MacDonald G. Morris
Fairburn
Summary
Quality-driven leader with diverse aircraft experience and strong technical /managerial skills to include, 20 years of proven performance with 17 years as Collateral Duty/Quality Assurance/Quality Control Inspector in dynamic, fast-paced and challenging environments. Keen knowledge of aircraft operations, maintenance repair, and optimization activities, to include Avionics Integrated Systems, Hydraulic Systems, Structural repair/metal fabrication, flight control and landing gear related systems, quality assurance standards, regulatory compliance, technical training programs, safety and time / resource management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Temporary Additional Duty (TEMADD) assigned in support of" Global War on Terrorism"
Expeditionary Medical Facility - Kuwait (EMF-K)
Kuwait
- Conserve combat strength, providing full emergent care for Joint Coalition Forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom (OEF/OIF), operating within 6 medical facilities, integrating available medical resources within the Central Command combat area.
- Inspected and maintained accountability of 200 small arms, 17,000 rounds of ammunition, and $52,000 dollars worth of force protection equipment in compliance with Central Command's regulations.
- Proficient in navigation and convoy protocol, ensuring the safety and security of over 1,200 Joint Service personnel while executing 85 convoy movements with over 30,000 accident-free miles driven.
Temporary Additional Duty (TAD)
Integrated Maintenance Concept (IMC)
- Boosted the production level of the Integrated Maintenance Concept (IMC) team by conducting 600 aircraft inspections and 450 discrepancies.
- Disassembled and reassembled wings, stabs and landing gear along with their related systems and major components on 6 S-3B aircrafts during rework by improving aircraft material condition, reducing Depot out of service time, increased aircraft availability, scheduled maintenance tasks are performed at the right interval, reduced 0-level down time adhering to strict maintenance requirements and reduced in-service repairs.
- Performed all facets of aircraft sheet metal and structural repair.
- Fabricated metal, repaired and patched holes, stop-drilled cracks, removed and installed rivets on aircrafts in accordance with applicable Structural Repair Manuals.
- Removed corrosion on areas of aircraft, also treated and replaced area as needed in compliance with Corrosion Control Instruction Manual.
Electrical Inspector - Field Evaluations
INTERTEK
08.2020 - Current
- Responsible for performing field evaluations on energized electrical products at jobs sites to ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes, issuing reports, and communicating with clients.
- Performing tests and measurements on products as required by applicable standards
- Making judgements regarding product compliance in terms of applicable standards
- Recording ambient conditions at job sites
- Appling labels to products that meet requirements
- Documenting corrective actions to products.
- Issuing reports summarizing the results of the inspections to clients and AHJ’s
- Communicating with clients and AHJ’s
- Performing other work as required
- Keep all information confidential to each client
Quality Inspector: G-650 / G-500 / G-600
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2018 - 04.2020
- Inspect/verify installation of aircraft hydraulic components, flight controls, landing gear system and components, hose/tube assemblies, LRUs, Electrical and Avionics wiring and components in accordance with Aircraft Maintenance Manual and Quality Manual.
- Ensure that aircraft parts, sub-assemblies, major assemblies, installations are built and installed per Engineering, Blueprints and model requirements while utilizing engineering drawings and orders, work instructions, technical specifications, QA procedures and instructions.
- Verify functional inspections, operational, final inspections, witness, verify, document specified process steps Conformity/First Article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA approved procedures, ensure the proper use, storage of tools and equipment.
- Conduct work in a manner that enhances own/other employees health and safety, product safety and promotes risk reduction.
- Participate openly in safety-related event investigations, and immediately report workplace hazards and make suggestions for control.
- Cooperate and contribute toward the overall success of the Safety program at the local level.
- Provide on the job training for subordinate level inspectors, coordinate inspection workload according to priorities, efficiency and cost effectiveness.
- Provide technical engineering support, area inspections to ensure compliance with applicable company’s standard.
C-17 Globemaster Integrated Avionics Systems Technician / Supervisor
United States Air Force
03.2012 - 02.2018
- Analyzes malfunctions, inspects, removes, maintains, and installs integrated avionics systems. Performs and supervises avionics maintenance and general aircraft servicing and handling on 56 C-17 Aircrafts.
- Operates and maintains avionics systems. Analyzes equipment operating characteristics to isolate malfunctions in avionics systems, radar, integrated test systems built-in-test (BIT), multiplexed data buss systems, recording systems, video display systems, flight instrumental, mission computer systems, electro-optical viewing systems (EVS), inertial navigation systems (INS), primary and secondary flight controls, automatic flight control, engine instrumentation, fuel management systems, central air data systems, electronic warfare (EW) systems, sensors, communication, and navigation systems, aircraft indicating systems, airborne warning and control systems (WACS), surveillance radar, joint surveillance target attack radar systems (JSTARS), and interrogator systems.
