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William Summers

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Efficient Quality Lead Inspector with diverse skill sets honed over 20 years in the aviation industry on F-35, U-2, RQ-4, A-10 (M)C-130J aircraft. Well-versed in planning, coordinating and executing preventive, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft models. Experienced in performing Product Build Surveillance and Audits. Adept at performing in-process and final aircraft inspections with commitment to unfailing accuracy and safety. Meticulous Quality Control Inspector with proven history of upholding quality standards and identifying root causes of complex issues.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Quality Inspector

Lockheed Martin
06.2022 - Current
  • Led team of inspectors to ensure consistent implementation of quality standards across production lines.
  • Enhanced overall efficiency with regular process audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Mentored junior inspectors, providing guidance on best practices and proper inspection techniques.
  • Implemented training programs for new inspectors, resulting in reduced learning curves and improved overall performance.
  • Participated in Quality Management System audits, demonstrating company-wide compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.

Flight-Line Expediter

USAF
01.2015 - 06.2022
  • Led and directed 254 technicians to accomplish scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 16 C130J aircraft valued at $1.12 Billion.
  • Enforced strict adherence to technical orders, management procedures and accuracy of management information system data documentation.
  • Ensured consistent aircraft generation flow to meet local training requirement, Air Mobility Command and U.S. Air Forces Central Command world-wide commitments.
  • Cultivated safe and organized work area by maintaining active control over tools and equipment and retaining foreign object debris awareness at all times.

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Shift Leader

USAF
06.2011 - 12.2014
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of 8 MC-130J aircraft.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
  • Managed over 80 technicians, validated qualifications and training on 12,000 maintenance tasks.

Quality Assurance Inspector

USAF
03.2008 - 05.2011
  • Evaluated and inspected RQ-4 and U-2 airframe maintenance management procedures and advised Leadership on system operation.
  • Initiated and monitored deficiency reports, depot level assistance requests and Time Compliance Technical Orders.
  • Executed Maintenance Standardization Evaluation Program to support intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
  • Performed equipment inspections, personnel evaluations and on-the-spot training to over 1200 technicians to validate quality maintenance.

Dedicated Crew Chief

USAF
04.2006 - 04.2008
  • Coordinated aircraft maintenance and repair schedules for 27 A-10 aircraft valued at over $289 million.
  • Supervised and evaluated job performance and maintenance practices/reviewed IMDS/MDC input data for accuracy.
  • Managed/supervised aircraft washes, letter checks, tows, and aircraft jacking and coordinated Red Ball maintenance and In Flight Emergency responses.
  • Enforced operating instructions compliance and proper use of technical data to generate mission ready aircraft to meet flying training and contingency operation requirements.

Skills

  • Read and interpret Engineering drawings and specifications
  • Production expertise
  • Inspection protocols
  • Word/Excel knowledge
  • Precision measurement equipment use
  • Visual inspections
  • Knowledge of inspection theory
  • QADS, VAS, PDM, JDL, SFM

Professional Training

  • Maintenance Supervision and Production Course
  • Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Training
  • Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance Training
  • Non-commissioned Officer's Academy
  • Airman Leadership School
  • C-130J Hydraulic Systems Maintenance Course
  • Weight and Balance General Course

Accomplishments

  • Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service - Aug 2020
  • Air Force Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement - Dec 2020

Timeline

Lead Quality Inspector

Lockheed Martin
06.2022 - Current

Flight-Line Expediter

USAF
01.2015 - 06.2022

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/Shift Leader

USAF
06.2011 - 12.2014

Quality Assurance Inspector

USAF
03.2008 - 05.2011

Dedicated Crew Chief

USAF
04.2006 - 04.2008

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