
Robert Whitford
Flight Engineer / Aircraft Mechanic / CH-47 Crew Chief

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About me
Quality Advocates of America, President
Education

Central Texas College
1990 - 1993Associate of Science (AS) Aviation/Airway Management and OperationsActivities and Societies: None Career Pilot / Course Change to Business Management

University of Phoenix
2008 - 2014Business Management Business Administration, Management and OperationsActivities and Societies: None Business Management
Experience

US Army
Jul 1987 - May 1992Flight Engineer / Aircraft Mechanic / CH-47 Crew ChiefHelicopter Mechanic, Flight Engineer

Lockheed Martin
Mar 1992 - Jun 1995Aviation Technician / Flightline Lead / Crew CheifOversee and Manage test flight operations on various models of aircraft including CH-47, UH-60, UH-1, AH-64, AH-1, OH-58, C-12, and UC-35 aircraft.

DynCorp International
Jul 1995 - Jan 2007Managed both commercial and Government contracts with a total value of over 1 million dollars. Managed new business and contract start-up/close-out processes. Obtained a part 145 repair station licence and ISO certifications at multiple locations. Interfaced with clients, potential clients, and company executives to ensure growth and profitability. Acted as the company's ISO representative; working with Program Managers and third party registors to ensure ISO compliance and certification. Traveled to site locations performing internal audits and interacting with customers of all levels. Travel to site locations to ensure proper aircraft maintenance and inspections were being conducted. Perform test flight operations on various models of aircraft including CH-47, UH-60, UH-1, AH-64, AH-1, OH-58, C-12, and UC-35 aircraft.
Program Manager
May 2005 - Jan 2007Corporate Quality and Safety Manager
Apr 2001 - May 2005Regional Aviation Quality and Safety Representative
Oct 1999 - Apr 2001Regional Aviation Maintenance Manager
Sept 1997 - Sept 1999Aviation Maintenance Technician / Flight Engineer
Jul 1995 - Sept 1997

DnyCorp Int.
Feb 2007 - Sept 2008Director of QualityManaged Program System Reviews, customer relations, and performed detailed audits to ensure compliance with governing standards and regulations.

AECOM
Sept 2008 - May 2013Quality Systems Management for various programs worldwide. Perform various quality and operational task on the Contract Field Teams (CFT) Contract.
Director of Quality
Aug 2009 - May 2013CFT Quality Manager
Sept 2008 - Aug 2009

Quality Advocates of America
May 2013 - nowPresidentManaged ALL daily activities in consulting and auditing.

Just Brakes
Oct 2013 - Dec 2013Store and Service ManagerStore/Service Manager at the Weatherford Store. Financial, stock inventory, customer service, etc...
Licenses & Certifications

ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling
ASEAug 1998
Airframe and PowerPlant (A&P)
F.A.A.Mar 1993- View certificate

Certified QMS Principal Auditor
RABQSAMar 2014 
AS9110 Aerospace Industry Experienced Auditor (AIEA)
RABQSAMay 2014
First Aid / CPR/AED
American Red CrossAug 2012
Inspection Authorization (IA)
F.A.A.Mar 2011
Certified Quality Auditor
ASQDec 2009- View certificate

Certified Quality Management System Principal Auditor
Exemplar Global, Inc.Feb 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Robert WhitfordAuditor of the Year Perry Johnson Registrars Dec 2016
- Awarded to Robert Whitford"ATTA-BOY" Fort Hood Avaition Support Contract Mar 1997 For providing UH-60 Crew Member Training Support.
- Awarded to Robert WhitfordLetter of Appeciation DynCorp International Nov 1996 Recovery of a UH-60 Aircraft at Robert Gray Army airfield in Texas.
- Awarded to Robert WhitfordAIR METAL Secretary of the Army Apr 1991 Earned while participating in aerial flight operations in support of the U.S. Army Forces Central Command and the Multi-National Coalition during operation Desert Storm..
- Awarded to Robert WhitfordMemorandum of Appreciation U.S. Army Mar 1990 Flight crewmember support for recovery of a UH-1H Helicopter in Pineland, Texas.
- Awarded to Robert WhitfordLetter of Appreciation U.S. Army Nov 1988 Security and Guard Force Protection of Battalion assets.
Volunteer Experience
Treasurer
Issued by Weatherford Tennis Parent Club on Apr 2012
Associated with Robert WhitfordRehabilitator
Issued by Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Animals on Jan 2010
Associated with Robert WhitfordVice President
Issued by Weatherford Blue Belle Parent Club on Apr 2011
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