- Removes, installs, checks, and repairs avionics systems and line replaceable units (LRU). Diagnoses malfunctions using technical orders, schematics, wiring diagrams, integrated test systems and other test equipment.
Aircraft Technician / Supervisor: G-650 / G-550 / G-500
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2011 - 11.2017
- Independently perform a variety of aircraft modifications and maintenance functions such as removal and installations of airframes, landing gear, engine components, electrical components, and control systems to assure conformance to procedures, performances and test specifications.
- Perform required periodic maintenance and necessary servicing of all aircraft mechanical and avionics systems.
- Consistently perform assigned maintenance task within the quoted or standard specified time. Provide work direction for 12 assigned technicians. Promote high standards of quality through instruction and by example setting. Act on behalf of Mechanical Team Lead (MTL) in his/her absence and assume the duties and responsibilities of the MTL when assigned.
- Coordinate with the Inspection department to ensure compliance with internal and FAA inspection and documentation requirements. Properly complete work order sign-offs, shift turnovers, and other paper work in a timely manner. Ensure that all work accomplished meets quality standards and specifications. Adhere to specified standard operating procedures when operating ground support equipment, such as power supply, hydraulic rigs, nitrogen filler carts, and oxygen service carts. Operate and supervise use of special support equipment used in removal and installations of major components. Assist in training new employees concerning computerized maintenance program (CMP) maintenance manuals, Structural Repair Manuals (SRM) illustrated parts catalog (IPC) usage, flight test installations, and all maintenance of major components.
F-18 Hornet • Maintenance Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 86 (Beaufort, SC)
Beaufort, SC
04.2008 - 03.2011
- Supervised 15 technicians and ensured the personal and professional growth by conducting one-on-one performance evaluations, adhering to strict guidelines, resulting in 20% growth towards promotion.
- Accomplished 13 aircraft phase inspections, 626 special inspections and 191 conditional inspections directly contributing to the command being awarded the Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) Safety "S" and my department earning the Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (CSFWL) Golden Wrench Award for maintenance excellence.
- Maintain and document all appropriate records of all maintenance in-accordance-with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program.
Navy Recruiting station, Anderson, SC / Greenville, South Carolina
Navy Recruiting District – Atlanta, GA / Raleigh (Raleigh, NC)
Atlanta, GA
12.2004 - 04.2008
- Personally responsible for assigned goals and canvassing in an area covering over 1,200 square miles and 9 academic centers while exceeding my enlisting goal of 44 future sailors, taking 36% of recruiting market within my Area of Responsibility.
- Enabled the station to achieve 167% of contracts with specific job descriptions, 102% upper level personnel goals, 350% of diversity personnel and 100% Special Operations program.
- Navy Recruiting District - Atlanta {Atlanta, GA.} Dec 04 - Mar 06
- Navy Recruiting Station Anderson, South Carolina
- Mentored 78 future sailors on military training, physical fitness and military terminology while exceeding my goals in targeting 38% of my Area of responsibility and obtained 55% quality contracts.
- Increased Area of Responsibility's overall production by 12% against all other services while achieving 0% attrition of personnel to Recruit Training Command.
- Responsible for assigned goals and canvassing in area covering 1,500 square miles and 13 academic centers.
S-3 Viking: Anti-Submarine Warfare Command Aircraft Technician / Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
VS-35, Sea Control Squadron 35 (North Island, CA.)
North Island, CA
10.2000 - 11.2004
- Corrected over 400 maintenance repairs on 6 aircrafts, including several complex flight control and landing gear riggings and supervised over 200 maintenance repairs while enabling the work center to reduce its backlog by 40%.
- Supervised 6 diversified technicians on Western Pacific cruise aboard the USS John C. Stennis, contributing to the 98% launch and recovery completion rate and over 1,050 flight hours and achieving the recognition of the Aviation safety Award through the "Commander of Sea Control Wing Pacific Fleet".
- Maintained record data of all maintenance repairs in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program helping bring the work center in compliance with specific audits.
- Integrated Maintenance Concept (IMC) Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) Aircraft Technician / Supervisor
- Boosted the production level of the Integrated Maintenance Concept (IMC) team by conducting 600 aircraft inspections and 450 discrepancies. Disassembled and reassembled wings, stabs and landing gear along with their related systems and major components on 6 S-3B aircrafts during rework by improving aircraft material condition, reducing Depot out of service time, increased aircraft availability, scheduled maintenance tasks are performed at the right interval, reduced 0- level down time adhering to strict maintenance requirements and reduced in-service repairs.
Aircraft Technician / Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
VS-35, Sea Control Squadron 35 (North Island, CA.)
