Shundricus Garrett
Lockheed Martin
Fredericksburg
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Maintenance Trainer Sr leads technical training, aviation maintenance, and quality assurance for F-35 operations. Designs and delivers 11+ modules per year, manages compliance audits, and monitors annual compliance certifications for 101–200 employees through the Training Management System, reducing onboarding and qualification delays by 16%+ to speed onboarding and qualification. Brings a military aviation maintenance background with FMEA, root-cause diagnostics, and Secret clearance support.
Work History
Maintenance Trainer Sr
2 Years 2 Months- Directed complex technical training systems and safe practical operations frameworks across NAS Patuxent River Integrated Test Force, ensuring annual compliance certifications for over 200 professional employees.
- Developed and executed 10+ tailored technical curriculum modules, using analytical data to evaluate operating constraints and establish predictive training requirements.
- Managed aviation system safety compliance protocols as primary point of contact for all training facility program audits, implementing corrective action plans.
- Managed internal and external aviation system safety compliance protocols, serving as primary point of contact for 100% of training facility program audits and implementing definitive corrective action plans.
- Developed and delivered training programs to enhance employee skills and operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify training needs and align programs with organizational goals.
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
8 Months- Led ITF maintenance department, ensuring compliance with safety standards for general services, modifications, and overhauls of advanced F-35 flight test assets.
- Directed and signed off on 100% of exceptional releases to verify aircraft were fundamentally safe for flight, tracking daily progress updates through the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
- Supervised safe operational practices for the Development Foundation Contract (DFC), reducing hangar-floor workplace safety incidents to 0% over a 9-month high-tempo period.
- Coordinated structural/component inspections and trained over 40 technicians to maintain structural baseline competency.
- Supervised aircraft maintenance teams to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Developed maintenance schedules to optimize aircraft availability and reduce downtime.
- Coordinated inspections and repairs, ensuring timely completion of maintenance tasks.
- Mentored junior technicians, enhancing skill sets and promoting best practices in maintenance procedures.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and reduced costs.
- Managed inventory of tools and equipment, streamlining procurement processes for maintenance operations.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex technical problems during maintenance operations.
- Improved aircraft maintenance efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
Avionics and Instruments Technician
11 Months- Served as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on F-35 avionics maintenance, wire repair, wafer integration, and hot air solder applications across 3 major database ecosystems (ALIS, PDM Thin Client, JEDI).
- Collaborated with support equipment engineers and warehouse managers to identify, audit, and stage specialized tools and HAZMAT material for 100% of scheduled aircraft arrivals.
- Performed troubleshooting and structural modifications on fiber-optic arrays, resolving system attenuation faults in over 50 structural instrumentation subsystems.
- Maintained documentation on maintenance action forms, ensuring 98% compliance accuracy during internal quality assurance and security program reviews.
- Calibrated and maintained precision instruments to ensure optimal performance in complex systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired electronic and mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
- Led root cause analysis discussions for instrument failures, driving corrective actions across teams.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives through evaluating existing instruments for potential upgrades or replacements that could improve efficiency or reduce expenses.
Curriculum Developer & Manager
4 Years 11 Months- Managed instructional systems and educational policies, tracked performance records, and evaluated academic outcomes for over 375 candidates across 888 operational training hours.
- Formulated strategic training changes for executive command management, standardized college-level curricula and career advancement tracks for 240 military occupational fields.
- Led enterprise-level organizational procedural updates and revisions for downline training units, maintaining 100% compliance alignment with changing instructional guidelines.
- Conducted bi-annual seminars on technical instructional advancements and Bloom's Taxonomy, enhancing teaching proficiency for 50 senior faculty members.
- Developed and implemented innovative training curricula for military personnel to enhance operational readiness.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to ensure alignment of educational content with mission objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams in curriculum design projects, driving timely completion of instructional materials.
- Facilitated workshops and training sessions for instructors on effective teaching methodologies and technology integration.
Lead Instructor
2 Years 1 Month- Supervised execution and administrative compliance of 38 complex technical courses, overseeing 52,880 instruction hours for over 250 military personnel.
- Developed custom-engineered lesson plan templates and on-the-job training (OJT) structures, accelerating technical baseline qualifications by 20%.
- Certified as official Naval Instructor and Master Training Specialist, established advanced training matrices for maintenance teams and tech leads.
- Designed custom-engineered lesson plan templates and practical on-the-job training (OJT) structures, accelerating technical baseline qualification speeds by 20%.
- Provided specialized technical guidance in complex digital logic and weapon system avionics, resulting in an elite 95% passing rate across all student cohorts.
- Mentored junior instructors, providing guidance on curriculum development and instructional strategies.
- Conducted performance evaluations of trainees, delivering constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Engaged in strategic planning sessions to align training initiatives with evolving military standards and needs.
- Developed positive relationships with students built on trust and respect, encouraging open communication and mutual support within the class community.
