Benjamin Little
Sunset,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with a DOD Secret Service Clearance and 18 years of experience in part-fitting operations and assembly modifications. Skilled in root cause analysis, corrective action, and developing comprehensive work instructions. Proficient in reading blueprints and drawings, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Collaborates effectively within cross-functional teams to foster productive relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bench MOA Fabrication Specialist B
Boeing
05.2021 - 01.2026
- Executed precision operations on standard shop equipment, ensuring close-tolerance work aligned with quality standards from blueprints.
- Developed tool fixtures to enhance assembly accuracy and support efficient production processes.
- Executed tasks according to work instructions and engineering specifications.
Low Observables Maintenance Specialist
Air Force Reserves
Hill A.F.B, Utah
12.2019 - 12.2025
- Identify technical issues and recommend solutions to support the F-35 engineering disposition process and technical data updates. Provide engineering and aircraft maintenance guidance to military and civilian maintainers, serving as lead trainers.
- Assess damage to F-35 aircraft daily, develop restorative plans, and advise on low observable and structural system maintenance tasks.
- Inspect standard low observables repairs to ensure compliance with technical data specifications by assembling and repairing using special fasteners and adhesives.
- Document maintenance activities, analyze data to identify emerging failure trends, and recommend actions to minimize aircraft downtime and enhance maintenance practices.
- Facilitate program technical interchange meetings and contribute to development of program plans for problem analysis, engineering dispositions, and in-house technical support.
Vertical Fin Fabrication Specialist B
Boeing
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2014 - 12.2019
- Directed training for Vertical Fin CS 970-1 and 970-2, mentoring 18 employees in fabrication techniques to enhance skill development.
- Maintained an 87% yield on production runs by overseeing and scheduling resources for on-time product delivery. Implemented fabrication processes by partnering with production operations to ensure proper execution of designs.
- Generated monthly reports on production and defect rates, enabling management to make informed decisions for process improvement.
- Conducted quality checks on repaired equipment and machinery, completing over 47 specialized repairs to ensure safe operation.
Paint Shop Fabrication Specialist B
Boeing
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2007 - 12.2014
- Cross-trained staff across departments, improving collaboration and skill versatility.
Education
Master of Management -
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, USABachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, USAAssociate - Airframe Repair Technician
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, USASkills
- Part-Fitting Operations
- Lean Manufacturing
- Dimensional Inspection
- Value Stream Mapping
- 5S
- Precision Measurement Tools
- Access
- Envoia
- Microsoft Office
- GDT Drawings
- Inspection Plans
- First Article Inspections
- Innovation
Certification
- Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Global Institute
- Process Improvement Specialist, Six Sigma Global Institute
- Journeyman License
- Secret Clearance
- Aerospace Composite and Metals
- Airman Leadership School Distance Learning Program
Timeline
Bench MOA Fabrication Specialist B
Boeing
05.2021 - 01.2026
Low Observables Maintenance Specialist
Air Force Reserves
12.2019 - 12.2025
Vertical Fin Fabrication Specialist B
Boeing
11.2014 - 12.2019
Paint Shop Fabrication Specialist B
Boeing
07.2007 - 12.2014
Master of Management -
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Business
University of Phoenix
Associate - Airframe Repair Technician
Community College of the Air Force