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CV: Senior Aerospace Inspector
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Date Submitted: Last Modified: Current job: Employment Term: Job location: Date available: Industry: Keywords08/12/2000 to 07/22/2011
Job Summary:
Performed quality inspection and assurance duties to ensure compliance to engineering drawings, specifications, work authorization documents, and operation procedures, as well as, manufacturing and installation drawings on the Solid Rocket Boosters, Shuttle Orbiter and ARES Rocket. Knowingly can interpret drawings, specifications, blueprints, and sketches. Inspected associated major components and sub-components, before, during, and after testing and pre/post launch operations for compliance with company and customer requirements. Inspected the installation, modifications, and hook-up of all types of electrical and electronic, electromechanical, hydro, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation, station and test equipment, hardware units, and corresponding connections. Performed closeout inspections of assigned areas for conformance/compliance and identified non-conformances when necessary in the appropriate program; Solumina, IPRACA or NIS.
Verified process inspections, non-conformance reporting dimensional measurement checks, corrosion pit mapping, and verification of various material cure requirements, adhesion testing, and dry film lubricant inspections. Evaluated products, equipment, and processes to ensure their quality and compliance with engineering and NASA requirements. Performed photographic close out inspections per documentation requirements in accordance with written procedures, policies, and documents; provided quality assurance technical representation in team and organizational meetings, and presented sound technical arguments to resolve quality assurance issues. Qualified in the use of standard and sophisticated computerized test equipment, coordinate measurement devices, optical comparators, video borescopes, Rockwell hardness testers, vacuum leak testing and Helium leak detection using Alcatel and Varian testers, basic computer skills and Microsoft applications.
Followed all Safety procedures, regulations and established guidelines to perform assigned duties. Obtained and maintained certifications, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and stand boards etc., as required by company and customer. Used multiple types of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as set by company and OSHA guidelines.
Participated in numerous Quality Circle and Lean Six Sigma events with great success by performing risk assessments and analyses and assigning risk ratings to quality systems and key processes. Have performed numerous supplier audits for United Space Alliance and NASA. Active participate in achieving the ISO 9000 and ISO 9001 company certification
UNITED SPACE BOOSTERS INCORPORATED (USBI)/
UNITED SPACE ALLIANCE
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FLORIDA
10/18/1984 – 08/12/2000
SENIOR AEROSPACE TECHNICIAN:
Job Summary:
Performed the assembly, disassembly, installation, maintenance, modification, troubleshooting, repair, adjustment, verification, checkout, potting, molding, encapsulation, testing, service, and refurbishment of Solid Rocket Boosters, Shuttle Orbiter and ARES Rocket, ground support equipment and associated hardware. Worked on such systems as: electrical, electromechanical, mechanical, hydraulic, fluid, pneumatic, pyrotechnical, hypergolic and cryogenic assemblies, components and sub-components. Operated test equipment, optical alignment equipment, computer and peripheral systems, power systems, and various mechanical devices. Used Operations Intercom System (OIS) to receive remote instructions and communicate compliance. Used and operated vehicles, heavy equipment, forklifts, man lifts, tugs, shop tools, etc. Used precision measuring equipment, layout tools and instruments. Performed other incidental but necessary tasks to accomplish assigned duties.
Collaborated with engineering, planning, quality control, and customer’s representatives to improve, develop, and maintain Work Authorization Documentation (WAD); and also to improve the performance, quality, and reliability of space systems and components.
Worked from drawings, schematics, verbal (audible) instructions, diagrams, equipment specifications, engineering instructions, documents, test procedures, vendor manuals, wiring lists, standard and process specifications, and other technical written instructions. Created and maintained logs, charts, documentation per company, vendor and customer requests.
Followed all Safety procedures, regulations and established guidelines to perform assigned duties. Obtained and maintained certifications, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and stand boards etc., as required by company and customer. Used multiple types of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as set by company and OSHA guidelines.
07/29/1986 - 07/29/1987
PRATT & WHITNEY
KHAMIS MUSHAYT AIR BASE, SAUDI ARABIA
JET ENGINE TECHNICAN
Temporarily laid off from USBI due to Space Shuttle Challenger accident. Trained Saudi Air force in the disassembly, repair, inspection and servicing of the F100 engines and F-15 aircraft.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
HONORABLE DISCHARGE- STAFF SEARGENT E-5
06/02/1978 – 06/02/1984
JET ENGINE MECHANIC
Qualified on the removal, installation and inspection of components on the Pratt & Whitney J57-59W, F100, F100-200, General Electric J79-15, J79-17, TF34 and Teledyne J69-T25A engines. Provided flight line support on F-4, F-15, KC-135 and T-37 aircraft.
CERTIFICATIONS
Powerplant License – Federal Aviation Administration
Completed annual training and maintained certification in areas of:
NASA and USA Visual Inspection and Testing Level II
Confined Space Entry
Electrical Bonding
Electrical Connector Mate and De-mate
TCS Fluid Line Heater Installation
Hypergolic and Ammonia QD Installation and Inspection
Self Contained Air Purifying Ensemble Scape (all modes)
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus SCAB
Torque & Safety Wire
APU hydrazine servicing
Dynatube Installation
Orbiter Wire Termination
Adhesive Bonding Application and Inspection
RF Connector Mate and De-mate
Corrosion Repair & Protection Inspection
Lock Out Tag Out, LO/TO
Hazardous Communication
Drawings, Dimensions & Tolerances
Air Purifying Respirator Fit Test
Hydrazine Safety
Cryogenics Safety
Digital Closeout Photography
Cryogenic Seal Handling and Inspection
Ordinance Handling and Inspection
Alcatel and Varian Helium Leak Detection
Resistoflex Hose Fabrication
Hydrostatic Testing
CPR
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
DECEMBER 1992
United Space Boosters Incorporated NASA Manned Flight Awareness Award.
MAY 2003
Recognized for outstanding contributions during the recovery and investigation of the STS-107 Space Shuttle Columbia Accident.
SEPTEMBER 2004
United Space Alliance monthly Quest Award for Teamwork.
Participated in the demonstration/certification depot repair and functional testing of the orbiter actuator.
OCTOBER 2005
United Space Alliance monthly Quest Award for Quality.
OCTOBER 2008
United Space Alliance monthly Quest Award for Safety.
1st QUARTER 2011
United Space Alliance Quarterly Quest Award for Technical Achievement.
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