1. Douglas Stohlmann
2549 Hourless Oaks Ln, Schertz, TX 78108
(210) 885-4838 Mobile ddstohlmann@satx.rr.com
Professional Summary
Accomplished quality manager and aviation professional. Proven leadership ability and recognized for
on-time/under-budget execution spanning multiple projects while embracing diversity and continuous
improvement. 22+ years career experience in management, quality, manufacturing and aircraft
maintenance.
Areas of Expertise
Aviation, Change Facilitator, Coaching, Communication, Diversity, Employee Motivation and
Engagement, Lean Manufacturing, Project Management Best Practices and Quality Management.
Professional Experience
The Boeing Company – Global Services and Support (GS&S) 12/08 —
Present
San Antonio, Texas (210) 600-7130
The aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility provides high quality, short cycle time
maintenance and modification services for commercial and military aircraft.
Quality Manager
• Provides management oversight, training and support for a team of 34 Quality Inspectors
spanning multiple aircraft programs (C-17/E-4B/VC-25/KC-135/747/787).
• Responsible for implementation and oversight regarding lean manufacturing, project
management best practices, and the quality management system.
• Actively leads investigation and analysis teams regarding both process and product non-
compliance, focusing on corrective actions and preventive measures to reduce cost and
eliminate schedule delays.
• Manages airworthiness certification for production, PC700.
• Manages delivery of Production C-17 aircraft to international customers, DD-250.
Operations Manager 3/99 — 12/08
• Successfully provided management and leadership oversight with regards to operations
supporting avionics installation/repair and ramp/delivery operations in support of both domestic
and international customers.
• Assigned to lead, coach and train 20 aircraft maintenance technicians regarding maintenance
and modification encompassing multiple aircraft platforms.
• Developed and managed kaizen initiatives while paralleling just in time (JIT) manufacturing
methodology.
• Developed and implemented budget/schedule with regards to people, and business related
processes while implementing lean manufacturing and earned value management (EVM).
• Championed multiple diversity events thus providing employees with empowerment and trust to
achieve otherwise unachievable results.
Avionics Technician 7/98 — 3/99
• Performed maintenance and modification tasks on C-17 aircraft.
• Fluently utilized Douglas Process Standards, blueprints and technical data to accomplish
assigned tasks.
• Worked under minimal supervision with other team members achieving a zero percent
deficiency rate on work performed, receiving multiple Boeing pride awards for performance.
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2. United States Air Force – 31st
Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES) 8/88 — 6/94
Edwards AFB, CA
The 31st
TES supports through personnel and equipment, test and evaluation of various Air Force
weapon systems.
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Technician
• Successfully generated mission-ready aircraft to support test and evaluation procedures for
B-2 aircraft.
• Instructed and supervised subordinates on performance of aircraft maintenance.
• Received Airman of the Quarter award for outstanding performance on duty.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Distance Learning
Bachelor of Science Aviation Maintenance – Currently enrolled, anticipated graduation 2018.
FAA Airframe License #3716582
Current DOD Secret Security Clearance – “Yankee White” Special Access
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
• Multiple Boeing Recognition Awards for Outstanding Performance (1998 – 2016)
• Multiple Boeing Management Incentive Bonus’ (1999-2016)