Brandon Shaffer
Maryville,IL
Summary
Results-driven professional with nine years of military service as a Non-Commissioned Officer and certified craftsman across two career fields. Expertise in command and control and aircraft maintenance, demonstrating technical aptitude, effective resource coordination, and leadership in high-pressure environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Operations Mechanic
Boeing
St Louis, Missouri
03.2026 - Current
- Aircraft operational checkouts of aircraft preflight. Launched, recovered, troubleshot, and serviced aircraft to ensure readiness for operations.
- Systems maintenance via Troubleshooting, adjustment, and repair of avionics, electrical wire harnesses, hydraulic systems, and mechanical components to maintain aircraft functionality.
- Testing and run-ups of engines, inspected calibration of electronic test equipment, and maintained aircraft historical records.
- Documentation of work and inspection results according to engineering designs, safety requirements, and operational standards to uphold regulatory compliance.
Systems Manager / Senior Controller
United States Air Force
Scott Air Force Base, Illinois
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Directed high-tempo command and control operations supporting emergency actions, crisis response, and daily mission execution across a nationwide enterprise.
- Coordinated aerospace resources, monitored mission status, and relayed critical information to enhance national security operations.
- Coordinated time-sensitive communications, emergency message processing, and resource monitoring, ensuring uninterrupted operational continuity.
- Developed operational procedures and conducted staff training to ensure compliance with security protocols while optimizing efficiency in database maintenance.
- Managed and maintained over $80K in equipment, ensuring operational functionality and availability for mission-critical activities.
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
McConnell AFB, Kansas
08.2017 - 03.2024
- Supervised inspections, maintained, and troubleshot 28 KC-135 and 24 KC-46A assigned aircraft valued at $5B to support base wing's $200M flying program.
- Diagnosed hydraulic, engine, environmental, and flight control issues, implementing corrective actions that minimized repeat discrepancies.
- Identified, documented, and reviewed aircraft maintenance requirements. Removed, replaced, adjusted, aligned, rigged, and conducted functional checks of aircraft structures, systems, and components.
- Supervised shifts and led maintenance teams during expeditionary missions, operations, exercises, and deployments across 10 countries and 11 states, ensuring mission readiness.
- Conducted personnel training, mentorship, and proficiency checks to enhance organizational readiness and ensure regulatory compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville, IL05-2013
Skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Aircraft Systems Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Preflight/Postflight/Phase Inspections
- Ground Handling and Flightline Operations
- Quality Assurance & Safety Compliance
- Safety Management
- Data reporting
- Technical Communication
- Technical documentation
- Operations & Program Management
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Air Force Commendation Medal x2
- Air Force Achievement Medal
References
TSgt Jacob Lamm
Operations Manager / 375th Command Post – Scott Air Force Base, IL
Phone: 219-252-2530
Email: jacob.lamm@us.af.mil
SSgt Jordan Gallaher
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman / 22nd AMXS – McConnell AFB, KS
Phone: 865-712-9193
Email: jordan.gallaher@us.af.mil
Nicholas King
Salesforce Process Automation Specialist / FTL Finance – St. Louis, MO
Phone: 618-830-3555
Email: nking@ftlfinance.com
Timeline
Flight Operations Mechanic
Boeing
03.2026 - Current
Systems Manager / Senior Controller
United States Air Force
03.2024 - 03.2026
Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman
United States Air Force
08.2017 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Edwardsville High School