BRANDON GOODE
Wichita Falls,TX
Summary
Aerospace craftsman and maintenance leader with deep experience in aircraft readiness, engine diagnostics, quality assurance, and technical instruction. Coordinates maintenance schedules, supervises training programs, and supports safe, compliant operations across flight line, hangar, and classroom settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Supervisor & Instructor
United States Air Force
04.2022 - 08.2026
- Supervised Air Force training programs and enforced AFI compliance.
- Coordinated unit training schedules and instructor assignments.
- Supervised resident school instruction, managed student evaluations, and maintained effective classroom environments.
- Developed and delivered instructional methodologies to enhance learning outcomes.
- Tracked training records in Air Force systems and readiness files.
Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Air Force
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Managed Air Force maintenance scheduling and daily aircraft readiness across flight lines.
- Analyzed engine monitoring system data to forecast and coordinate scheduled maintenance, enhancing maintenance scheduling and resource allocation.
- Coordinated maintenance control, work orders, and sortie support with squadron teams.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex engine malfunctions, ensuring operational readiness through effective use of technical publications and schematic diagrams.
- Supervised technical order compliance and aircraft inspection documentation.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 11.2020
- Conducted maintenance standardization and evaluation assessments, enhancing operational consistency across units.
- Completed Aircraft Weight and Balance configurations on multiple airframes, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Ensured adherence to Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) standards, contributing to mission readiness.
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
United States Air Force
05.2007 - 05.2018
- Removed, installed, inspected, and modified KC-135, F-16, and F-22 aircraft while maintaining F-119, TF-33, TF-34, CFM-56, and F-110 engines to ensure operational readiness.
- Inspected aerospace propulsion systems on Air Force aircraft for safety and serviceability.
- Disassembled jet engines to remove worn components and support maintenance actions.
- Assembled propulsion parts using technical manuals and Air Force maintenance standards.
- Tested components using bench mockups and operated test stands while maintaining aircraft on the tarmac and in hangar environments to support mission requirements.
Education
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate -
Track A & P
Oklahoma City, OK07-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
University of Maryland
College Park, MD08-2021
Aviation Technology - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL08-2021
Training Supervisor -
Sheppard AFB
01-2023
Basic Instructor Course -
Sheppard AFB, TX
06-2022
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
08-2021
Jet Engine Mishap Investigation -
Sheppard AFB, TX
02-2020
Weight and Balance -
Sheppard AFB, TX
01-2020
Principles of Instruction -
Langley AFB, TX
11-2018
P&W F119 Engine Teardown & Buildup -
Langley AFB
03-2016
GE-F110 Engine Teardown & Buildup
Spangdahlem Training Detachment
08-2011
Airman Leadership School -
Spangdahlem Airman Leadership School
09-2011
Skills
- Expertise in aircraft systems technology
- Proficiency in aerospace propulsion systems
- Diagnostics and repair of aircraft and engines
- Analysis of blueprints and schematics
- Operations of test stands
- Leadership in management roles
- Cross-functional team collaboration skills
- Quality assurance methodologies
- Scheduling for maintenance operations
- Effective resource allocation techniques
- Safety training and compliance programs
- Development of training curricula
- Instruction in technical subjects
- Airframe and propulsion mishap investigations
- Hazardous materials oversight
- Hazardous material management
Timeline
Training Supervisor & Instructor
United States Air Force
04.2022 - 08.2026
Jet Engine Intermediate Maintenance Operations Manager
United States Air Force
11.2020 - 04.2022
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force
05.2018 - 11.2020
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
United States Air Force
05.2007 - 05.2018
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate -
Track A & P
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Management
University of Maryland
Aviation Technology - Aviation Management
Community College of The Air Force
Training Supervisor -
Sheppard AFB
Basic Instructor Course -
Sheppard AFB, TX
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy -
Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
Jet Engine Mishap Investigation -
Sheppard AFB, TX
Weight and Balance -
Sheppard AFB, TX
Principles of Instruction -
Langley AFB, TX
P&W F119 Engine Teardown & Buildup -
Langley AFB
Airman Leadership School -
Spangdahlem Airman Leadership School
GE-F110 Engine Teardown & Buildup
Spangdahlem Training Detachment