Levi Southwood
Summerville,SC
Summary
Aviation Inspector seeking job as Experienced Flight Readiness Technician Inspector with the Boeing company. Twenty years of aviation experience. Adept at communication, research, and data gathering. Experienced in effective technical communication in professional aviation environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Flightline Readiness Technical Inspector(FRTI-C)
ChiptonRoss
North Charleston, SC
05.2023 - Current
- Performing verification and inspection of flight component installation and operational functional testing of aircraft systems.
- Inspect and verify troubleshooting of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical and avionics systems to isolate mechanical and/or electrical/electronic faults and documents faulty components.
- Conduct inspection of pre-flight and post-flight checks and performs inspections of maintenance and modification prior to delivery.
- Support documentation of identified problems during operation and testing of deliverable products.
- Verify the accuracy of work performed and may conduct self-inspection.
- Assist in performing system & sub-system pre-delivery inspections and aircraft maintenance inspections in preparation for delivery.
- Participate in determining details of assignments to accomplish a wide range of objectives.
- Plan, schedule and arrange own activities with the assistance of lead.
- Inspect, document, and create non-conformance records with minimal assistance.
Component and System Mechanic
Launch TWS
09.2019 - 05.2023
- Provide on call service to Boeing of Charleston SC on 787 Dreamliner
- Work with collin's aerospace on site field service engineers to correct and track vendor component failures and data collects
- Work to Boeing and vendor specifications to resolve component issues
- Repair and inspect for airline customer damage systems within vendor scope.
Fleet Manager
Phoenix Trucking
Clarksville Tn
01.2019 - 08.2019
- Ensure compliance of fleet with current DOT operating standards
- Ensure driver compliance of state and local licensing
- Inspect, maintain, repair all of fleet
- Provide on site on call emergency service to fleet.
Fleet Mechanic
Budweiser of Clarksville (Hand Family LLC)
Clarksville Tn
10.2018 - 01.2019
- Troubleshooting, diagnose, and repair of all equipment to include material handling, passenger cars/trucks, and tractor trailers
- Confirm compliance with DOT standards and Hand Family Llc business practices
- Train operators on vehicle/machine operation.
Industrial Material Handling Repairer
Toyota lift midsouth
Nashville Tn
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided on site customer care and training
- Perform field repair and maintenance to customer equipment to include diagnostic
- Track and report time.
Industrial Material Handling Repairer
Aerotech
Nashville Tn
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Provide on site customer care and training
- Perform field repair and maintenance to customer equipment to include diagnostic
- Track and report time.
Component/ Maintenance Inspector
Global Aircraft Services
Addison Tx
09.2012 - 07.2016
- Supervised Maintenance
- Performed in depth inspection of critical parts
- Worked with engineering to solve critical production problems
- Overhauled parts in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
- Worked closely with industry manufacturers to source parts.
AH-64 Technical Inspector
AE Com FOB Fenty APO
AE 09310
06.2012 - 07.2012
- Supervised and inspected maintenance of AH64D helicopters
- Provided training of mechanics in specific tasks
- Entered data into ULLS-A system
- Worked with production control to meet customer needs.
AH-64D General Mechanic
L-3 Vertex FOB Shank APO
AE 09364
10.2010 - 05.2012
- Conducted phase maintenance in a professional manner
- Completed 500 hr inspection on GE T-700 model engines
- Completed build up of main rotor and mixer/bell crank assembly
- Completed GE T-700 model engines build up and installation procedures
- Worked in close proximity with military and AMCOM members to complete maintenance goals.
Aircraft Turbine Engine Repairer/ Aircraft Structural Mechanic
U.S. Army Ft. Campbell
Ky
06.2003 - 01.2010
- Conducted aviation unit, intermediate, and depot level repairs to turbine engine and structural components on AH-64D Apache, UH-60 Blackhawk, and OH-58 Kiowa helicopters
- Trouble shooting turbine engine faults in cooperation with GE, Boeing, test pilots, QC, PC
- Tracking engine fault patterns and hours
- General maintenance and inspection
- Special inspections using specialized test equipment
- Completed 250-hour, 500-hour, and rolling phase/modifications
- Worked in close cooperation with civilian contractors
- Trained personnel in various aircraft maintenance tasks and safety practices
- Fabricated aircraft parts in accordance with technical manuals and aircraft drawings.
Education
A&P License -
Baker's School of Aeronautics
01.2012
Diploma - High School
Sullivan High School
01.2003
Certificate - Turbine Engine Repairer Course
U.S. Army
01.2003
Skills
- 15 years of Quality Assurance experience
- 20 years of flight line operations experience
- 5 years of 787 Program Experience
- FAA Airframe & Power Plant license
- Documentation and Reporting
- Data gathering, analysis, and visualization
- Root cause analysis and corrective action
- Proficient working in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Experience in Quality Management Systems (QMS), Velocity and other 787 production applications
- Able to work all shifts
- Experience working with Material Review Segregation Area (MRSA) activities
- Currently in process of obtaining material review board designee (MRBD) authority
- Experience working with Velocity and production applications
- Experience working directly with suppliers
- Experience working directly with FAA representatives
- 20 years of Foreign Object Debris (FOD) risk experience
- 15 years of Aerospace, Fabrication, or Manufacturing experience
- 9 years of Team Leadership (Formal/Informal) experience
- Proficient in REDARS, PSDS, and BAC specifications
- Proficient in all forms of NCR (Non-Conformance Record) and EPD (Emergent Process Document) generation (NC/NCR/RGEN/PU/SAT/SRR/PU or RGEN Revision etc)
Certification
- A&P
- CFC/HCFC Type II
- FCC radiotelephone operator's license
Timeline
Flightline Readiness Technical Inspector(FRTI-C)
ChiptonRoss
05.2023 - Current
Component and System Mechanic
Launch TWS
09.2019 - 05.2023
Fleet Manager
Phoenix Trucking
01.2019 - 08.2019
Fleet Mechanic
Budweiser of Clarksville (Hand Family LLC)
10.2018 - 01.2019
Industrial Material Handling Repairer
Toyota lift midsouth
01.2017 - 10.2018
Industrial Material Handling Repairer
Aerotech
10.2016 - 01.2017
Component/ Maintenance Inspector
Global Aircraft Services
09.2012 - 07.2016
AH-64 Technical Inspector
AE Com FOB Fenty APO
06.2012 - 07.2012
AH-64D General Mechanic
L-3 Vertex FOB Shank APO
10.2010 - 05.2012
Aircraft Turbine Engine Repairer/ Aircraft Structural Mechanic
U.S. Army Ft. Campbell
06.2003 - 01.2010
A&P License -
Baker's School of Aeronautics
Diploma - High School
Sullivan High School
Certificate - Turbine Engine Repairer Course
U.S. Army
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