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Education
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Raul A Daley

Raul A Daley

Lauderdale Lakes,Fl.

Summary

Experienced Quality Control Inspector skilled at inspections, assessments and reporting on quality issues. Accomplished at helping companies dramatically improve production through quality control enhancements. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Quality Control Inspector

VSE Aviation Services
03.2023 - Current

SUMMARY: The Chief Quality Control Inspector is directly responsible to the Quality Manager for the operation of the Quality System and serves as back up to the Quality Manager. Verifies compliance with all pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations, and any other foreign Civil Aviation Regulations and applicable manufacturers’ specifications and Air Carriers requirements. Additionally, is responsible to ensure that product integrity and requirements are achieved by all Quality and Operations Personnel.

  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards.
  • Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.

Quality Control Inspector

VSE Aviation Services
08.2016 - 03.2023
  • Inspection of fuel, pneumatic, oxygen, and composite components.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Communicated with production team members about specific quality issues such as Engineering Orders Der specifications.
  • A/D and EASA research for compliance.
  • Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.

Chief Inspector

Xtra Aerospace
01.2013 - 05.2016
  • Accountable for the release and return to service of aircraft components i.e.
  • Hydraulic actuators, fuel pumps, landing lights, pneumatic and electromechanical components, radios, and instruments.
  • Supervised 5 quality control inspectors.
  • Safety manager, responsible for hazardous materials and disposal, fire readiness and building compliance to safety.
  • Receiving inspector, resolve incoming components discrepancies, i.e.
  • Shop capabilities, component id, and warranty preparedness.


Quality Assurance Inspector

Valve Research Manufacturing
01.2009 - 02.2012
  • Raw stock material inspection and verification per specification, first piece production compliance measurement, calibrations, dimensional and tolerance inspection per blue print, and metal hardness testing with Rockwell tester.
  • Operate and perform dimensional check with optical comparator, micrometers (depth, bore, id and od), profilometer, and pin gages.
  • Studied product blueprints before performing inspections.
  • Kept detailed records of quality and imperfect products.

Bench Technician

Aerospace Precision Inc
08.2007 - 01.2009
  • Repair and overhaul of hydraulic, electromechanical and pneumatic components.

Bench Technician/ QC Inspector

Kellstrom Industries
10.1994 - 03.2004
  • Overhaul and repair of hydraulic, electromechanical, and pneumatic components.
  • Supervise, train, and perform in-process and final inspection, as well as return to service.

Aircraft Technician

Atlas Air Service
03.1989 - 10.1994
  • Performed 100hr inspections, maintenance and repair on Cessna series aircraft, i.e.
  • C-152, C-172, C-182, C-210, C-310, C-340, Skymaster, Conquest and King Airs.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, propeller and mechanical flight controls.
  • Inspect performed maintenance and return to service of N registered aircrafts.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines and flight control.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.

Crew Chief F-15C Fighter

United States Air Force
04.1984 - 07.1987
  • Scheduled inspections and general repair and maintenance.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
  • Prepared aircraft for field-level maintenance by removing and installing major aircraft components.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.

Inventory Management Specialist

USAF
10.1979 - 07.1983

Logistical Support

  • Tracked supply, equipment and product inventory quantities to maintain necessary levels.
  • Issued timely and accurate responses to both internal and external inquiries.
  • Parts procurement for aircraft and ground support equipment.

Education

Associate of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
04.1987

Skills

  • Fluent in German
  • Dimension and Tolerance Inspection
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Automotive Repair
  • Woodwork
  • Licensed Airframe & Powerplant Technician

Timeline

Chief Quality Control Inspector

VSE Aviation Services
03.2023 - Current

Quality Control Inspector

VSE Aviation Services
08.2016 - 03.2023

Chief Inspector

Xtra Aerospace
01.2013 - 05.2016

Quality Assurance Inspector

Valve Research Manufacturing
01.2009 - 02.2012

Bench Technician

Aerospace Precision Inc
08.2007 - 01.2009

Bench Technician/ QC Inspector

Kellstrom Industries
10.1994 - 03.2004

Aircraft Technician

Atlas Air Service
03.1989 - 10.1994

Crew Chief F-15C Fighter

United States Air Force
04.1984 - 07.1987

Inventory Management Specialist

USAF
10.1979 - 07.1983

Associate of Science - Professional Aeronautics

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Raul A Daley