John Strauss
Milton,FL
Summary
Dynamic Aircraft Inspector with extensive experience in the aviation industry, excelling in compliance monitoring and quality assurance audits. Proven track record in incident investigation and technical training, enhancing team performance and operational readiness. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills drive process improvements and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Inspector
Amentum
01.2018 - Current
- Inspections and Audits: Performing in-process and final inspections on maintenance actions, especially those involving safety-of-flight issues or requiring specific certification. This includes conducting regular audits of work centers, procedures, equipment, and facilities.
- Compliance Monitoring: Monitoring all safety and quality programs to ensure adherence to contract specifications, technical manuals, and government regulations like the CNAFINST 4790.2 series.
- Documentation and Records: Reviewing and ensuring accuracy of maintenance forms, aircraft logs, and other documentation. Operating management information systems like NALCOMIS OOMA to input inspection and evaluation reports.
- Incident Investigation and Reporting: Investigating safety incidents, analyzing defect and discrepancy trends, and preparing various quality assurance status reports for program management and government counterparts.
- Technical Guidance and Training: Serving as a subject matter expert, assisting in drafting and developing work instructions, and providing technical guidance and on-the-job training to production personnel and Collateral Duty Inspectors (CDIs).
- Functional Check Flights (FCF): Briefing and debriefing pilots and aircrews before and after functional check flights to ensure all objectives are met.
- Program Management: Managing specific aviation programs in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS), which may include Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, tool control, and calibration programs.
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Sky Worrior Flight School
09.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted comprehensive inspections on airframes and powerplants to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools and systems, enhancing repair turnaround time.
- Executed maintenance tasks independently, ensuring operational readiness of aircraft components and systems.
- Led teams in performing scheduled maintenance procedures, improving workflow efficiency and minimizing downtime.
Line Technician
Innisfree
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Supervised daily ramp operations, ensuring timely aircraft turnarounds and adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored new ramp agents, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Implemented best practices for baggage handling, reducing mishandling incidents through effective training programs.
- Collaborated with ground crew to streamline communications, improving workflow during peak travel hours.
- Managed aircraft pushback operations, ensuring safe execution while maintaining schedule integrity.
- Minimized operational errors with thorough pre-flight inspections of aircraft exterior and ground support equipment.
- Boosted team morale by fostering a positive work environment and providing clear communication channels.
- Enhanced ramp safety by consistently enforcing proper procedures and guidelines.
Deputy Sheriff Officer
Escambia County Sheriff Office
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and compiling reports.
- Collaborated with community stakeholders to develop crime prevention strategies.
- Provided emergency response services, ensuring rapid resolution of incidents and support for victims.
Tactical Fighter Crew Chief
United State Air Force
05.2008 - 05.2016
- Supervised team of personnel, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment, enhancing operational readiness and efficiency.
- Trained new recruits in technical skills and mission-critical tasks, fostering team development.
- Analyzed performance data to identify process improvement opportunities, driving operational excellence.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Executed preventative maintenance on aircraft systems, enhancing reliability and performance.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques and diagnostic equipment.
- Oversaw repair projects, coordinating efforts among team members to meet deadlines efficiently.
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices and technical skills development.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to address design modifications and operational challenges effectively.
- Maintained accurate documentation of maintenance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
- Assisted in training new technicians, sharing knowledge and expertise to ensure high-quality workmanship.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive work atmosphere conducive to teamwork and effective communication.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Education
Airframe And Power Plant - Airframe And Power Plant
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Lebanon, TNLaw Enforcemant - Law Enforcement
George Stone Technical College
Pensacola, FLElectrical Construction
Manatee Technical College
Bradenton, FLNo Degree - Business And Administration
Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FLHigh School Diploma -
Manatee High School
Bradenton, FLSkills
- Aircraft inspections
- Compliance monitoring
- Incident investigation
- Technical training
- Program management
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Quality assurance audits
- Maintenance scheduling
- Training and mentoring
- Safety awareness
- Ethics and integrity
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Trained in [procedure]
- Industry expertise
- Technical writing
- OSHA compliance
- Documentation accuracy
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
Certification
FAA AirFrame and Powerplant License
Timeline
Aircraft Inspector
Amentum
01.2018 - Current
Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic
Sky Worrior Flight School
09.2017 - 12.2017
Line Technician
Innisfree
05.2017 - 09.2017
Deputy Sheriff Officer
Escambia County Sheriff Office
06.2016 - 05.2017
Tactical Fighter Crew Chief
United State Air Force
05.2008 - 05.2016
Airframe And Power Plant - Airframe And Power Plant
Bakers School of Aeronautics
Law Enforcemant - Law Enforcement
George Stone Technical College
Electrical Construction
Manatee Technical College
No Degree - Business And Administration
Manatee Community College
High School Diploma -
Manatee High School