Summary
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Work History
Education
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Kevin Day

Woodruff,SC

Summary

Experienced aviation professional with expertise in General Aviation, Regional Airlines, Private Charters, and Fighter Production. Currently serving as a Lead Inspector Specialist on the F-16 Program, leading a high-performing QA team across 5 different SWBS. Plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate and complete work by meticulously verifying documentation and prints through SAP, QADs, SFM, MPRSII, EDMS, and other systems.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Inspector Sr. Specialist

Lockheed Martin
06.2022 - Current

Promoted to Lead inspector in August of 2023 and lead QA team in 5 different SWBS.

  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
  • Uses contractual documents, engineering drawings, technical manuals, and other techinical data.
  • Proficient in use of precision measuring equipment to accept or reject work.
  • Uses standard processes to resolve errors with engineering and technical data.
  • Proficient with SAP, SFM, QADs, MRPSII, EDMS, Powerpoint, and Excel.
  • Conducts hangar floor checks for proper work documents and ensure peers are following company policies.

Maintenance Lead and A&P Technician

Psa Airlines
05.2017 - 06.2022
  • Generated and completed work orders for repairs, maintenance, and component replacement.
  • Run and taxi qualified on the CRJ-700/900 series aircraft
  • Performed scheduled, unscheduled, and modifications of the CRJ-200/700/900 series aircraft.
  • Performed RII duties such as inspection od proper installation, rigging, torques, tensions, and ops checks of numerous flight critical systems including flight controls and respective cables, landing gear, and engines.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management delegating tasks to complete on time with efficient teams of up to 15 employees.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot and diagnose solutions.
  • Proficient use of various precise measuring and specialty tooling.
  • Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines, and specifications.

A&P Mechanic

Shelby Performance Aviation
05.2014 - 04.2017
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing client concerns promptly and professionally.
  • Prevented potential safety hazards by conducting regular audits of equipment usage and storage practices within the workspace.
  • Used problem solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Preserved the longevity of aircraft components through diligent adherence to manufacturer guidelines during maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check and insure flight readiness of aircraft.

Assistant Store Manager

Bap Geon Auto Parts
02.2005 - 05.2014
  • Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Liaised to vendors outside of our usual networks to find parts not available through traditional sources.

Education

Airframe And Power Plant

Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Chesapeake, VA
08.2016

High Performance And Custom Engine Technology

Advanced Technology Institute
Norfolk, VA
2006

High School Diploma -

Hopewell High School
Hopewell, VA
2004

Skills

  • Visual inspections
  • Training and mentoring
  • Safety awareness
  • Paperwork evaluations
  • Critical thinking
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Decision making
  • Drawing interpretation
  • Task concentration

Timeline

Inspector Sr. Specialist

Lockheed Martin
06.2022 - Current

Maintenance Lead and A&P Technician

Psa Airlines
05.2017 - 06.2022

A&P Mechanic

Shelby Performance Aviation
05.2014 - 04.2017

Assistant Store Manager

Bap Geon Auto Parts
02.2005 - 05.2014

Airframe And Power Plant

Aviation Institute of Maintenance

High Performance And Custom Engine Technology

Advanced Technology Institute

High School Diploma -

Hopewell High School
Kevin Day