Lawrence G. Bothner has over 30 years of experience in aviation quality and maintenance roles. He is currently a Quality Manager at AAA Aerospace, where he is responsible for quality oversight, training, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Previously he held roles at Boeing, PlaneTechs, Tradewinds Airlines, Timco Aviation, and the US Air Force, where he gained experience in inspection, management, training, and maintenance. He holds an Airframe and Powerplant license and various other certificates.

1. Lawrence G. Bothner
4119 Del Rosa Ave.
Moss PointMS, 39563
lbothner@earthlink.net
Phone:(843) 327-6005
Airframe andPowerplantlicense 222425858
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a challengingrole inacompetitiveorganizationthatoffersprofessional growthwithinthe
aviationfield.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
AAA Aerospace June 2015 to present
Quality Manager
Responsible forthe dayto dayoperationof the qualitydepartment.Responsiblefortrainingof
inspectors.Responsible forrecordkeepingof all work performedonaircraft.DevelopedQualityplans
for eachwork package to be performed.Interfacedwithcustomerona dailybasis,performedauditson
vendorsandinternally.Responsible forkeepinginternalwebsite uptodate.Instructedall personal on
the QMS. ResponsibleforfollowingandkeepingEN9000/ AS9100 current.Responsibleforall CMTE
certifications. LeadsQualityreviewsof proposals,contracts,regulatory,programandcustomer
requirementsensuringearlyqualityinvolvementinprogramdevelopment. Delivertrainingtokeepall
employeescurrentwithAirbusprocesses.
Leadsmulti-function,multi-site groupstodevelopcompanydirectives,policies,processes,procedures
and metricstoassure program, contract,customer,regulatoryrequirements, international standards
and workingagreementsare deployed.
Leadsstakeholdersinanalysisof processdata,metrics,modelsandflowstoidentifyrootcause of
complex problemsanddevelopmentandimplementationof preventive orcorrective actions.
Followsuptoensure thatpreventive orcorrective actionsare effective.
Conductsresearch,compilesandanalyzesperformance reportsandprocesscontrol statisticsto
continuouslyimprove processcapability.
Conductsqualitysource selectionandprocesscapabilityassessmentsof suppliers'abilitytomeet
program qualityrequirementsandsupportbusinessdecisions.

2. DevelopsQualitycriteriaforsuppliersource selectionandacoordinatedresponse forreview and
approval byseniormanagement.
Conductsqualitysource selectionandprocesscapabilityassessmentsof supplierstoverifytheirability
to meetprogramqualityrequirementsandsupportbusinessdecisions.
DevelopsQualitycriteriaforsuppliersource selection.
Developsscope,schedule,plansand leadshardware,software andsystemlevel auditstodetermine
compliance withqualitymanagementsystemstandards,configurationassurance,relatedbusiness,
regulatoryandcustomerrequirements,andreportsresultstomanagement.
Trainsseniormanagementonpreparationforthirdpartyaudits.
Analyzesdatatoprovide material review dispositionsforcomplexnonconformingmaterials,partsand
equipment.
Boeing Feb2011 to Feb2015 (wife transferred)
Employee DevelopmentSpecialist
Instructorfor Final AssemblyandDeliverybuildingandFlightline.
Conductsanalysestoevaluate customertechnical trainingneedstodetermineappropriate training
content,objectivesanddesign;
Develops,conductsandevaluateseffectivenessof technical training;
Uses specializedsoftware technologytoresearch,configure,maintain,update anddevelopnew and
existingmediaandmaterials;
Gathersdata to supportcomplete proposal developmentactivities;
Establishprocessesforidentifyingtrainingcontentandevaluatingtrainingeffectiveness;
Ensure accuracy andqualityof trainingproducts;
Conductlecturesandhands-onaircraftsystemstraining;
Demonstrate andleadothersinthe use of shoptoolsand equipment;
Coach and developothers.
Deliveredanddevelopedclassesforthe MT’s,QT’s,FRT’s andFRTI’s onhow to properlyworkon the
Boeing787 program,I deliveredanddeveloped numerousclasses, qualityclass,manualsclass,Non
StandardWork class, DOT HAZMAT class, briefedthe new hiresonquality,taught M.E.class,LOTO class,
drilling,structuresclasses,WingtipjoinandWingtobodyjoin.I developedclassesasneededtokeep
currentwiththe changeson the 787. I managedthe qualityportionof the trainingdepartmentforthe
SouthCarolinaTrainingCenter.Deliveredthe requiredclassesforthe FRTI’sandFRT’s to remaincurrent
underour 145 repairstationcertificate.DeliveredQMStrainingandAS9100 training. DeliveredTEIR1
and TEIR 11 787 FAMcourse,deliveredGEandRR engine FAMcourse. IworkedwithourQuality
InvestigationteamstodeveloptrainingwhenneededtoanswerF.A.A.directives. Idevelopedthe Clevel
writtenandhandson assessmentforthe qualitytechnicianstomove upintheirBoeingcareer.I

