James Willis Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, MD, US

Fai ppv on fighter jets

Davidson, North Carolina, US

Mount Airy, North Carolina, US

Arlington, VA, US

Winston-Salem, NC, US

Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, US

OSR at MRO'S

Cincinnati, OH, US

• Working at BE aerospace flammability R&D site
• Flammability Certification
• Inbound Material Certification
• Conformity

Savannah, GA, US

• Accountable for performing inspection duties utilizing: engineering drawings and orders, route cards, inspection travelers, technical specifications, QA procedures and instructions and other related documents
• Performed conformity/first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA approved procedures
• Planned and coordinated area inspections to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Ensured proper use and storage of area tools and equipment
• Provided technical support to manufacturing personnel
• Coordinated inspection workload according to priorities, efficiency and cost effectiveness

• Exercising leadership and motivational skills to train personnel on BAC specs and best practice techniques. 90 day contract

Davidson, North Carolina, US

• Successfully improved quality rating through training and process improvements
• Formulating quality objectives to implement and provide training and instruction to personnel
• Developed new capabilities to support new sales opportunities while maintaining quality objectives
• Coordinated and lead activities to develop and implement cost reductions in support of annual targets and objectives
• Planned, prepared, and maintained repair process routings and work instructions
• Successful implementation and maintaining work standards records

Savannah, GA, US

• Accountable for performing inspection duties utilizing: engineering drawings and orders, route cards, inspection travelers, technical specifications, QA procedures and instructions and other related documents
• Performed conformity/first article inspections to ensure compliance with FAA approved procedures
• Planned and coordinated area inspections to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications
• Ensured proper use and storage of area tools and equipment
• Provided technical support to manufacturing personnel
• Coordinated inspection workload according to priorities, efficiency and cost effectiveness

Arlington, VA, US

• Accomplished pushing Boeing 787 (Dreamliner) through Retro fit and completions for a timely customer delivery
• Achieved proposal reviews, contracts, and regulations in project and customer requirements ensuring early quality involvement in program development
• Prepared and maintained Quality directives, policies, processes, procedures and metrics to assure program, contract, customer, regulatory requirements, international standards and working agreements were deployed
• Analyzed process data, metrics, models and flows to identify root cause of problems
• Enhanced team integrity by leading team with customer service emphasis
• Participated with stakeholders to develop potential preventive or corrective actions and implementation

• Developed QA programs for new products, processes; outlining organizational requirements, inspection techniques and methods.
• Performed detailed inspections on aircraft parts, assemblies, installations and specifications to meet the Engineering Type Design Data
• Performed offsite supplier conformity inspections as required to support type certificate activity.
• Support non-conformance report (NCR) initiation.
• Active liaison for calibration and tooling inspections.
• Provided guidance to floor inspectors on interpretations of such documents.

Arlington, VA, US

• Managed all functions of employees and first-level managers performing activities within multiple disciplines
• Exhibited strong project management skills with working knowledge of the principles of analytical problem solving techniques
• Developed and executed integrated departmental plans, policies and procedures and provided input on departmental business and technical strategies, goals and objectives
• Acquired resources for department activities, provided technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements
• Developed and maintained relationships and partnerships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners and direct reports
• Provided guidance and approval of technical approaches, products and processes. Managed, developed and motivated employees and first-level managers

• Supervised 12 mechanics over Airbus A-300 heavy check.
• Developed and evaluated routine and non-routine work cards
• Scheduled mechanics and work to make aircraft run smooth and on time
• Developed and administered bids and times with customers
• Successfully worked with Timco management to make a productive and profitable line
• Aligned with engineering to repair and fabricate parts for aircraft

• Performed various jobs in maintenance and maintenance management
• Achieved all aspects of maintenance as a mechanic. Line mechanic sheet metal and power plant sheet metal Overhaul and heavy maintenance doing A, B, C, Q checks
• Accountable as quality assurance auditor
• Worked on special teams on acceptance of the Airbus A330
• Accountable for GSE and plant maintenance responsibilities
• Interfaced with other airlines to start a 3rd party maintenance operation

Associate'S Degree, Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician

High School, General