Michael P. Ryan
Greer,USA
Summary
Quality Assurance Inspector with a strong background in aircraft systems and regulatory compliance. Expertise in non-conformance reporting, quality inspections, and root cause analysis, driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance operational performance and ensure precise execution of maintenance protocols.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Inspector Specialist level 4
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC
10.2025 - Current
- Manages day to day operations in Final Assembly Checkout for Sikorsky Facility in Troy, AL.
- Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met.
- Warrants the projects are completed on schedule following established procedures, schedules and work plans, per Work instructions, planning and SFM/QADS data.
- Verifies general services, repairs, and overhauls or aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that modifications, inspection and repairs are accomplished per applicable engineering and technical data.
- Provided direct hands on operations of daily operations of a section and actively assists, or provides direction to subordinates as required.
- Consistently works with multiple maintenance disciplines in an integrated workforce environment that consists of Military, Lockheed Martin, Program Partner Contractors and third party touch labor employees.
- Responsible for effective communication between leadership and fellow employees, enforcing guidelines as necessary to assist in maintaining a productive environment fitting in accordance with union contract and Lockheed Martin policies.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing performance data and recommending process enhancements.
- Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
- Participated in external audits and regulatory inspections, providing necessary documentation and support.
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify and rectify quality-related problems.
- Maintained accurate records of quality reports, statistical reviews, and relevant documentation.
Quality Assurance Inspector Level 3
Lockheed Martin
Greenville , SC
01.2023 - 10.2025
- Used Precision measuring instruments to determine any nonconformance in accordance with all applicable engineering data and manufacturing specifications.
- Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met.
- Warrants the projects are completed on schedule following established procedures, schedules and work plans, per Work instructions, planning and SFM/QADS/APRISO data.
- Verifies general services, repairs, and overhauls or aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that modifications, inspection and repairs are accomplished per applicable engineering and technical data.
- Consistently works with multiple maintenance disciplines in an integrated workforce environment that consists of Military, Lockheed Martin, Program Partner Contractors and third party touch labor employees.
- Responsible for effective communication between leadership and fellow employees, enforcing guidelines as necessary to assist in maintaining a productive environment with qualification in crew escape, QADS and APRISO.
- Interpret and apply schematic wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to proficiently troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems.
AMA Level LG1
Lockheed Martin
Fort Worth, Texas
11.2018 - 01.2023
- Using nose to tail concept conducted on all assigned production aircraft using ALIS/JTD/DOMMS and all applicable engineering data for F-35/F-16 Aircraft.
- Ensures customer, engineering, and FAA specifications and regulations are met.
- Warrants the projects are completed on schedule following established procedures, schedules and work plans, per Work instructions, planning and SFM/QADS data.
- Manages general services, repairs, and overhauls or aircraft and aircraft engines to ensure that modifications, inspection and repairs are accomplished per applicable engineering and technical Data.
Compliance Repair Technician
Tanknology Inc.
Austin, Tx
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Fabrication/assembly of fuel delivery lines and structural components. Submersible delivery pumps, underground storage testing and other utility systems.
- Precision assembly of major piping electronic leak detection, and electronic inventory monitoring.
- Repair and minor/major rework per engineering specifications detailed.
- Interpreted and followed technical manuals and schematics for precise repairs.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues according to industry standards.
Aircraft Handler/Director
U.S. Navy
09.1994 - 01.2011
- F-35/F-16/F-18/F-14/EA-6B aircraft experience. Running Line Maintenance that conducted structural/electrical, and engine maintenance/repair.
- Interpret and apply schematic wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to proficiently troubleshoot and maintain aircraft systems.
- Perform daily turnaround, post/preflight of all aircraft assigned to include NATO forces.
- Record inspection data electronically using Microsoft Office, prepare, and submit reports for material review disposition.
- Directs the movement and spotting of aircraft ashore and afloat; operates and maintains ground handling equipment used for moving and hoisting aircraft; supervises maintenance of aircraft in a maintenance control environment.
- Records all data and logs ALIS/NALCOMIS/ODIN utilized OPNAV 4790/additional TO as required to ensure proper maintenance activities are conducted.
- Inspected received items to reconcile against invoices to record shortages and reject damaged goods.
- Juggled shift duties, prioritizing immediate tasks to streamline operations.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Sonoran Desert Institue
Tempe, AZ03-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute
Tempe, AZ05-2025
Skills
- Non-conformance reporting
- CMM management
- Calibration procedures development
- Microsoft office, SFM, Apriso, SAP use
- Test planning
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Sampling methods
- Non-destructive testing
- Engineering documents comprehension
- Quality management
- Quality inspections
- Documentation evaluation
- Product grading
- Measurement techniques
- Product inspection
- Fixture design
- Precision Measuring tool use
- Geometric dimensioning
- Error correction
- Technical drawing review
- Report preparation
- Corrective actions
- QA planning
Cellular
(903) 263-8150
Certifications Qualifications
- Current Secret security clearance.
- Current ATF explosive cert. for Lockheed Martin.
- Current Martin Baker Ejection seat certification.
- Current fighter certification for F-35/F-16.
- Multiple Lockheed Martin Common and aircraft specific certifications on record.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Inspector Specialist level 4
Lockheed Martin
10.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector Level 3
Lockheed Martin
01.2023 - 10.2025
AMA Level LG1
Lockheed Martin
11.2018 - 01.2023
Compliance Repair Technician
Tanknology Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2018
Aircraft Handler/Director
U.S. Navy
09.1994 - 01.2011
Associate of Science - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Sonoran Desert Institue
Associate of Applied Science - Firearms Technology
Sonoran Desert Institute