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Chris Payne

Conway,AR

Summary

Seasoned aviation professional bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained over 29 years of experience. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aviation Maintenance Supervisor

Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2020 - 11.2023
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Oversaw maintenance, repair, and installation on over 15 aircraft.
  • Managed teams of A&P mechanics, Avionics, and Interior Installers.
  • Managed team of Line Service attendants. Oversaw all fueling, aircraft movements and equipment movements.
  • Worked with customers for flight test and delivery of aircraft.
  • Recruited for the Service Center. Worked with 2 Local A&P Schools and established an MST program for unlicensed mechanics.
  • Managed work scopes of aircraft and that all work completed in accordance with applicable AMM and other approved data.

QC Floor Inspector

Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2017 - 11.2020
  • Reviewed and audited aircraft work packages
  • Inspected squawks for accuracy and quality of workmanship.
  • Verified that all work was done in accordance with RSQCM and AMM.
  • Inspection of work performed is compliant with current tech data.
  • Conducted regular audits required by Internal Quality Audit Program and reported all finding.
  • Filled in for Crew Chiefs during their absence.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
  • Part of MRT team. Inspected work and returned air to service.

Flight Line Checkout

Dassault Aircraft Services
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Perform FAR 91.411 and 91.413
  • Install new aircraft systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair of existing aircraft systems.
  • Go with MRT to facilitate maintenance on aircraft off sight.
  • Building and installing of wiring harnesses and new aircraft systems.
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.

Airframe and Power plant Mechanic

Central Flying Service
11.2007 - 01.2015
  • Perform annual and progressive inspections on aircraft.
  • Troubleshoot and repair airframe and avionics systems.
  • Troubleshoot and repair communication and radars systems.
  • Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
  • Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
  • Performed routine inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.

Avionics Install Lead Technician

Central Flying Service
11.2001 - 11.2007
  • Oversee the installation of new aircraft systems.
  • Insure Project stays on budget and delivered on time.
  • Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
  • Coordinate with the Inspection department for the final approval of all paper work either using STC or FAA field approval.
  • Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
  • Managed team performance by training, mentoring, and motivating employees.

Avionics Installer and Service Technician

Central Flying Service
09.1998 - 11.2001
  • Perform IFR and RVSM certifications.
  • Configure new systems. Preform functional checks of new and existing systems using laptop and various other test equipment.
  • Installed and routed electrical cable assemblies and performed termination processes and continuity checks.
  • Analyzed routine electrical malfunctions using voltmeters, ohmmeters and continuity lights.
  • Remove and reinstall all interior of aircraft for installation of new avionic systems.
  • Use engineering prints to install antenna doublers and in mounting of avionic equipment.
  • Reverse engineer mounting of existing systems to facilitate mounting of new systems.
  • Building and installation of wiring harnesses for new aircraft systems.

Avionics Installer

Dassault Falcon Jet Corp.
02.1998 - 09.1998
  • Installation of cockpit instrument panel equipment and wire harnesses.
  • Install wire bundle and related equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and repair faulty systems.
  • Perform power checks on newly installed systems.
  • Read and interpreted engineering drawings and technical manuals with firm understanding of symbols, flags and technical notes.

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy, Naval Air Station North Island
02.1994 - 02.1998
  • Shift Supervision responsible for maintenance on 13 aircraft.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft electronics.
  • Interpreted schematics and block diagrams.
  • Maintained accurate inventories of parts and supplies.
  • Trained and qualified individuals for Collateral Duty Inspector and trained CDI's to become Quality Assurance Representative.
  • Troubleshot and repaired radar, communication, and navigation systems.

Education

High School Diploma -

Morrilton Sr. High School
Morrilton, AR
1993

Skills

  • Consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills
  • Experienced trainer for group and individual instruction
  • Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
  • Consistently identified as expert troubleshooter with the highest degree of standards for quality production and performance
  • Proficient with many Windows based programs
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Repair Requirements Determination
  • Personnel Management
  • Job Prioritizing
  • Schedule Management
  • Recruiting

Training

Flight Safety F2000EX Easy Maintenance initial class

Flight Safety F2000EX Easy/DX/LX ERT

Flight Safety F7X to F8X Maintenance differences

Flight Safety F7X ERT

CAE F7X Maintenance Initial class

Certification


FAA Airframe and Power plants license


Timeline

Aviation Maintenance Supervisor

Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2020 - 11.2023

QC Floor Inspector

Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2017 - 11.2020

Flight Line Checkout

Dassault Aircraft Services
03.2015 - 11.2017

Airframe and Power plant Mechanic

Central Flying Service
11.2007 - 01.2015

Avionics Install Lead Technician

Central Flying Service
11.2001 - 11.2007

Avionics Installer and Service Technician

Central Flying Service
09.1998 - 11.2001

Avionics Installer

Dassault Falcon Jet Corp.
02.1998 - 09.1998

Aviation Electronics Technician

United States Navy, Naval Air Station North Island
02.1994 - 02.1998

High School Diploma -

Morrilton Sr. High School

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