced unprogrammed workload schedules
  • Monitored work in progress (WIP)
  • Provided material management support for repair, overhaul, manufacture, and/or modification or equipment and/or parts requiring special handling
  • Performed file maintain/ Rob-Back to help with the classification of piece parts to the correct end item
  • Maintained production schedules for complex items utilizing multiple process production methods and procedures
  • Reprioritized work to meet changing deadlines
  • Created presentations to management or co-workers relative to any aspect of items or projects
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Presented clear and concise information consistent with targeted audience monthly during Avionics DREP meeting
  • Possess Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) knowledge and skills as detailed in the Art of the Possible (AoP)Facilitated walk the wall meetings during my scheduled time
  • Monitored maintenance back orders
  • Coordinated official awaiting parts (AWP)
  • Analyzed tracking system data
  • Performed Job Order Number (JON) Closures
  • Initiated Web SDR
  • Oversee operations dealings with organic repair for B1 Avionics flight control
  • Expertise in terms of specialized in formation electronics systems and components for B1 aircraft
  • Understood and followed protocol databases
  • Provided technical research using support systems such as D035K, D043A, G402A (EPS), FEDLOG, G337 (ITS), ABOM, NIMMS, LDMS, COPA,WebFLIS, EXPRESS, COGNOS, TAA, LIMS-EV, EMALL and LDMS (LEAN DEPOT MAINTENANCE SYSTEM)
  • Managed priorities for start/completed times for schedules and unscheduled maintenance
  • Knowledge of production policies and regulations and how to properly apply them to prevent or alleviate production delays and scheduling conflicts;plan for and alleviate material shortages or delays; and correct faulty or ineffective production methods, procedures, or operations
  • Knowledge of the production organization and established production methods, processes, labor, machinery, manpower, and material requirement forthe repair, overhaul, and/or modification of a variety of complex aircraft and commodity items
  • Ensured we had the correct WCD's based on the classification of the job, MISTR, T-JOB, PDM, etc.
  • Maintained strict adherence to Quality Assurance Plan (QASP)
  • Gathered relevant facts, and identified all the pertinent issues so that a determination can be made
  • Determined current and future replenishment spare requirements
  • Communicated precisely any deviations with work to the work leader
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management (SCM) within or outside the command
  • Reviewed funding usage when making the GPC purchase request forms 1 for my co-workers
  • Ability to access and utilize supply and acquisition information and develop metrics
  • Communicated with production to ensure target WIP is maintained in the production machine through use of controlled release system through Express system and/or external supplier systems
  • Analyzed flow of WIP through gates to correctly identify release points for inductions and completions
  • Ensured current and future requirements are 100% supportable before releasing to mechanics
  • Inspected Work Control Documents (WCD) to ensure all required certification blocks have been stamped and dated
  • Conducted monthly safety meetings by providing power points over different topics
  • Maintained good working relationships with individuals and groups outside of the office
  • Applied a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and analyzing processes and systems including statistical methods
  • Verified part number, description, national stock number (NSN), quantity, mechanic, when pulling orders received from Defense Logistics Agency(DLA)
  • Recorded respected forms daily: AFMC FORM 503, DLA-OC/DL FORM 21, AFMC FORM 105, AFTO FORM 95, and AFMC 130
  • Assisted with turn-ins (due in from maintenance-DIFM/due out from maintenance-DOTM items)
  • Knowledge of the DOD planning, programming, and budgeting system
  • Monitored work with use of little's laws to help strengthen the relationship between inventory, flow rate of work, and flow time of work
  • Monitor of Temporary Jobs (TJOBS) for the 550th
  • Accountable for updating part status, priority MICAP's, and nomenclatures for the purpose of providing the best customer service possible
  • Assists the PST in ordering parts through ABOM when needed
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: Patricia Dennis ((405)831-0110)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first

Electronics Mechanic Leader

Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Assign incoming workload to appropriate mechanics and manage production issues
  • Responsible as Subject Matter Expert for all aspects of production of B-1 avionics LRU and SRU assets across a variety of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) including both hardware and software.
  • Extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled on a wide variety of aircraft electronic and avionic systems including Navigation/Targeting Radar, Power Control, Flight Indication and Control, Engine Control, and Weapons Control
  • Utilized complex software-driven automated test equipment (ATE) and associated interconnecting devices/cabling for electronic diagnosis and troubleshooting of failed avionic assets
  • Highly skilled with a wide variety of electronic diagnostic tooling used for the repair of avionics such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, sweep generators, frequency generators, power supplies, etc
  • Utilized all appropriate shop hand-tooling and devices to perform Depot repair actions including aircraft-specific wiring tooling, specialized testing fixtures, etc.
  • Highly competent in electrical and electronic theory utilized to troubleshoot complex electrical/electronic avionic assets to component level in a shop environment
  • Highly knowledgeable in all areas of utilizing USAF Technical Orders in order to perform appropriate repair actions to repairable assets
  • Update and utilize Lean Depot Management System (LDMS) for shop workload assignments, parts tracking/ordering, asset information, and shop work status.
  • Utilize Data Collection and Scheduling tool (DCAST), Part Number Supply Support Request System PNSSR, DO35, FEDMALL, and AutoTAR 202 system to help manage shop workload and identify constraints.
  • Well versed in Lean and Art of the Possible (AoP) competencies as they pertain to a production environment.
  • Well versed in the utilization of engineering drawings, schematics, instructions to troubleshoot technical issue sand/or create tech data for use on new workloads
  • Responsible for initiating engineering investigation requests, gathering required information and verifying need for engineering assistance.
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: Brian Pierson (405-432-7498)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first

