BRIAN HAUKOOS
Shafer
Summary
Dynamic aerospace professional with extensive experience in airfield operations and quality assurance at the United States Air Force Reserves. Proven track record in safety compliance and risk management, leading teams to enhance operational efficiency. Skilled in aircraft inspection and incident reporting, ensuring adherence to FAA standards and fostering a culture of safety.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SHIFT LEAD
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES
Minneapolis
09.2024 - Current
- Recorded daily airfield activities and incidents to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Managed subordinate shifts, enhancing operational efficiency during assigned periods.
- Managed airfield operations, addressing concerns promptly to maintain targets regarding arrivals, departures, and fueling.
- Inspected airfield conditions to verify compliance with federal regulatory requirements.
- Implemented airfield safety procedures to support safe operating environments for personnel and aircraft.
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SELF EMPLOYED
Minneapolis
10.2008 - Current
- Annual inspections and general service maintenance on various aircraft, PA-32, PA-28 series, C-150/2, C-172, C-182. Sheet metal repairs, seat rail replacement, cylinder replacement, carburetor adjustments, flight control rigging, radio replacements, antenna installations/replacements, interior/exterior light troubleshooting and replacement, landing gear, and brake/tire maintenance.
- Ten years of annual inspections on an M20B. Gear retraction/extension adjustments, gear light troubleshooting. Transponder/antenna installation. King KX170 installation with VOR glideslope head. King comm box replacement. LORAN-C troubleshooting and repair/replacement. Engine CHT probe replacement. Tanis heater installation on O-360 engine. Exhaust manifold repair. Magneto replacement. Stall horn troubleshooting and repair. Brake and tire maintenance.
- Maintenance on a C-150: brakes/tires, sheet metal work on the tail section, install transponder and King KX170 radio/antenna, replaced seat rails, and flight control pulleys in the wings. Complete overhaul on an O-200 Continental engine. Repair the associated propeller. Flight control pulley's rigging and replacement.
- PA-28 Warrior annual inspections and maintenance work. King KX-155 replacement. King transponder replacement. Brake, tire repair, and replacement. Ignition harness troubleshooting and repair. Sheet metal repair on the left wing.
Aircraft Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Air Force Reserve
Minneapolis
11.2016 - 09.2024
- The Quality Assurance Office Training Manager of seven members ensures that all inspectors and augmentees are properly trained to provide on-the-spot assistance and make recommendations for corrective actions to supervisors.
- USAFR Wing Manager of functional check flights (FCF), operational check flights (OCF), and dropped object (DOP) programs for 8 C-130 aircraft, ensuring safety, airworthiness, FAA standards, and mission completion.
- Act as the Contract Office Representative (COR) Inspector for new modifications to aircraft and subsystems. Work directly with contract modification teams and Field Service Representatives to streamline inspection and quality control processes.
- As chief inspector, coordinate with department superintendents for corrective action resolutions in areas of personnel performance, maintenance quality, aircraft safety, tool accountability, special aircraft repair inspections, repair/overhaul procedures, maintenance trainer proficiency, and ensure all 10 Quality Assurance Inspectors are trained in all aircraft systems for aircraft airworthiness and FAA standards.
Aerospace Propulsion Mechanic
United States Air Force Reserve
Minneapolis
09.2015 - 11.2016
- Performed production and supervisory inspections on eight assigned C-130Hs. Perform B, C, and D phase dock checks, and in-process inspections on Rolls-Royce aircraft engines/propellers, adhering to Air Force technical data and FAA airworthiness compliance.
- Plan, schedule, manage, and evaluate maintenance personnel activities on documentation and maintenance processes to ensure all activities are accomplished in a safe and timely manner while adhering to all Air Force policies, procedures, and FAA airworthiness.
- Manage five propulsion mechanics by planning, organizing, inspecting, training, overhauling, and directing aerospace propulsion maintenance activities.
KC-10 Flight Engineer
United States Air Force Reserve
Fairfield
09.2013 - 09.2015
- Managed performance, and oversaw training and scheduling for 12 flight engineers; developed expertise in FAA and USAF regulations, Terminal Instrument Procedures (TERPS), and fuel planning to provide guidance to the unit and Flight Engineer section.
- Trained seven junior engineers on maintenance procedures and safety standards.
- Monitored engine operation, fuel consumption and functioning of aircraft systems during flights.
- Managed emergency protocols to address in-flight issues promptly.
Education
Airframe Certificate
Metropolitan Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN09-2008
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Airfield operations
- Aircraft inspection
- Safety compliance
- Risk management
- Incident reporting
- Quality assurance
Certification
- FAA Inspection Authorization (IA) Feb 2024
- USAF Quality Assurance Propulsion Inspector November 2016
- FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate June 2008
- FAA Instrument, Multi-engine, Commercial Pilot License May 1999
Additional information:
- Honor Graduate: USAF Propulsion School. Top Graduate: USAF Flight Engineer School.
- Multi-engine, Instrument, Commercial Pilot, Flight Engineer with 3000+ hours of flying.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT SHIFT LEAD
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE RESERVES
09.2024 - Current
Aircraft Quality Assurance Specialist
United States Air Force Reserve
11.2016 - 09.2024
Aerospace Propulsion Mechanic
United States Air Force Reserve
09.2015 - 11.2016
KC-10 Flight Engineer
United States Air Force Reserve
09.2013 - 09.2015
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC SELF EMPLOYED
10.2008 - Current
Airframe Certificate
Metropolitan Community & Technical College
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force