Devlin Knutsen
El Paso,TX
Summary
Results-driven Quality Control Inspector and Flight Instructor with the United States Army, skilled in quality assurance and training. Proven track record in defect identification and compliance enforcement, enhancing operational efficiency. Adept at mentoring teams and implementing effective quality control processes, ensuring safety and excellence in high-stakes environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
United States Army
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted inspections of incoming materials for compliance with quality standards, while performing quality assurance of UH-60 Blackhawk scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
- Managed the filing, documentation, and tracking of maintenance and quality assurance records as a custodian for 33 UH-60 Blackhawk's in excess of $422 million.
- Collaborated with team members to identify areas for process improvement, while identifying processes that provide efficiency.
- Utilized computer applications to document, evaluate, and certify processes established by the organizational Standard Operating Procedure.
Flight Instructor
United States Army
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Developed and implemented tailored blocks of instruction across a diverse systems platform, conducting evaluations monthly, quarterly, and annual in alignment with policies.
- Conducted daily meetings with all 20 of my team members to provide predictability, and establish daily rhythm for operations.
- Mentored junior instructors in effective teaching methodologies and evaluation processes to ensure safe, and effective training and management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN07-2026
Skills
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Product inspection
- Visual inspections
- Defect identification
- Inspections and reviews
- Quality control planning
- Training and mentorship
- Reporting and analysis
- Safety protocols
- Audit coordination
- Compliance enforcement
Accomplishments
During a high visibility inspection held by the 3rd Corps Command, I enabled my shop to have the highest rated standing in our higher echelon organization by preemptively inspecting and certifying all records, and compliance memorandums. The inspection ended with a passing score of 96%.
Certification
Advanced Professional Development - 2023
UH-60 Non-Rated Flight Instructor Certification - 2020
Hazmat 11 and 15 - 2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
United States Army
05.2022 - Current
Flight Instructor
United States Army
07.2018 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
Purdue University
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