3. deliveredthe HumanFactorsclassthat isrequiredbythe F.A.A.underout145 Repairstation.I also
developedthe qualitywrittenassessmentfortheirmidandendof yearperformance review.
PlaneTechs,March 2009 to Feb.2011 (directjob)
Inspector for the Change Notice Team
Inspectedmechanicsworkforbuybacksinthe Boeingcomputer system. Generatedwork and
nonconformance tags. Performedcustomershakes.Workedwiththe F.A.A.duringcustomer
inspectionsandcustomerconformityinspections.
TradewindsAirlines. January 2009 to March 2009 (calledbacktoBoeing)
FlightLine Inspector
Responsible forbuybacksonBoeing747 and Airbus300's duringA and B checksand line maintenance.
Airworthinessrelease andRIIqualified.
PlaneTechs. September2008 to January 2009 (layoff)
Maintenance Manager
Managed contract workersforcustomerheavyD checks.
Deliveredcustomer'saircraftontime.
PlaneTechs. Boeing,June 2008 to September2008 (layoff)
SystemsInspector
Inspectedsystemspartson787 aft sectioncenterfuselage.
Tradewind Airlines,August2006 to June 2008 (layoff)
Maintenance Control
RII Qualified.
Discussedall pilotreporteddiscrepanciesandnon-routine itemswithrespective Line StationManager
and/orMaintenance Representativesaseachaircraftterminates.
Coordinatedthe movementof requiredparts.
Monitoredall scheduledmaintenance time remainingonacontinuingbasis.
Maintainedadailylogof all maintenance activities,includingall aircraftdiscrepancies.
Monitoredworkprogressat line stationsin ordertoassure propertroubleshootingandtimely
correctionof discrepancies.

4. Monitoredreporteddiscrepanciesinordertoidentifychronicissues.Developcorrective actionplansto
correct such issues.
Ensuredtimelycompletionof scheduledandunscheduledmaintenance.
Provided technical assistance toline stationpersonnelasrequired.
Approvedandrecordall DeferredMaintenance ItemsandCarry-OverItems.
Evaluatedthe effectivenessof the approvedMaintenanceProgramatthe practical level.Informthe
Directorof Maintenance of anyperceiveddefectsordeficiencies.
Servedasfirstlevel of corporate managementtoline maintenance activities.
AdvisedDOM/DQCof all in-flightemergencies,air-turn-backs,diversions,abortedtake-offs,orother
SDR activity.
All otherdutiesasassigned
Timco Aviation,November1999 to June 2008 (Layoff)
Team Leader
Managed a crewof 15 mechanicsduringheavychecksof customer'saircraft. Inspired workers.
Accomplishedinspectionitemsandbuybacks. Responsible forcompletingjobs withinbudgetwith
criteriasetby customer.Sethighexpectations.
Responsible fordeliveringaircraftontime. Coordinatedworkwithotherdepartments toensure a
properflowof scheduleditems.
Commodore Aviation,May 1989 to November1999 (layoff)
Project Manager
Implementedschedulesforshortterm, longtermand majorprojects.
Determinedappropriatemanpowerrequirementstoeffectivelymanage project.
Preparedandmanage projectbudgetandperformperiodiccostandproductivityanalysis
Understandandimplementall contractconditions.
Actedas directliaisonbetweenthe Vendors/Customers/Department Leadsandresponsible for
coordinatingminoradditionstoworkpackage.
Responsible tomonitorandensure thatall personnel,parts,andengineeringneedsare being
procuredon time andon budget
Liaise withall businessunitsandproductionpersonneltoensure everyaspectof the projectis
complete andonschedule.
Providedonthe jobinstructionstoDepartmentLeads.

5. Responsible toensure the paperworkmovesthroughprocessinatimelyfashion.
MaintainedschedulesforaircraftassignedandreportanyvariancestoMaintenance Manager.
Anticipate,react,andreportpotential productioninterruptionsandaidinrecoverytominimize
productionloss.
Monitorand reportthe statusof the projectona regularbasis.Holddailyhangarfloorcrew
meetingstoprovide contexttoall crew membersandcommunicate anypotential issueswiththe
projectand reviewsafetywiththe crews.
AssistedMaintenanceManagerinadministeringperformance reviews,salaryrecommendationsand
corrective progressivediscipline.
Demonstrate abilitytoworkwell withotherindividualsthroughoutthe organization.
Promotedcompanyvalues,visionandmission.
Attendedtrainingcoursesasdirectedbycompanymanagement.
Continuousimprovementrecommendations.
US Air Force,December1979 to June 1989
FlightLine InspectionSupervisoron C-130 aircraft E and H models.
Responsible forbuybackof mechanicsworkand clearinglogbooksforair worthinessrelease.
Sevenlevelinspector.
Workedinphase docks,engine shop, propshop andbackline.AssignedtoFirstSpecial Op'sgroup.
EDUCATION:
WilliamPennHighSchool,New Castle,DE,HighSchool Diploma
Skills:
Airframe andPowerplantLicense
Certificates - (availableuponrequest) Numerous airframes.