NDT Inspector/Instructor (prior military)

AL Alabama

United States

I am willing to Travel.
Currently working but always looking.
I need a job as soon as possible.
I prefer permanent jobs.

Pensacola Junior College Airframe & Powerplant Certificates 8/1991 to 05/1993

ASNT (American Society of Non-Destructive Inspection)
Level III in Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing

Additional Information:
NDI Training:

Non destructive Inspection Apprentice Course-Additional Skill Identifier N-2
PT Method C 1200 Hours, Method D 1200 Hours
MT 2000 Hours
ET 4500 Hours
UT 4000 Hours
RT 600 Hours
NDI/TM 1-1500-335-23, AH-64/TM 1-1520-264-23, CH-47/TM 1-1520-253-23, OH-58/TM 1-1520-266-23, UH-60/TM 1-1520-265-23, NAS-410, ASAMs, SOFs and Phase Maintenance on all airframes.
Performed NDI from 1995 until 2006 using PT Method A,B,C; MT Parker Probe portable and stationary units; ET/UT/BT Staveley Nortec 2000 Triple Pack and 19E and USD15 Units and all special Probes and Transducer Kits for ASAMs and SOFs.
RPO/RSO qualified thru Department of the Army/Health Physicist Keith Rose/Redstone Arsenal, AL

Austin Peay State University No Degree 128 credits 8/2000 to 12/2000

Pensacola Junior College Airframe & Powerplant Certificates 8/1991 to 05/1993

Training:
11/2004, Distributed Learning Instructor Course 3 weeks, Army
01/2004, Small Group Instructors Course 40 hours, Army
05/2003, USAALS, Support Cadre Training Course 16 hours, Army
03/2003, Instructor Training Course (ITC) 80 hours, Army
10/2002, Avion Universal Static Balance Fixture 16 hours, Army
11/2001, Aircraft Powertrain Repairer Supervisor 3 months, Army
03/2001, Radiation Safety Officer & X-ray Safety Training 80hours, Army
04/2001, Occupation Safety and Health Administration
General Industry Outreach Program 30 hours, Army
06/2001, Manager Development Course Army
06/2001, Aviation Maintenance Management Course Army
04/2001, Special Course for Safety Management Army
10/1999, Non destructive Inspection Apprentice Course 333hours, Army
09/1999, Driver Training 40 hours, Army
11/1997, Combat Lifesaver Training 40 hours, Army
11/1997, General Corrosion Control Course 16 hours, Army
11/1997, Industrial Radiation Safety Refresher Training 16 hours, Army
06/1997, Intro. to Defense Reutilization/Marketing System Army
06/1997, Field Sanitation Team Training 40 hours, Army
05/1997, Defense Hazardous Materials/Waste Handling Course Army
02/1997, Primary Leadership Development Course 398 hours, Army
11/1995, U.S. Army Air Assault School 100 hours, Army
05/1995, U.S. Army Basic Training 2 months, Army

(NDT/COE) Huddleston Technical Service (01/07/2008 - Present) - Senior Analyst
Redstone Arsenal, Alabama United States
Supervisor: Scott Huddleston - 256-313-0211; Contact:Yes

Salary: $60,000.00 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: -Review engineering drawings to evaluate, develop, write, and perform nondestructive inspection procedures in correlation to Quality Deficiency Reports (QDR) on CH-47, AH-64, UH-60 and OH-58 airframes for Aviation Management Research and Development Engineering Center (AMRDEC). Make recommended changes and updates to nondestructive inspection airframe specific manuals.

-Work with Aircraft Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) in developing and recommending equipment for the Nondestructive Testing (NDT) Shelter Portable Air Mobile (SPAM).

-Write and develop lesson plans for training National Guard soldiers in nondestructive testing. Qualify these soldiers by training and testing, with written and practical examination for Level I and Level II qualification. Perform task specific qualification (TSQ) that is required to perform certain inspections on specific aircraft.

-Perform nondestructive refresher testing, for active duty units preparing to deploy, give classes to Logistics Aviation Resource System (LARS) to give them a better understanding of the five methods used to evaluate different types of alloys.

