Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
Business and Operations professional with a combination of over 20+ years experience in manufacturing, aerospace, and Military, specializing in: Program/departmental management, quality assurance, leadership, auditing, training, mentoring and inspection.
• Conducted source and government-mandated inspections, ensuring compliance with customer and technical standards • Led quality analysis tasks and projects, enhancing manufacturing processes through high-performance team collaboration and metrics monitoring • Implemented Lean manufacturing principles and 5S methodology to optimize production efficiency and reduce waste
• Inspected aerospace parts for civilian and military platforms, ensuring compliance with GD&T tolerances down to millionths of an inch • Conducted first-article inspections using blueprints, computerized tools, and liquid molds to approve parts for mass production • Achieved company-wide qualifications in all quality areas and solely and independently conducted OSHA safety audits at both company plant locations as a Safety Committee member
• Managed Quality Assurance for aviation maintenance, overseeing 15-25 technicians in-flight and on-ground • Reviewed and certified maintenance procedures, ensuring aircraft met Full-Mission Capable (FMC) status • Balanced maintenance crew assignments, troubleshooting, and parts ordering while maintaining safety compliance • Accumulated over 14,400 man-hours in Quality Assurance as a final authority • Facilitated, tracked, reported on training, scheduling, and qualifications for 40+ Navy pilots and 25+ enlisted personnel • Experienced with Boeing 707/AWACS systems and specialized in KC-135 engines • Operated and troubleshot Boeing 707 systems in-flight from the cockpit, managing all normal/emergency procedures. • Directed 21-man crew during normal/emergency flight & completed over 5,500 hours in the simulator/various aircraft. • Produced complex MS Excel reports on maintenance, deployment, and operational readiness for review. • Directed, serviced, and fueled a diverse fleet of military aircraft, including KC-10, F-22, and various helicopters, across global airfields under all weather conditions for over 14 years. • Oversaw aircraft marshalling, cargo and passenger handling, fueling operations, and PPR clearances. • Produced manifest reports, verified flight documentation, and supervised personnel to ensure safety and compliance
• Led warehouse operations team, streamlining procedures that improved daily production and strengthened relationships with buyers, vendors, and internal teams • Earned inspector’s stamp 3-4 months ahead of schedule and trained and led two junior quality inspectors • Inspected engine components, sub-assemblies, and modules for U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, ensuring compliance with Military and FAA standards for safety and conformance • Reviewed 300-500 engine parts weekly using SAP, aviation blueprints, and Microsoft Office, adhering to OSHA, FAA, and Department of Defense regulations