North Island, CA, USA
10.2000 - 11.2004
- Corrected over 400 maintenance repairs on 6 aircrafts, including several complex flight control and landing gear riggings and supervised over 200 maintenance repairs while enabling the work center to reduce its backlog by 40%.
- Supervised 6 diversified technicians on Western Pacific cruise aboard the USS John C. Stennis, contributing to the 98% launch and recovery completion rate and over 1,050 flight hours and achieving the recognition of the Aviation safety Award through the 'Commander of Sea Control Wing Pacific Fleet'.
- Maintained record data of all maintenance repairs in accordance with the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program helping bring the work center in compliance with specific audits.
Education
High School Diploma - Integrated Avionics Systems Course
Air Force Integrated Avionics Systems
Pre-Deployment Training, Field Training, En Route Care, Indoctrination and Orientation (I&O) Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute (NEMTI)
Camp Pendleton, CAFirst Line Leadership Development Program
Trident Training Facility
Kings Bay, GAEnlisted Navy Recruiting Orientation I Recruiter Canvasser (ENRO)
Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit
Pensacola, FLS-3 Structure, Hydraulic, and Flight Control Systems Organizational Maintenance
Naval Air Maintenance Training Group
Jacksonville, FLAviation Structural mechanic (Hydraulics and Structures) Organizational Class A1 Level Strand/ Common Core
Air Technical Training Center
Pensacola, FLSkills
- Final Phase inspection
- Inspection-engineering drawings
- Utilize QA procedures
- Conformity inspections
- First article inspections
- Read-Interpret Blueprint
- Install/Test/Inspect- Flight Control, Hydraulics, Landing Gear and related system
Accomplishments
Conduct internal auditing on manufacturing processes and products, per SMS-ETL-OP-19, which outlines the requirements for product testing, listing, and factory assessment to ensure safety compliance.
This scope of duties are through a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to test products to specifications of applicable product safety standards. Under the Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Intertek (ETL) and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) which signifies compliance with North American standards.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Electrical Inspector - Field Evaluations
INTERTEK
08.2020 - Current
Quality Inspector: G-650 / G-500 / G-600
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2018 - 04.2020
C-17 Globemaster Integrated Avionics Systems Technician / Supervisor
United States Air Force
03.2012 - 02.2018
Aircraft Technician / Supervisor: G-650 / G-550 / G-500
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2011 - 11.2017
F-18 Hornet • Maintenance Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 86 (Beaufort, SC)
04.2008 - 03.2011
Navy Recruiting station, Anderson, SC / Greenville, South Carolina
Navy Recruiting District – Atlanta, GA / Raleigh (Raleigh, NC)
12.2004 - 04.2008
S-3 Viking: Anti-Submarine Warfare Command Aircraft Technician / Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
VS-35, Sea Control Squadron 35 (North Island, CA.)
10.2000 - 11.2004
Aircraft Technician / Supervisor / Quality Assurance Inspector
VS-35, Sea Control Squadron 35 (North Island, CA.)
10.2000 - 11.2004
Temporary Additional Duty (TEMADD) assigned in support of" Global War on Terrorism"
Expeditionary Medical Facility - Kuwait (EMF-K)
Temporary Additional Duty (TAD)
Integrated Maintenance Concept (IMC)
Pre-Deployment Training, Field Training, En Route Care, Indoctrination and Orientation (I&O) Operational Readiness Evaluation (ORE), Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
Naval Expeditionary Medical Training Institute (NEMTI)
First Line Leadership Development Program
Trident Training Facility
Enlisted Navy Recruiting Orientation I Recruiter Canvasser (ENRO)
Navy Recruiting Orientation Unit
S-3 Structure, Hydraulic, and Flight Control Systems Organizational Maintenance
Naval Air Maintenance Training Group
Aviation Structural mechanic (Hydraulics and Structures) Organizational Class A1 Level Strand/ Common Core
Air Technical Training Center
High School Diploma - Integrated Avionics Systems Course
Air Force Integrated Avionics Systems
Key Skills And Experiences
- Final Phase inspection
- Inspection-engineering drawings
- Utilize QA procedures
- Conformity inspections
- First article inspections
- Read-Interpret Blueprint
- Install/Test/Inspect- Flight Control, Hydraulics, Landing Gear and related system
Awards
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3)
- Gold Wreath for Excellence (8)
- Aviation Warfare Specialist
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- Battle 'E' Ribbon
- Navy / Air Force Good Conduct Medal (6)
- National Defense Service Medal
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Sea Service Deployment (3)
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Letter of Commendation (2)
- Recruiting Service Ribbon
- M16 Rifle
- M9 Pistol
- Sand Sailor
- Golden Shellback