Patrick Forester
Edmond,OK
Summary
Senior Equipment Specialist with over 20 years of experience as a Quality Assurance Inspector, aircraft mechanic, and Flight Engineer with the passion, knowledge, and skills acquired to develop and administer regulations and safety standards pertaining to the airworthiness and maintenance of aircraft and related equipment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Equipment Specialist
Leader Communications Incorporate
03.2025 - Current
- -Managed inventory levels by conducting regular audits, tracking usage patterns, and forecasting future requirements
- -Collaborated with vendors to coordinate delivery schedules for new equipment purchases while optimizing cost-efficiency
- -Assisted in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for safe handling and storage of specialized machinery
- -Collaborated with the procurement team to source spare parts and consumables at competitive prices
- -Performed root cause analysis on recurring equipment failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
- -Collaborated with engineering teams to design custom solutions for unique operational requirements
Driver
Door Dash
12.2023 - 03.2025
- - Achieved a consistent on-time delivery rate of 98%, demonstrating reliability and efficiency.
- - Collaborated with business partners to ensure order accuracy, aligning with customer satisfaction goals.
- - Maintained high communication standards with customers for updates/problems leading to a customer satisfaction rating of 4.9/5.
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween
08.2023 - 11.2023
- - Assisted in store operations including staffing and inventory control which aligns with maintaining operational excellence.
- - Developed staff through training programs ensuring adherence to company policies similar to QA processes.
- - Managed merchandising efforts contributing towards maximum sales/profitability akin to optimizing production performance.
Quality Assurance Representative/Flight Engineer/Aircraft Mechanic
US Navy
06.2001 - 08.2023
- April 2018-November 2023 – TACOMO E-6B Flight Engineer & Quality Assurance Representative
- - Conducted detailed inspections ensuring compliance with CNAFINST standards; relevant for part reviews at Quest Global.
- - Implemented process enhancements improving aircraft functionality parallel to gas turbine engine improvements.
- - Oversaw NAMP programs executing QA audits akin to technical documentation responsibilities required by Quest Global.
- April 2010-March 2018 – P-3C Flight Engineer & Quality Assurance Representative
- - Performed comprehensive preflight/post-flight inspections ensuring airworthiness comparable to Aero-engine component review tasks.
- - Executed QA efforts verifying safety protocols similar in scope needed for the inspection role at Quest Global.
- June 2001-March 2010 – P 3/E 2 Aircraft Mechanic
- - Conducted routine maintenance using specialized equipment like calipers/micrometers analogous tools used within the job description requirements.
- - Operated ground support equipment safely during servicing operations reflecting familiarity needed for advanced inspection equipment usage mentioned by Quest Global.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Aeronautics/Aviation Management
Saint Louis University
St Louis, MO05.2023
Skills
- Secret Security Clearance
- Leadership
- Communication
- Microsoft Office Suite Experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Data Entry into Web-Based Applications
- Standard operating procedures
- Root cause analysis
- Technical documentation
Certification
- LEAN Six Sigma Yellow Belt (2023)
- Records Management (2022)
- "0" Level Work Center Supervisor (2022)
- Naval Aviation Quality Assurance Administration (2021)
- Corrosion Control for Managers (2021)
Timeline
Senior Equipment Specialist
Leader Communications Incorporate
03.2025 - Current
Driver
Door Dash
12.2023 - 03.2025
Assistant Manager
Spirit Halloween
08.2023 - 11.2023
Quality Assurance Representative/Flight Engineer/Aircraft Mechanic
US Navy
06.2001 - 08.2023
Bachelor's degree - Aeronautics/Aviation Management
Saint Louis University