Patrick Shemwell
Haslet,TX
Summary
Quality Control Inspector & Aircraft Structures Mechanic with 15+ years of experience specializing in heavy freighter modifications and large-scale cargo conversions. Expert in complex troubleshooting, blueprint interpretation, and final airworthiness sign-offs for structural upgrades. Proven track record of bridging the gap between maintenance execution and strict FAA compliance to deliver zero-defect projects on time, under budget, and in strict compliance.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Aspire MRO
Fort Worth, TX
11.2025 - Current
- Validated surround structural modifications, ensuring compliance with specifications for passenger-to-freighter (P2F) Main Cargo Door (MCD) cutouts and (MCD) installation and floor beam reinforcement on Boeing 777-200/300ER airframes.
- Inspected rigid 9G cargo barrier foundations and main cabin barrier installations to ensure compliance with FAA/EASA freighter certification standards.
- Examined EWIS routing, wire bundle clamping, and shield terminations to confirm adherence to modification drawings and maintain safety standards.
- Authorized post-modification Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) results, ensuring 100% structural integrity and defect-free skin panels on five Boeing 777-200/300ER aircraft.
Aircraft Structures
Aspire MRO
Fort Worth, Texas
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Produced heavy modifications for Boeing 777-200 and 777-300 passenger to freight (P2F) conversions.
- Provided installation of critical structural replacement parts including reinforcement floor beams, stanchions, shear panels, shear plates, stringers, & stiffeners.
- Demonstrated expert ability to read, analyze, & interpret modification drawings to produce consistent structural modifications to the B777-200 and 300 platforms.
- Submitted engineering service requests & provided coordination between engineering & structures personnel leading to overall reduced costs and increased efficiency.
- Assisted with implementation of innovative documentation processes; greatly enhancing the overall traceability of assets to include modification parts, kits, & hardware, and consumable type items.
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Airborne AMES
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Troubleshot and tested mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems post-repair, ensuring operational readiness.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Performed Winglet Modifications and Failsafe Modifications on Boeing B-767 aircraft.
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Haeco Americas
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Executed maintenance procedures and structural repairs for HMV and C-Check operations, enhancing aircraft reliability.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality on Airbus A319 and A320.
- Documented daily maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks to ensure compliance with all safety procedures.
F-22 Avionics Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2007 - 09.2014
- Analyzed complex technical problems to identify effective solutions and implemented decisions on 16 F-22 Aircraft.
- Repaired and replaced wiring, performed splices, and fixtures to ensure system reliability and safety.
- Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components, restoring functionality to critical avionics systems.
- Analyzed complex technical problems, determined solutions and worked in highly motivated team environments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY 08.2016 - 05.2020
Skills
- Quality Control Standards
- FAA Regulations
- Aircraft Inspections
- Modification Processes
- Blueprint interpretation
- Calibration techniques
- Component assembly
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Precision measurement proficiency
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Aircraft structural repair
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Aspire MRO
11.2025 - Current
Aircraft Structures
Aspire MRO
10.2024 - 10.2025
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Airborne AMES
08.2023 - 09.2024
Aircraft Structures Mechanic
Haeco Americas
06.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Western Kentucky University
08.2016 - 05.2020
F-22 Avionics Journeyman
United States Air Force, USAF
08.2007 - 09.2014