Shane J. Smith

Experience

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  U.S Army

  Aug 1988 - Aug 1993

  AH-64A Attack Helicopter Armament / Electrical Systems Maintenance Repairer

  • Maintained aircraft armament/missile systems to include sensors, electrical, electronic components, subsystems and pneudraulics according to technical manuals, directives and safety procedures.• Performed maintenance, authorized modifications and alignment on aircraft weapon components, fire control units, sensors, electronic and mechanical devices.• Performed operational checks, ammunition loading/unloading and weapon subsystems configuration changes for all aircraft fire control systems.• Tested/troubleshot and repaired armament, electrical and sensors test sets and diagnostic test equipment. • Requisitioned and maintained shop and bench stock for repair of aircraft armament/missile systems test sets and diagnostic test equipment. • Maintained facilities for storage of weapons, ammunition and weapons cleaning equipment and supplies.• Prepared and maintained forms and records on weapons and fire control subsystems on the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter. Show less

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  U.S. Army

  Sept 1993 - Jul 2001

  AH-64A Attack Helicopter Armament / Electrical Systems Maintenance Manager

  • Supervised AH-64A Armament, Sensors Electrical, Instrument and Fire Control Systems maintenance and technical inspection activities; determined man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to repair the AH-64A Armament, Sensors, Electrical, Instrument, Fire Control Systems and associated equipment.• Instructed 30 subordinates in AH-64A Armament, Sensors, Electrical, Instrument, and Fire Control Systems repair and technical inspection techniques and procedures according to directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies; maintained supply economy and discipline.• Prepared evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to AH-64A armament, electrical, instrument and fire control systems maintenance and related activities; supervised the verification and validation of technical manuals, training devices and contractor furnished training material pertaining to new aircraft and/or component fielding. Show less

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  U.S Army

  Jul 2001 - Aug 2011

  • Performed contract surveillance and oversight for two major complex aircraft fleets and monitor portions of a three billion dollar maintenance contract that supports student pilot training. • Oversight of a comprehensive quality assurance program through surveillance inspections conducted in all areas of contractor maintenance operations on 84 AH-64D Longbow and 35 OH-58D attack helicopters.• Managed a quality surveillance program that evaluates the performance of over 1100 civilian contractor employees supporting an annual flying hour program in excess of 65,000 flight hours.• Accountable for the evaluation of logistics elements (i.e maintenance supply support, support and test equipment, computer resource support and facilities).• Conducted maintenance test flight evaluations, instructions and examinations on all the rated AH-64D maintenance test pilot contractors in maintenance test flight procedures. Show less • Performed and monitored Quality Assurance Evaluation Surveillance Program (QAESP) and contract surveillance and oversight for several major complex aircraft fleets supporting student training load.• Monitored portions of a $320 million aircraft maintenance services contract annually supporting over 500 helicopters and 1500 pieces of associated ground support equipment.• Managed a comprehensive Quality Assurance Program that evaluates all areas of contractor maintenance and support operations.• Developed, implemented and supervised standards training programs used in training all Quality Assurance Evaluators responsible for the evaluation and surveillance of the maintenance contract.• Refined briefings to Commanders, along with their staff on contract expectations and requirements in support of the USAACE training mission. Show less • Served as the senior maintenance operations manager and maintenance test pilot for 24 AH-64D Longbow Attack helicopters from 2007-2008.• Coordinated, directed and managed the safe completion of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance functions with all workshops, contractor support and external agencies efficiently and safely.• Established work priorities and scheduling for over 200 military personnel and contractor employees dealing with various aircraft specialties.• Computed, established, and directed modifications to authorized stock level of over 8,400 lines of shop and bench stock valued in excess of 40 million dollars.• Prepared and processed studies, evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, component repair shops and related activities. Show less • Coordinated the movement of all logistics, diagnostic test equipment, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), HAZMAT, sensitive items and all special tools by transportation from Texas to Korea.• Ensured 100% accountability of all unit equipment on multiple, separate property books and supervised the loading of equipment for shipping.• Served as the commander's primary advisor in all matters of air and ground safety measures to mitigate risks while accomplishing the mission.• Achieved “Top Gun” during Helicopter Live Fire exercise (2002) Show less

  • Hanchey Airfield ACLC Officer In Charge / AH-64D Maintenance Test Pilot Examiner

    May 2009 - Aug 2011

  • ACLC Quality Assurance Standardization Officer / AH-64D Maintenance Test Pilot

    May 2008 - May 2009

  • AH-64D Production Control Officer / AH-64D Maintenance Test Pilot / AH-64D Attack Helicopter Pilot

    Mar 2005 - May 2008

  • AH-64D Attack Helicopter Pilot / Unit Movement Officer / Aviation Safety Officer / Armament Officer

    Jul 2001 - Mar 2005
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  Army Fleet Support

  Aug 2011 - Nov 2012

  AH-64D Attack Helicopter Standardization Pilot / Flight Safety Officer

  • Responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, and controlling flight operations at Hanchey Army Airfield. Participates, as a member of management team, in formulating and establishing organizational policies and operating procedures for the company.• Implemented and enforced standard operating procedures in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Army regulations, company policies, and procedures.• Performed aerial flight duties maintaining currency and proficiency in accordance with (IAW) applicable service guidance technical publications, and applicable FAA regulations.• Assisted in the implementation of a comprehensive safety program for the prevention of accidents involving personnel, property, and equipment.• Responsible for test pilot currencies, flight requirements, training, qualifications, proficiency, assignments, inspections, certifications and annual flight reviews. Recommend and implement required corrective actions. Show less

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  Camber Corporation

  Nov 2012 - Oct 2016

  Program Integrator (U.K) for the International Apache Office

  • Proactively managed program activities and follow on support contracts for the United Kingdom and the Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and the United Kingdom.• Maintained knowledge of Security Assistance requirements and processes associated with the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) process and seek ways to derive greater benefit to both the international customer and the US Government.• Coordinated with industries to assess expected capabilities and Rough Order of Merit pricing through monthly telecoms and IPT meetings between industries and the International Apache Office.• Coordinated with members of the Office of the Deputy Assistance Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA(DE&C)) for process and status of multiple Project Arrangements (PA) between the customer and Department of Defense.• Tracked all Project Arrangements and provide feedback to Working Groups and the Cooperative Program Person (CPP). • Assisted the Cooperative Program Person in scheduling of venues and preparation of meeting spaces.• Coordinated with various civilian corporations, including Lockheed Martin, Longbow Limited, and Boeing for support of the United Kingdom Attack Helicopter Program.• Represented the International Apache Office at conferences, reviews, working groups, meetings and interactions with foreign governments. Show less

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  Torch Technologies, Inc.

  Oct 2016 - now

  Senior Principal Analyst-Aviation Systems (Sensors)

  •Provide technical input and recommendations for the AH-64 Attack Helicopter in the Apache Project Management (PM) Development and Modernization office.•Plan, develop, and conduct technical analyses across various stages of the acquisition life-cycle, to include strategic planning; development , test and integration, production, fielding, and sustainment and provide technical analysis of the aircraft systems suite.•Coordinate with members of the Office of the Deputy Assistance Secretary of the Army for Defense Exports and Cooperation (DASA(DE&C)) for process and status of multiple Project Arrangements (PA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and Department of Defense.•Provide input and recommendations for Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and provide general technical input and recommendations pertaining to the Apache attack helicopter.•Provide technical input and recommendations in the preparation of draft statements of work and contract data requirements lists. Show less