Environmental and Electrical Aircraft Technician

United States Air Force Reserve
10.2018 - 10.2024
  • Reduced aircraft downtime by 12% with over 200 scheduled and unscheduled inspections.
  • Facilitated repair of 60+ faults and develop resolution plans.
  • Merged with Crew Chief functions including AFE preflight and post-flight requirements.
  • Contributed to 98% accuracy to the QA documentation program with inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
  • Enhanced safety protocols, including FOD prevention walks, ESD safety, and explosives handling.
  • Accomplishes aircraft maintenance and equipment record keeping, both manual and automated, associated with aircraft maintenance and repair.
  • Verifies and certifies work processes and procedures and adequacy of work accomplished by certified co-workers and trainees

Electronics Mechanic

Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC
08.2021 - 05.2024
  • Troubleshoot and repair B-1 bomber radar line replaceable units (LRU), antennas, and power distribution panels at depot level
  • Sets up and operates software for automatic test equipment (ATE) and analyzes data produced from ATE to coordinate with senior engineers.
  • Reviews and provides suggestions to senior engineers for operating instruction changes.
  • Prioritizes mission-critical maintenance and updates maintenance, preventative, and calibration records
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.
  • Applies knowledge of the capabilities, limitations, operations, design, characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types and models of electronic equipment and systems related to the B-1B bomber.
  • Maintains calibrated assets listing valued at 36 million dollars.
  • This is a federal job
  • Supervisor: John Henderson (606-391-1837)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first

Line Service Technician

Atlantic Aviation
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Greet, park, tow, move, and ensure safe marshaling of aircraft arriving or departing the ramp area
  • Assist with light aircraft maintenance and servicing
  • Monitor flight schedule and Air Traffic Control to manage parking ramp space
  • Documented all operations and managed communication with team members.
  • Communicated with dispatchers and traffic control personnel to coordinate vehicle movements.

Biomedical Equipment Technician

ERD
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • Performed moderately complex calibrations on medical instruments and gauges.
  • Utilize electronic and mechanical components to test and measure equipment.
  • Enhanced hospital safety with 60 Electrical Safety Inspections
  • Reduced downtime of medical instruments by 18% with preventive maintenance.
  • Reduced time required for records management by 12% regarding installations, repairs and inventory checks.
  • Ensured a safe work environment and adhered to privacy regulations.
  • Supervisor: Kevin Davis ((775) 841-5500)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Contact me first

Aircraft Electrical/ Instrument/Flight Controls Systems Repair Supervisor

United States Marine Corps
09.2013 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for directly supervising as many as 20 technicians in daily maintenance and increased work output by 35%.
  • Perform technical training and mentorship of technicians.
  • Effectively communicate with customers to achieve a high level of satisfaction.
  • Mentored 12 personnel to increase knowledge and confidence in weapons testing equipment.
  • Inspect all aircraft materials under my cognizance for quality.
  • Responsible for the fundamental prevention of defects and mishaps by implementing policies and procedures set forth by the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program.
  • Certify satisfactory completion of maintenance and calibration of technicians under my charge.
  • Troubleshot and repaired over 2,500 flight essential gear.
  • Inspected and performed over 8,000 preventative maintenance procedures for support equipment.
  • Documented and reported sub-assembly fault saving over 85 thousand dollars.
  • Apply theory of operation and use of logic circuits, solid state devices, digital circuits, and integrated circuits.
  • Utilize electronic and mechanical test equipment to test and measure equipment.
  • Ensure precision of test equipment and adherence to established procedures and tolerances.

Education

Associate's degree - Supply Chain Management

University Of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2024

Associate's degree - Business

University Of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2024

Bachelor's degree - Aviation management, Business management and supply chain management

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
08.2024

Skills

  • Material planning
  • Operations management
  • Team supervision
  • Quality control
  • Demand forecasting
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Production scheduling
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Capacity planning
  • Material logistics

Coursework

  • Project management
  • Contracts
  • Lean and Sigma Six
  • Operations analysis
  • Financial budgeting

Job Related Training

  • Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Apprentice Course, U.S. Air Force (USAF), 2021-05-01
  • Work Center Supervisor Training Course, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), 2016-04-01
  • Rotary Wing Avionics Maintenance System IMA, USMC, 2014-08-01

Additional Information - Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

Personal Information

Availability: Permanent, Full-time

Timeline

Production Controller

OC-ALC
01.2025 - Current

Electronics Mechanic Leader

Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC
05.2024 - 01.2025

Electronics Mechanic

Tinker Air Force Base OC-ALC
08.2021 - 05.2024

Line Service Technician

Atlantic Aviation
05.2021 - 08.2021

Biomedical Equipment Technician

ERD
03.2019 - 10.2020

Environmental and Electrical Aircraft Technician

United States Air Force Reserve
10.2018 - 10.2024

Aircraft Electrical/ Instrument/Flight Controls Systems Repair Supervisor

United States Marine Corps
09.2013 - 09.2018

Associate's degree - Supply Chain Management

University Of Oklahoma

Associate's degree - Business

University Of Oklahoma

Bachelor's degree - Aviation management, Business management and supply chain management

University of Oklahoma

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