Tremaine Williams

Chief Inspector at Extant Aerospace

Tremaine Williams has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades in the aerospace industry. Beginning in 2000, they worked as an Assembly Technician at Piper Aircraft, where they later assumed the role of Quality Assurance Inspector and eventually became a Lead Aircraft Assembly Technician. During this time, they played a significant role in implementing the first Article Inspection Program for FAA production certification.

In 2011, Tremaine joined Embraer US as a Flight Preparation Quality Inspector and later became an Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector and Quality Lead/Supervisor. Tremaine was responsible for inspecting aircraft systems, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications, and industry standards. Additionally, they played a crucial role in the final assembly of various Embraer executive aircraft models.

Moving forward, Tremaine joined Avidyne in 2020 as a Quality Engineer/Quality Supervisor, responsible for overseeing quality inspection processes in electronic/avionics manufacturing, receiving inspection, and the FAA 145 Repair Station. Tremaine communicated with external auditors and customers to resolve non-conformances, demonstrating their expertise as an AS9100D Lead Auditor.

In 2021, Tremaine worked as an Aircraft Inspector at STS Aviation Group, where they inspected aircraft in accordance with established standards and regulations.

Currently, Tremaine is Chief Inspector at Extant Aerospace, responsible for ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and coordinating internal audits for the Repair Station. Tremaine manages the Repair Station's quality processes and procedures, effectively utilizing available resources to achieve departmental and company goals efficiently.

Their recent experiences also include working as a Launch Inspector at SpaceX, where they inspected flight hardware and ensured compliance with NASA requirements and AS9100 standards.

Overall, Tremaine Williams has demonstrated strong leadership and expertise in quality inspection, compliance, and coordination in diverse aerospace manufacturing and repair organizations.

Tremaine Williams has a High School Diploma from Vero Bach High School. In 2012, they obtained a Certificate in Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician from Eastern Florida State College. Tremaine also has additional certifications including an Airframe and Powerplant Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (obtained in March 2012), Aviation Maintenance Fundamentals from Brevard Community College (obtained in March 2011), AS9100D Lead Auditor from SAE International (obtained in December 2020), and a Certificate of Training Issuance of 8130-3 for Domestic and Export Approvals of Engines, Propellers, & Articles from the Federal Aviation Administration (obtained in July 2022). There are two additional certifications mentioned, Aerospace Manufacturing- Structure and Assembly and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies, but there is no information provided about when or where they were obtained.

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  • Chief Inspector

    December, 2021 - present