Desirae Woods

Strategic, Operations and Regulatory Compliance Leader with over 15 years of experience spanning Aircraft Records Management, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance (Part 121/135/145), and Instructional Design. Advanced expertise in leading complex electronic recordkeeping implementations (Trax MIS), optimizing operational workflows, and driving continuous process improvements through Lean methodologies. Proven track record of bridging technical execution with strategic oversight to supervise continuous airworthiness, pass rigorous QA audits, and align organizational practices with FAA guidelines and Safety Management Systems (SMS).

The Supervisor, Aircraft Records and Regulatory Compliance - Archer - San Jose, CA (Remote)

(2026-02)

• Direct and oversee aircraft records, management operations, ensuring continuous regulatory compliance and electronic data integrity across enterprise systems
• Lead cross-functional alignment between Tech Ops, Quality Assurance, and regulatory bodies to enforce airworthiness standards and operational efficiency
• Oversee continuous improvement initiatives for electronic recordkeeping systems, digital forms, and technical documentation workflows

Aircraft Records & Regulatory Compliance Specialist - Archer - San Jose, CA (Remote)

(2025-02 - 2026-02)

• Served as Technical Services Subject Matter Expert for aircraft records, ensuring timely, accurate processing, organization, and management of all maintenance and flight records for Part 135 and 145 operations
• Oversaw implementation of Trax MIS software, including development of electronic recordkeeping workflows and creation of user guides aligned with FARs and company manuals
• Designed and revised Tech Ops forms, including electronic fillable forms used for digital recordkeeping
• Reported to the Chief Inspector/Manager of Quality Assurance in developing, tracking, and documenting internal and external QA audits, investigations, and escape reports in alignment with Safety Management System (SMS) policies

Paraprofessional Trainer Lead & CCMA Coach - MSD Wayne Township Schools - Indianapolis, IN

(2023-10 - 2025-12)

• Collaborated with career training instructors to support individual student needs through targeted academic and career-readiness assistance
• Registered students for various learning platforms including USA Learns, ConnectAble, Typing.com, WIN, OSHA, Castle Branch, and LMS platforms
• Conducted power review sessions, facilitated with test preparation, and supported clinical rotation coordination and permanent job placement opportunities for students

Program Director E7 - Instructional Designer - State of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN

(2023-10 - 2025-02)

• Developed training and educational methods and techniques leveraging advanced adult education principles, practices, and strategies
• Authored eLearning, Blended Learning, virtual, and face-to-face classroom training methodologies
• Functioned as a Subject Matter Expert to create and review educational materials, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Wrote/designed instructional storyboards and leveraged authoring tools using Articulate 360 to develop e-learning modules
• Utilized platforms and system tools including Orlando Suite and Cherwell

Program Director 1 - Technical Writer - State of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN

(2022-07 - 2023-10)

• Developed training and educational methods using advanced adult education principles, practices, and strategies
• Supervised and administered State of Indiana document management process for SNAP, TANF, and Health Coverage
• Generated comprehensive training materials for state staff, contractors, and providers
• Reported meeting activities related to design sessions and issue resolution
• Utilized Articulate 360, Microsoft 365 Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Storyboard to create and disseminate training information

Program Coordinator - YMCA OIF - Indianapolis, IN

(2020-02 - 2023-10)

• Monitored recruitment, selection, pre-employment screening, skill assessment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and evaluation of candidates, employees, and volunteers
• Conducted weekly punch audits, timesheets, and pay approval checklists
• Managed Play and Learn Staff

Technical Publications Administrator/Records/QA - AAR Aircraft Services - Indianapolis, IN

(2005-09 - 2021-10)

• Managed the AAR publication library for maintenance personnel, including repair station technical publications, aircraft maintenance manuals, service bulletins, and other technical documentation for military and commercial heavy maintenance customers
• Completed Quality Assurance Audits (Production, Stores, Records, Back shop, Tech Library) and executed corrective action requests with full root cause analysis
• Evaluated quality escape investigations
• Maintained proficiency in the APRISe System to create, manage, and track events
• Ensured complete, timely, and accurate distribution of technical manuals and revisions
• Updated the Master Log inventory for applicable status of technical documents and publications

Records Clerk - AAR Aircraft Services - Indianapolis, IN

(2006-01 - 2015-12)

• Maintained an appropriate record filing system to retrieve needed materials quickly for customers or regulators
• Ensured adequate and continuous controls were exercised over all assigned records activities affecting quality

Production Controller - AAR Aircraft Services - Indianapolis, IN

(2005-01 - 2006-12)

• Generated bar codes for maintenance work card instructions
• Maintained daily contact with AAR employees, customer representatives, and the FAA on production control issues
• Generated daily aircraft accountability audits and routed aircraft paperwork to production control booths

Master of Business Administration - Business Administration - Purdue University Global (2026-08)

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration - Purdue University Global (2025-10)

Associate of Science - Business Administration - Ivy Tech Community College (2015-05)