Jeffrey Turnage
Tulsa,OK
Summary
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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Chief, Sergeant (non Commissioned Officer)
TSgt
08.2013 - Current
- KC-135(R) and KC, (7 Level Qualified)
- Current Technical, ) responsible for training, workmanship and standards of lower enlisted troops
- Mission Readiness Inspections
- Preventative Maintenance/Servicing
- Maintain and update military aircraft forms
- Advise on problems maintaining, servicing, and inspecting aircraft and aerospace support equipment
- Use technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems
- Interpret and advise on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft and support equipment
- Troubleshoot and maintain aircraft structures, systems, components, and support equipment
- Test repaired components using mockups and test equipment
- Adjust, align, rig, and calibrate aircraft systems
- Perform engine run-up
- Accomplish weight and balance functions
- Jack, tow, and service aircraft
- Inspect aircraft structures, systems, components, and support equipment
- Supervise and perform aircraft and component inspections
- Interpret inspection findings and determine adequacy of corrective actions
- Inspect and check components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation
- Inspect and operate powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment
- Inspect and identify aircraft corrosion for prevention and correction
- Review maintenance forms, aircraft records, and reports to ensure complete documentation.
- Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
- Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
- Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on KC-46/KC-135 aircraft.
- Enforced strict safety protocols to protect crew members.
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
Quality Control Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
09.2021 - Current
- PQ STAMP
- Quality Control on G500/G600 bond/assembly/paint processes
- Creating DRDI for parts/process issues
- Root cause/corrective action on build process
- Verify NDT standards on build processes
- Work with Quality Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers on planning issues
- Composite layup and repair inspection
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
QC inspector
Nordam
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Create DRDIs for Part/Process issues
- Evaluate Autoclave runs for discrepancies
- Inspect AFP machine runs
- Inspect Composite Bond layups in accordance with tech data
- Utilized visual inspection techniques as well as performing detailed measurements with hand-held tools and devices.
- Inspected products, components and materials for defects and compliance with tolerance standards.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Documented findings and generated reports with data and recommendations.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
Quality Inspector Production
Nordam
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Creating DRDIs for Part/Process issues
- Evaluate Autoclave runs for discrepancies
- Inspect AFP/Viper machine runs
- Inspect Composite Bond layups in accordance with CATIA 3D model
- Inspected F35 intake ducts with accuracy, reporting problems or defects quickly.
- Discarded and rejected products, materials and equipment not conforming with specifications.
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Identified and helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Utilized gauges, tools and equipment to complete in-depth assessments.
Quality Inspector Lead
Nordam
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Of MRB department
- Root cause/corrective action on suppler product issues
- Experience with Solumina, SAP and CATIA software
- Extensive experience with SAP software
- Proficient in Microsoft office software
- Experience using all manner of calibrated inspection tools ie: Feeler gauges, Profilometers, Borescopes, depth gauges and UT gauges for everyday inspections
- FAI inspections
- Verifying parts/ assemblies were built to correct dimensions and tolerances
- Managing team to complete inspections in timely manner in order to support production
- Work with suppliers to correct any issues with supplied products
- Write discrepancy tags and quarantining deviating parts
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
Aero-structure Mechanic
Nordam
09.2014 - 01.2017
- Experience with Solumina, SAP & CATIA software
- Extensive experience in G450 Nacelle build-up from bond to paint
- Experience using measuring devices such as micrometers, gauges, calipers and Jo-blocks to determine dimensional accuracy of installed components
- Verify specifications using blueprints, drawings or inspection instructions and work orders
- Rework defective or malfunctioning units, subsystems or completed systems
- Perform functional test operations of components, products, processes, parts and operating systems
- Assemble, install, and adjust parts and components of aircraft interior components and interior component operating systems to ensure that workmanship and materials conform to FAA regulations, company specifications, and manual procedures.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Corporal/Anti
US MARINE CORPS RESERVES
07.2007 - 05.2013
- Anti-Tank Guided Missile-man
- Fire team leader
- Crew served weapon expert
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK03.2013
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School
Owasso, OK05.2007
Skills
- ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
- FAA Forms and Records Nondestructive Testing (UT, ET, PT)
- Precise Measuring Instruments Sheet Metal Fabrication/Repair
- Vernier Calipers, Micrometers, Depth Gauge Fitting, Reaming, Drilling, Tapping
- Structures Hydraulics Troubleshooting Manufacturers Specs
- Fuel Injection Systems Turbine Engines: PT6, JT 12, CF6
- Magnetos/Electrical Systems Welding (Acetylene)
- Airframe Inspection & Maintenance Composite Construction/Repair
- Blueprints, Schematic Drawings, Wiring Diagram Reading
- Reciprocating Engines: TIO-541, O-200, O-300, IO-540, IO-470, R-985, GO-480
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Gulfstream Aerospace
09.2021 - Current
QC inspector
Nordam
04.2020 - 09.2021
Quality Inspector Production
Nordam
07.2018 - 04.2020
Quality Inspector Lead
Nordam
01.2017 - 07.2018
Aero-structure Mechanic
Nordam
09.2014 - 01.2017
Crew Chief, Sergeant (non Commissioned Officer)
TSgt
08.2013 - Current
Corporal/Anti
US MARINE CORPS RESERVES
07.2007 - 05.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
High School Diploma -
Owasso High School
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