Shane Powell
Travis AFB,CA
Summary
Senior aviation professional specializing in C-17A operations, quality assurance, and curriculum development. Successfully managed multi-million dollar training programs and evaluated aircrew proficiency to uphold military standards. Committed to contributing technical knowledge and leadership in a dynamic environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior C-17A Loadmaster Flight Evaluator
60th Operations Group
Travis AFB, CA
2025.11 - Current
- Led initiatives to streamline evaluation processes, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
- Monitored and verified compliance with laws, regulations, and policies to ensure adherence to standards development.
- Maintained adherence to safety regulations to mitigate risks during load operations. with safety regulations during load operations.
LM Superintendent / C-17A Evaluator Loadmaster
21st Airlift Squadron
Travis AFB, CA
2024.06 - 2025.11
- Led squadron as Senior Enlisted Leader, overseeing and mentoring 78 enlisted personnel across 5 Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs), enhancing operational readiness.
- Coordinated over 50 multi-disciplinary aircrews during 3-month deployment to Ramstein AB, Germany, ensuring mission success in dynamic operational theater.
- Developed training programs for new personnel and ongoing staff development.
Command Evaluator, C-17
19th Air Force
JBSA Randolph, TX
2020.09 - 2024.06
- Directed development of C-17A enterprise policies impacting $11 billion in flying operations across three wings.
- Managed 115 formal training unit aircrew training courses, overseeing a $1.7 billion flying hour program to enhance operational readiness.
- Coordinated with HAF ANG and AFR as C-17A Subject Matter Expert to advocate for 3.8k aircrew needs and operational concerns.
- Executed oversight as Major Command's Inspector General, ensuring compliance with policies to maintain operational integrity.
Stan/Eval Superintendent
412th Operations Group
Edwards AFB, CA
2017.03 - 2020.09
- Flight tested critical recovery systems for Artemis astronaut crew; authored procedures exceeding Technical Order standards to conclude historic 12-year test program and translate complex data into standardized training profiles.
- Executed advanced operational testing and training support for high-priority DoD, NASA, MDA, and allied partner missions.
- Advised senior leadership on flight test program requirements, verified operational plans and reports for organization of 400 aircrew operating 80 aircraft across multiple squadrons.
Stan/Eval C-17 FTU Evaluator Loadmaster
58th Airlift Squadron
Altus AFB, OK
2013.03 - 2017.03
- Evaluated ground/flight proficiency for 71 Wing Instructor Loadmasters as 1 of 8 C-17A Stan/Eval FTU Evaluator Loadmasters in the Air Force, ensuring strict instructional standardization.
- Managed $181M, 12,000-flight-hour training curriculum across 13 formal courses, providing initial and advanced training to over 1,200 USAF, Guard, Reserve, and international students each year.
- Validated $976M contractor-run training program (L3) as primary quality assurance authority, ensuring contractor instruction met military standards and syllabus requirements.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL2014-05
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwel AFB, AL2014-05
Skills
- Flight evaluation
- Quality Assurance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Inspection
- Training Program Design
- Operational Training
- Technical writing
Affiliations
- Driven Ultrarunner with 5 100-mile+ race completions.
Timeline
Senior C-17A Loadmaster Flight Evaluator
60th Operations Group
2025.11 - Current
LM Superintendent / C-17A Evaluator Loadmaster
21st Airlift Squadron
2024.06 - 2025.11
Command Evaluator, C-17
19th Air Force
2020.09 - 2024.06
Stan/Eval Superintendent
412th Operations Group
2017.03 - 2020.09
Stan/Eval C-17 FTU Evaluator Loadmaster
58th Airlift Squadron
2013.03 - 2017.03
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Operations
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor of Military Technology
Community College of The Air Force