Robert Whitford

Robert Whitford

Flight Engineer / Aircraft Mechanic / CH-47 Crew Chief

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Quality Advocates of America, President

  • Education

    • Central Texas College

      1990 - 1993
      Associate of Science (AS) Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

      Activities and Societies: None Career Pilot / Course Change to Business Management

    • University of Phoenix

      2008 - 2014
      Business Management Business Administration, Management and Operations

      Activities and Societies: None Business Management

  • Experience

    • US Army

      Jul 1987 - May 1992
      Flight Engineer / Aircraft Mechanic / CH-47 Crew Chief

      Helicopter Mechanic, Flight Engineer

    • Lockheed Martin

      Mar 1992 - Jun 1995
      Aviation Technician / Flightline Lead / Crew Cheif

      Oversee 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 2007

      Managed 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 2007
      • Corporate Quality and Safety Manager

        Apr 2001 - May 2005
      • Regional Aviation Quality and Safety Representative

        Oct 1999 - Apr 2001
      • Regional Aviation Maintenance Manager

        Sept 1997 - Sept 1999
      • Aviation Maintenance Technician / Flight Engineer

        Jul 1995 - Sept 1997
    • DnyCorp Int.

      Feb 2007 - Sept 2008
      Director of Quality

      Managed Program System Reviews, customer relations, and performed detailed audits to ensure compliance with governing standards and regulations.

    • AECOM

      Sept 2008 - May 2013

      Quality 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 2013
      • CFT Quality Manager

        Sept 2008 - Aug 2009
    • Quality Advocates of America

      May 2013 - now
      President

      Managed ALL daily activities in consulting and auditing.

    • Just Brakes

      Oct 2013 - Dec 2013
      Store and Service Manager

      Store/Service Manager at the Weatherford Store. Financial, stock inventory, customer service, etc...

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ASE Refrigerant Recovery & Recycling

      ASE
      Aug 1998
    • Airframe and PowerPlant (A&P)

      F.A.A.
      Mar 1993
    • Certified QMS Principal Auditor

      RABQSA
      Mar 2014
      View certificate certificate
    • AS9110 Aerospace Industry Experienced Auditor (AIEA)

      RABQSA
      May 2014
    • First Aid / CPR/AED

      American Red Cross
      Aug 2012
    • Inspection Authorization (IA)

      F.A.A.
      Mar 2011
    • Certified Quality Auditor

      ASQ
      Dec 2009
    • Certified Quality Management System Principal Auditor

      Exemplar Global, Inc.
      Feb 2021
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robert Whitford
      Auditor 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 Whitford
      Letter of Appeciation DynCorp International Nov 1996 Recovery of a UH-60 Aircraft at Robert Gray Army airfield in Texas.
    • Awarded to Robert Whitford
      AIR 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 Whitford
      Memorandum of Appreciation U.S. Army Mar 1990 Flight crewmember support for recovery of a UH-1H Helicopter in Pineland, Texas.
    • Awarded to Robert Whitford
      Letter 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
      Weatherford Tennis Parent ClubAssociated with Robert Whitford
    • Rehabilitator

      Issued by Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Animals on Jan 2010
      Rehabilitation and Conditioning for AnimalsAssociated with Robert Whitford
    • Vice President

      Issued by Weatherford Blue Belle Parent Club on Apr 2011
      Weatherford Blue Belle Parent ClubAssociated with Robert Whitford