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SMS is not only my business, it's my passion! at C&D Consulting
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States 13 work roles 1 school
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SMS is not only my business, it's my passion!
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Derek Cheatham is listed as SMS is not only my business, it's my passion! at C&D Consulting, based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Derek Cheatham.

Derek Cheatham previously worked as SMS Consultant at C&D Consulting and Aviation Maintenance Safety Inspector/ FAA Safety Management System Program Office at Federal Aviation Administration. Derek Cheatham holds Professional Aeronautics, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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I am President and Chief Executive Officer of Cheatham and Daughters Consulting LLC, doing business as C&D Consulting. C&D Consulting is a young minority owned company, but a pioneer in assisting clients with developing an organizational-wide comprehensive and preventive approach to managing safety risk. C&D Consulting partners with clients to drive transformative ways in how they view and analyze data and information, how they make informed decisions, and how they develop new operational and business methods to deliver safer products and services. Culture of the organization is a key component that is essential in linking safer products and services to safety performance. Culture are the product of values and actions of the organization’s leadership as well as the results of organizational leaning. Cultures are not really “created” or “implemented;” they emerge over time and as a result of experience.It is for this reason that my management framework facilitates decision-making that shapes the environment in which employees work is crucial to organizational performance in all aspects of the organization’s business, including safety.Organizations need both a robust SMS and a positive culture to achieve consistent safe results; they are like body and soul, and reinforce each other.

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C&D Consulting
C&D Consulting
SMS is not only my business, it's my passion!
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Sms Consultant

Current
C&D Consulting

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Develop comprehensive SMS strategies, improve organizational cultures, advance a formal method for identifying hazards and mitigating risks and assist organization’s leadership in making effective and informed safety decisions.

Mar 2017 - Present

Aviation Maintenance Safety Inspector/ Faa Safety Management System Program Office

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Served as an Aviation Maintenance Safety Inspector and the primary interface between the SMSPO and the Principal Inspectors, CMT personnel, Safety Standards and Safety Assurance offices, and divisional SMS specialist. Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external agencies. Provided briefings, orientation sessions, meetings and /or workshops.

Jun 2004 - Mar 2017

Aviation Maintenance Safety Inspector/ Faa Suspected Unapproved Program Office

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for formatting national policy, including developing compliance monitoring procedures and methods for on-site inspections, case reporting and enforcing related activities for the Southern Region.Reviewed regional and directorate inspections findings, recommendations and reports submitted by field offices (FSDO/MIDO). To ensure accomplishment of.

Dec 2000 - Jun 2004

Principal Maintenance Safety Inspector/ Faa Fight Standards District Office

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Responsible for assuring my assigned organizations, airman and designees met Federal Aviation regulations with respect to maintenance and alterations programs. Set certification standards and performed surveillance activities for CFR parts 145 and135 operations to ensure the adequacy of flight procedures, operating methods and airmen qualifications /.

Nov 1997 - Dec 2000

A&P Mechanic / Atlantic Coast Airlines

Atlantic Coast Airline

United States

Responsible for completing aircraft maintenance (flight-line) repairs, modifications and alterations on the J32/ J41 Jet stream aircraft with TPE-331-12/14 Power plant and the Canada-air Regional Jet with GECCF-334-381 Power plant.

May 1997 - Nov 1997

Quality Assurance Specialist / Department Of The Interior/ Oas Regional Office

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

Release aircraft for all ground and flight operations, engine run-up inspections, preflight and postfight checks under the repair station authorizations / ratings, IAW manufacturing specifications / recommendations and FAA regulations.

Nov 1993 - May 1997

Quality Assurance Manager/ Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation/ Boeing Company

Long Beach, California, United States

Responsible for the development and airworthiness certification of the MD-80, MD-90 and C-17 series aircraft. Provided direct supervision for the delivery center/ flight-line inspection activities for launch recovery and acceptance testing of flight systems. Responsible for collecting, reviewing and signing aircraft documentation to ensure the “AS- Built”.

Jun 1986 - Nov 1993

Jet Engine Technician/Us Department Of The Air Force / Reserve

Us Department Of Air Force ( Air Reserve Technician Program)

March Air Reserve Base, California, United States

Specific duties included inspecting, removing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing and modifying the J57-59W powerplant on the KC- 135 Tanker aircraft. Responsible for training Air Reservist on engine operations and maintenance procedures.

Sep 1982 - Nov 1988

Quality Assurance Representative / Us Department Of Defense (Dod)

Us Department Of Defense (Dod)

Ontario, California, United States

Conducted first article inspections, visual and dimensional product verification inspections, in-process on final end items, assemblies and subassemblies utilizing sampling procedures of the Mil-STD 105D. Initiated corrective action reports concerning the contractor’s quality programs, inspection system or commodity supplies. Reviewed contractor’s.

Dec 1985 - Jun 1987

Quality Assurance Representative / Us Department Of Air Force ( B-1B)

Us Department Of The Air Force ( B-1B Division)

Palmdale, California, United States

Responsible for the planning, implementing, and administering a quality assurance program at Rockwell international facility in the development and airworthiness certification of the B-1B aircraft. Reviewed contracts, purchase orders, quality delegations and related controlling documents identifying quality assurance requirements. Measured the.

Nov 1984 - Dec 1985

Aircraft Mechanic / Rockwell International

Rockwell International (Space Shuttle Orbiter Division)

Downey, California, United States

Performed structural work and rework; drilling, riveting, sealing and corrosion protection. Performed modifications, repairs and installation of hydraulic system and pipe swaying on the Aft section on the Space Shuttle Orbiter.

Dec 1981 - Sep 1982

Aircraft Mechanic / Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation

Mc Donnell Douglas Company

Long Beach, California, United States

Performed structural work and rework on the MD- 80 series aircraft.

Jan 1980 - Dec 1981

Jet Engine Technician / U S Department Of The Air Force ( Active Duty)

U S Department Of The Air Force (Active Duty)

California, United States

Specific duties included inspecting, removing, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and modifying the J-57- 59 W engines on the KC- 135 Tanker aircraft and the B-52 Bomber aircraft. Solved maintenance problems by studying layout drawings, technical manuals, wiring schematic diagrams, and analzing construction and operating characteristics to.

Oct 1972 - Jan 1980
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Derek Cheatham works for C&D Consulting.

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Derek Cheatham is listed as SMS is not only my business, it's my passion! at C&D Consulting.

Where is Derek Cheatham based?

Derek Cheatham is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States while working with C&D Consulting.

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Derek Cheatham has worked for C&D Consulting, Federal Aviation Administration, Atlantic Coast Airline, Department Of The Interior / Oas Regional Office, and Boeing.

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Derek Cheatham holds Professional Aeronautics, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science And Technology, General from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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