Shawn Ballinger
Quality Assurance Specialist
Pooler,GA
Summary
Experienced aviation professional with over 14 years of technical and leadership expertise across military, OEM and maintenance tracking environments. Proven success supporting Gulfstream platforms through major inspections, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance initiatives. Adept at analyzing complex inspection data, maintaining regulatory alignment, and ensuring cost-effective oversight of scheduled events. Known for meticulous attention to detail, deep understanding of SBs/ADs, and a proactive collaborative approach to driving global maintenance outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Assurance Specialist
CAMP Systems International
12.2024 - Current
- Lead internal training and quality improvement initiatives, ensuring adherence to aviation QA standards and process consistency across maintenance tracking.
- Proactively resolve non-conformance issues in coordination with technical and compliance teams, supporting cost-effective maintenance solutions for clients.
- Maintain deep familiarity with SBs, ADs, and evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring inspection-related updates are reflected in QA protocols.
- Support product development teams with regulatory insight, assisting in documentation accuracy and template consistency for system-wide deployment.
- Partner with Technical Services and Underwriting teams to maintain alignment with evolving aircraft maintenance trends and customer expectations.
Aviation Maintenance Analyst/Quality Assurance Specialist
CAMP Systems International
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Fostered team collaboration by translating complex findings into clear visualizations and comprehensive reports, enhancing overall communication and decision-making.
- Spearheaded the internal audit during the LUI closure, uncovering 29 additional engines at risk of overflown status, significantly mitigating potential losses to CAMP.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve 20 quality issues and defects within a six-month period, driving process improvements and ensuring product integrity.
- Implemented corrective action measures to automate the interval change process for LUI tasks, leading to substantial cost savings for CAMP and reducing the possibly of overflight situations to zero.
- Maintained a strong partnership with Gulfstream Aerospace, fostering ongoing collaborations for OEM support and leveraging past experiences for mutual benefit.
- Reduced the Savannah Quality program's open Quality Escapes from 17 to 10 and successfully closed out 20 cases within six months, demonstrating a commitment to quality improvement.
Aircraft Component Repair Technician Sr
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
03.2013 - 12.2022
- Managed In-Service, Production and Completion Gulfstream Flight Recorder Department for 9 years
- Worked with Federal Agencies to investigate multiple aircraft incidents
- Inspected flight data for non-conformance based on FAA Part 91, Part 135, and EASA regulating authorities
- Archived and managed quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Drove process standardization by creating and implementing SOPs, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced deviations.
- Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Avionics Technician Sr (Contractor Through Aerotek)
Gulfstream Aerospace
11.2012 - 03.2013
- Proficient in all fly-by-wire systems and advanced avionics and the ability to adapt to sudden schedule changes
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas, and other pieces
- Assessed avionic system faults to identify and recommend corrective actions
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Avionics Team Lead
US Army
03.2006 - 11.2012
- Responsible for airworthiness of all avionics work done on fleet of 30 Blackhawk helicopters
- Provided Senior Leadership daily reports of aircraft status, time of completion, and mission readiness
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements
- Directly participated in multiple ISO equivalent audits of equipment, tooling, manuals, and training
- Inspected all avionics work performed for proper compliance to documented techniques and SOPs
- Managed version control effectively, ensuring that all team members accessed the most up-to-date documents for reference or editing purposes.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Minor in Management & Safety -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Pooler, Georgia 05.2013 - 05.2017
AC/DC electrical knowledge -
Flight Safety, NCATT
Savannah, Georgia 05.2018 - 05.2018
FCC GROL with elements 1, 3, and 8 -
INARTE
New Bern, North Carolina 05.2012 - 05.2012
Basic Leader Development Course - undefined
Fort Stewart NCO Academy
Fort Stewart, GeorgiaCertificate of Training MOS 15N Avionics Mechanic - undefined
US Army Aviation Logistics
Fort Eustis, VirginiaHigh School Diploma -
Memorial High School
St Marys, Ohio05.2003
Skills
OEM Service Bulletin & AD Tracking
Cost Analysis & Pre/Post-Induction Review
Maintenance Planning & Forecasting
Regulatory & Contractual Compliance
Gulfstream Inspection Lifecycle Knowledge
Technical Documentation & Reporting
Vendor Quote Review & Cost Containment
Team Mentoring & Knowledge Transfer
Aircraft Maintenance System Proficiency (AMS, CAMP, CMP)
Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Data Visualization
Timeline
Quality Assurance Specialist
CAMP Systems International
12.2024 - Current
Aviation Maintenance Analyst/Quality Assurance Specialist
CAMP Systems International
12.2022 - 12.2024
AC/DC electrical knowledge -
Flight Safety, NCATT
05.2018 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Minor in Management & Safety -
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
05.2013 - 05.2017
Aircraft Component Repair Technician Sr
Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation
03.2013 - 12.2022
Avionics Technician Sr (Contractor Through Aerotek)
Gulfstream Aerospace
11.2012 - 03.2013
FCC GROL with elements 1, 3, and 8 -
INARTE
05.2012 - 05.2012
Avionics Team Lead
US Army
03.2006 - 11.2012
Basic Leader Development Course - undefined
Fort Stewart NCO Academy
Certificate of Training MOS 15N Avionics Mechanic - undefined
US Army Aviation Logistics
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School