Training & Development Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Designed, structured, and implemented a comprehensive employee culture and training integration initiative for over 600 personnel, aligning performance metrics to core missions.
- Established performance management framework with standardized review cycles and succession plans, enhancing year-over-year retention by 18%.
- Directed climate assessments and recruiting workflows, modernizing intake strategies to elevate workplace satisfaction scores by 25%.
- Architected structured career growth roadmap enabling internal staff transitions to advanced technical consultant pathways.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs aligning with organizational goals.
- Collaborated with leadership to identify skills gaps and optimize training initiatives.
Quality Assurance Manager
8 Months- Directed Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and Explosive Safety oversight for marine logistics squadron managing 70+ multi-million dollar aircraft assets.
- Boosted strategic operational aviation availability markers by 60% while securing an elite 92% overall inspection rating during formal executive evaluations.
- Re-engineered local maintenance technical pipelines and instructions, which increased broad aircraft work productivity metrics by 21%.
- Identified and eliminated critical performance gaps in certification tracking, enhancing lower-level management productivity by 40%.
- Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across diverse Marine Corps projects.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with military quality standards.
- Conducted comprehensive audits and inspections, identifying areas for process improvement within the organization.
- Analyzed data trends to identify potential risks and implement corrective actions proactively.
Work Center Supervisor
1 Year 1 Month- Supervised production efforts of embedded Avionics Rapid Action Team (ARAT), delivering 155 high-priority circuit cards back into fleet service.
- Identified 12 critical calibration issues during the legacy CASS to RTCASS avionics architecture conversion process, successfully preventing programmatic setbacks totaling over $200 Million.
- Collaborated with the V-22 Program Office (PMA-275) and Lockheed Martin to evaluate 25 distinct Shop Replaceable Assemblies, cutting equipment backlogs by 90%.
- Achieved elite unit readiness score of 91% by overseeing timely generation of 6 distinct readiness reports within Defense Readiness Reporting System.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Developed training programs to enhance workforce skills and operational efficiency.
- Managed team performance, fostering collaboration and accountability among personnel.
- Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment maintenance, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
Avionics Technician
5 Years 10 Months- Prioritized and assigned tasks within Work Center 63A as production lead, driving team efforts to hit an excellent 87% Ready for Issue (RFI) equipment rate.
- Executed intermediate electronics diagnostics on radar, RF telemetry, and instrumentation lines, processing 45+ assets monthly to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted trend analyses and safety compliance evaluations on 43 Naval Aviation Maintenance Programs across 53 work centers, enhancing maintenance standards.
- Collaborated with senior QA representatives to draft troubleshooting manuals, reducing recurring hardware baseline failures by 14%.
- Diagnosed and repaired avionics systems, ensuring compliance with military standards.
- Conducted thorough inspections of electronic components to maintain operational readiness.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
- Spearheaded initiatives to upgrade diagnostic tools, increasing accuracy in fault detection and resolution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
Associate of Science - General Science/Aviation Administration
Avionics Electronic Technician (AVN) & Electronics Tech (CET)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
Skills
Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Curriculum & instructional courseware development
Technical writing & safety policy
Strategic public speaking & technical instruction
Project & program lifecycle leadership
Avionics systems engineering & troubleshooting
Learning management systems administration
Training needs analysis
Instructional quality assurance
Standard operating procedure development
Budget management
Resource allocation
Executive briefing
Vendor management
Headcount planning
Performance management framework
Succession planning
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
- Avionics Electronic Technician (AVN) & Electronics Tech (CET)
Timeline
Maintenance Trainer Sr
Lockheed Martin
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Lockheed Martin
10.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Avionics and Instruments Technician
Lockheed Martin
11.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Curriculum Developer & Manager
United States Marine Corps
11.2017 - 10.2022Read More
Lead Instructor
United States Marine Corps
10.2015 - 11.2017Read More
Training & Development Manager
United States Marine Corps
08.2013 - 10.2015Read More
Quality Assurance Manager
United States Marine Corps
08.2012 - 04.2013Read More
Work Center Supervisor
United States Marine Corps
07.2011 - 08.2012Read More
Avionics Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2002 - 04.2008Read More
Training Command, USMC
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (LSSGB)
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USN/CNATTU
Avionics Electronic Technician (AVN) & Electronics Tech (CET)
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Northern Virginia Community College
Associate of Science from General Science/Aviation Administration
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science from Engineering
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SPECIALIZED MILITARY TRAINING & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
- Military Training: Formal School Management | Curriculum Developer Course | Senior Leadership Course | Navy Instructor Course | Quality Assurance Representative Course | Work Center Supervisor Course | Training Manager Course | Advanced Maintenance & Calibration | Radar Set Test Station Calibration | Fundamentals of Digital Logic
- Technical Systems: Microsoft Office 365, MATLAB, Visual Studio, Catia, C++, C#, Python, Java, MATRIX, PMIDS, ALIS, RTCASS, DRRS