-Perform evaluation of new equipment that could possibly improve the probability of detection (POD) of defects in aircraft components, equipment such as Phase Array inspection equipment manufactured by companies such as General Electric.

-Write monthly activity and expense reports, write articles for the NDT newsletter.


Team Industrial Service (07/02/07 – 12/12/07) – NDT Technician/Instructor
500 Broadway South Roxana, IL 62087
Operations Manager: Joe Bowers – 618-251-4125

Salary: $54,000.00 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Certified/ NAS 410, PT Level III fluorescent and visible dye, MT Level III fluorescent wet and dry particle, UT Level II Longitudinal, Shear wave mostly A Scan and Thickness measurements had 40 hour class on Phase Array using A, B, C and S Scan, however never log any hours. Level III Eddy Current written exam/specifications taken and past, company did not have Level III certified in eddy current to give me my practical exam for certification. RT Level II written exam past, never given hands on evaluation. Instructed MT class, Performed Nital Etching and PT, MT for NADCAP aerospace jobs also, assisted with successful NADCAP accreditation and performed Bernell Hardness Tests.

U.S. Army, USAALS 3rd Staff and Faculty (12/19/2002 - 11/30/2006) - Instructor/Writer
Fort Eustis, Virginia United States
Supervisor: MSG William Storrs - 804-413-2364; Contact: Yes

Salary: $53,604.00 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Instruct resident aviation training courses in managerial skills for 151A Aviation Maintenance Technicians (Warrant Officers) and 15K40 Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course (ANCOC). Instruct aviation supervisor skills for 15 series Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course (BNCOC). Instruct general maintenance skills for Advanced Individual Training (AIT) for 15D10 along with national and international students for the United States Army Aviation Logistics School (USAALS). While instructing at USAALS for the Powertrain and Propulsion Division (PPD), I attained an overall pass rate of 98%. Conduct classroom instruction through a variety of delivery methods such as lectures, discussions, demonstrations, practical exercises and critiques. Develops programs of instruction (POI's), plan, manage and develop lessons and presentations.
Test, grade, counsel and mentor students on their academic performance and behavior. Recommend appropriate administrative actions (ex. remediation) for students as class technical advisor. Excel in areas of instruction in Non-Destructive Inspection, Theories, Principles and Practical application of five Methods: Fluorescent Penetrant Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, Eddy Current Testing, Ultrasonic/Bond Testing and Radiography Testing. Instruct “Aircraft Powertrain Repairer Responsibilities” to students who will supervise, inspect and perform aviation unit (AVUM), intermediate (AVIM) and depot level maintenance on the UH-1, OH-58C/D, CH-47, UH-60 and AH-64 aircraft powertrain systems. Instruct entry level students on the removal, inspection and replacement of powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, rotary wing hub and tanks. Conduct disassembly of friction dampers and hanger assembly, disassembly, repairs, reassembly; adjust, balance and align powertrain components, systems and subsystems to include the main and tail rotor hub assemblies according to directives such as Technical Manuals, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, Safety of Flight messages, Aviation Safety Action Message and Technical Bulletins.
Instruct on airfield and shop safety practices and procedures for maintaining and usage of flammable and hazardous materials using Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
Instruct in the use and performance of operators’ ground support equipment (GSE), common hand tools and precision calibrated measuring tools. Requisition, procure and maintain shop and bench stock parts and equipment for repair of aircraft powertrain systems and non-destructive inspection equipment. Initiated the effort to receive additional training aids, to include an AH-64A helicopter for real life situational training.
Instruct the preparation of requests for turn-in and repair parts using FED-LOG as a training aid for powertrain components and the preparation for aircraft forms and aircraft records related to aircraft maintenance ,also use ULLS-A as a training aid and practical exercise.
Knowledge of principles, practices, methods and techniques used in aircraft powertrain systems maintenance and repair, depending on assignment, in order to determine needs, develop complete lesson, and review training and related materials covering such topics for varying audiences. Knowledge of Army, TRADOC and USAALS policy, regulations and guidance governing course development and presentation in order to conform to required formats and provide acceptable products.
Additional Duties: Schedule instructors for classes, instructor and students daily status reports. Serve as technical inspector, key control, physical security, maintenance coordinator, aircraft logbook control, radiographer, radiation safety officer. Mentored and prepared instructors for certification, served as a member of several different boards such as, UH-60M and the ARH for determining 15D tasks and concerns. Wrote the radiography lesson plan, practical exercise, tests and student hand-outs and increased course hours from 16 to 80 hours to incorporate non-destructive testing as part of the 15D military occupational specialty. This training program was implemented in October 2006. Manage a property account consisting of aviation training aids, equipment and special tools valued at over 11 million dollars.
Proficient in Microsoft skills in Word, Powerpoint and Excel programs. Hold a current A & P license, #3175309.



