Thomas Chong

Marine Veteran | Logistics Product Data | Technical Writer

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

About

Aerospace Logistics Engineer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with experience spanning military aviation maintenance and defense program sustainment. Currently supporting the MV-75 program at Bell Textron, where I work on maintenance task analysis, logistics product data (LPD) development, and technical data validation against standards like S1000D, GEIA-STD-0007, and MIL-HDBK-502A. I partner closely with maintenance, engineering, and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies and keep sustainment documentation accurate and audit-ready — recently leading a redesign effort for pitch link calibration support equipment that improved maintainability and long-term sustainment outcomes. Before moving into engineering, I spent three years in the Marine Corps as a Work Center Supervisor and Quality Assurance Technician, leading 25+ person teams, standardizing maintenance workflows, and training technicians across aviation maintenance operations. That foundation — discipline, attention to detail, and a readiness mindset — still shapes how I approach technical data and program support today. I'm always interested in connecting with people working in product support, sustainment engineering, technical publications, or military aviation logistics.

Experience

  • Aerospace Logistics Engineer at Bell Flight
    Oct 2024 - Present · 1 yr 9 mos

    Aerospace logistics and product support professional with experience in military aviation sustainment, technical data, and maintenance readiness.

  • Inside Sales at J&L Building Materials
    Aug 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    We stand as a pillar of support for builders, contractors, and architects across the Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and South Jersey area.

  • MV-22 Flight line Mechanic at United States Marine Corps
    Dec 2017 - Dec 2022 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    Bell Boeing MV-22 Flight Line Collateral Duty Quality Assurance Representative Responsible for conducting and managing the maintenance department’s QA effort. Currently assigned to a production work center but act in the same capacity as a QAR. Experienced in managing and supervising aircraft maintenance with short timelines and without compromising the safety of maintainers and crew.

  • Gymnastics Instructor at KMC
    Jun 2009 - Dec 2017 · 8 yrs 7 mos