Eric Allen
Driftwood,TX
Summary
I have fifteen years of aerospace propulsion experience as a senior leader on numerous high profile projects. My journey from aerospace propulsion technician to rocket engine test operator has afforded me the opportunity to immerse myself in every aspect of the process. I proudly bring direct industry experience in the areas of technical leadership, lean process improvements, test operator, development, as well as department management. Finding the balance as manager is something that I pride myself highly on. True leadership stems from knowing how to effectively communicate with those around you while driving positive results in a safe and efficient work environment. My ability to bridge the communication gap between engineering and production is something that i take great pride in.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Component MFG Technician
Firefly Aerospace
09.2023 - Current
- Oversees shop of 9 individuals responsible for all components assemblies build and checkouts.
- Plans build schedule for over 400 specialized components required for all Firefly systems and vehicles.
- Coordinates all engineering support with flight hardware to include in house development testing.
- Review and update work instructions for all builds
- Direct new hire training for all equipment and processes
- Uphold shop safety and hazmat programs.
- Subject matter expert for valves components and fluids department.
Aerospace Test Operator
Ursa Major Technologies
04.2018 - 05.2023
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Manages inventory of chemicals/propellants used in testing procedures.
- Stood up 2 rocket engine test stands
- Perform test/operations of an engine in a test facility. To include facility maintenance/inspections, and monitoring of liquid/gas pressures throughout both facility and engine.
- Can read and interpret plans and instrumentation diagrams to execute facility upgrades and maintenance actions.
- Interface daily with multiple teams of test engineers and development departments to align test campaigns with company objectives.
- Reviewed test plans and procedures for adequate coverage of system requirements.
- Analyzed test results and prepared system-level evaluation reports to verify and validate system performance.
- Composed and edited work instructions for quality and test procedures.
- Assisted with preparation of Operational Test Readiness Reviews (OTRR) and other technical briefs.
- Created staff schedules and assigned crews to testing and maintenance operations for 37 individuals.
- Maintain and upgrade facility readiness to accommodate 3 rocket engine test stands.
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
DynCorp International
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Quality assurance inspector overseeing 3 aircraft maintenance units
- Managed shift of 23 aircraft inspectors for flightline, backshop and test cell operations
- Coordinate and conduct safe for flight release inspections
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Perform isochronal inspections
- Complete in progress inspections for high risk maintenance actions.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
USAF
02.2012 - 02.2017
- Supervised engine specialist section, 27 personnel, on the training of more than 300 individual task and more than 2,000 maintenance actions and scheduled inspections annually.
- Inspected and repaired jet engines, small gas turbine engines and propellers on flightline
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD (foreign object debris) awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Documented all inspection and maintenance actions in aircraft forms, IMDS (integrated maintenance data system)
- Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft while away from home station (4 deployments, 6 temporary duty assignments)
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Run certified on RC-135 airframe
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
02.2009 - 02.2012
- Diagnosed aircraft engines and determined appropriate repairs needed to correct such issues.
- Maintained F100-129 GE F16 engines in backshop and test cell environment
- Troubleshoot component related issues to identify proper repair procedures
- Documents applicable maintenance records and complete historical data in Integrated maintenance data systems
- Conduct on the job training for new airmen, adhere to general maintenance practices, and advised senior leadership of all system technical malfunctions.
- Oversaw squadron training plan for 35 individuals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace And Occupation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL06.2025
Leadership Enhancement Course
USAF
Offutt AFB06.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Airman Leadership Course
USAF
Offutt AFBAssociate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL12.2011
Skills
- Personnel management in union environment
- Lean process improvement- Six Sigma
- Quality Assurance experience
- Ability to read and interpret planning and instrumentation diagrams
- Engine development and qualification testing
- Experience with precision measurement and calibration equipment
- OX clean environment standards
- Maintain test equipment
- Excellent communication skills across teams and with customers
- Microsoft office/word/Excel, Winplot, AS9100, Python
Certification
- Six Sigma green belt
- Valid Colorado explosives type 1 permit
-QA inspector military aircraft
Timeline
Lead Component MFG Technician
Firefly Aerospace
09.2023 - Current
Aerospace Test Operator
Ursa Major Technologies
04.2018 - 05.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
DynCorp International
02.2017 - 03.2018
Aerospace Propulsion Craftsman
USAF
02.2012 - 02.2017
Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman
USAF
02.2009 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace And Occupation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Leadership Enhancement Course
USAF
Some College (No Degree) - Senior Airman Leadership Course
USAF
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
- Six Sigma green belt
- Valid Colorado explosives type 1 permit
-QA inspector military aircraft
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