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Nicholas Alexander

Nicholas Alexander

Yorktown,VA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Seeking opportunity to to join the Federal Bureau of Investigations at the Manassas, VA location performing the Quality Assurance Specialist position. During my career in the United States Air Force, I have served in multiple capacities and roles up to and including Aircraft Egress Systems, Quality Assurance, and Leadership positions. I have extensive knowledge working multiple airframes throughout my career garnering a vast knowledge of 4th, 5th, and 6th Generation aircraft. As a Quality Assurance Representative (QAR), I have experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and inspecting different airframes to include the F-5, T-38, and F-22. Most recently, I performed duties as an F-5 QAR for Amentum at their NAS New Orleans location, ensuring suitability and airworthyness in part of the US Navy's Adversary Air Program. I have knowledge and experience using NALCOMIS/OOMA, developing and advising changes to local NAMPSOPs as well as local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Currently employed as an Aircrew Egress Systems Technician working T-38 aircraft. Duties include ejection seat maintenance, ensuring sustainability of system CADs and troubleshooting of related systems. Secondary duties include launch/recovery of aircraft, troubleshooting, servicing, and general maintenance.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Egress Systems Mechanic

M1 Support Services
Hampton, VA
09.2023 - Current
  • Inspected and maintained ejection seat systems, aircraft canopy jettison systems, and other related egress equipment.
  • Maintained records of all maintenance activities performed on egress systems according to established procedures.
  • Conducted periodic inspections of installed egress system components to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Prepared detailed reports outlining any issues found during routine inspections of aircraft egress systems.
  • Interpreted engineering drawings and schematics when performing maintenance on complex aircrew egress systems.
  • Repaired or replaced faulty components such as actuators, sensors, wiring harnesses, switches, valves, and cables.

Quality Assurance/Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Amentum
NAS JRB New Orleans, LA
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Qualified Quality Assurance Representative (QAR)
  • Qualified Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI)
  • Qualified Ordnance Quality Assurance/Safety Observer (QASO)
  • Verified production of F-5 ejection seat maintenance, canopy removal/installation, and environmental systems for supplementing Naval Region Southeast, Adversary operations.
  • Validated Environmental Control Systems maintenance performed on F-5 aircraft.

Egress & Survival Systems Technician III

Northrop Grumman Corporation
Palmdale, CA
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Planned, built, and maintained Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) V system used in building of B-21 aircraft.
  • Managed and directed test procedures for most modern ejection system to date.
  • Formally trained in application procedures for composite coating, structural assembly, and electrical routing.

Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman

United States Air Force
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO
01.2002 - 02.2022
  • Managed Aircrew Egress Systems daily maintenance, planning, scheduling, and execution of Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES), Martin-Baker, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin type ejection seats.
  • Experience on multiple platforms including: T-38, F-22, F-16, F-15, A-10, U-2, B-2, B-21, and F-5 aircraft.
  • Experience adhering to Air Force/Navy Instructions, Publications, Directives, and Technical Orders and private corporation policies.
  • Trained/Instructed personnel on proper maintenance procedures to achieve tangible results.
  • Planned future aircraft down time to achieve adequate servicing and scheduled time changes as required while minimalizing out-of-cycle repairs/maintenance.
  • Experience in directing, coordination, and expedition of work orders while prioritizing actions on a case-by-case basis.
  • Formally trained Quality Assurance technician with breadth of experience ensuring maintenance procedures, regulations, training, programs, and personnel are held to the highest Air Force, Naval, and Company standards.
  • Primary inspector for F-22 ACES II ejection system, with certification on fuel systems, engine final inspection, Low Observable (LO) coatings.
  • Proven knowledge of AGE/GSE equipment and usage, HAZ Waste management, Tool & FOD standards, and equipment calibration procedures.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL

Skills

  • Proven Leader
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Superb Interpersonal Skills
  • Analytical Process Procedures
  • Excellent Judgement
  • 20 years experience in United States Airt Force (USAF Retired)
  • Current SCI Security Clearance
  • Current/Clean Valid US Drivers License
  • CPR Certified
  • DOT Ordnance Certified
  • Willing to work in an "on call" capacity
  • QAR/CDI/QASO certified

Accomplishments

  • Decorated Retired Air Force Veteran with 20 years experience.

Timeline

Egress Systems Mechanic

M1 Support Services
09.2023 - Current

Quality Assurance/Aircraft Structural Mechanic

Amentum
09.2022 - 09.2023

Egress & Survival Systems Technician III

Northrop Grumman Corporation
10.2021 - 08.2022

Aircrew Egress Systems Craftsman

United States Air Force
01.2002 - 02.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Community College of The Air Force

Bachelor of Science - Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Nicholas Alexander