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Samuel Schroeder

Marietta,USA

Summary

Strategic and analytical professional with over 13 years of progressive experience in aviation maintenance, quality assurance, and low observable (LO) technologies for 5th generation aircraft. Proven expertise in LO signature assessment and radar cross-section (RCS) verification across manufacturing, depot, and operational environments. Skilled at interfacing with multi-disciplinary teams to identify and resolve quality issues, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Possesses an active Secret Clearance to support secure operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

F-22 Quality Analyst

Lockheed Martin
03.2020 - Current
  • Conduct DCMA acceptance inspections and support final aircraft deliveries, ensuring zero post-delivery defects.
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Planning, Non Destructive inspection, and Supply Chain to ensure adherence to quality standards and on-time aircraft delivery.
  • Draft and execute quality procedures; perform surveillance audits to maintain program continuity and AS9100 compliance.
  • Develop process and application methods for F-22, F-35, and C-130 sustainment/manufacturing technical work specifications, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions, to improve process flow and comprehension.
  • Define QA test criteria for quality verification tests and review work instructions for accuracy and compliance.

F-22 Depot Operations, Special Technology Technician

Lockheed Martin
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Perform full lifecycle low observable applications and repairs on F-22 aircraft and components.
  • Assist in the development of process and application methods for manufacturing and sustainment to refine product quality.
  • Partner with management, engineering and field teams to improve maintainability and ensure precise application within defined tolerances.

Low Observable Structural Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
05.2012 - 05.2018
  • Led team performing aircraft signature assessments and radar cross-section verification to maintain 100% mission-capable status.
  • Conduct part conformance and QA testing & acceptance, track signature verification tests, and store signature data test records.
  • Author and implement audit and SAS reduction packages across the F-22 fleet, supporting 6,000+ sorties per year.
  • Saved $92M in replacement costs by identifying and correcting 4,000+ signature assessment defects; resulting in Air Force achievement medal.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with low observable material and processes, FOD procedures, environmental safety, and advanced composite repairs.

Education

Low Observables Technical Training - Basic & Advanced LO Training, Signature Assessment, RCS, Advanced Composite

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
Anchorage, AK
2013

Low Observable Technical School - 2A7X5 Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance

Naval Air Station
Pensacola, FL
2012

Skills

  • AS9100
  • ITAR
  • Quality improvement
  • Signature Assessment
  • Root-Cause Analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Diagnostic Equipment Operation
  • Technical Writing & Documentation

Clearance

Active Secret Clearance

Timeline

F-22 Quality Analyst

Lockheed Martin
03.2020 - Current

F-22 Depot Operations, Special Technology Technician

Lockheed Martin
07.2018 - 03.2020

Low Observable Structural Maintenance Technician

United States Air Force
05.2012 - 05.2018

Low Observables Technical Training - Basic & Advanced LO Training, Signature Assessment, RCS, Advanced Composite

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson

Low Observable Technical School - 2A7X5 Low Observable Aircraft Structural Maintenance

Naval Air Station

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