Michael Upton
Aledo,TX
Summary
Quality Assurance Manager and Military Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance leveraging 22 years of proven experience in personnel management, aircraft quality assurance, maintenance administration, flight line manufacturing and military aerospace environments. Accomplished measurable results while leading a team of 20 maintenance professionals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while adhering to maintenance policies and Occupational Safety and Health Regulations. Possess a comprehensive background in Naval Aviation, record management, and safety regulations all derived from conducting domestic and global operations. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued at over $20M while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in data analysis, troubleshooting, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, technical directive compliance, and FAA compliance. Proven ability to combine vision, ingenuity, and strong business acumen with well-developed leadership skills to support organizational effectiveness, reach, and overall expansion. Career supported by multiple awards for Leadership and Professionalism.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing
11.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided training on inspection techniques and tools to junior staff, fostering professional development within the team.
- Ensured compliance with Naval Aviation Maintenance Procedures and regulations, performing meticulous inspections of aircraft systems and components.
- Maximized operational efficiency with thorough inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Spearheaded efforts to attain relevant certifications for the QA department, showcasing the team''s commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
Helicotper Maritime Strike Squadron 41
07.2021 - 11.2022
- As the Leading Chief Petty Officer he managed and led 38 Sailors performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 54 MH-60R helicopters and related support equipment.
- Maximized operational efficiency with thorough inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs.
- Coordinated closely with flight operations personnel to minimize disruption during unscheduled maintenance events.
- Trained and qualified 5 Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative, 12 Collateral Duty Inspectors and 15 Aircraft Confined Space Entry supervisors.
Aviation Maintenance Manager
Helicopter Martime Strike Squadron 71
06.2020 - 07.2021
- As the Maintenance Control supervisor he led 210 Sailors across 13 production workcenters in scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 11 MH-60R helicopters and related support equipment.
- Coordinated with flight operations teams to minimize disruption caused by scheduled maintenance activities.
- Ensured compliance with federal aviation regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and records of all maintenance tasks performed.
- Conducted root cause analysis on recurring issues, devising long-term solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications that improved aircraft performance and reliability.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 71
07.2017 - 06.2020
- As the Quality Assurance Supervisor he led 12 Sailors across 13 production workcenters, 52 program maintenance managers in strict adherence and compliance to the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of QA activities, supporting effective communication between departments and facilitating process improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular training, feedback, and guidance to Quality Assurance staff.
- Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
Quality Assurance Inspector Supervisor
Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101
07.2014 - 07.2017
- As the fleet administer for Advance Skills Management program he managed the implementations, development and database improvements for 600 personnel.
- Aggressively trained and led 16 workcenters in the standardize training qualification of the Marine Training and Readiness program to include the Navy Apprentice and Journeyman resulting in 100 percent accuracy and flawless integration of the program.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections, ensuring proper documentation for internal reviews and external audits.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO-THREE
07.2011 - 07.2014
- As a Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative he led 15 technicians in the completion of 312 Maintenance Actions, resulting in zero rework.
- Maintained records of repair work, parts replacement, and routine maintenance.
- Performed aircraft system repairs as related to Power Plants, Fuel Cells, Flight Controls, Transmission and Rotors.
- Used technical data to troubleshoot, diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems.
- Disassembled, repaired, and replaced components in aircraft's body or engine.
- Maintained and performed upkeep maintenance on related Support Equipment.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE
07.2008 - 07.2011
- As the shift supervisor he led a team of five highly skilled technicians in the completion of over 10,000 Maintenance Actions, including 300 special inspections, five main gearbox installation, and two engine buildups.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and routine maintenance tasks.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mt Miguel
San Diego, CA2000
Skills
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Aviation Regulations Expertise
- Quality assurance procedures
- Human Factors Awareness
- Communication
- Project Management
- Troubleshooting
- Quality Assurance
- Team Work
- Data Analysis
- Safety Procedures
- Aircraft Inspection
Certification
ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE.
United Service Military Apprentice Program (USMAPS) 1045N Power Plants Mechanic 3000 Hours.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
Software: Microsoft Office Suite 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) | Adobe | SharePoint.
Operating Systems: Mac / Microsoft Windows.
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Wing
11.2022 - 05.2024
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
Helicotper Maritime Strike Squadron 41
07.2021 - 11.2022
Aviation Maintenance Manager
Helicopter Martime Strike Squadron 71
06.2020 - 07.2021
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 71
07.2017 - 06.2020
Quality Assurance Inspector Supervisor
Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101
07.2014 - 07.2017
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO-THREE
07.2011 - 07.2014
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE
07.2008 - 07.2011
High School Diploma -
Mt Miguel
ACTIVE SECURITY CLEARANCE.
United Service Military Apprentice Program (USMAPS) 1045N Power Plants Mechanic 3000 Hours.
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