Wes Foster

FAA Part 145 Repair Station Accountable Manager at Chantilly Air, Inc
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Experience

    • United States
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • FAA Part 145 Repair Station Accountable Manager
      • Sep 2021 - Present

    • Senior A&P Mechanic
      • Jul 2017 - Present

    • Quality Assurance Manager
      • Apr 2018 - Sep 2021

    • Quality Control Inspector
      • Jan 2018 - Sep 2021

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Operations and Maintenance Analyst
      • Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

      Assigned as a Program Manager in Operations and Sustainment of Air Force assets -Continuously update Air Force leadership on status of the fleet -Work with prime contractor on mitigating maintenance issues from field level to production line -Mitigate Diminishing Manufacturing Sources with the contractor to continue production of assets -Developed and maintained billet plans for program access -Work with operators, maintainers, and software developers to solve glitches and nuisance write ups -Work with Contracting Officers to develop and implement contracts, award fee plans, and borrow paybacks of program assets -Work with Chief Engineer to supply parts for testing to enhance asset's capabilities and performance -Work with building contractors and Army Corps of Engineers designing hangars and personnel spaces -Execute budgeted money for unit needs, building construction, travel expenses, salaries, and parts -Work with Contractor to develop, build, and implement Air Force Technical Orders, verify and validate material in accordance with Air Force standards -Process Program Access Requests and Visit Requests for top level personnel within the Government -Map out Bed Down plans for assets based on capabilities and geographical locations Show less

    • Senior A&P Mechanic
      • Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

      -Performed critical maintenance tasks such as weight and balance, engine inspections, and service bulletins in accordance with FAA regulations -Prioritized and tasked maintainers with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, servicing, launch and recovery of aircraft. Inspect, tow, clean and service aircraft to meet customer needs -Provides recommendations of different products for quick turn of aircraft as well as servicing tools for mechanics to complete everyday tasks safely -Troubleshot complicated issues and worked with vendors to resolve maintenance problems outside the regular maintenance scope -Worked on a variety if airframes such as Learjet, Bombardier, King Air, Aero Commander, and Hawker aircraft Show less

    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Air Force One
      • Apr 2007 - Jul 2016

      • Advise, coordinate and resolve technical matters with supervision, commercial contractors, government agencies and flight crew on issues pertaining to the Presidential fleet.• Adjust, align, rig and calibrate aircraft systems in accordance with Air Force technical data, commercial maintenance manuals and FAA regulations.• Accurately complete aircraft logbooks and entries into data collection systems• Maintained Composite Tool Kit worth $300,000 I of tools used to fix Presidential Fleet• Managed Fall Protection program comprised of over 200 items used for fall protection• Procured and maintained Air Force One vehicle fleet. Worked with contracting agencies to outfit vehicles for organization needs• Received, ordered, and distributed all technical publications and AMMs to Presidential Airlift Group for Air Force One. Oversaw and managed digital transition of publications • Conducted Qualty In-progress Inspections for 747/ 757 aircraft for airworthiness• Managed, trained, and certified Airfield Driving Program, trained and certified over 300 people Show less

    • Aircraft Maintenance Technician KC-135R/T
      • Apr 2002 - Mar 2007

      • Maintained and accompanied $52M KC-135R/T aircraft to facilitate and expedite movement through off-line locations with limited maintenance support• Performed maintenance on multiple aircraft systems, both mechanical and avionic• Interpreted technical data and wiring diagrams to diagnose and solve maintenance problems and provided technical expertise on aircraft systems• Performed launch, recovery, preflight, thru flight, and post flight inspections• Inspected, removed, repaired, replaced, and function tested aircraft structures, components, and systems to include engine runs• Ensured accuracy and completeness of aircraft form and updated integrated maintenance data systems• Recommended methods to improve maintenance procedures through process improvement and quality initiatives• Performed in-flight fault analysis/isolation and passenger assistance/control Show less

Education

  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    Bachelor's degree, Aviation Maintenance
    2015 -
  • Community College of the Air Force
    Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Aviation Maintenance Technology
    2007 - 2010
  • Georgia Perimeter College
    Psychology
    2000 - 2002

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