Race Burns
Louisville,KY
Summary
Decorated USAF veteran with a current “Secret” security clearance, six years of hands-on experience maintaining and inspecting military aircraft in a leadership role, plus over 6,000 hours of combined NDT inspection experience on hypersonic missiles, launcher vehicles, submarines, and large naval guns with Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems. Having obtained an AAS degree in Quality Control Management and a BS degree in Technology Management, I know and thrive working in the Defense industry and would love to advance my career with BAE Systems in Louisville, KY.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
NDT Inspector Lead
Bae Systems Inc.
Louisville, Kentucky
05.2024 - Current
- Elected Lead inspector and trainer for Visual, Magnetic Particle (Wet and Dry), and Liquid Penetrant (Fluorescent and Visible) inspections with Level II certifications for each.
- Performed detailed inspections of various welding processes to ensure compliance with industry standards of GTAW, SMAW, SAW, and GMAW welds of varying materials such as aluminum, HY-80, HY-100, inconel, monel, and stainless steel.
- Familiar with NAVSEA T9074-AD-GIB-010/1688 and NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248 requirements for inspections, MIL-STD-2035A, MIL-STD-271, D1.1, D1.2, among others.
- Consistently using EPDM to provide crucial information from engineering drawings to welders, as well as using timely critical thinking to make decisions on off shifts that have no engineering support.
- Efficient at using TIPQA to write Manufacture Processing plan reports to initiate rework cycles for non-conformance items.
- Great understanding of BAE Systems Louisville processes due to supporting all programs on site; Virginia Payload Module (VPM), Columbia Class components, Propulsor, and Mk45 gun programs.
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING INSPECTOR/CALIBRATION LAB TECHNICIAN
LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC
07.2022 - Current
- Certified Level II NDT inspector in Magnetic Particle (MT) and Dye Penetrant (PT) inspection per NAS-410
- Conducts NDT inspections for the HIMARS, THAAD, M-270A2, PAC-3 MSE missile, GMLRS missile, and ATACMS missile programs.
- Certified calibration lab specialist- Calibrates all onsite tools ranging from precision measuring equipment, multi meters, scales, torque wrenches, GO/NOGO plug gauges, and thread gauges. Also conducts load cell testing on cast and machined parts. Skilled with the Pratt and Whitney Super Micrometer.
- Chemical composition testing with titrations of chemicals such as Alodine and aluminum etch acid.
- Conducts controlled atmospheric heat testing of classified missile coatings by measuring the ohm resistance during testing.
- Familiar with Apriso, SAP, Skype Business, teams, Indysoft, and CCMRS computer programs.
- Certified by the ATF to handle explosives.
AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULICS SPECIALIST- B-52H
USAF
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Supervised, inspected, troubleshot, repaired, and evaluated military aircraft pneudraulic system maintenance activities.
- “Red X” qualified 7 Level with over 1,000 maintenance actions performed or inspected with my signature attached.
- Supervised six award-winning Airmen as a Staff Sergeant by providing them reliable technical knowledge.
- Strong ability to research and use technical engineering manuals, diagrams, and illustrated parts breakdowns to find the information needed to perform the task safely and efficiently.
- Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) for three years. Highly trained, comfortable, and trusted around nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.
- Familiar with aircraft forms and documentation practices, and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS).
- Led HAZMAT/HAZwaste program, overseeing the safe handling, storage, disposal, and shipping of hazardous materials.
- Managed Respiratory Protection program to verify that respiratory equipment was serviceable, ensuring safety standards were upheld in fuel tank operations.
- Served as facility manager, coordinating maintenance and upkeep of four aircraft hangars valued at $160 million and annual foam fire suppression system tests.
- Worked with Boeing depot and engineering teams to address major defects and implement corrective actions.
- Received two United States Air Force Achievement Medals and numerous other achievements.
- On-the-fly problem-solving and communication skills utilized when troubleshooting issues on running aircraft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Technology Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK07-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Quality Control Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK09-2022
Non-Destructive Testing Qualifications -
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Some College (No Degree) - COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FS
HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
FORT SMITH, AR05-2015
Skills
- Inspection Techniques
- Technical report writing
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Professional conduct
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking capacity
- Metrology
- Metallurgy Theory
Timeline
NDT Inspector Lead
Bae Systems Inc.
05.2024 - Current
NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING INSPECTOR/CALIBRATION LAB TECHNICIAN
LOCKHEED MARTIN MFC
07.2022 - Current
AIRCRAFT PNEUDRAULICS SPECIALIST- B-52H
USAF
08.2015 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Technology Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Quality Control Management
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Non-Destructive Testing Qualifications -
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Some College (No Degree) - AVIATION MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF THE AIR FORCE
Some College (No Degree) - COMPUTER AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS-FS
HIGHSCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SOUTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL