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Robert Peters

Decatur,Texas

Summary

Quality control professional experienced in developing organization's quality strategy, procedures and processes. Monitor quality performance from supply chain and throughout product development life cycle. Develop and sustain Quality Management System in accordance with F.A.R.'s and other applicable standards and business requirements. Manage quality audit program to identify and resolve non-conformities and embed culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Quality / Chief Inspector

Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc.
04.2017 - Current

Serve as regulatory Director of Quality (DQC) / Chief Inspector in accordance with CFR 119.65 (a)(5) and has overall authority and responsibility for Quality, Continued Analysis Surveillance Systems (CASS), Technical Publications, and aircraft records Provides managerial authority for all processes of Quality Department, Parts Receiving Department, Technical Publications, Maintenance Training, and Maintenance Records.

  • Provides overall authority of CASS program and implantation of appropriate corrective actions and root cause agreed upon by CASS Review Board. Chair CASS Review Board.
  • Primary contact for FAA for matters regarding maintenance, quality, and airworthiness of company aircraft as described in position description.
  • Overall authority of company RII program.
  • Authored documentation for internal use by QA personnel, setting guidelines for review activities and reporting requirements.
  • Promotes safety throughout organization as mandated through company policies identified by executive management.
  • Provides overall authority for all aircraft technical standards and acceptable deviations from company maintenance policies that are not detrimental to airworthiness.
  • Monitors maintenance performance against company policies, procedures, and standards, and provides recommendations to improve safety of operations and productivity of entire operation.
  • Overall responsible for revision and update of all company maintenance Technical Publication manuals (i.e. GMM, Training Manual, CASS Manual).
  • Provides company training and authorizations to all new maintenance personnel, contract maintenance provides, and auditors.
  • Review all outsource maintenance provider contracts for approvals.

Maintenance Manufacture Engineer / Planner

GDC Technics
09.2015 - 03.2017
  • Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
  • Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
  • Provided input to team lead regarding areas for process and procedural improvement.
  • Developed positive working relationships with aircraft owners and company executives to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
  • Captured technical schematics for use in project planning and execution.
  • Participated in formal internal design reviews of proposed products and components.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to analyze upcoming projects.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.
  • Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.

Quality Assurance Manager

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2015
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
  • Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
  • Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
  • Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
  • Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.

Experimental Aircraft Flight Test Engineering

Honda Jet / Contract
08.2010 - 07.2013
  • Prepared job plans, delegated crew assignments and observed team members at work to identify and correct performance issues.
  • Conferred with engineering personnel regarding details and implications of test procedures and results.
  • Set up monitoring systems to maintain surveillance over important components and quickly identify concerns.
  • Collaborated with other engineering personnel to integrate test results and diagnostic findings.
  • Tested aircraft systems under simulated operational conditions, performing systems readiness tests and pre- and post-operational checkouts to establish design or fabrication parameters.
  • Maintained and controlled aircraft configuration reports for testing parameters.
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.

Experimental Aircraft Flight Test Engineering

Sino Swearingen / EMIVEST
03.1999 - 07.2010
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS, and FERMS.
  • Maintained aircraft configuration reports for experimental and FAA flight test operations.
  • Integral part of FAA certification of SJ30 type aircraft.
  • Transitioned to Production Flight Test Coordinator once FAA Certification was granted for SJ30 Type Aircraft.

Lear 45 Finals Aircraft Inspector

Bombardier Aerospace
10.1998 - 12.1998
  • Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects
  • Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality

Aircraft Mechanic

Cessna Aircraft Company
09.1998 - 10.1998
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.

Aircraft Mechanic

Atlantic Aviation Inc / Contract STS
08.1998 - 09.1998
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times.

Aircraft Mechanic

Bombardier / West Virginia Air Center
04.1995 - 07.1998
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts
  • Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety at all times
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions
  • Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems

Airframe Structural Mechanic

United States Navy, USN
08.1988 - 08.1994
  • Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness
  • Performed routine equipment inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications
  • Read and interpreted manufacturer and airline maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components
  • Recorded inspection and maintenance actions using log books, computer terminals and other technical applications
  • Serviced and repaired fuel, electrical, hydraulic and other aircraft systems
  • Rigged and adjusted flight controls
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs

Education

No Degree - Business Administration

Penn State University
Hazleton, PA

No Degree - FAA Airframe And Power Plant License

Bakers School of Aeronautics
Nashville, TN

Skills

  • Quality Risk Assessment
  • Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Training Programs
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Quality Auditing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions

Certification

  • Licensed FAA Airframe & Power Plant Mechanic

Additional Information

Regulatory Compliance

Air Carrier Quality Control / Assurance Inspections and Audits

F.A.A. Liaison F.A.R. Part 91, 135, & 121 CASS / CAMP

Timeline

Director of Quality / Chief Inspector

Ameristar Air Cargo, Inc.
04.2017 - Current

Maintenance Manufacture Engineer / Planner

GDC Technics
09.2015 - 03.2017

Quality Assurance Manager

Mountain Air Cargo, Inc.
07.2013 - 09.2015

Experimental Aircraft Flight Test Engineering

Honda Jet / Contract
08.2010 - 07.2013

Experimental Aircraft Flight Test Engineering

Sino Swearingen / EMIVEST
03.1999 - 07.2010

Lear 45 Finals Aircraft Inspector

Bombardier Aerospace
10.1998 - 12.1998

Aircraft Mechanic

Cessna Aircraft Company
09.1998 - 10.1998

Aircraft Mechanic

Atlantic Aviation Inc / Contract STS
08.1998 - 09.1998

Aircraft Mechanic

Bombardier / West Virginia Air Center
04.1995 - 07.1998

Airframe Structural Mechanic

United States Navy, USN
08.1988 - 08.1994

No Degree - Business Administration

Penn State University

No Degree - FAA Airframe And Power Plant License

Bakers School of Aeronautics
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