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James Thornton

Aftermarket Expeditor Associate
Richmond Hill,GA

Summary

Experienced aviation maintenance professional with a proven track record of successfully completing numerous worldwide missions during a six-year tenure in the Air Force. Gulfstream Aftermarket Expeditor for the past two years, excelling as a results-driven professional. Dedicated to ensuring timely delivery of parts and materials to support aircraft maintenance operations. Seeking to contribute expertise to Gulfstream Aerospace. Valuable experience and a team-oriented mindset, thriving in collaborative problem-solving and decision-making environments. Eager to make a meaningful impact in the field of aviation.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
2020
2020
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Aftermarket Expeditor Assoc.

Gulfstream Aerospace
9 2022 - Current


  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production/completions, and procurement, to facilitate seamless operations and resolve supply chain issues.
  • Managed high volumes of orders while maintaining accuracy through attention to detail and effective time management skills.
  • Improved delivery times by closely monitoring and prioritizing urgent orders.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by resolving issues promptly and providing regular updates on order status.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between internal departments to facilitate smooth handoffs throughout each stage of the order lifecycle.
  • Handled urgent requests from customers, working diligently to resolve issues quickly without compromising quality standards.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.

Crew Chief/ Flying Crew Chief

Air National Guard
12.2018 - Current
  • Assist team members in AOG situations as a single point of contact for the project, expediting components/parts to ensure materials arrive to meet flight schedule requirements.
  • Ensure all proper documentation is provided for inspection and return to service.
  • Follow technical order data to perform scheduled inspections, such as pre-flight, thru-flight, basic post-flight, and home station checks, install required aircraft equipment, and remove and replace hardware and components.
  • Used the Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) to identify part numbers for discrepant aircraft components.
  • Perform daily tasks, such as refueling aircraft and liquid oxygen servicing.
  • Troubleshoot and document deficiencies, following fault isolation and schematics, to determine aircraft mission readiness.
  • Lubrication of aircraft wings and landing gears.
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting issues using equipment such as multi-meters, depth gauges, feeler gauges, torque wrenches, etc.
  • Removing and replacing aircraft structures, such as leading edges, pylons, gear doors, and crew doors, and replacing wheels, tires, and brakes.
  • Help guide new guard members on day-to-day tasks required for the aircraft, along with assigning jobs for servicing and inspecting the aircraft.
  • Understand all guidelines for safety and housekeeping procedures.

Education

High School -

Richmond Hill High School
Richmond Hill, GA

Air Force Technical Training - undefined

01.2020 - 04.2020

Airman Leadership School - undefined

10.2021 - 11.2021

Business Administration And Data Analysis

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2026

Skills

Production Control

Work Order Management

Strong Organization

Team Member Training

Relevant Qualifications

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Run Qualified, 10/01/20, Current

Timeline

Airman Leadership School - undefined

10.2021 - 11.2021

Air Force Technical Training - undefined

01.2020 - 04.2020

Crew Chief/ Flying Crew Chief

Air National Guard
12.2018 - Current

Aftermarket Expeditor Assoc.

Gulfstream Aerospace
9 2022 - Current

High School -

Richmond Hill High School

Business Administration And Data Analysis

Liberty University
James ThorntonAftermarket Expeditor Associate