Joshua Bright

Experience

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  US Navy

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2013

  Performs liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic, radiographic, and composite material NDI methods on C-9, EA-6B, EA-18G, F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F, H-60, P-3, and support equipment. Operates/performs optical inspection equipment, gaseous leak detection equipment, electrical conductivity measurement equipment, hardness testing equipment, ultrasonic leak detection equipment, magnetic rubber inspection, and radiation safety (RVI), Krauthramer-Branson USN 52, Rollscan 200-2, and Gardco 8400K Digital Optical Micrometer.NAS-410 level II in fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle inspection, radiographic, ultrasonic and visual inspection methods, and working to obtain level II in eddy current. Completed USMAP journeyman’s program for Non-Destructive Tester (2,000 hrs).Performed operational checks, testing/troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic components using the A/F-27T-10 Hydraulic Component Test Stand and the Servocylinder Test Station (STS).Performed 46 detail-oriented audits with a focus on compliance with all standard safety and Navy Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) policies and procedures ensuring 100% accuracy of logs and records as a Command Quality Assurance Representative.Led 6 continuous process improvement events that streamlined processes, reduced errors, increased organization, and improved operational quality and efficiency as a Leon Six Sigma Green Belt representative. Completed USMAP journeyman’s program for Airframe Mechanic, Plumbing and Hydraulics (Aircraft Manufacturing) (8,000 hrs).Maintained aircraft landing gear system, brakes and related pneumatic systems, reservoir pressurization, emergency actuating devices, pumps, valves, regulators, cylinders, lines and fittings; Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottle Show less Performs liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic, radiographic, and composite material NDI methods on C-9, EA-6B, EA-18G, F/A-18A/B/C/D/E/F, H-60, P-3, and support equipment. Operates/performs optical inspection equipment, gaseous leak detection equipment, electrical conductivity measurement equipment, hardness testing equipment, ultrasonic leak detection equipment, magnetic rubber inspection, and radiation safety (RVI), Krauthramer-Branson USN 52, Rollscan 200-2, and Gardco 8400K Digital Optical Micrometer.NAS-410 level II in fluorescent penetrant, magnetic particle inspection, radiographic, ultrasonic and visual inspection methods, and working to obtain level II in eddy current. Completed USMAP journeyman’s program for Non-Destructive Tester (2,000 hrs).Performed operational checks, testing/troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic components using the A/F-27T-10 Hydraulic Component Test Stand and the Servocylinder Test Station (STS).Performed 46 detail-oriented audits with a focus on compliance with all standard safety and Navy Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) policies and procedures ensuring 100% accuracy of logs and records as a Command Quality Assurance Representative.Led 6 continuous process improvement events that streamlined processes, reduced errors, increased organization, and improved operational quality and efficiency as a Leon Six Sigma Green Belt representative. Completed USMAP journeyman’s program for Airframe Mechanic, Plumbing and Hydraulics (Aircraft Manufacturing) (8,000 hrs).Maintained aircraft landing gear system, brakes and related pneumatic systems, reservoir pressurization, emergency actuating devices, pumps, valves, regulators, cylinders, lines and fittings; Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottle Show less

  • NDT Tech

    Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Hydraulics Technician

    Jul 2008 - Jun 2012

  • Aviation Structrial Mechanic

    Aug 2003 - Jun 2008
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  Acuren

  Sept 2013 - May 2018

  NAS 410 MT, PT, UTT, RT Level II (2) Inspector

  Performed liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic, and composite material NDImethods on automotive, aerospace, power plant, and petroleum process equipment.Utilizing inspection equipment and historical data to thoroughly analyze and build detailed mapping ofprocess piping and tanks to determine remaining service life.Performed quality assurance audits to ensure 100% compliance with DCMA and NADCAPrequirements.Awarded Acuren Allstar award for leading multiple inspection teams though onsite inspections withrapidly changing scope, delivering 100% percent task completion on budget. Show less

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  Gryphon Aerial Imaging

  Feb 2018 - Aug 2022

  Owner

  The business was created to perform drone inspections and imaging on commercial and residentialroofs, industrial applications such as pipeline leaking and ground disturbances, boilers, burner stacks,solar farms and agricultural applications such as farm tile investigations. Since its creation the company has done business with Renda Southland, CenterPoint Energy, Duke Energy and many others.Collaborated with clients to identify, draft and present project proposals, define timelines, budgets,deliverables, and milestones.Negotiated and managed pricing, timelines, and services, while building strong, lasting relationshipsand strategic partnerships through exceptional client service as well as serving as the primary point ofcontact for client communications.Utilized ArcGIS software to create and analyze agricultural maps. The detailed mapping enabledfarmers to target areas of over/under reutilization along with areas of poor drainage. Show less

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  Team Industrial Services

  May 2018 - Aug 2022

  NDT inspector

  Performs liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, radiographic, and composite material NDImethods on automotive, aerospace, power plant, and petroleum process equipment.Performed quality assurance audits within the company to ensure 100% compliance with FAA repairstation, DCMA, ISO 9001, and NADCAP requirements.Utilizing inspection equipment and historical data to thoroughly analyze and build detailed mapping ofprocess piping and tanks to determine remaining service life.Led a multifaceted team to repair and overhaul in-service petroleum piping, removing the need to takepiping out of service providing zero loss of service to the customers. Managed several crews over three shifts, through power generation turbine outages for repair andoverhaul, reducing replacement costs by 10% completing task on time. Show less

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  GE Aviation

  Aug 2022 - Jan 2025

  Special Process Owner for Non-Destructive Testing

  Helping to deliver repaired hardware for internal and external customers around the world on all major GE commercial engine programs. As a Special Process Owner (SPO) support is provided by:Troubleshooting issues with an experienced team, industrialize hardware and repairs, manage P&E for current & future equipment across 2 shops and set vision to enable GE to become a world class repair shop.The SPO is experienced in FPI, X-ray, UT, and ECl with the ability to develop and approve standard work processes and tech plans for improved quality.Assisting in development and enhancement of inspections, fixturing, equipment and programming asneeded.Performing process improvement initiatives in productivity and quality as required to improve FTY.Responsible for key business metrics such as Compliance, Safety, Quality, Turn Around Time, Yield, and On Time DeliveryEnsuring all equipment, personnel, training documentation and certifications are maintained in acondition compliant to operations and quality standards.Building robustness & resiliency into the department to manage variable hardware input volume andproduct mixCreating a LEAN strategy and for cultivating a culture of continuous improvement within the teamsConnecting the dots across technologies to develop cross-technology solutions inside and outside of the siteLeading cross-functional projects / teams to deliver technology solutions for the business. Includesworking across the repair network with other sites.Making presentations to senior GE leaders (EB, SEB+) as well as external customers (Airlines, MRO's, etc.) in specific technical space and on cross functional teams on how technologies interconnect andcontribute to overall strategyManaging P&E spending to modernize current equipment across 2 plantsLeveraging the latest trends and technology’s to adopt and develop a strategy of future P&E vision for growth of both operational capacity and technology. Show less

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  EWI

  Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

  Application Engineer

  Applications Engineer for Nondestructive Testing