Matthew W. Shaw
Redmond,OR
Summary
Extinguished and accomplished U.S. Navy Petty officer second class (E5) with 12 years aircraft experience and additional 10 years in the private sector with progressively higher leadership and management experience and a proven versatile knowledge and skill set to continue a career in the commercial sector. Maintenance Operations Duties, Aircraft Electrical Systems Troubleshooting, Staff Management; included daily operational maintenance duties. Demonstrate solid background and expertise in aerospace construction, repair and maintenance on tactical aircraft ranging from H-60 B/R, F-35, U-2, ensuring compliance with high-quality system requirements. Maintaining a professional and strong work ethic; recognized for higher quality performance and successful completion of assigned tasks above U.S. Navy and FAA required standards.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Leading Edge Aviation
Bend, OR
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of aircraft systems and components to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed 27 scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on various aircraft types, enhancing operational readiness.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment, ensuring timely repairs and minimized downtime.
- Examined and tested 16 aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Senior Avionics Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
Savannah, GA
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Diagnosed and repaired 97 avionics systems to ensure compliance with FAA regulations.
- Conducted thorough inspections of 40 aircraft electronic systems, identifying potential issues proactively.
- Upgraded 8 legacy avionics systems to meet modern industry standards, increasing reliability and functionality.
- Conducted regular tests on installed components such as navigational systems, transmitters and receivers using specialized testing equipment to guarantee accurate system operation.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement design modifications for improved system performance.
- Led training sessions for junior technicians on troubleshooting techniques and safety protocols.
Quality Assurance Flight Line Inspector
LOCKHEED MARTIN
Palmdale, CA
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Lead quality inspector for Lockheed Martin Aircraft
- Led and trained 10 personnel in effective usage of aircraft documentation preventing less corrections in aircraft logs.
- Assisted supervisors in working knowledge of manufacturing processes and policies improving personnel effectiveness.
- Proactive in leading and training battery shop personnel in setting up the battery charging system.
- Go-to person in electrical and avionics processes while understaffed during COVID-19.
- Primary contact between management, DCMA, site engineers and venders.
- Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 6-S program, and all safety regulations per Lockheed Martin standards.
- Enforces the company FOD program, tool control program, 6 Sigma program, and all safety regulations per company standards.
- Examine and inspect vital aircraft components, including oxygen system, landing gear, brakes, tires, hydraulic systems, fuselage, wings and tail area for corrosion, cracks, leaks, distortion, and missing hardware.
U-2 Flight Line Avionics Technician
LOCKHEED MARTIN
Edwards Airforce Base
01.2018 - 03.2023
- Maintain and repair all avionics, electrical equipment and wiring also perform scheduled maintenance on military aircraft including Flight control and data recorders, TCAS systems instrumentation, electrical/electronic systems, Data Acquisition System, VSS system and accessories.
- Trains 30 other team members in associated work assignments. Uses ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to the development of employees and techniques. Completes work in innovative and effective ways.
- Assists Engineering in resolving problems and makes repairs per engineering direction.
- Maintains required daily logs and asset records.
- Maintain daily workload schedule and prioritize workload based on aircraft flight schedule.
F-35 Field & Service Mechanic – OS
LOCKHEED MARTIN
Edwards AFB, CA, USA
12.2014 - 01.2018
- Maintenance Support Team member for the F-35 Flight Test Program
- Avionics Technician for the F35 aircraft resulting in the Flight Test Program completing Initial Operational readiness for the military fleet.
- Maintenance Support Team member for the F-35 Flight Test Program at Edwards AFB CA
- Responsible for visually Checking, Testing, and evaluating the condition of Components, Equipment, and Circuits
- Correct Faulty or Defective Connections such as Opens, Shorts, and Grounds. Replaced Broken, Discolored, or Frayed Wiring
- Perform Final and Operational Checks upon the Completion of Routine and Non-Routine Maintenance.
- Work with other mechanics and avionics technicians during wire or equipment troubleshooting to find and fix the problem.
- Reading blueprints and drawings provided by engineers to complete assigned work in an orderly manner.
- Work regularly on Maintenance Information Systems such as Electronic Maintenance Instructions, Aircraft Forms Documentation, and Supply Chain Management.
- Assisted Flight Test Engineers in setting up and performing test procedures for the F35 program.
- Performed maintenance and flight line duties on the F35A, F35B and F35C aircraft.
Aviation Electrician (Active Duty)
United States Navy
Jacksonville, FL
04.2001 - 09.2012
- Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 75 work center supervisor directing 40 personnel over 11 aircraft.
- Lead aviation electrician while deployed on the USS Curts (FFG-38)
- Led and ran multiple maintenance audit programs for SH-60B and MH-60R aircraft resulting in on-track programs.
- Successfully led and trained over 130 personnel that resulted in minimal down time and maximum A/C turnaround providing mission ready aircraft.
- Oversaw new members on electrical wiring, reading wire schematics, troubleshooting, reading, and using testers/voltage detectors and mechanical parts (i.e., tools, support equipment, hydraulic systems, and locking systems of the aircraft weapons system)
- Excelled in all forms of troubleshooting hardware for problems regardless of how small they were. Experienced in repairing and replacing all connectors on aircraft including coaxial and triaxial cable, shooting wires using a fluke meter to measure voltage/continuity narrowing the area that will be searched for repair problem, replacing/repairing wafers, using test equipment to find faulty cards in both the aircraft and launchers, using advanced wiring diagrams and advanced test equipment to find software issues in the hardware on both analog and digital systems.
- Conducted quality assurance assessments to make sure all performance followed specified U.S. Navy Instructions and Compliance standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
UNiversity of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV01-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FLSome College (No Degree) -
San Diego City College
San Diego, CASkills
- Supervise and train personnel to apply new skills and techniques to become self-sufficient technicians in maintenance tasks, while performing regular duties to include logbook entries, ordering parts, tool control, safety, scheduled audits and
- Inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, and servicing, Fiber splicing and troubleshooting, Electrical, avionics and IT repair and troubleshooting, Aircraft Avionics systems and maintenance repair upkeep, Aircraft systems servicing and maintenance Aircraft structures, functional components, and parts repair, replacement, and rebuilding
- Hand/Power Tools and Equipment: Forklift and Tug vehicle operation, Electrical components and specifications, Machines and tools designs, uses, benefits, repair and maintenance, Analysis tools and design principles, Aircraft jacks, measuring instruments such as dial calipers and micrometers, Gas, diesel, and turbine generators
- Design Techniques and Interpretation of Manuals: Reading and interpretation of Aircraft Maintenance Manuals and Specifications, Modification of aircraft structures, space vehicles, systems, or components based on drawings, engineering orders and technical publications, Design techniques, principles, tools and instruments in the production, Use of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models, Advanced computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Experienced in using Department of Defense financial software
Certification
- FCC license FRN# 0028390227 (April 2019)
- A&P license pending (2025)
Timeline
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Leading Edge Aviation
07.2025 - Current
Senior Avionics Technician
Gulfstream Aerospace
06.2024 - 06.2025
Quality Assurance Flight Line Inspector
LOCKHEED MARTIN
03.2023 - 06.2024
U-2 Flight Line Avionics Technician
LOCKHEED MARTIN
01.2018 - 03.2023
F-35 Field & Service Mechanic – OS
LOCKHEED MARTIN
12.2014 - 01.2018
Aviation Electrician (Active Duty)
United States Navy
04.2001 - 09.2012
Some College (No Degree) - Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Some College (No Degree) -
San Diego City College
Some College (No Degree) -
UNiversity of Southern Nevada