Cody Payne
Redding,CA
Summary
Versatile Mechanical Specialist & Shop Manager with 10+ years of experience in high-precision, FAA-regulated environments. Expertise in engine overhauls, electrical component testing, and structural fabrication. Proven track record of safety leadership and operational management in mission-critical settings.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Manager / Lead Mechanic
CARDAN AIRCRAFT SERVICES
06.2016 - Current
- Team Leadership: Supervise 4 mechanics, prioritizing safety and quality control for general aviation aircraft.
- Systems Installation: Install and test complex avionics, including GPS, radios, and traffic systems.
- Precision Fabrication: Design and fabricate instrument panels and structural parts using CNC machines and sheet metal tools.
- Operations: Manage Red Bluff FBO, including island/truck fueling operations and airport services.
- Testing: Authorized to perform aircraft ground runs for system validation and performance testing.
Repair Technician
AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Component Overhaul: Disassembled, cleaned, and reassembled critical components (starters, alternators, magnetos).
- Compliance: Conducted rigorous testing within an FAA-certified repair station to ensure flight safety.
- Documentation: Maintained precise records to meet strict federal regulatory requirements.
Fabricator & Installer
REDDING COUNTERTOPS
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Custom fabrication and installation of granite, Corian, and laminate surfaces.
- Mastered the use of heavy machinery and precision measurement tools for high-end finishes.
Concrete Laborer
MUSE CONCRETE
06.2011 - 05.2012
- Executed foundational concrete work and site preparation in a demanding physical environment.
Education
Diploma -
ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
Anderson, CA06.2011
General Coursework - undefined
SHASTA COLLEGE
Redding, CASkills
- Safety: FAA certification standards, ground run testing, and hazardous material (fuel) handling
- Safety: FAA certification standards, ground run testing, and hazardous material (fuel) handling
- Safety: FAA certification standards, ground run testing, and hazardous material (fuel) handling
- Safety: FAA certification standards, ground run testing, and hazardous material (fuel) handling
Timeline
Shop Manager / Lead Mechanic
CARDAN AIRCRAFT SERVICES
06.2016 - Current
Repair Technician
AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
01.2013 - 01.2016
Fabricator & Installer
REDDING COUNTERTOPS
01.2013 - 01.2014
Concrete Laborer
MUSE CONCRETE
06.2011 - 05.2012
General Coursework - undefined
SHASTA COLLEGE
Diploma -
ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL
FAA Airframe & Powerplant License
Certificate Number 4345825