Michael Meister
North Las Vegas
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance Superintendent with the United States Air Force, skilled in aviation maintenance and project management. Proven track record in enhancing work standards and team performance while ensuring compliance with quality assurance protocols. Adept at effective communication and policy writing, driving improvements in maintenance processes and operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
Incirlik Air Base
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Established and enforced procedures and work standards, promoting team performance and safety.
- Recommended improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
- Coordinated installation activities for projects to promote smooth workflow and achieve quality standards.
Contracting Officer Representative T-6/T-38
United States Air Force, USAF
Wichita Falls
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Attended pre-bid conferences and post-award meetings with contractors to ensure that their performance meets or exceeds contractual requirements.
- Analyzed collected data to determine if corrective actions are necessary to maintain quality standards.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Las Vegas
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Inspected hydraulic, fuel, electrical, environmental control and pneumatic systems for proper operation.
- Interpreted engineering drawings for installation and removal of components or assemblies from the F-16 aircraft.
- Disassembled systems components to identify failures and implement corrections.
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
Hill Air Force Base
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Reported issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, or damage to appropriate personnel.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
- Ensured compliance with applicable airworthiness regulations when performing maintenance tasks on the F-16 Aircraft.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL01-2022
Skills
- Aviation maintenance
- Maintenance supervision
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Inspecting systems
- Policy writing
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Maintenance Support Professional of the Year 2016
- Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter 2019
- Thunderbird Barnes Crew Chief of the Year 2018
- Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2020
- Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2022
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant
Key Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding performance and professionalism by the President of the Republic of Colombia.
- Revised ground show operations, abridging launch to takeoff time by 12 minutes.
- Oversaw and administered inspection requirements for T-6 and T-38 $1B maintenance contract.
- Hand selected as the United States Air Force Thunderbird's #1 Dedicated Crew Chief.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Superintendent
United States Air Force, USAF
03.2024 - 03.2025
Contracting Officer Representative T-6/T-38
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2020 - 02.2024
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2016 - 01.2020
F-16 Aircraft Maintenance Technician
United States Air Force, USAF
01.2012 - 12.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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