SHANNON WARD
Camarillo
Summary
17+ years of aviation powerplants maintenance and quality assurance leadership as a U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer (E-7). Currently audits NAMP compliance (Navy equivalent of AS9100/ISO 9001) across 11 squadrons as Power Plants Wing Advisor. Led technician teams of up to 30; delivered 3,057 maintenance actions supporting a 93.3% sortie-completion rate across two combat deployments. Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt with hands-on expertise in internal auditing and root-cause/corrective-action. Active Secret security clearance; pursuing a B.S. in Cybersecurity.
Overview
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Certification
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17
years of professional experience
Work History
Power Plants Wing Advisor (AD Advisor)
Commander, Airborne Command & Control and Logistics Wing (COMACCLOGWING)
07.2025 - Current
- Deliver quality-compliance training across 11 squadrons and four maintenance programs, standardizing NAMP-equivalent procedures for material condition inspections on E-2C/D and C-2A aircraft.
- Reviewed five governing maintenance-program instructions, bringing all supported commands into alignment with current fleet quality standards.
- Conducted a Maintenance Compliance Inspection, certifying aircraft compliance and clearing the wing's aircraft for continued mission-ready status.
- Enforced squadron qualification standards across the wing, directly contributing to an improved unit readiness-inspection score.
- Played a key role in a Naval Crane Center safety and compliance inspection that resulted in a Satisfactory grade.
- Mentored two Sailors through the Chief Petty Officer Initiation season, strengthening the command's future leadership pipeline.
- Jul 2025 – Present
Branch Chief Petty Officer, Power Plants Branch
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Carrier Air Wing NINE
07.2021 - 07.2025
- Led 19 technicians through the completion of 3,057 maintenance actions on 6 jet engines, enabling 6,678 flight hours at a 93.3% sortie completion rate in support of the ship's 2024 Fifth and Seventh Fleet combat deployments.
- Directed mentorship and training programs that produced 1 Carrier Strike Group THREE "Employee of the Quarter"-equivalent honoree, 2 quality-inspector qualifications, 2 promotions, 13 maintenance-data-system qualifications, and 1 engine test-cell qualifier/operator.
- Assisted in planning, coordinating, and executing the CY2025 Physical Fitness Assessment for 3,219 Sailors, achieving a 93% pass rate.
- Chaired 3 Sailor of the Quarter boards, upholding Navy Core Values standards command-wide.
- Jul 2021 – Jul 2025
Assistant Leading Petty Officer, Production Control
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Detachment Point Mugu
05.2018 - 07.2021
- As division supervisor, led 5 work centers of 29 technicians, qualifying 18 quality inspectors and 2 government (DCMA) quality assurance representatives — a 25% increase in division readiness.
- As a certified Quality Assurance Representative, led 10 technicians through 2,179 maintenance actions (13,531 man-hours), sustaining uninterrupted engine availability for the regional overhaul supply pool.
- Coordinated the command Urinalysis Program, administering 10 random tests with 100% accuracy and accountability.
- Sustained deployment readiness for USS Nimitz (CVN-68) by providing logistics support to 11 sequestered Sailors over 28 days during COVID-19 restriction-of-movement protocols.
- Ranked #8 of 68 First Class Petty Officers across two commands.
- May 2018 – Jul 2021
Assistant Leading Petty Officer, Quality Assurance Representative
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron VPU-2
02.2013 - 03.2018
- Led 18 technicians through 2 engine changes, 8 propeller replacements, and 6 in-process maintenance corrections, contributing to a 98% mission completion rate in support of the Global War on Terrorism.
- Qualified 3 work center supervisors, 4 plane handlers, 5 quality inspectors, 5 quality assurance representatives, and 7 warfare-qualified specialists, building a fully self-sufficient division able to sustain operations without external support.
- Managed 420 equipment/inventory line items valued over $500,000 with 100% accountability; program received an "On-Track" grade at two external audits (2016 and 2017).
- Ranked #2 of 52 Second Class Petty Officers command-wide.
- Feb 2013 – Mar 2018
Aviation Machinist's Mate / Powerplants Mechanic
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-115
08.2009 - 02.2013
- Performed line, intermediate, and organizational maintenance on E-2C aircraft engines, propellers, and fuel systems, sustaining uninterrupted flight operations for the squadron.
- Served as a Test Cell Operator for T56 engines and conducted internal audits that identified defects, eliminated waste, and improved production reliability.
- Built foundational technical and leadership skills that led to accelerated advancement to Petty Officer First Class.
- Aug 2009 – Feb 2013
Education
B.S. - Cybersecurity
University of Charleston
High School Diploma - undefined
Jesus Christ Academy
Buchanan, MI01.2006
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance (NAMP / AS9100 & ISO 9001-equivalent)
- Internal Auditing & Maintenance Inspections
- Aircraft Powerplants (T56, F414-GE-400 turboprop/turbofan engines)
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action (Lean Six Sigma)
- Team Leadership & Technical Training (teams up to 30)
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance (FAA Part 145-comparable)
- Technical Documentation & Data Analysis
- Multi-Million Dollar Inventory & Logistics Management
Personal Information
Title: Aviation Quality Assurance | Powerplants & Maintenance Program Leadership
Certification
Powerplant Mechanic - Aircraft Engine Mechanic, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, T-56 Engine 2nd Degree Intermediate Maintenance, F414-GE-400 Turbofan Engine Intermediate Maintenance, P-3C Powerplants & Related Systems, Aircraft Confined Space Program (ACSP) Entry Supervisor, NALCOMIS (OPTIM) OMA QA Administrator, IMA Production Control Procedures, Command Fitness Leader (CFL), Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist (EAWS), Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), MHE Operator License (4K-20K Forklift), Category 3 Crane Operator (Non-Cab)
Accomplishments
- Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 awards)
- Navy Unit Commendation
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
Timeline
Power Plants Wing Advisor (AD Advisor)
Commander, Airborne Command & Control and Logistics Wing (COMACCLOGWING)
07.2025 - Current
Branch Chief Petty Officer, Power Plants Branch
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), Carrier Air Wing NINE
07.2021 - 07.2025
Assistant Leading Petty Officer, Production Control
Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, Detachment Point Mugu
05.2018 - 07.2021
Assistant Leading Petty Officer, Quality Assurance Representative
Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron VPU-2
02.2013 - 03.2018
Aviation Machinist's Mate / Powerplants Mechanic
Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAW-115
08.2009 - 02.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
Jesus Christ Academy
B.S. - Cybersecurity
University of Charleston