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Sandy R. Shepherd

Aurora

Summary

Over 30 years of experience in aviation safety and compliance management, with a strong focus on team leadership and risk mitigation. Proven track record in implementing safety programs and regulatory compliance initiatives. Expertise in managing multidisciplinary safety teams and fostering a culture of safety ownership and continuous improvement.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

SVP of Safety

Air Methods LLC
10.2024 - 04.2025

Director of Safety

Frontier Airlines
12.2014 - 10.2024
  • As the Director of Safety, I oversaw the implementation of, and managed the Safety Management System, the Internal Evaluation Program, Codeshare as well as both the Flight operations and Inflight Fatigue Programs. I oversaw the FOQA, ASAP, and Occupational Health and Environmental Compliance programs.
  • Additionally, I led a team of safety professionals who interfaced with all operational divisions of the airline to provide guidance and support change management, to foster Safety Ownership and Just Culture.
  • Spearheaded safety initiatives to improve compliance and reduce risk.
  • Developed and enforced safety protocols and procedures.

Inspection Manager/Assistant Chief Inspector

Frontier Airlines
12.2008 - 12.2014
  • As the Inspection Manager and Assistant Chief Inspector, I mentored and trained the inspection team to enhance safety standards. I led a team of Quality Control professionals who ensured safe, reliable aircraft and all aspects of return to service.
  • Ensure compliance with all FAA regulatory and company policies and procedures.
  • Serve as Chief Inspector (CFR 119.65 designee) when The Chief Inspector is unavailable with all the same authorities and responsibilities. Including the assistance of managing CASS, Records and the Training Department as needed.
  • Authorize Operational Check Flights and Special (Ferry) Flight permits.
  • ASAP ERC management representative for over five years.
  • Assist with company VDRP management and comprehensive corrective actions to include authorization to disclose on behalf of the airline.
  • Member of the CASS/Reliability board managing operational risk and revising policies where deficiencies are noted.
  • Helped develop improvement of the CAMP or Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
  • Monitor daily aircraft maintenance activities with a staff of 4 Inspection Supervisors, 3 C-check vendor Representatives, 15 Inspectors and contract maintenance providers.
  • Monitor and review performance of Inspection personnel and implement corrective action as necessary.
  • Oversaw AD accomplishment and compliance.
  • Ensure proper management of calibrated tool program through managing the Calibrated Tooling Administrator.
  • Ensure proper review and audit of C-Check, line Maintenance and outstation documents for proper repair requirements, accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain Inspection RII stamp authorization list.
  • Oversee personnel scheduling requirements to meet the airline's needs.
  • Responsible for supervising up to 23 aircraft Inspectors, all aspects of airline safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Responsible for overseeing Receiving Inspection, developing and implementing policies.
  • Assist in implementing company software systems.
  • Ensure recurrent training requirements are met and at times conducting training.

C-Check Production Control Coordinator

Frontier Airlines
07.2001 - 03.2007
  • Responsible for planning and managing heavy maintenance visits on Boeing 737-200 and Airbus A320 series aircraft.
  • Coordinating all aspects of the maintenance visits to ensure delivery of quality airplanes.

Lead Mechanic

Goodrich Aerospace
06.1997 - 07.2001
  • Structural Master Mechanic performing repairs to Boeing 727 and 737 aircraft

KC-10A Crew Chief

United States Air Force
05.1993 - 07.1997

Education

Bachelor of Applied Aviation Science -

Eastern New Mexico University
01.2008

Airframe and Power plant honor graduate - undefined

Colorado Aero Tech
01.1994

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Regulatory compliance knowledge
  • Safety program management
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem-solving
  • Staff development
  • Organizational development
  • Process improvements
  • KPI tracking

Timeline

SVP of Safety

Air Methods LLC
10.2024 - 04.2025

Director of Safety

Frontier Airlines
12.2014 - 10.2024

Inspection Manager/Assistant Chief Inspector

Frontier Airlines
12.2008 - 12.2014

C-Check Production Control Coordinator

Frontier Airlines
07.2001 - 03.2007

Lead Mechanic

Goodrich Aerospace
06.1997 - 07.2001

KC-10A Crew Chief

United States Air Force
05.1993 - 07.1997

Airframe and Power plant honor graduate - undefined

Colorado Aero Tech

Bachelor of Applied Aviation Science -

Eastern New Mexico University

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