Kailin Banules
Atlanta
Summary
Detail-oriented Compliance Specialist and QA Inspector with 10+ years of experience in the aviation industry. Skilled in inventory management, quality control, and FAA compliance. Proven track record of improving team performance, exceptional multitasking skills , and resolving operational challenges with strategic decision-making. Open to new opportunities to leverage my expertise and drive success in a dynamic environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Conformity Specialist
Wheels Up
10.2024 - Current
- Oversee compliance with aviation regulations and standards set by the FAA and other relevant bodies.
- Create and maintain regulatory reports to document compliance efforts from Bluetail as well as CAMP.
- Regularly conduct audits in CAMP to ensure adherence to aviation safety and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborating with team members to achieve goals.
QA Inspector
Boeing
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Documented nonconformities and recommended resolution techniques, leading to prompt and effective issue resolution.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods, ensuring accuracy in testing and adjustments.
- Oversaw proper tagging and identification of parts and components, enabling rejected or non-repairable parts to be properly marked, quarantined, and rendered unusable, thereby preventing future quality issues.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations, consistently achieving high-quality output.
- Consulted with engineers to resolve quality, production, and efficiency problems, enhancing overall process efficiency.
- Analyzed plans, specifications, and blueprints to understand product requirements, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Recommended improvement measures to the production process to meet quality control standards, resulting in enhanced product quality and reduced defects.
Aircraft Parts Specialist
Alaska Airlines
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Managed inventory of parts, equipment, and HAZMAT, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Coordinated material flow to support maintenance, minimizing downtime.
- Performed inventories to ensure accuracy and notified the Director of Quality.
- Expedited parts delivery to maintain on-time aircraft departures.
- Qualified forklift operator for efficient material handling.
- Coordinated restocks with parts manager to fill gaps.
- Followed compliance standards to maintain safety.
- Mentored new hires on compliance and service standards
Aircraft Parts Specialist
PSA Airlines
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed inventory of parts, equipment, and HAZMAT, ensuring compliance and operational readiness.
- Coordinated material flow to support maintenance, reducing delays and meeting policy standards.
- Performed physical inventories to ensure accuracy, notifying the Director of Quality promptly.
- Expedited parts delivery to aircraft, ensuring on-time departures.
- Followed compliance standards, maintaining safety and legal adherence.
- Supported service department by pulling parts and updating records, improving efficiency.
- Received and stocked merchandise, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
Customer Service Supervisor
Envoy Air
06.2014 - 02.2022
- Implemented airfield safety procedures, ensuring a safe operating environment.
- Trained employees to verify compliance with FAA standards, enhancing safety and regulatory adherence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of aircraft schedules, weather data, and potential delays, ensuring smooth operations.
- Led teams through routine operations and challenges, making strong decisions and leveraging expert knowledge.
- Assessed team performance with one-on-one coaching, promoting better service.
- Organized shift assignments to meet coverage demands, optimizing staff utilization.
- Evaluated job performance and motivated staff to boost productivity.
- Inspected cargo for accurate documentation and weight requirements, ensuring compliance.
- Addressed customer inquiries, increasing satisfaction ratings.
- Established positive rapport with customers and team members, fostering a successful work environment.
Education
Certification - Culinary Arts
Kittrell Job Corps
08-2008
Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Cary High School
Cary, NC06-2007
Skills
- Quality Control
- Inventory Management
- Team Management
- Problem-solving
- Compliance Management
- Customer Relations
- Training and Coaching
- Blueprint Reading
- Attention to Detail
- Forklift Operation
- Scheduling Coordination
- Strategic Planning
- Verbal Communication
- Inventory Auditing
- Recordkeeping
- Problem solving
- Technical documentation
- Quality assurance
- Safety procedures
- Effective communication
- Data analysis
- Analytical thinking
- Expert problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Audit procedures
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Conformity Specialist
Wheels Up
10.2024 - Current
QA Inspector
Boeing
03.2024 - 07.2024
Aircraft Parts Specialist
Alaska Airlines
11.2022 - 03.2024
Aircraft Parts Specialist
PSA Airlines
02.2022 - 11.2022
Customer Service Supervisor
Envoy Air
06.2014 - 02.2022
Criminal Justice
Northern Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Cary High School
Certification - Culinary Arts
Kittrell Job Corps
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