DeAndre Wilson
Columbus
Summary
Accomplished Aviation Program Manager and Technical Inspector with a proven track record at Pratt & Whitney and the US Army. Expert in strategic planning and quality control, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in technical data interpretation and team building, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement in high-stakes environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Gate 1 DCM/HPT/TIC Inspector
Pratt & Whitney
09.2017 - Current
- Reads and interprets work scope instructions. Prepares routers both Internal and External to outside vendors
- Inspects and examines Gear Turbo Fan HPT/TIC engine components and modules for defects and wear to verify conformance with all Service Bulletins, ADs, PW1100, PW1500, PW1900, PW800 series manuals, customer work scopes, and Engineer's directives
- Upholds codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
Aviation Program Manager
US Army
01.2015 - 03.2017
- Directed and coordinated personnel work schedules, assigned specific duties, production of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for 142 aircraft (All 3 major US army helicopter platforms) of a Combat Aviation Unit.
- Formed financial and staff management directives to optimize training, unit efficiency, and fund operations
- Established and updated objectives and tools for maintenance program and each department to enhance operations.
Technical Inspector
US Army
05.2013 - 01.2015
- Inspected new, repaired, and or modified aircraft and aircraft components to identify damage or defects and to assess airworthiness and conformance to standards, using checklists, hand tools, and test instruments.
- Recommend replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment. Inprocess inspected maintenance, modification, or repair/overhaul of aircraft, and aircraft components.
- Ensured all quality records were up to date and in IAW Army Aviation standards.
Powerplant Repair Supervisor
US Army
11.2010 - 05.2013
- Determined timetables, sequences, and tasks for work activities, based on work priority, quantity of equipment, and skill of personnel
- Monitored employees’ work levels and reviewed work performance. Developed, implemented, or evaluated training, maintenance policies, and procedures
- Contributed to development, implementation, and execution of maintenance programs.
Powerplant Repair Mechanic
US Army
10.2008 - 11.2010
- Diagnosed complications of aircraft engines by; testing, using equipment, or interpreting pilots’ description of malfunction
- Determined methods of repair or replacement of damaged engines and or components. Disassembled/assembled aircraft engines.
- Read and interpret maintenance manuals, service bulletins and other specifications.
Education
Airframe / Powerplant License - Aircraft Maintenance And Repair
Global School of Aeronautics
Gainesville, GA02-2017
GROL/FCC CERTIFICATE - Federal Communications Commissions
American Airmen
Ronkonkoma, NY01-2012
Fiber Optic Technician - Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic Association
Fallbrook, CA11-2011
Aircraft Powerplant Repair Certificate - Turbine Engine Mechanic
United States School of Aviation Logistics Support
Newport News, VA10-2008
Skills
- Team building
- Strategic planning
- Production assessment
- Quality control
- Process improvements
- Technical data interpretation
- Blueprint reading
- Regulatory compliance
- Training and mentoring
- Visual inspections
- Project coordination
- Continuous improvement
Affiliations
- US Army Veteran
Timeline
Gate 1 DCM/HPT/TIC Inspector
Pratt & Whitney
09.2017 - Current
Aviation Program Manager
US Army
01.2015 - 03.2017
Technical Inspector
US Army
05.2013 - 01.2015
Powerplant Repair Supervisor
US Army
11.2010 - 05.2013
Powerplant Repair Mechanic
US Army
10.2008 - 11.2010
Airframe / Powerplant License - Aircraft Maintenance And Repair
Global School of Aeronautics
GROL/FCC CERTIFICATE - Federal Communications Commissions
American Airmen
Fiber Optic Technician - Fiber Optics
Fiber Optic Association
Aircraft Powerplant Repair Certificate - Turbine Engine Mechanic
United States School of Aviation Logistics Support
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