Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Flight Experience
Certification
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Tristan Vagts

Manhattan,KS

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Quality Control Inspector at Nisou, skilled in error reduction and aircraft systems. Proven ability to collaborate effectively, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions. Strong decision-making and interpersonal skills ensure operational excellence and safety in high-pressure environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Control Inspector

Nisou
05.2024 - Current
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies and give to Government to develop resolutions.
  • Reported repeated issues to Project Manager and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
  • Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
  • Investigated customer complaints to take necessary corrective actions.
  • 7 years of Quality control inspection experience.
  • Over see the QC of the entire waste management with over 400 sites to look over on Ft Riley

Armed Security Officer

Defense Contracting Activity
01.2023 - 05.2024
    • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
    • Reduced criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
    • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
    • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
    • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
    • Wrote reports detailing visitors, incidents, and resolutions.
    • Controlled access to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry.

Aircraft Armament System Journeyman

USAF
04.2017 - 04.2023
  • Examined and tested aircraft weapon systems, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
  • Carried out maintenance through written out and detailed technical data.
  • Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
  • Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
  • Excellent decision-making and judgement skills in stressful environments.

Education

Flight School

Flex Air
Manhattan, KS

Skills

  • Error reduction
  • Aircraft systems
  • Crew resource management
  • Aircraft status reports
  • Flight navigation
  • Fuel management
  • Flight plans
  • Operational awareness
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Aircraft operation
  • Team collaboration
  • Aircraft inspections

Flight Experience

Total Time - 255

ASEL - 245 C172

AMEL - 10 BE95

PIC - 124

Instrument - 44

XC PIC - 63

XC Night PIC - 19


Certification

CASEL with instrument

Complex

Working on CAMEL

First Class Medical



Timeline

Quality Control Inspector

Nisou
05.2024 - Current

Armed Security Officer

Defense Contracting Activity
01.2023 - 05.2024

Aircraft Armament System Journeyman

USAF
04.2017 - 04.2023

Flight School

Flex Air
Tristan Vagts