Stephanie Biernacki
Oxnard,California
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and a proactive leader. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Multiple platform aviation maintenance experience spanning 30 years with the United States Navy and several civilian companies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
P3 Flight Engineer
KBR
01.2024 - Current
- Supported on-time departures by efficiently performing pre-flight checks, ensuring minimal delays due to technical issues.
- Reduced fuel consumption by optimizing flight plans and implementing efficient in-flight procedures.
- Planned and conducted experimental, environmental, operational and stress tests on models and prototypes of aircraft, systems and equipment.
- Assisted with investigations determining root causes of technical issues and providing actionable solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Verified passenger and cargo distribution and amount of fuel to meet weight and balance specifications.
- Increased passenger satisfaction by promptly troubleshooting and resolving in-flight technical issues.
- Boosted team efficiency through effective communication of system status updates to relevant personnel.
- Ensured smooth flight operations by coordinating with pilots and ground crew members.
- Collaborated with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, engineering departments and regulatory personnel to effectively carry out aircraft maintenance and repairs.
- Monitored several systems to verify aircraft performance, and regulated turbine output according to instructions of pilot.
- Participated in flight-test programs to measure take-off distances, rate of climb, stall speeds, maneuverability and landing capacities.
Lead Aviation Electrician
L3 Harris
09.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts in accordance EWIS requirements (Electrical Wire Inspection practices Navy program).
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Completed quality assurance checks for return to service work and completed work order documentation for job completion.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to prepare aircraft for flight readiness.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Assumed team leadership responsibility as assistant maintenance supervisor.
- Earned P3 safe-for-flight authorization
- P3 Ground turn qualified and Turn Qualifier Instructor
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback to site manager and peers
- Qualified APU operator and instructor for P3, P8
- US Navy Ground School for P8 systems, LAPS installations
- Boeing 737 ground school, collateral duty inspector and aircraft handler qualified
- Qualified LAPS servicing unit
Master Aviation Electrician
Amentum
09.2011 - 09.2021
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts in accordance EWIS requirements (Electrical Wire Inspection practices Navy program).
- Utilized testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters.
- Operated under the auspices of the NAMP and 8210 contractor agreement
- Completed quality assurance checks for return to service work and completed work order documentation for job completion.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to prepare aircraft for flight readiness.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, detachment periods and holiday shifts.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Ground turn qualified and Turn Qualifier Instructor for C130 and P3 Aircraft
Aviation Electricians Mate/P3 Flight Engineer
United States Navy
12.1995 - 04.2011
- Evaluated crew performance regularly by setting clear objectives, providing constructive feedback, and identifying areas for professional growth.
- Maintained Aircraft electrical and avionics systems such as hydraulic, main electrical distribution, flight controls, engine operation, engine controls, propeller operation, air conditioning systems, navigation and bleed air
- Trained in the use of NAMP, Quality Assurance Programs
- Utilized oscilloscopes, FLUKE meter measuring equipment, pitot-static test sets, LAPS servicing equipment
Education
No Degree - P8 Electrical Systems
P8 Electrical Technician
Jacksonville, FL06.2023
No Degree - 737 BBJ Course
Boeing Electrical And Electronics Course
Seattle, WA09.2022
No Degree - A And P Certification
Airframe And Powerplants Course
Greenville, SC06.2012
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD08.2011
No Degree - C130 Engine Operator Course
C130 Engine Turn School
Fort Worth, TX06.2011
No Degree - C130 Flight Engineer
C130 Differences Course
Fort Worth04.2011
No Degree - Group Instruction And Facilitation
Instructor School, United States Navy
Bangor, WA02.2006
No Degree - Survival School
SERE School
San Diego, CA06.2000
No Degree - P3 Flight Engineer
P3 Flight Engineer School
Jacksonville, FL05.2000
No Degree - Aircrew School
NACCS Aircrew School
Pensacola, FL01.2000
Skills
- Current Secret Security Clearance
- Peer Group Leadership
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Flight Systems Management
- Systems Analysis
- Customer Satisfaction
- Active Listener
- Critical Thinker
Additional Information
L3 Harris Current Site manager Joey Souza 805-989-3153
L3 Harris Maintenance Control Lead Supervisor Jeremy Widmann 805-989-3155
Kiddo Green kiddo.l.green.ctr@us.navy.mil Past Flight Engineer Instructor
T J Blake 808-741-2179 Flight Engineer Peer
Joe Murphy 850-276-6878 Friend and Mentor
Timeline
P3 Flight Engineer
KBR
01.2024 - Current
Lead Aviation Electrician
L3 Harris
09.2021 - 01.2024
Master Aviation Electrician
Amentum
09.2011 - 09.2021
Aviation Electricians Mate/P3 Flight Engineer
United States Navy
12.1995 - 04.2011
No Degree - P8 Electrical Systems
P8 Electrical Technician
No Degree - 737 BBJ Course
Boeing Electrical And Electronics Course
No Degree - A And P Certification
Airframe And Powerplants Course
No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
No Degree - C130 Engine Operator Course
C130 Engine Turn School
No Degree - C130 Flight Engineer
C130 Differences Course
No Degree - Group Instruction And Facilitation
Instructor School, United States Navy
No Degree - Survival School
SERE School
No Degree - P3 Flight Engineer
P3 Flight Engineer School
No Degree - Aircrew School
NACCS Aircrew School