Karl M. Campbell

About Karl M. Campbell

FAA Airframe & Powerplant certified aircraft mechanic, 26 year United States Air Force Veteran with 36 combined years of military and civilian aviation experience. Results-driven, detail oriented quality management professional in aviation operations, inspection, repair, program management, and risk management. Exceptional leadership capabilities, accomplishing mission success with large and small cross functional teams of employees stateside and overseas. Unprecedented ability to produce mission results during high pressure situations. Proven abilities in developing effective and efficient processes, achieving goals and objectives safely, accurately and on-time. Expert trainer, instructor, motivator, mentor and team builder. Outstanding track record of enhancing overall mission success with efficiency, performance, and compliance with standards, procedures, and regulations. A proven dedicated aircraft maintenance leader and mechanic with exceptional leadership and attention to detail in quality maintenance. Prior qualifications on Lockheed C-141B, C-5, C-130E/J, Boeing C-17, E-3A AWACS and C-40A (737-700) and UAV MQ-1C Gray Eagle. Currently holding an Active Secret Security Clearance.

Experience

1. Aviation Maintenance Field Engineer Lead Ii, General Atomics Systems Integration

   General Atomics

   Apr 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Provided guidance and training to customers in establishing operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures and techniques.• Performed internal review of DCMA 8210 requirements for 22 locations resulting in 100% federal compliance rating during multiple Government Ground and Flight Representative annual audits and General Atomic internal iAuditor inspections.• Verified currency and validity of Instructor/Operators (I/O) during review of DD Form 3062, Request for Flight Approval. This verification included ensuring the readily available and proper documentation for current and proposed I/O on site, in accordance with DCMA 8210 guidelines.• Maintained a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established safety operating procedures and practices in accordance with 8210 series and NAS 3306 Rev 3.• Completed eleven successful deployments and eleven short temporary duty assignments with zero correction action request (CAR) issued and two passing Government Flight Representative DCMA Compliance Inspections.

Education

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Master of Science - (M.S), Unmanned Systems

  2025 — 2025

• Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy

  Leadership/Management

  2009 — 2009

• SNCOA Correspondence

  Leadership/Management/Profession of Arms

  2005 — 2005

• Community College of the Air Force

  Professional Manager Certification

  2011 — 2011

• Alief Elsik High School

  Diploma

  1983 — 1987

• Community College of the Air Force

  Associate's in Applied Science degree (A.A.S), Aircraft Maintenance Technology

  2005 — 2005

• Houston City College

  General Studies, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

  1987 — 1989

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Professional Aeronautics

  2015 — 2015

• Airman Leadership School

  Leadership/Management

  1995 — 1995

• Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (SEJPME)

  Senior Management, Professional Development and Leadership

  2006 — 2006

• Non-commissioned Officer Academy

  Leadership/Management

  2004 — 2004

Skills

• Maintenance
• Military Training
• Leadership
• Military
• Security Clearance
• Military Operations
• Military Experience
• Military Aviation
• Organizational Leadership
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aircraft
• Air Force
• Aviation
• Aircraft Systems
• Inspection
• Nato
• Comsec
• Dod
• Defense
• Program Management
• Maintenance & Repair
• Maintenance
• Aerospace
• National Security
• Information Assurance
• Flights
• Force Protection
• Readiness
• Weapons
• Operations Management
• Military Logistics
• Logistics
• Training
• Maintenance Management
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Airworthiness
• Combat
• Supervisory Skills
• Policy