Bill Aldrich
17683 Gann Ridge Road
Garfield, AR 72732
Home 479-656-3540
Cellular 479-790-4902
Fax 479-656-3540
OBJECTIVE
To gain professional growth as a team member executing critical services that contributes to the profitability of a company.
SUMMARY
18 years experience with the following disciplines: A&P, IA, Chief Inspector, Director of Maintenance, DAR Maintenance and Manufacturing. I am well versed in all facets of maintenance and inspection ranging from small fixed wing operations to large transport aircraft. Well versed in part 145 repair station requirements. Working knowledge of FAA Regulations. Effective planning and organizational skills. Expertise in business administration, record keeping, planning, policies, procedures, researching, scheduling, and related responsibilities to ensure productive operations.
EXPERIENCE
DAR Manufacturing & Maintenance June 2001 to Present
Aldrich Aerospace Inc., Garfield, AR. 72732 -
Issued airworthiness certifications from a VAN's RV 4 to Boeing Commercial aircraft.
Provided FAA Designee Service on many STC projects from parts conformity to complete
Boeing Business Jet Interiors.
Conducted DAR Services for a major audio component and a Major Fuel Cell Manufacture.
*Issued 8130-3 Tags for Accredited Distributor
FAA Coordinator February 2001 to September 2002
Ozark Aircraft Systems, Bentonville, AR - Ozark Aircraft Systems, Bentonville, AR -
Conducted Conformity Inspections.
Issued Airworthiness Certificates.
Responsible for PMA and Burn lab manuals and received approval by FAA Offices.
Chief Inspector/Quality Eng. ODAR MFG & Maint July 1998 to February 2001
Raytheon Aircraft Company, Little Rock, AR -
Train and supervised all Personal Assigned to Inspection Dept.
Ensure all inspections are properly performed before parts are released to the public.
All work is properly documented, (inspection records, reports and forms.)
All repair orders are stored properly and can be assessed in a timely manner when required.
Make periodic checks on all inspection tools and the calibration of precision test equipment.
Devise and maintain a system of keeping records of checks and calibration of inspection tools
and precision test equipment.
Ensure proper execution of all forms required by the FAA.
Final Acceptance of all incoming material including new and used parts, supplies.
Conduct preliminary, hidden damage inspections continuity, and final inspection of all items.
Ensure that no defective or unairworthy parts are installed in any component or assembly released by the repair station
ODAR Functions:
Issue Airworthiness Certificates and export Certificates.
Conduct conformity inspections, exports.
Coordinate with Local and Foreign Governments as required.
Lead\Supervisor Inspector July 1989 to July 1998
Raytheon Aircraft Company, Little Rock, AR. -
Assure manufactured items are being built and installed to the proper approved data.
Oversee conformity inspections, working with the FAA.
Assure mechanics are using tools that are in calibration and correct for the job being performed.
Assure company discrepancy and work books are kept up-to-date and are in proper order and
have all required entries.
Review all paperwork before aircraft delivery making sure all appropriate entries have been made
in the aircraft logbooks', 337's equipment list for proper documentation of all work performed.
Insure assigned areas are in compliance with repair station requirements for proper identification
of parts and components.
Assumed the responsibilities of temporary Chief Inspector, FAA Coordinator and the Director of Quality.
Interacted with supervisors and managers of all departments
Flight Test Mechanic July 1986 to July 1989
Falcon Jet, Little Rock, AR -
Comply with inspection of aircraft.
Troubleshoot problems and repair as required.
Review work books before each flight.
EDUCATION
FAA Training, Oklahoma City, OK - Received Manufacturing DAR (Unlimited)
FAA Training, Oklahoma City, OK- Received Maintenance DAR (Unlimited)
BAe 125/1000 Training, Little Rock AR - Initial Maintenance Training
Dunn & Bradstreet Business Education Services, Little Rock AR - Supervisor Training
Kansas University, Lawerance, KS - Standard Airworthiness Procedures
IA Home Study Course, Little Rock, AR - Received Inspection Authorization
Pulaski Vocational Technical College, North Little Rock, AR - Certified Aviation School Received Airframe and Power Plant Certificate.
Computer home Study Received A+ Certification
Licenses / Certs.: FAA A&P, FAA IA, FAA Private Pilot, Designated Airworthiness Representative. CompTia A+ Certification
Authorized Maintenance DAR Function Codes (Weight Limits None)
23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 46, 47, 48, 50
Authorized Manufacturing DAR Function codes (Weight Limits None)
8,9,11,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,46
