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Derrick Woods Jr.
Wichita,KS
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Summary
Dependable and detail-driven Airframe & Powerplant Technician with experience in quality assurance, aircraft assembly, and precision structural work. Known for maintaining high safety standards, preventing complacency, and ensuring products meet strict aviation specifications. Strong background in inspection, sheet-metal fabrication, and interpreting engineering documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
Boeing
Wichita, KS
03.2025 - Current
- Inspect Boeing aviation products to ensure compliance with strict quality and safety standards.
- Prioritize safety and maintain a high level of focus to prevent complacency in repetitive tasks.
- Verify work against engineering specifications and ensure all products meet required tolerances before release.
- Complete inspections efficiently while maintaining accuracy and documentation integrity.
- Boeing 737 Max 8,9, and 10.
Sheet Metal Assembler
Textron Aviation
Wichita, KS
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Performed mid-cabin mate assembly on the Citation Longitude for 1.5 years, ensuring structural alignment and precision fit-ups.
- Completed over a year of work on the King Air 200 fuel bay wing assembly, including confined-space tasks.
- Skilled in drilling close-tolerance holes, shooting and bucking rivets in tight or awkward spaces, and applying sealant neatly in hard-to-reach areas.
- Interpreted and executed engineering quality notification tags with accuracy.
- Conducted self-inspections to ensure work quality before presenting to QA.
Team Leader
Club Car Wash
Wichita, KS
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Led daily operations and supervised team members to maintain service quality and efficiency.
- Performed mechanical troubleshooting and minor repairs on equipment as part of leadership responsibilities.
- Developed strong communication, customer service, and team-management skills.
Education
Airframe & Powerplant Technical Program -
WSU Tech
Wichita, KS05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Northeast Magnet High School
Wichita, KS05-2022
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Inspection
- Airframe & Powerplant Maintenance
- Sheet Metal Fabrication & Assembly
- Close-Tolerance Drilling & Riveting
- Sealing & Structural Bonding
- Engineering Tags & Technical Documentation
- Safety Compliance & FAA Standards
- Problem-Solving & Mechanical Aptitude
- Leadership & Team Coordination
Certification
- Airframe & Powerplant License – Issued June 2026
- General Aviation Certification – Issued February 2025
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting ability
- Comfortable working in confined spaces and high-precision environments
- Strong understanding of aviation safety culture and quality processes
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector (QA Inspector)
Boeing
03.2025 - Current
Sheet Metal Assembler
Textron Aviation
03.2023 - 03.2025
Team Leader
Club Car Wash
01.2021 - 03.2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Northeast Magnet High School
Airframe & Powerplant Technical Program -
WSU Tech