Shaun Schroepfer
Metrea
La Verne,CA
29
years of professional experience
Aerospace professional with 27 years of experience in advanced systems and project management. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Extensive expertise in Harrier aircraft maintenance, repairs, and support, with a strong background as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, emphasizing discipline and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Work History
Maintenence Control
7 Months- Oversees day-to-day maintenance actions
- Plans aircraft utilization for flight schedules
- Responsible for ensuring aircraft are released in a serviceable condition.
- Proficient with AMOS (Maintenance tracking software)
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
4 Years- Daily duties to include troubleshooting & repairing engine related issues.
- Perform routine maintenance on the F-16, T-38, F-15, B-52, B1B, KC-135, KC-46 and U2.
- Engine run certified on J-85, F110-100 & F110-129.
- Blade Blend qualified
- Borescope qualified
Product Support Specialist
3 Years 10 Months- Oversees all the Visual Work Instructions.
- Creates new Visual Work Instructions (VWI) as new parts are introduced to the production environment when they get through with qualification testing.
- Update, maintain and make necessary changes to VWI's to accommodate current practices.
- Maintain and repair all flow meters as needed.
- Design and implement new automated test fixtures to increase output and reduce test times.
- Designed and incorporated a solenoid housing coining fixture that almost eliminated any need for rework while streamlining the assembly procedure and saving valuable time.
- Nov 2017 - Sept 2021
Production Supervisor of Assembly and Test
2 Years 1 Month- Planned and managed a rigorous production schedule.
- Was in charge of planning and executing scheduled shipments.
- Conducted interviews and hired employees.
- Conducted write-ups, corrective actions and terminations.
- Maintain and repair all flow meters as needed.
- Organized entire assembly and test departments.
- Introduced tool boards and pegboards at each workbench in assembly and test departments to increase efficiency & minimize the amount of time away from the workstations.
- Sept 2015 - Oct 2017
Engineering Test Technician
3 Years 1 Month- Conducted qualification and development testing for new products.
- Created test and assembly fixtures required to assemble and test new products.
- Documented all progress of qualification for use to write qualification test records.
- July 2012 - Aug 2015
Lead Test Technician
6 Years 7 Months- Ran second shift in a supervisor role.
- Overlooked daily operations.
- Managed scheduling for customer commitments.
- Conducted training for all employees.
- Attended IPC-JSTD 001 course.
- Became more familiarized with calibrated equipment such as: Calipers, Mics, Torque Wrenches, Dial Indicators, Go No-Go
- Performed Acceptance Test Procedures for hydraulic components.
- Gained the ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Gauges, Oscilloscopes and Transducers.
- Conducted on site solder certifications and refresher trainings for all employees needing the certification.
- Nov 2005 - June 2012
7 Years 3 Months
- Basic Training Completed - Dec 1997
- Aircraft Specific Technical School Completion - July 1998
- Achieved Title of Aircraft Mechanic & Flight Line Maintenance Supervisor & Authorized Ground Turn-Up Operator for AV-8B Harrier - Aug 1998
- Achieved Title Tool Control Program Coordinator for Base & Created Standard Operating Procedure for Entire Base - July 2003
- Promoted to Maintenance Control Day Shift Supervisor planning all scheduled maintenance and flight plan for daily operations - June 2004
- Non-commissioned Officer in Charge of Power Line Division - March 2005
- Sgt. United States Marine Corps.
Skills
Inventory Management
Supervision of 30+ Technicians
Oversight of 30+ Harrier Aircrafts
Project Management
Solder Certified
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Certified for following engines - J85
F110-100
F110-129
Experienced with F-16
T-38
F-15
B-52
B1B
KC-135
KC-46
U2
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Attended IPC-JSTD 001 course.
- Conducted on site solder certifications and refresher trainings for all employees needing the certification.
Timeline
Maintenence Control
Metrea
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Dept. of the Air Force
09.2021 - 09.2025Read More
Product Support Specialist
PneuDraulics Inc.
11.2017 - 09.2021Read More
Production Supervisor of Assembly and Test
PneuDraulics Inc.
09.2015 - 10.2017Read More
Engineering Test Technician
PneuDraulics Inc.
07.2012 - 08.2015Read More
Lead Test Technician
PneuDraulics Inc.
11.2005 - 06.2012Read More
Sgt. United States Marine Corps.
12.1997 - 03.2005Read More