Chris Payne
Conway
Summary
Dynamic aviation maintenance leader with a proven track record at Simmons Bank, excelling in quality assurance and project management. Expert troubleshooter recognized for achieving high reliability goals while fostering strong vendor relationships. Adept at budget preparation and schedule management, ensuring optimal aircraft performance and compliance with industry standards.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Maintenance
Simmons Bank
Little Rock
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Ensures the company aircraft is maintained in an airworthy condition, and is responsible for the maintenance of aircraft, engines, and components in the manner prescribed by the manufacturers’ maintenance and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, ADs, Engineering Orders, and applicable CFRs.
- Perform quality unscheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance, and inspections to conform with the standards established by the company, federal regulations, and industry best practices, achieving the highest reliability goals.
- Prepares the annual maintenance budgetary requirements.
- Works directly with the Chief Pilot on scheduling maintenance of the company’s aircraft, coordinating changes to maintenance schedules with all concerned, and all modifications required by flight operations.
- Coordinates with maintenance contracting agencies when maintenance activities are being performed on company aircraft.
- Develop new and maintain existing relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers to ensure that the company receives the best possible service and pricing.
- Maintains current maintenance manuals, service bulletins, service letters, airworthiness directives, applicable sections of this manual, and any other required technical data.
- Attend all departures and arrivals of assigned aircraft.
Chief Inspector
Conway Aircraft
Conway
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Designation as “Chief Inspector” on the Client’s Part 145 Repair Station application; initial designation as Repairman for the 145 Repair Station as needed; on-call advisory services supporting the Conway Aircraft application for a Part 145 Repair Station for avionics; training and development support for the Conway Aircraft avionics technicians as needed; on-call advisory services on tool and equipment acquisition for the Conway Aircraft on-call assistance in screening applicants for the Conway Aircraft staff positions as needed; on-site meetings with Federal Aviation Administration officials as needed; on-site inspection, supervision, and labor for avionics installations as needed; on-site performance of Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic duties as desired by Conway Aircraft conference calls/meetings as needed; other duties as assigned by the and agreed to by the Consultant.
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Oversaw maintenance, repair, and installation on over 15 aircraft.
- Managed teams of A&P mechanics, Avionics, and Interior Installers.
- Managed team of Line Service attendants. Oversaw all fueling, aircraft movements and equipment movements.
- Worked with customers for flight test and delivery of aircraft.
- Recruited for the Service Center. Worked with 2 Local A&P Schools and established an MST program for unlicensed mechanics.
- Managed work scopes of aircraft and that all work completed in accordance with applicable AMM and other approved data.
QC Floor Inspector
Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Reviewed and audited aircraft work packages
- Inspected squawks for accuracy and quality of workmanship.
- Verified that all work was done in accordance with RSQCM and AMM.
- Inspection of work performed is compliant with current tech data.
- Conducted regular audits required by Internal Quality Audit Program and reported all finding.
- Filled in for Crew Chiefs during their absence.
- Examined products for imperfections and defects.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests.
- Part of MRT team. Inspected work and returned air to service.
Flight Line Checkout
Dassault Aircraft Services
03.2015 - 11.2017
- Perform FAR 91.411 and 91.413
- Install new aircraft systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair of existing aircraft systems.
- Go with MRT to facilitate maintenance on aircraft off sight.
- Building and installing of wiring harnesses and new aircraft systems.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
Airframe and Power plant Mechanic
Central Flying Service
11.2007 - 01.2015
- Perform annual and progressive inspections on aircraft.
- Troubleshoot and repair airframe and avionics systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair communication and radars systems.
- Updated logs and filled out maintenance reports with high accuracy and efficiency.
- Inspected aircraft daily to assess airworthiness.
- Performed routine inspections and maintained and completed corrective actions by referring to workbooks and technical publications to determine specifications.
Avionics Install Lead Technician
Central Flying Service
11.2001 - 11.2007
- Oversee the installation of new aircraft systems.
- Insure Project stays on budget and delivered on time.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Coordinate with the Inspection department for the final approval of all paper work either using STC or FAA field approval.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, and motivating employees.
Avionics Installer and Service Technician
Central Flying Service
09.1998 - 11.2001
- Perform IFR and RVSM certifications.
- Configure new systems. Preform functional checks of new and existing systems using laptop and various other test equipment.
- Installed and routed electrical cable assemblies and performed termination processes and continuity checks.
- Analyzed routine electrical malfunctions using voltmeters, ohmmeters and continuity lights.
- Remove and reinstall all interior of aircraft for installation of new avionic systems.
- Use engineering prints to install antenna doublers and in mounting of avionic equipment.
- Reverse engineer mounting of existing systems to facilitate mounting of new systems.
- Building and installation of wiring harnesses for new aircraft systems.
Avionics Installer
Dassault Falcon Jet Corp.
02.1998 - 09.1998
- Installation of cockpit instrument panel equipment and wire harnesses.
- Install wire bundle and related equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair faulty systems.
- Perform power checks on newly installed systems.
- Read and interpreted engineering drawings and technical manuals with firm understanding of symbols, flags and technical notes.
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy, Naval Air Station North Island
02.1994 - 02.1998
- Shift Supervision responsible for maintenance on 13 aircraft.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft electronics.
- Interpreted schematics and block diagrams.
- Maintained accurate inventories of parts and supplies.
- Trained and qualified individuals for Collateral Duty Inspector and trained CDI's to become Quality Assurance Representative.
- Troubleshot and repaired radar, communication, and navigation systems.
Education
Aviation Electronics
Naval Air Station Millington, TN 12-1994
High School Diploma -
Morrilton Sr. High School
Morrilton, AR1993
Skills
- Good planning, organizing, prioritizing, negotiating, and leadership capabilities
- Proven ability to communicate and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds
- Consistently identified as expert troubleshooter with the highest degree of standards for quality production and performance
- Proficient with many Windows based programs
- Performance Evaluations
- Repair Requirements Determination
- Personnel Management
- Job Prioritizing
- Schedule Management
- Strong decision-making skills, including expert problem-solving skills, problem analysis and discernment under pressure
Training
Flight Safety F2000EX Easy Maintenance initial class
Flight Safety F2000EX Easy/DX/LX ERT
Flight Safety F7X to F8X Maintenance differences
Flight Safety F7X ERT
CAE F7X Maintenance Initial class
Certification
FAA Airframe and Power plants license
Timeline
Chief Inspector
Conway Aircraft
01.2024 - 03.2025
Director of Maintenance
Simmons Bank
02.2023 - 02.2026
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2020 - 11.2023
QC Floor Inspector
Dassault Aircraft Services
11.2017 - 11.2020
Flight Line Checkout
Dassault Aircraft Services
03.2015 - 11.2017
Airframe and Power plant Mechanic
Central Flying Service
11.2007 - 01.2015
Avionics Install Lead Technician
Central Flying Service
11.2001 - 11.2007
Avionics Installer and Service Technician
Central Flying Service
09.1998 - 11.2001
Avionics Installer
Dassault Falcon Jet Corp.
02.1998 - 09.1998
Aviation Electronics Technician
United States Navy, Naval Air Station North Island
02.1994 - 02.1998
Aviation Electronics
High School Diploma -
Morrilton Sr. High School