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EDWARD STRASSLE

Moscow Mills,MO

Summary

Dynamic aviation professional with extensive experience at Aviation Companies, excelling in quality control inspections and aircraft assembly. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety standards. Detail-oriented and dependable, skilled in blueprint interpretation and problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing
St Louis, Missouri
08.2024 - Current
  • Assembled aircraft components according to specifications and engineering drawings.
  • Operated hand tools and machinery for efficient assembly processes.
  • Inspected parts for quality assurance and compliance with standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and goals.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety protocols.
  • Assisted in training new employees on assembly techniques and safety practices.
  • Test fit assemblies prior to final installation ensuring proper fitment and function.
  • Clean work area after completion of tasks per company regulations.
  • Securely attach parts using bolts, screws, rivets, or other fastening devices.
  • Replace defective components following approved repair procedures.
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and manuals to determine sequence of assembly operations.
  • Assemble structural components such as fuselage frames, bulkheads, vertical stabilizers, horizontal stabilizers, wings, and engine nacelles according to specifications.
  • Perform quality control checks at each stage of the assembly process to ensure adherence to quality standards.
  • Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines at all times.
  • Checked assemblies for alignment, symmetry, fit and workmanship quality.
  • Checked hydraulic systems for leaks or malfunctioning components.
  • Monitored engine run-ups to identify any problems that may require further attention.
  • Completed flightline, hangar maintenance and repairs on assigned aircraft.
  • Operated ground support equipment such as hoists, jacks, and test stands.
  • Installed approved modifications to the aircraft structure.

Quality Inspector

H-47G
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Performed in-process and final inspections build and assembly ensuring work performed by technicians met required design specifications, actively suggesting operational improvements, Writing Unitized, Non-Unitized and pick-up remanufacture Nonconformance Reports(NCR) IAW Drawings.
  • Daily use of Calipers, Micrometers, Dyer Gages and other precision measuring tools.
  • Inspected incoming materials for compliance with quality standards.
  • Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
  • Documented inspection results and maintained accurate records of findings.
  • Trained new inspectors on safety protocols and quality inspection techniques.
  • Utilized measuring tools to assess product dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products during inspections.
  • Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
  • Documented, filed and maintained proper inspection records and quality assurance documents.
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
  • Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
  • Monitored production process to ensure quality control standards are met at all times.
  • Attended regular meetings with management team members to discuss current status of quality control efforts.
  • Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.
  • Reviewed and inspected products for conformance to established standards, specifications and customer requirements.

Quality Inspector V-22 Osprey

BOEING
12.2020 - 12.2023
  • Performed in-process and final inspections build and assembly ensuring work performed by technicians met required design specifications, CCRAM and PMI Inspector.
  • Actively Suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improving maintenance practices and quality of work.
  • Conducted thorough inspections of incoming materials for quality compliance.
  • Documented inspection results and reported discrepancies to management.
  • Collaborated with production teams to address quality concerns promptly.
  • Implemented corrective actions for non-conforming products during inspections.
  • Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
  • Inspected, tested and measured materials, products and installations against specifications.
  • Attended regular meetings with management team members to discuss current status of quality control efforts.
  • Checked product accuracy against blueprints and drawings.

Experimental Aircraft Mechanic

LEONARDO HELICOPTER
05.2013 - 09.2020
  • Service, Maintain, and engines and airframes for Tilt Rotor Aircraft and Helicopters.
  • Repair, Replace, and Assembly parts, Fuselage, Tail Assemblies, Landing Gear, Flight Controls, All Associated Flight Line Operations.
  • Test Flight and Track and Balance.

H-60 Helicopter Mechanic

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS
09.2009 - 05.2013
  • Service, Maintain, and engines and airframes for Helicopters.
  • Phase Inspections, Repair, Replace, and Assembly parts, Fuselage, Tail Assemblies, Landing Gear, Flight Controls, Track and Balance and all associated flight line operations.

SH-60 Helicopter Mechanic

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
04.2007 - 09.2009
  • Service, Maintain, and engines and airframes for Helicopters.
  • Phase Inspections, Repair, Replace, and Assembly parts, Fuselage, Tail Assemblies, Landing Gear, Flight Controls, Track and Balance and all associated flight line operation.

Education

AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC/AIRCREWMAN -

US NAVY
02.1994

Some College (No Degree) - A&P License

Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Aviation Experience
  • Quality Inspector
  • Power Plants Theories
  • Airframe Theories
  • Dependable
  • Knowledgeable
  • Detail Oriented
  • Aircraft assembly
  • Quality control inspections
  • Engine system troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic system checks
  • Blueprint interpretation
  • Problem solving
  • Safety compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Process improvement
  • Parts inspection

Websites

Activities

Life Member Veteran of Foreign Wars Member

Timeline

Flight Operations Mechanic

Boeing
08.2024 - Current

Quality Inspector

H-47G
12.2023 - 07.2024

Quality Inspector V-22 Osprey

BOEING
12.2020 - 12.2023

Experimental Aircraft Mechanic

LEONARDO HELICOPTER
05.2013 - 09.2020

H-60 Helicopter Mechanic

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS
09.2009 - 05.2013

SH-60 Helicopter Mechanic

SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
04.2007 - 09.2009

AVIATION STRUCTURAL MECHANIC/AIRCREWMAN -

US NAVY

Some College (No Degree) - A&P License

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

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