DAVID SHEA
CV-22B Simulator Instructor
Enterprise,Alabama
Summary
Accomplished Technical Manager, Aerospace Maintenance, and Professional Aircrew Member with more than 20 years of experience within large, diverse organizations looking for a career opportunity in Aircraft Maintenance or Operations. Expertise in managing multiple projects/priorities and developing/leading specialized teams/people while meeting all strategic organizational targets and objectives. Background in aerospace systems maintenance and repair. Experienced Flight Engineer Instructor/Evaluator qualified on the C-130 E/H, CV-22B, UH-1N, and TH-1H. United States Air Force Retiree, TS-SCI highest clearance, active Secret Clearance
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
CV-22B Simulator Instructor
OBXtek
9 2023 - Current
- Instructs and trains both new and experienced aircrew on various aspects of flight, including normal procedures, emergency procedures, and specific aircraft systems and operations.
- Instructs on various aircraft systems to include engines, electrical, fuel, hydraulic, propulsion, avionics,environmental control, landing gear, and fire protection.
- Well-versed in standard operating procedures (SOPs) for using each system during different phases offlight, as well as in various scenarios, including emergencies.
- Actively studies latest developments and updates in aircraft systems and technology, as well aschanges in aviation regulations and best practices.
Operations Manager
United States Air Force, Various Units
11.2016 - 10.2023
- Senior Advisor to the Operations Director, led over 130 personnel, 5 programs, and managed flight operations of 28 aircraft.
- Work closely with Aircraft Resource Manager (ARM), Aircraft Owner, and all internal departments to ensure that all maintenance activities are coordinated and scheduled efficiently.
- Supervised multiple programs in maintenance, scheduling, operations, training, equipment, and administration resulting in highest student graduation rate in Air Wing.
- Prioritized short notice workload and assignment duties, conducted monthly job performance, performed career development and counseling, and mentored new
personnel.
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force, Various Units
06.2008 - 10.2023
- Trained new students on Aircraft Systems, Aircraft Maintenance and Troubleshooting, along with proper calculations of aircraft weight distribution, fuel, and cargo weights.
- Experienced Instructor and Evaluator with over 3,000 flight hours on multiple airframes.
- Experience teaching in Simulator and Classroom settings.
- Systems Expert including engines, fuel systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, pressurization,and environmental controls.
- Operates navigation and electronic warfare equipment, cargo and passenger load planning, defensive systems, weapons, and rescue equipment.
Maintenance Team Lead
United States Air Force
09.2003 - 06.2008
- Trained new team members in Preventative Maintenance, Facilities Troubleshooting and repair, Nuclear Security Escort, and Strategies for exceeding performance expectations.
- Provided direct support dispatching maintenance teams to maintain 36% of the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile arsenal.
- Earned HVAC license, completed 385-hour electricians’ course, power generation and diesel mechanic, and CDL.
- Performed preventative and quick reaction high priority maintenance at 150 missile launch facilities and 15 missile alert facilities.
- Troubleshooted and repaired environmental control systems, diesel electric systems, missile facility access, and power distributions systems.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
Online 04.2007 - 04.2018
AAS, Instructor of Military Technology - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.2019 - 04.2019
AAS, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2018
AAS, Mechanical and Electrical Technology - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.2015 - 04.2015
Skills
Operations Management
Program/Project Management
Aircraft Systems and Maintenance
Training and Development
Flight and Maintenance Operations
Dispatching
Leadership
Mechanical Aptitude
Aircraft Systems
Aviation
Aircraft Management
System Troubleshooting
Safety awareness
Crew Resource Management
Customer Service
Written Communication
Problem-solving abilities
Professionalism
Public Speaking
Adaptability
Analytical Skills
Time management abilities
Certification
Professional Manager - Community College of the Air Force
Timeline
AAS, Instructor of Military Technology - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.2019 - 04.2019
AAS, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.2018 - 04.2018
Operations Manager
United States Air Force, Various Units
11.2016 - 10.2023
AAS, Mechanical and Electrical Technology - undefined
Community College of the Air Force
01.2015 - 04.2015
Flight Engineer
United States Air Force, Various Units
06.2008 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
04.2007 - 04.2018
Maintenance Team Lead
United States Air Force
09.2003 - 06.2008
CV-22B Simulator Instructor
OBXtek
9 2023 - Current