Christopher Arave Email & Phone Number

• Conducted cost analyses of depot end item landed costs using DCAST cost summary reports, and MRO JON closure checklist to provide an explanation of an assets profit or loss to the department head. • Assisted in F-35 project activation for composite structure components as a representative for Hill Air Force Base through collaborations with Lockheed Martin. • Planed logistics for advanced composite repair and refurbishment work against F-35, F-16, and A-10 air craft composite… Show more • Conducted cost analyses of depot end item landed costs using DCAST cost summary reports, and MRO JON closure checklist to provide an explanation of an assets profit or loss to the department head. • Assisted in F-35 project activation for composite structure components as a representative for Hill Air Force Base through collaborations with Lockheed Martin. • Planed logistics for advanced composite repair and refurbishment work against F-35, F-16, and A-10 air craft composite components.• Created electronic work control documents for production to perform advanced composite repairs by researching repair guidance provided by blueprints, technical guidance, engineering dispositions, and material specifications. • Calculated, requested and directed the allocation of funds as required for each composite component repair.• Attended weekly department collaboration meetings to review, discuss, strategies, and at times escalate production needs to optimize asset flow days. • Demonstrated proficient use of Air Force and Lockheed Martin programs to include MRO Apps Reporting, DCAST, IHS Market, AutoTar, Impresa, G004L, G005M, E046B, ALIS SonicWall, Exostar, JSF Data Library, and PDM Thin Client.• Purchased materials required for composite repairs through the government purchase card system which entails obtaining a quote, listing material technical requirements, approval from the head of engineering, and approval from the Defense Logistics Agency. • Abided by all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Hill Air Force Base safety standards to include the proper use of personal protection equipment. Show less

• Performed in depth quality inspections on refurbished and newly manufactured A-10 and F-16 composite aircraft components. • Initiated engineering dispositions when component damage exceeded limitations provided by technical guidance or when material exceptions where required to accommodate repairs. • Researched blueprints, T.O.'s, process orders, engineering dispositions, and other forms of technical guidance using various Air Force programs such as AutoTar, Team Center, JEDMICS… Show more • Performed in depth quality inspections on refurbished and newly manufactured A-10 and F-16 composite aircraft components. • Initiated engineering dispositions when component damage exceeded limitations provided by technical guidance or when material exceptions where required to accommodate repairs. • Researched blueprints, T.O.'s, process orders, engineering dispositions, and other forms of technical guidance using various Air Force programs such as AutoTar, Team Center, JEDMICS, ETIMS, and PODD's 5.• Coordinated regularly with process engineering, planning, scheduling, and material control to optimize production efficiency and minimize component flow days.• Trained new hire employees on depot overhaul of the F-16 aircraft nose radome, and the manufacturing of A-10 aircraft turbine inlet rings, flight controls, and access doors. Show less

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