Gregory Willis
Kingsland,GA
Summary
Seasoned aviation professional with over two decades of experience and a comprehensive understanding of the industry and its diverse facets. Expertise spans various roles and responsibilities, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence. Proven ability to leverage a wide array of tools and knowledge to enhance operational efficiency and safety standards. Passionate about advancing aviation through innovative solutions and continuous improvement and education.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sheet Metal Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
10.2022 - Current
- Fabricated and assembled sheet metal components for aircraft structures.
- Operated precision tools, including CNC machines and hand tools, to ensure accuracy.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to guide fabrication processes.
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products, ensuring adherence to standards.
Contract Structures Mechanic
Aerotek with Yingling Aviation
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Modification and restoration of Skylane, Skyhawk and various older aircraft to meet the needs of each individual client.
- Fabrication and installation of electrical panels and assemblies to continue production process.
- Implement active problem solving techniques with special orders requested by our client.
- 4 month contract
Technician
Anderson and Forrester
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Drilling and Reaming small parts to fulfil orders
- Build and Assemble gauging drill kits
- Pull planning/prints for high quantity orders and fabricate
- Shipping and receiving orders daily
Assembly Structures Mechanic (Crew Chief)
Textron Aviation
11.2011 - 03.2020
- Collaborate twice daily with first level manager over the daily leadership and supervision of my 15-20 mechanic team.
- Ensure daily safety of my staff including foreign object debris (FOD) checks in the area of my supervision, weekly safety inspection, assuring quality control by sending failed tools to maintenance for repair and accountability for tools used by staff, including daily tool checks.
- Adheres to a well timed deadline and motivate my team to ensure we remain on schedule.
- Productivity assessment of my mechanical team to ensure company cost efficiency by continuously monitoring SAP.
- Follow 6- Sigma mindset to allow staff to feel apart of a safe and effective workplace that has continuous improvements that is measurable with data.
- Assists immediate supervisor with special assignments (training, audits and compliance)
- Program Experience: Citation X (Crew Chief Leadership), Citation XLS, Latitude, CJ4, Citation Latitude (Crew Chief Leadership) June 2001 - April 2002
- Trained junior mechanics on best practices for repairs and maintenance procedures, enhancing team efficiency.
- Developed maintenance schedules based on operational needs, ensuring aircraft availability and reliability.
- Daily board walks with management, efficiency, part shortages and goals for the day.
- Daily crew meetings that I lead
Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosystems
09.2010 - 11.2011
- Builds/modifies structures including step-drilling, riveting, cutting methods to achieve desired result
- Assists upper management in program maintenance (crew chief leadership)
- Experience with composite, sheet metal (aluminum and steel), and fiberglass
- Interprets blueprints and engineering drawings
- Maintains security clearances as necessary
- Program Experience: Sikorsky CH-53
Logistics of Motor Transport
United States Marine Corps
08.1995 - 08.1999
- Records and maintains records for weaponized vehicles, trailers, and weaponry
- Assists in activity of vehicle recovery and roadside assistance, and logistical insertion of troops and movement tactics (tactical explosives training)
- Corporal Rank
Education
Friends University
Wichita, Kansas01-2019
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Wichita State University
Wichita, Kansas01-2005
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Wichita Area Technical College
Wichita, Kansas01-2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word/Excel/Powerpoint/Outlook), proficient in the use of hand/pneumatic/power tools, proficient use of stationary machinery (bench grinder, table/band saws, profiler, bridgeport press), proficient use of precision measuring tools (calipers, microscope gauge, ball gauge, micrometer, digital/analog calipers, voltmeter, scales) B-SAP/C-SAP, EEDS, ARIBA, Catia V4/V5, Shop Geometry skills, Leadership, program/project management, continuous improvement, workforce training and development, FAA toolbox audits, tool accountability
Timeline
Senior Sheet Metal Mechanic
Gulfstream Aerospace
10.2022 - Current
Contract Structures Mechanic
Aerotek with Yingling Aviation
10.2021 - 01.2022
Technician
Anderson and Forrester
06.2020 - 07.2021
Assembly Structures Mechanic (Crew Chief)
Textron Aviation
11.2011 - 03.2020
Assembly Mechanic
Spirit Aerosystems
09.2010 - 11.2011
Logistics of Motor Transport
United States Marine Corps
08.1995 - 08.1999
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Wichita State University
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Wichita Area Technical College
Friends University