Andrew Stetler

As the Quality Control Inspection Supervisor, I am responsible for overseeing all inspection activities to ensure the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance are consistently met. I lead and manage a team of skilled inspectors, providing direction, training, and performance feedback to maintain operational excellence. My role includes oversight of both Buyback and Primary Inspections, ensuring all work adheres to customer requirements, FAA regulations, and internal quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervision & Leadership – Directly supervise inspection personnel, assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring accurate, timely completion of inspections.
• Oversight of Inspection Programs – Manage and coordinate buyback and primary inspection processes to ensure thoroughness, accuracy, and adherence to established procedures.
• Quality & Safety Assurance – Promote a strong safety culture and uphold strict quality standards to protect personnel, customers, and equipment.
• Regulatory & Customer Compliance – Verify that all inspection activities meet FAA regulations, OEM specifications, and specific customer requirements.
• Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to enhance inspection procedures, streamline workflow, and improve overall efficiency without compromising quality.
• Communication & Coordination – Maintain clear and consistent communication between inspectors, maintenance teams, management, and customers to resolve issues promptly and ensure alignment on project status.
• Documentation & Reporting – Review and approve inspection records, ensuring all findings, corrective actions, and compliance verifications are properly documented.

As a Quality Control Inspector, I was responsible for ensuring all aircraft maintenance and inspection activities meet the highest standards of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. My role involves conducting thorough Buyback and Primary Inspections, verifying all work aligns with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and company procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Aircraft Quality & Safety – Inspect aircraft to ensure airworthiness, adherence to quality standards, and compliance with all safety requirements.
• Buyback & Primary Inspections – Perform detailed inspections at key maintenance stages, ensuring work is completed accurately and in accordance with approved procedures.
• Tool Calibration Verification – Confirm that all inspection and maintenance tools are properly calibrated and meet required specifications.
• Adherence to Maintenance Manuals – Verify that all work is performed following the correct, current maintenance manuals and procedures.
• Paperwork Control – Review and verify all required inspection and maintenance records for accuracy and completeness.
• Effective Communication – Relay inspection results, concerns, and recommendations clearly to leadership, maintenance teams, and other relevant parties.
• Documentation of Findings – Accurately record, classify, and track all inspection findings, ensuring corrective actions are documented and verified.
• Document Management – Maintain organized, up-to-date work documents and inspection records in compliance with regulatory and company standards.

As an Aircraft Line Supervisor, I was responsible for leading and coordinating daily aircraft maintenance operations to ensure safety, quality, and compliance with all customer requirements and FAA regulations. I supervise a team of maintenance technicians, overseeing workflow, ensuring proper training, and maintaining operational efficiency throughout all phases of aircraft servicing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervision & Leadership – Direct, coordinate, and monitor the activities of maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Training Management – Track and manage team training requirements, ensuring all personnel remain current and qualified for assigned tasks.
• Regulatory & Customer Compliance – Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to FAA regulations, OEM specifications, and specific customer requirements.
• Aircraft Milestone Management – Oversee and coordinate the flow of aircraft through maintenance milestones, ensuring timely progression and delivery schedules are met.
• Oversight of Heavy Maintenance Tasks – Provide guidance and supervision during major repairs, modifications, and inspections to ensure proper execution and documentation.
• Customer Communication – Maintain a clear and professional line of communication with customer representatives regarding project status, milestones, and any emerging issues.
• Problem Solving & Coordination – Work with engineering, planning, and quality teams to address technical issues and maintain operational flow.

As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, I was responsible for performing heavy maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on various aircraft systems while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards. My work supports the continued airworthiness, reliability, and safe operation of aircraft in accordance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and approved maintenance manuals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Heavy Maintenance – Perform major inspections, repairs, and replacements on hydraulic systems, mechanical components, and flight controls.
• Troubleshooting & Repair – Diagnose and correct system malfunctions, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Rigging – Conduct proper rigging of flight control systems and mechanical components in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
• Safety & Clean Work Practices – Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment, following the “clean as you go” and FOD prevention principles.
• Regulatory Compliance – Perform all work in accordance with FAA regulations, customer requirements, and current approved maintenance manuals.
• Lockout/Tagout Procedures – Adhere to aircraft lockout/tagout protocols to ensure personnel and equipment safety during maintenance operations.
• Documentation – Accurately complete maintenance records, ensuring proper sign-offs and compliance documentation.