TAYLOR A. WALLACE
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Experienced Aerospace Specialist with 13+ years at The Boeing Company, excelling in aircraft configuration and compliance. Expertise in conducting comprehensive conformity and airworthiness inspections, including pre- and post-flight evaluations and corrective action investigations. Proven leader with strategic planning and conflict resolution skills driving operational excellence and productivity. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and achieving objectives in dynamic environments.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Inspector Team Lead
Boeing
11.2025 - Current
- Ensured project timelines met by coordinating daily activities effectively.
- Enhanced performance metrics monitoring, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Optimized resource allocation through strategic planning, minimizing operational downtime.
- Streamlined communication initiatives across departments, improving overall coordination.
- Set clear performance expectations, monitoring team progress and providing feedback.
- Delegated responsibilities based on individual strengths, empowering team members effectively.
Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Boeing
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance by conducting thorough audits of manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated quality functions, including inspections and configuration changes for FAA compliance.
- Documented nonconforming materials and parts per established specifications and procedures.
- Utilized technical manuals and FAA publications for precise inspection assignments.
- Maintained accurate records and inspection forms for company and FAA requirements.
- Promoted efficient operations by organizing work packages for smooth workflows.
Aviation Maintenance Technician Team Lead
Boeing
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Enhanced operational readiness through effective aviation systems maintenance.
- Optimized aircraft performance by developing comprehensive maintenance plans.
- Mentored junior technicians in maintenance best practices and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to execute system modifications and upgrades.
- Streamlined workflows, significantly reducing turnaround times for aircraft servicing tasks.
- Maintained industry knowledge through continuous training and professional development.
FAUB Robot Operator/Robotics Automation Program/777/777x
The Boeing Company
2015 - 2021
- Use Alema software and CATIA to perform work.
- Manipulate 6 axis Kuka Robot.
- Pendant trained.
- Select and run programs, identify areas of assembly per engineering drawings and points in programs.
- Use Metrology to locate robots position in programs relative to the airplane.
Structures Mechanic 777
The Boeing Company
07.2012 - 01.2015
- Ensured compliance by assembling parts per 777 airplane production specifications.
- Executed rework and checks, correcting assembly errors with authorized changes.
- Verified parts alignment with Bill of Material for Installation Plan accuracy.
- Conducted shakedown inspections, identifying and rectifying overlooked issues effectively.
- Assembled structural components and sub-assemblies for larger assembly integration.
Shipping/Receiving
New Breed Logistics
08.2010 - 07.2012
- Performed shipping and receiving for 787 parts, sorting, quantify, store, process, package, weigh, label, hazardous material handling, inventory, deliver, coordinate with suppliers and customer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Everett Community College
Everett, WA06.2010
Skills
- Communication and coordination
- Quality inspection
- Aviation regulations expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Analytical thinking
- Documentation review
- Conflict resolution
- Maintenance scheduling
- Team supervision
- Team motivation
- People management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Certification
- Operation of KSAF Systems - completed 04/2016 - Boeing training
- 777 FAUB Metrology certified 2016
- Completed Alena and CATIA software training
- KUKA College - Detroit, Michigan
- Robot Operation PRO certification 2015
- Pendant training
INSPECTION EXPERIENCE
- Perform inspections during fabrication, assembly, installation, equipment installation and system functional test throughout the manufacturing process.
- Inspect any final assembly or subassembly and installations parts, assemblies, systems and equipment within integral fuel cells for workmanship, fit, and alignment and for conformance with specifications and quality standards.
- Experience coordinating resolutions to customer questions regarding quality procedures, manufacturing functions, company standards, engineering drawing interpretations, use of equipment and contractual agreements and documents.
- Analyze and diagnose malfunctions and troubles encountered in own test operations and by lower grade inspectors and recommend corrective or preventative measures.
- Strong working knowledge of company, state, federal and/or International compliance regulations (e.g. import and export, intellectual properties, International Standards Organization [ISO], Federal Aviation Administration [FAA], Joint Aviation Authorities [JAA], International Civil Aviation Organization [ICAO], International Traffic In Arms Regulations [ITAR]).
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR EXPERIENCE
- Experience in the set up, operation and adjustment of all types of power metal shears performing straight and angular shearing of any size sheet metals, metal parts and various materials to specified dimensions and configurations.
- Able to set up, operate and adjust assigned Doall type saws to saw, file, slot, miter, contour, flat formed, extruded sections and parts.
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Inspector Team Lead
Boeing
11.2025 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Inspector
Boeing
01.2023 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Technician Team Lead
Boeing
10.2021 - 01.2023
Structures Mechanic 777
The Boeing Company
07.2012 - 01.2015
Shipping/Receiving
New Breed Logistics
08.2010 - 07.2012
High School Diploma -
Everett Community College
FAUB Robot Operator/Robotics Automation Program/777/777x
The Boeing Company
2015 - 2021