U.S. Army, 101Airborne Division Air Assault (10/07/1999 - 12/19/2002) - NDI Shop Supervisor
Fort Campbell, Kentucky United States
Supervisor: SSG Edward Broussard - 850-434-1079; Contact: Yes

Salary: $45,000.00 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Supervised and coordinated the daily maintenance schedule for 8 technicians in the NDI shop. Assigned work based on operational priority to maintain operational readiness. Monitored the shop flow with applied production, quality control and other maintenance management control principals in directing shop operations. Ensured all technicians were trained and proficient in all the NDI techniques. Accounted for man hours and tracked work orders. Wrote company Standard Operational Procedure for Radiography.
Managed a property account consisting of aviation equipment and tools valued at over $1 million. Performed Non-Destructive Inspections in accordance with Safety of Flights, Aviation Safety Messages, Technical Bulletins, Technical Manuals and prior experience. Maintained the Dosimetry Custodian Program. Provided technical guidance to subordinates; applied trouble shooting techniques to diagnose malfunctions as Technical Inspector.
Monitored shop and flight-line safety. Served as company Hazmat NCO and company Radiation Protection Officer. Requisitioned and procured special tools, equipment and parts for the powertrain shop to support the company in its transformation from supporting one airframe, to supporting four airframes. Redesigned the process which improved the unit’s maintenance capabilities.



U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division (10/14/1996 - 10/07/1999) - Assistant Shop Supervisor
Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii United States
Supervisor: MSG George McMillian - 1111111111; Contact: Yes

Salary: $40,000.00 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Managed production control for powertrain shop. Supervised subordinates in on the job training. Performed maintenance and tests on various aircraft; assisted with inspections on helicopter powertrain subsystems and components. Removed and replaced powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, and rotary wing hub oil tanks. Applied corrosion preventive procedures. Cleaned, preserved, and stored components. Performed maintenance on selected ground support equipment. Used and performed maintenance on common and special tools. Completed aircraft forms and records. Provided technical guidance to subordinates. Applied troubleshooting techniques to diagnose malfunctions. Performed non-destructive inspection on aircraft components. Disassembled, repaired, reassembled, adjusted, and tested powertrain components, systems, and subsystems. Balanced main and tail rotor hub assembly. Performed maintenance on diagnostic equipment. Improved operational rate in spite of shortage of technicians.



U.S. Army 8/101st Airborne, Air Assault Division (03/14/1995 - 10/14/1996) - Aircraft Powertrain Repairer
Fort Campbell, Kentucky United States
Supervisor: SGT. David Chambers - 931-552-4984; Contact: Yes

Salary: $35,000.00 per year
Hours per week: 40
Duties: Performed maintenance and tests on various aircraft; assisted with inspections on helicopter powertrain subsystems and components. Removed and replaced powertrain quills, transmission adapting parts, and rotary wing hub oil tanks. Applied corrosion preventive procedures. Cleaned, preserved, and stored components. Performed maintenance on selected ground support equipment, common and special tools. Used certain aircraft forms and records. Prepared requests for turn-in and repair parts. Provided technical guidance to subordinates. Applied troubleshooting techniques to diagnose malfunctions. Performed non-destructive inspection on aircraft components. Disassembled, repaired, reassembled, adjusted, and tested powertrain components, systems, and subsystems. Balanced main and tail rotor hub assembly. Performed maintenance on diagnostic equipment. Prepared forms and records.

I have found that industrial NDT work is not what I would like to do. I hope to return to the aviation/aerospace field. Hope to start new position as soon as possible.