Gerard Melanson Email & Phone Number

Sturbridge, Ma.

Direct the development and implementation of activities in production areas to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritze production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and raw material supplies.Select, develop, and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the manufacturing group.

As a Flight Engineer I operate and monitor engine and aircraft systems controls and indicators. Assists pilot or performs engine starts, and monitors run-up, flight operations, and engine shutdown. Monitors engine instruments throughout period of operation. Controls, monitors, and regulates all of the following aircraft systems, hydraulic, pneudraulic, fuel, electronic, air conditioning, pressurization; ventilation; auxiliary power unit; and lubrication communication, navigation, countermeasures, radar, and depressurization and system failure. Observes warning indicators and light for fire, overheat, depressurization, and system failure. Reports abnormal conditions to pilot, and recommends corrective action. Computes and applies aircraft weight, balance, and performance data. Computes takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing data. Determines engine fuel consumption using airspeed, atmospheric data, charts, or computer. Records aircraft performance data and aircraft system status for maintenance debrief and aircraft usage analysis.

Progressive manufacturing experience in the Medical Device field. Extensive knowledge of ISO 13485 Quality Management Systems and FDA CFR part 21 regulations. Trained and certified in Lean Manufacturing principles including Six Sigma.

Performed in-flight refueling aircrew duties. Performs preflight, through-flight, and post-flight inspections. Accomplishes preflight and post-flight records and reports. Performs in-flight operational check of air refueling systems. Directs receiver aircraft into air refueling position. Operates in-flight air refueling controls and switches to safely affect contact between tanker and receiver aircraft. Monitors control panel for proper operation of equipment during air refueling, and advises receiver pilot of actions required to safely maintain position within the air-refueling envelope. Keeps tanker pilot informed as to progress of air refueling operations. Performs emergency operations and procedures as required for emergency off-load and on-load of fuel. Computes and applies weight and balance data, procedures, and techniques. Ascertains fuel, personnel, cargo, and emergency and special equipment weight and distribution to compute aircraft weight and balance. Directs cargo loading, and unloading operations, and inspects aircraft load to ensure hazardous cargo compliance and weight and balance status of aircraft.

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