Francis Mix
Kernersville,NC
Summary
Talented Technical Instructor with over twenty years in both military and civilian aviation maintenance. 8 years of experience providing training and professional development on aircraft systems principles of operation, troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Instructor and Training Developer
VSE Corporation (formerly HAECO Special Services)
Greensboro, NC
01.2019 - Current
- Provides training on technical aircraft systems, company policies and procedures and regulatory Repair Station requirements
- Develops training courses based on repair station needs assessments or Quality Assurance findings
- Assists other employees in their maintenance tasks by providing technical guidance and on-the-job training
- Maintains the training record and participates in regulatory audits
- Develops and maintains the training electronic database
- Serves as administrator for learning management systems
- Responsible for professional development, administrative guidance, and technical leadership of assigned Training Department employees
- Complete Instructor/Trainer Performance Evaluation Checklist to ensure assigned Instructors are properly designated IAW VSE Training Manual
- Is overall responsible for supervision of the Training Department for all military programs
Lead Avionics Technician III
HAECO Special Services
Greensboro, NC
03.2016 - 01.2019
- Conducted avionics systems maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks on KC-10A Extender aircraft during C-Check, Drop-In Maintenance and Contract Field Team deployments.
- Prioritized work flow and issued tasks to Avionics crew.
- Supervised Avionics maintenance by providing technical guidance and ensuring all tasks were completed IAW aircraft maintenance manuals, regulatory requirements, and military standards of quality.
Service School Instructor
United States Army Aviation Center Of Excellence
Fort Eustice Virginia
03.2012 - 02.2016
- Provided classroom instruction and on-the-job practical training to Army Advanced Individual Training students on OH-58D and AH-64D helicopter armament/avionics/electrical systems troubleshooting and repair tasks.
- Administered examination requirements on aircraft systems maintenance
- Provided development and mentorship to future Soldiers to prepare them to perform their military duties within garrison and combat environments
Education
No Degree - Senior Leadership Course
United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence
Fort Rucker, AL09.2013
No Degree - Army Basic Instructor Course
United States Army Logistics University
Fort Eustis, VA03.2012
High School Diploma -
Dixie Heights High School
Fort Mitchell, KY06.2003
Skills
- Advanced Technical Knowledge
- Instructional Design Expertise
- Equipment Demonstration
- Training Needs Analysis
- Test Administration
- Student Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Leadership Development
- Technical training
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Quality Assurance
Certification
FAA Repairman Certificate
FCC Radio Operator License
US Army Instructor Certificate
Timeline
Senior Technical Instructor and Training Developer
VSE Corporation (formerly HAECO Special Services)
01.2019 - Current
Lead Avionics Technician III
HAECO Special Services
03.2016 - 01.2019
Service School Instructor
United States Army Aviation Center Of Excellence
03.2012 - 02.2016
No Degree - Senior Leadership Course
United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence
No Degree - Army Basic Instructor Course
United States Army Logistics University
High School Diploma -
Dixie Heights High School