ERIC ANTOINE HOOD
Jacksonville,United States
Summary
Well-qualified Quality Control Inspector proficient in documentation, reporting and compliance standards. Meticulous and methodical professional with a deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations.
Bringing thirty-three years of related experience. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals.
Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.
Experienced Quality Control Inspector skilled at inspections, assessments and reporting on quality issues. Accomplished at helping companies dramatically improve production through quality control enhancements.
Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements.
Have working experience on Boeing, Airbus, McDonnell Douglas, C-17.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Inspection Supervisor
Flightstar Aircraft Services
01.2019 - Current
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and detailed inspections where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Has the authority to determine the Airworthiness of a customer’s aircraft
- Has the authority to determine the Serviceability of a customer’s Aircraft Part. (8130).
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
- Has the authority to determine man-power requirements for assigned jobs
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
Quality Control Inspector
Flightstar Aircraft Services
08.2015 - 01.2019
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections and detailed inspections where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates. (Non-Routines).
- Conducted Required Inspection Items (RII) where applicable.
- Ability to generate routine reports and correspondence.
- Supervised over twenty-five QC Inspectors
- Monitor customer satisfaction levels.
Quality Assurance Auditor
Flightstar Aircraft Services
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Identified issues of non-compliance and elevated reports to senior personnel.
- Reviewed work instructions and production strategies to verify compliance with established standards.
- Completed timely quality reports highlighting deficiencies and recommending corrective actions.
- Educated and oriented employees to improve compliance with quality control protocols.
- Inspected work areas regularly to identify safety practices, quality control procedures and worker actions in need of improvement.
Supplier Quality Control
Boeing (contractor)
07.2009 - 03.2013
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections where appropriate.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
FedEx Driver
FedEx
05.2005 - 06.2009
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAir/Piedmont Airlines
04.1988 - 05.2005
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
07.1981 - 04.1988
- Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
- Trained, supervised and organized over twenty soldiers and personnel.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.
- M-1 Abrams Tank gunner.
- Implemented necessary safety practices, proper firing commands and proper ammunition handling
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Mgmt
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL12.2025
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL05.2021
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School
Charlotte, NC06.1981
Skills
- Visual Inspection
- Safety Procedures
- Inventory Control
- Quality Control
- Quality Inspection and Control
- Internal Audits
- ISO Quality Standards
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Corrective Action Recommendations
- Engineering Specifications
- Blueprint Understanding
- Inspection Procedures
Certification
- CQA - Certified Quality Auditor (expired 2021).
- Airframe and Powerplant License.
- FCC Licensed
Timeline
Quality Control Inspection Supervisor
Flightstar Aircraft Services
01.2019 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Flightstar Aircraft Services
08.2015 - 01.2019
Quality Assurance Auditor
Flightstar Aircraft Services
03.2013 - 08.2015
Supplier Quality Control
Boeing (contractor)
07.2009 - 03.2013
FedEx Driver
FedEx
05.2005 - 06.2009
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
USAir/Piedmont Airlines
04.1988 - 05.2005
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
07.1981 - 04.1988
Bachelor of Science - Logistics And Supply Chain Mgmt
Florida State College At Jacksonville
Associate of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Management
Florida State College At Jacksonville
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School
- CQA - Certified Quality Auditor (expired 2021).
- Airframe and Powerplant License.
- FCC Licensed
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