David Melk
MILFORD,Ohio
Summary
Accomplished aviation professional with a proven track record in quality assurance and regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement in safety standards and inspection processes.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Inspector
Procter & Gamble Co
Cincinnati, OH
05.2008 - Current
- Lead quality assurance initiatives to enhance product safety and compliance standards.
- Oversee inspection processes to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Conduct audits of inspection protocols, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and standards.
- Establish strong relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Analyze inspection data to identify trends, driving continuous improvement in quality metrics.
- Maintain responsibility for aircraft weight and balance accuracy including currency and continually monitor all aircraft AD’s and service bulletins.
- Perform double inspections regarding required inspection items (RII).
Director of Maintenance
Procter & Gamble Co
Cincinnati, OH
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Oversaw maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Played a key role providing leadership and guidance to a staff of 7 employees in terms of coordinating the scope of work, developing cost estimates, soliciting bids and obtaining approval for scheduled outside aircraft maintenance.
- Drove the successful completion of 2 major GIV maintenance events that included engine changes, complete airframe re-paint, and 96-month inspections.
- Spearheaded the completion of interior installations for 2 new G550 aircraft.
- Maintained responsibility for preparing, delivering and managing capital expense budgets for the maintenance department.
- Led efforts within the hiring team including interviewing and filling 2 open technician positions.
Inspector
Procter & Gamble Co
Cincinnati, OH
02.2001 - 03.2006
- Directed department efforts that led to attaining Part 135 Certification, which allowed the company to better utilize aircraft.
- Regularly observed inspections of required items, maintaining accurate documentation of areas of concern and outlining solutions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge regarding all technical publications and organized all aircraft and repair station documentation for future use.
- Assembled work card packages necessary for major inspections and monitored aircraft due lists.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
Cincinnati, OH
10.1993 - 02.2001
- Conducted routine inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues, enhancing aircraft reliability and performance.
- Performed duties of a flight technician often accompanying aircraft to oversees destinations.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH07-2021
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College
Cincinnati, OH05-1993
Skills
- Documentation skills
- Safety regulations
- Quality assurance standards
- Record keeping
- Effective communication
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License with Inspection Authorization.
- NBAA Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Aero IT Certified
- Flight Safety GIV Master Technician
Timeline
Chief Inspector
Procter & Gamble Co
05.2008 - Current
Director of Maintenance
Procter & Gamble Co
03.2006 - 05.2008
Inspector
Procter & Gamble Co
02.2001 - 03.2006
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Procter & Gamble Co
10.1993 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Cincinnati State Technical And Community College