JOSEPH WHITE
Maple Hill,NC
Summary
Dynamic individual with over 27 years of hands-on experience in the Quality Assurance field and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QAR/Aircraft Mechanic Level III
AVMAC
10.2019 - Current
- Currently assigned to the QA work center for the past 7 years
- Multiple Systems QAR in Rotors, Drives, Flight Controls, Fuels, Hydraulics, and Avionics
- Performs Quality and Safety Inspections of tools and ground support equipment
- Performs initial, in-progress, and final inspection of repair, rework, modification, and overhaul of aircraft components
- Provides technical guidance on maintenance publications and drawings to ensure compliance
- Assists in preparation, processing, and answering any questions involved in the Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR) or other similar Deficiency Reports
- Maintains liaison with System Engineers to help with system issues
- Monitors compliance and conducts Audits in all Programs listed in the NAMP to include, but not limited to, APU, Plane Captain, FOD, Aircraft Confined Space, Maintenance Safety, tool control, and fall protection
- Briefs and supervises all Functional Check flights
- Performs monthly spot checks on Plane Captain, APU, tool control, FOD, fuel surveillance, hydraulic contamination, and support equipment licensing programs to ensure day-to-day operations are conducted within NAMP guidelines
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components, and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Aircraft Mechanic Level II/III
J.K. Hill & Associates, Inc-VALOUR LLC-LOGMET LLC
10.2012 - 10.2019
- Troubleshoot, install, remove, inspect, repair, and replace aircraft engines, rotor blades, driveshafts, and flight control components and associated equipment.
- Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)
- Required Scheduled/Unscheduled Inspections to include Phase, PRESET, and RESET inspections
- T64 (H53) Engines & APP troubleshooting
- Engine Fuel and Control Systems
- Aircraft Fuel System/Fuel Sampling/Re-fueling and De-fueling/Fuel Cells
- Engine and Flight Control Rigging Procedures
- Servicing and Lubrication Systems
- Starting and Ignition Systems
- Aircraft External Load System
- Flight control Rods, Bell cranks, Actuators, and Servo cylinders
- Drive train components such as driveshafts, couplings, and dampers
- Experienced in aircraft corrosion detection, treatment, and prevention
- Applicable Aircraft Publications, Diagrams, Sketches, and Drawings
- Applicable Precision Measuring Equipment
- Applicable knowledge of aircraft ground handling and common maintenance practices.
- Understanding and application, and management of all applicable NAMP programs.
- Maintained an orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Helicopter Crew Chief/Mechanic on CH/MH-53, (MOS 6113/6173)
United States Marine Corps
01.1998 - 09.2012
- Served as a flight crew member, operating and performing maintenance on the CH-53 helicopter
- Flightline Division Chief
- Managed a Division of 80 Flightline Marines
- Coordinated and executed plans to ensure maintenance and Marine Corps training were accomplished by the division with minimal impact to Squadron Mission Readiness
- Provided guidance and trained Marines in the division to maintain qualifications to support the Squadron operations of 16 aircraft
- Aviation Quality Assurance Representative/SNCOIC (QAR), (MOS 6018)
- 7 years of experience in the Quality Assurance Division
- Responsible for the prevention and handling of defects from start to completion of all events of an aircraft maintenance operation; possesses a detailed working knowledge of all Navy-sponsored aviation maintenance programs and processes
- Performs audits of all 44 NAMP programs used in the daily operations of the squadron maintenance department, utilizing checklists and references
- Coordinated, monitored, troubleshot, and executed Functional Check Flight vibration diagnostics, main rotor track and balancing, tail rotor balancing, and engine performance evaluations utilizing IMDS data
- Gather data and analyze information to create required reports for component failures, and create trend analysis from those reports for engineering support
- Reviewed publications for currency and to provide the best data available for maintenance tasks
- Multiple Systems Quality Assurance Representative
- Served as QA Division Supervisor for 1 year
- CH-53E Maintenance Control Representative (MOS 6012)
- Manage and coordinate all Inspections for the Maintenance Department
- 1 ½ years in the Maintenance Control Division
- Responsible for the management of daily maintenance on 16 aircraft to sustain daily flight operations
- Qualified Safe for Flight
- Coordinated complex multi-million-dollar aircraft repairs.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL05-2028
Skills
- Experience in condition-based maintenance
- Strong organizational skills to help identify and organize priorities in a maintenance environment
- Extremely knowledgeable in rotor, engine, transmission, fuel, flight control, hydraulic, and associated systems
- Outstanding attention to detail with excellent work ethic
- Active Secret Clearance
- Well-versed in auditing and review of NAMP Programs, OOMA, ANSI/ISO/ASQ quality management systems, technical publications, and courseware
- Works well within a team environment
- Currently, the only Civilian on site qualified on the A/S32M-19 (25 Ton) Maintenance Crane
- Over 14 years of Experience as a Quality Assurance Representative on CH53E Helicopters
- Reliable and consistent
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 12 Quality Assurance Representatives during time as the Quality Assurance Supervisor.
- During time as Quality Assurance Supervisor, led the Maintenance Department through multiple successful inspections from outside entities.
- Achieved a "Bravo Zulu" from the Commander, Naval Air Forces Team by completing the inspection with no discrepancies for the Quality Assurance Division.
Certification
- VATS/ATABS Main Rotor Track & Balance (May 2001-NATEC)
- Aircraft Corrosion Control Course (January 2007-N701-0013)
- Aircraft Confined Space (February 2007-C600-3000A)
- NALCOMIS OMA QA Admin/Supervisor Course (February 2007-C/D555-0046)
- Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management Course (April 2011-D555-0040)
- Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Admin Course (April 2011-D555-0040)
- OOMA Senior Supervisor Familiarization Course (April 2011-D555-0054)
- Naval Aviation Officer and Senior Supervisor Course (April 2011-D555-0054)
- EWIS- Wiring Awareness (April 2020-CNATT-008-WRA-021-002-A0)
- Rigging Practices (September 2023-NCC-RP-05.3)
- General Crane Safety (July 2024-NCC-GCS-04.3)
Timeline
QAR/Aircraft Mechanic Level III
AVMAC
10.2019 - Current
Aircraft Mechanic Level II/III
J.K. Hill & Associates, Inc-VALOUR LLC-LOGMET LLC
10.2012 - 10.2019
Helicopter Crew Chief/Mechanic on CH/MH-53, (MOS 6113/6173)
United States Marine Corps
01.1998 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Science - Project Management
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University