Donald Knighten
Wasilla
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance Auditor and Inspector Manager skilled in team leadership and safety management. Successfully liaised with FAA Inspectors to improve processes, while managing authorized inspectors to uphold high-quality standards across operations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Auditor/Inspector manager
Northen Air Cargo
Anchorage
07.2024 - Current
- Conducted external vendor audits and internal audits to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Liaison to FAA Inspectors and point of contact.
- Work with Inspectors to improve process
- Work with Training Dept as OJT trainer Engine Run and taxi
- current NDT and authorized Inspector B737-3,4,800
- Manage authorized inspectors to maintain consistent and high standards
Aircraft authorized Inspector
Northern Air Cargo
Anchorage
2014 - 2024
- inspected airframes and engines according to maintenance program, including RII buy backs and return to service.
- Carried out NDT inspections on aging aircraft in accordance with the inspection program, utilizing Eddy Current, Ultrasound, and Phased Array methods.
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
northern air cargo
Anchorage
2007 - 2014
- Managed team of mechanics conducting line maintenance activities, featuring A and B checks on B727 followed by B737 upon airline's transition to B737.
Aircraft Mechanic
Northern Air Cargo
Anchorage
1994 - 2007
- conducted line maintenance including A and B checks on B727 followed by B737 upon airline's transition to B737.
- 1994-2007: Line mechanic ,RII authorization on DC-6 , ATR42, B727 and B737
- Structural repair specialist on DC-6 , Atr42-300, B727-100 ,737-2,300
Aircraft Mechanic
Continental Airlines
Denver
1987 - 1993
- 1991-1993: conducted A and B checks as flight line mechanic on MD-80, B727, and B737 aircraft, maintaining operational readiness.
- Led modification of lap seams on B727-200 and 737-200 aircraft to enhance structural integrity.
- 1987-1991: performed heavy structural maintenance on MD-80, B727, and 737 aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glennallen High
Glennallen, AK01-1985
Skills
- Quality control
- Regulatory compliance
- NDT inspection
- Audit management
- Process improvement
- Safety management
- Team leadership
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant license 3647127
Timeline
Quality Assurance Auditor/Inspector manager
Northen Air Cargo
07.2024 - Current
Aircraft authorized Inspector
Northern Air Cargo
2014 - 2024
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
northern air cargo
2007 - 2014
Aircraft Mechanic
Northern Air Cargo
1994 - 2007
Aircraft Mechanic
Continental Airlines
1987 - 1993
High School Diploma -
Glennallen High