Nicholas M. Blumkin
Cordova,TN
Summary
Experienced professional with a solid inspection background, dedicated to upholding quality standards and ensuring compliance. Proficient in identifying and resolving issues while maintaining a strong focus on safety protocols. Skilled in utilizing precision tools effectively to achieve accurate results. Recognized for fostering collaboration within teams and adapting seamlessly to evolving requirements. Known for reliability, a results-driven mindset, and exceptional attention to detail, with an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Nondestructive Inspector, Craftsman
TN Air National Guard
164 NDIS
04.2019 - Current
- Conduct NDI testing and inspections to detect defects and identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure that all testing and inspections are conducted in accordance with USAF standards and regulations.
- Develop and execute quality assurance plans and processes for improving product quality.
- Monitor and evaluate process performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop and maintain accurate records of all testing and inspection activities.
- Flawlessly maintained the Process Control Automated Management System (PCAMS), ensuring 100% compliance.
- Maintains 100% accountability of all tools and precision equipment.
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Attended advanced schools for both Ultrasonic and Computed Radiography.
- Works hand in hand with Boeing field engineers and RAMS teams to identify relevant indications, and assist on complicated repairs.
Security Forces Team Leader
Tennessee Air National Guard
164th Airlift Wing
02.2015 - 03.2019
- Provide base law enforcement and defense for all Priority Level 2 assets on the installation
- Enforce traffic safety and take detailed reports concerning breaches of security and safety, physical security service, anti-terrorism and force protection
- Specialized in Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) Man and maintain Entry Control Points as well as Armory operations, safeguarding assigned weapons and munitions
- Selected for the additional duties of Vehicle Control Officer as well as Unit Deployment Manager
- Successfully completed one forward deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve as a Fire Team leader, organizing and conducting Flyaway Security missions into austere airfields while securing multimillion dollar assets and aircraft
Education
Associate of Science - Nondestructive Inspection
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL06-2024
No Degree - Non-Commisioned Officer Academy
Air University
Montgomery, AL11-2021
No Degree - USAF SENIOR NCO ACADEMY (BASIC PHASE III)
Air University
Montgomery, AL07-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2021
No Degree - Airmen Leadership School
Air University
Montgomery, AL11-2016
Basic Instructor Development Course Certified - Law Enforcement
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Memphis, TN01.2014
Certified Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Tennessee Governors Highway Safety Board
Jackson, TN01.2013
Skills
- 4155 Inspection hours in Dye penetrant
- 8615 Inspection hours in Ultrasonic testing
- 5985 Inspection hours in Eddy Current testing
- 706 Inspection hours in Computed Radiography
- 5865 Inspection hours in Fluorescent Magnetic Particle
- 3,168 Total inspection hours across all five (05) methods of inspection
Timeline
Nondestructive Inspector, Craftsman
TN Air National Guard
04.2019 - Current
Security Forces Team Leader
Tennessee Air National Guard
02.2015 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Nondestructive Inspection
Community College of The Air Force
No Degree - Non-Commisioned Officer Academy
Air University
No Degree - USAF SENIOR NCO ACADEMY (BASIC PHASE III)
Air University
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of The Air Force
No Degree - Airmen Leadership School
Air University
Basic Instructor Development Course Certified - Law Enforcement
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office
Certified Traffic Crash Reconstruction - Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Tennessee Governors Highway Safety Board