Summary:

Accomplished, result-oriented reliable NDI Professional. Seven years of service in the United States Army, including 6 years of experience as an NDI Technician (Levels I and II); Extensive experience with Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, Radiography and Liquid Penetrant Inspection and Testing; Working knowledge of computers

Proficient in Nondestructive Inspection Methods:

· Liquid Penetrant (PT; LPI) - 119 hours - Baths; Aerosol
· Magnetic Particle (MT; MPI) - 7 hours – Portable
· Eddy Current (ECT) - 241 hours - Staveley (Olympus NDT) Nortec 2000
· Ultrasonic (UT) - 146 hours - Staveley (Olympus NDT) Sonic 1200
· Radiography (RT) - 101 hours - Unshielded usage; Trained in shielded

Education & Training:

· Nondestructive Inspector Apprentice Course (Level II)
o Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, July 14, 2004
· Advanced Individual Training
o Helicopter Powertrain Repairer
· Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Handler’s Course
· Hazardous Material Transportation Course
· Advanced Fire Safety and Prevention Course
· A&P License in progress

Work History:

United States Army August 2, 2000 – April 18, 2007

· Basic Training Fort Jackson, South Carolina
· Advanced Individual Training, Ft. Eustis, Virginia
o Helicopter Powertrain Repairer
· April 7, 2001 to May 14, 2004 Level I NDI Technician
o 1-214th Aviation Regiment Heidelberg, Germany
· August 1, 2004 to February 14, 2006 Level II NDI Technician
o 277th Aviation Support Battalion Fort Drum, New York
· February 18, 2006 to February 1, 2007 Primary Level II NDI Technician
o Forward Operating Base Salerno, Khowst, Afghanistan
· Honorable Discharge April 18, 2007

Duties:

· Performed over 2600 technical nondestructive testing of aircraft parts, components and systems utilizing Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Radiography methodologies
o Aircrafts included: UH60 Blackhawk, OH58 Kiowa, CH47 Chinook, AH64 Apache, Fixed-Wing Aircrafts and other various aircrafts
· Responsible for interpretation and evaluation of all test methods
· Lead and Primary NDI Technician
· Primary radiographer for all NDI & NDT completed on base
· Trained staff on various NDI & NDT tools & equipment worth over $75,000
· Recruited, trained, supervised five NDI assistant technicians and activities
· Set work tempo to keep up with workload
· Managed workflow, deadlines, and schedule of NDI lab
· Maintained all military specifications and safety standards; verified adherence to standards at all times
· Maintained and inspected inventory of chemicals and machinery parts including MagnaFlux Zyglo Fluorescent Post Emulsifiable Penetrants
· Responsible for radiation monitoring devices

Honors:

· Soldier of the Month: 1-214th Aviation Regiment, August, 2003,
o Heidelberg, Germany
· Soldier of the Year: 1-214th Aviation Regiment, 2002-2003
o Heidelberg, Germany
· 5 Army Achievement Medals
· 2 Army Good Conduct Medals
· 5 Certificates of Achievement