Brandon Weaver
Tucson
Summary
Knowledgeable Supervisor with solid background in aircraft maintenance and repair. Proven track record of ensuring operational efficiency and safety through meticulous inspection and timely troubleshooting. Demonstrated expertise in hydraulic systems and avionics, consistently enhancing team performance and adaptability to dynamic work environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C-130, A10C, HH-60W Aircraft Mechanic Shift Lead
United States Air Force
02.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with 3M & OSHA to modernize higher headquarter operating procedures by acquiring modified respirators that benefited 70K DoD personnel with medical limitations, saved $3.5B in retraining/separation costs and earned three Problem Solver Awards from Squadron, Group, and Wing Commanders.
- Supervised a Tool Room element through 11.3K annual inspections for $2.2M worth of assets, and controls 6 section programs ensuring safe MX practices for 64 personnel.
- Directed 5 Airmen to maintain 12 A-10Cs and 2 Navy F-18s in thwarting 24 flight-impacting faults ensuring 1.9K sorties, 24 joint missions, and 5 pilot upgrades during a deployment securing a top maintenance performer award.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Evaluated and trained 1.6K contractors in 19 different career fields across 5 Air Force commands supporting 23 B-1B and 28 C-130J aircraft worth $9.4B.
- Deployed in support of Air Force operation, readied, guided and managed 12 facilities and 2 million education items in 3 separate Areas of Responsibility, directly aiding 18K Afghan evacuees.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
B-1B Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead
United States Air Force
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Piloted Higher Headquarter B-1B aircraft display team, reclaimed 900 pounds of fuel and 36 critical supply items, saved $12.2M in DoD expenditures and was awarded by the 2nd Bomb Wing Commander.
- Mentored 34 technicians on all Air Force Instructions, safety policies and technical data directives and performed nondestructive inspections and modification upgrades for 23 B-1B aircraft valued at $7.2B.
- Boosted overall productivity through equipment optimization and process improvements.
Aircraft Maintainer
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Authored 2 aircraft technical order upgrades, identified wiring mismatch and redefined engineering schematics for the fleet, protecting $4M in Safety of Flight components.
- Supported critical maintenance by correcting 144 pilot reported discrepancies by removing and replacing 53 fuel systems and oil systems manifolds, reaped Maintenance Professional of the Quarter Award from the Air Force.
- Achieved faster turnaround times for aircraft repairs by proactively managing inventory levels of critical spare parts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL07-2025
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Parts inspection
- Preventive Maintenance
- Knowledge of Hydraulic, Mechanical, and Structural Systems
- Adobe Acrobat
- Microsoft Teams
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Quickly Under Pressure
- Microsoft Suites
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
C-130, A10C, HH-60W Aircraft Mechanic Shift Lead
United States Air Force
02.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Inspector
United States Air Force, USAF
02.2022 - 01.2023
B-1B Aircraft Maintenance Shift Lead
United States Air Force
04.2020 - 01.2022
Aircraft Maintainer
United States Air Force, USAF
11.2016 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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