DAVID W. COBLE
26529 Barranquilla Ave
Punta Gorda, FL. 33983
David6211@hotmail.com


QUALIFICATIONS:
Supervisor Quality Assurance Quality Control Leadership
Job Planning Training Problem Solving Troubleshooting
Blueprint Reading Hydraulics Turbine Systems

SUMMARY:
Twenty years experience in aircraft maintenance, repairs, maintenance management, supervision, Quality Assurance and quality control. Managed military unit budget, tracked repairs, requisitions and parts inventories. Directed and supervised up to 110 maintenance technicians during daily operations. Managed daily operations in accordance with established policies and procedures.

EXPERIENCE:

Sign and Marking Technician, Charlotte County, Punta Gorda, FL, 2003-Present
Manufactures, installs, inspects, roadway, marine signs, and pavement markings. Installs, inspects, and repairs marine navigational beacons and buoys.
• Crucial team-effort after Hurricane Charlie; replaced over 40,000 street signs.
• Trained survey crews to install signs; outstanding cross-utilization techniques.
• Continuously exceeded management established goals on yearly evaluations.
• Consistently establishes daily contact with our external customers.

Maintenance Chief / Quality Assurance Rep, Little Rock AFB, AR, 1998 to 2002
Directed an regional aircraft repair and maintenance facility operation with full responsibility for a $33 million annual operating budget. Responsible for 51 engine technicians.
• Oversaw contractual requirements and quality reviews of two contract field subcontractors (Raytheon and Lockheed).
• Managed acquisition and control of $1 million dollar account for special tools and equipment.
• Managed human resource functions including performance reviews, recognition program, and subordinate training/mentoring.
• Established/updated/maintained QA database tracking contractors’ status and progress.
• Researched engine part cleaning process; applied for and received environmentally safe engine parts-washer grant; unit hazardous waste stream eliminated by 60%.

NCOIC, Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance (JEIM), Hurlburt Fld, FL, 1997 to 1998
Managed, coordinated, and controlled maintenance on 232 aircraft engines valued at $438 million.
• Established engine “crew concept”; utilized limited manpower/reduced production lag times by 20%.
• Managed only JEIM that built engines for six different weapon system configurations.
• Restructured engine quick-turn capability; production rates jumped 55% in 6-months.
• Redesigned inspection discrepancy worksheets; error rates dropped 25%.

Turboprop Propulsion Craftsman, Hurlburt Fld, FL 1982 to 1997
Maintains aircraft engine/propeller systems and equipment, supervises engine maintenance activities. Schedules work assignments, evaluates personnel performance. Inspected, repaired, tested and modified components on C-130 turboprop aircraft engines, propellers, and auxiliary power units.
• Identified, recommended. and led implementation of a multiple Rolls-Royce Allison T56 engine compressor wash unit; awarded certificate from the Air Force Suggestion program.
• Revamped engine/propeller change trailer; enabled 30% decrease in man-hours.
• Team member for APU test program; feasibility realized for future aircraft upgrades.
• Cross-trained to assist aircraft crew chiefs with maintenance; total team concept.
• Created comprehensive guide for 7.5-ton crane; 100% increase in operator reliability.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:
Associate Degree, Applied Science, Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technology
Community College of the Air Force, 2002
Computer: A+ Core Hardware/Operating System Technology, 2002

Certificates: FAA Powerplant, CompTIA A+ Certified Technician

Aircraft: Completed numerous aircraft repair and maintenance courses

Leadership:
Noncommissioned Officer Academy, USAF, 1995
Leadership School, USAF, 1988
Advanced Supervisory Safety Course, 1986

Development: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, USAF, 1998