Shayne Franklin
San Angelo,United States
Summary
Experienced Shift Lead Mechanic specializing in aircraft maintenance and inspections. Expertise in troubleshooting and quality assurance, ensuring airworthiness of MQ-9 Predator B aircraft through preventive maintenance. Effective leader fostering a culture aligned with organizational values, while evaluating operations for safety and achieving targets. Skilled trainer and problem-solver, balancing the needs of customers, the company, and employees.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead Mechanic A&P Specialist 4
General Atomics System Integration
San Angelo, United States
02.2013 - Current
- Certifying airworthiness as a Certified Inspector on MQ-9 Predator B block 1 aircraft while performing maintenance and repair of airframe, power plants, and aircraft systems as a Shift Lead Mechanic with GA-SI in support of DHS Air & Marine UAS operations NASOC.
- Performed highly technical complex and comprehensive repairs and preventive maintenance on the MQ-9 Predator B type aircraft less 12,500 pounds certificated takeoff weight either at local DHS repair facility or deployed.
- As a Lead Mechanic I perform several roles such as leading and managing an experienced team of MQ-9 experts on all facets of maintenance on the MQ-9B UAS.
- Served as Site Lead Field Engineer when the Site Lead was deployed while performing duties as a Lead Mechanic and establishing strong professional relationships with both GA-SI and Air & Marine personnel.
- Coordinated with Air & Marine AMOs to schedule maintenance and personnel, addressing issues to ensure mission readiness.
- Executed scheduled inspections (200, 400, 800, 2000 hour) and condition checks on MQ-9 Predator B, following GA-SI standards for fault isolation, wire diagrams, and blueprints while managing repairs on airframe components, engine, propeller, and hydraulic systems to maintain airworthiness.
- Remove and replace various servos such as main gear retract servos, brake servo’s, flight control servo’s, nose landing gear retract servo’s, Engine power and stop and feather servo’s, nose landing gear steering servo, perform precise rigging and operational checks for all servo’s by establishing either a direct link or digital line of sight (DLOS) with Ground Control Station (GCS).
- Remove and install servo drivers as needed, qualified to perform Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC) Engine runs for operational checks or troubleshooting or diagnosing issues.
- Adept at comprehensive and precise rigging adjustments for engine power and stop and feather control cables.
- Assisted avionic technicians with VaDER and SeaVue systems, including removal, installation, and troubleshooting of components such as Multi-Spectral Targeting Sensor (MTS), batteries, and pylon systems to support operational effectiveness.
- Diagnosed complex aircraft systems and subsystems using specialized equipment, including air data boxes and digital multimeters.
- Oversee daily aircraft operations by participating in launch and recovery, servicing pneumatic accumulators, removal and installation of parts, repairs, modification, adjustment, alignments, torques checks and the follow-on maintenance such as functional checks with powered and unpowered ground equipment.
- Worked in coordination with senior management Air & Marine and AMO's planning important and complex aviation maintenance initiatives thru extensive and detailed documentation on aircraft status to include scheduling and assisting maintenance check flights (MOC’s) as well as using CAMITS for maintenance tracking and order parts from the supply to coordinate scheduled down time to facilitate repairs on aircraft assemblies and Line Replaceable Units (LRU's) that are due for overhaul while effectively minimizing mission delays and downtime.
- Assigned and set up hazmat program (20) Understand and implement OSHA and EPA regulations.
- Deployed OCONUS 2016, 2020, 2021, 2023 and 2025 in support of operations.
- Supervisor: Jim Weatherford 3614437325
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief 7-Level
United States Air Force
06.2001 - 04.2012
- As an Aircraft Mechanic and Crew Chief assigned to the United States Air Force, military repair facility, my general aviation maintenance experience involved the maintenance and repair of airframes, power plants, and aircraft systems with responsibility for certifying airworthiness as a 7-Level Craftsman.
- Performed highly technical complex and comprehensive repairs and preventive maintenance on the F-16 block 30, 40, 50 and block 60 aircraft.
- Performed maintenance on aircraft systems and subsystems, including removal and installation of airframe fuselage parts and sealant applications.
- Performed troubleshooting on complex aircraft systems and subsystems using specialized equipment to diagnose issues such as the Jet Fuel Starter (JFS), engine and fuel no start issues, electrical systems, landing gear and brakes, diagnosed failures, malfunctions, leaks and improper operations.
- Comprehensive and precise rigging adjustments for engine throttle cable, arresting hook service and rig, Power drive unit (PDU) for leading edge flaps, Integrated servo actuators (ISA's) for flaperons, ISAs for vertical and horizontal stabilizers as well as replacement and rigging.
- Oversee daily aircraft operations by participating in launch and recovery, servicing to include Liquid nitrogen, fuel, oil and servicing pneumatic and pneudraulic accumulators, removal and installation of parts, repairs, modification, adjustment, alignments, torques checks and the follow-on maintenance such as functional checks with powered and unpowered ground equipment or with an aircraft engine run operational check.
- Coordinated with superiors to plan complex aviation maintenance initiatives through detailed documentation of aircraft status and use of Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) for parts ordering, ensuring timely repairs on aircraft assemblies and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) to minimize mission delays.
- Mentored and assisted subordinates to develop their careers and become better assets to the Air Force.
- Trained and supported junior NCOs and airmen, enhancing their performance and contributing to overall mission effectiveness.
- Enforced strict safety regulations focused on safety, fire prevention, and security to promote a safe working environment.
Skills
- Aircraft maintenance and inspections
- Quality assurance
- System troubleshooting
- Preventive maintenance
- Team leadership
- Maintenance scheduling
References
- Scott Widick, DHS, Office of Air and Marine, Supervisory Aviation Maintenance Officer, 520 306-6350, SCOTT.WIDICK@cbp.dhs.gov
- Matthew Wood, DHS, Office of Air and Marine, Aviation Safety Inspector, 202-262-5571, MATTHEW.R.WOOD@cbp.dhs.gov
- Fred Townsend, DHS, Office of Air and Marine, Aviation Maintenance Officer, 520 850-2908, fredrick.c.townsend@cbp.dhs.gov
- Michael Ciccone, General Atomics System Integration, Airframe and Powerplant Specialist 4, 724 622-9387, Michael.Ciccone@ga-si.com
Availability
Permanent, Full-time, Part-time, Shift work, Intermittent, Job sharing, Multiple Schedules
Desired Locations
Texas, United States
Certificates
Airframe and Powerplant Certificate, 12/2013, #3737401
Timeline
Shift Lead Mechanic A&P Specialist 4
General Atomics System Integration
02.2013 - Current
F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief 7-Level
United States Air Force
06.2001 - 04.2012