Jeff Fasenmyer
San Antonio,United States
Summary
Program Manager, Senior Technical Writer and Editor, Mechanical Engineering SME with more than 25 years of progressive experience authoring documentation, performing logistics and engineering analyses and managing projects. Especially skilled at making complex ideas simple for readers to understand. Subject matter expertise includes commercial and military technical documentation, turbofan/turboprop engines, military and commercial aircraft, project management, support equipment, manufacturing, technical training, do-it-yourself.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Program Manager | Senior Technical Writer | Engineering SME
JANA, Inc.
Universal City, TX
2016.05 - 2026.03
- Program Management, Lead technical writing and authoring, Lead teams through maintenance manual development process. Writer and editor of maintenance manuals for commercial and military aviation industry. Author and publish manual content per S1000D and ATA 100 specifications, using various XML editors.
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Technical Writing | Data Analysis | Quality Assurance
Thomas Instrument
Boerne, TX
2011.12 - 2016.04
- # Authored procedures and reports for qualification, overhaul, repair, assembly, inspection, testing and acceptance of actuators and complex support equipment in support of USAF C-5 and B-52 aircraft
- # Wrote all USAF technical manual content provided to incorporate new complex support equipment into existing aircraft
- # Led team of four engineers preparing, editing, revising and issuing engineering drawings for thousands of aircraft components and assemblies
- # Developed innovative procedures for assembly and testing of actuators overhauled for USAF, designed and guided manufacture of all support equipment required for assembly and testing
Senior Mechanical/Aero Engineer | Proj Management | Technical Writing | Data Analysis | Training Development
Leidos (formerly SAIC)
San Antonio, TX
1997.01 - 2011.01
- # Led team of three on T56 engine depot USAF 300 pg. technical manual re-write, validation and verification
- # Project Manager for $4M F100 engine engineering services contract, responsibilities included preparing monthly status reports for four years addressing program deliverables, schedule and budget
- # Led team of six writers and engineers consolidating and revising two, 1000 page engine technical manuals (addressing disassembly, overhaul, inspection, repair, assembly, installation) for the USAF F100 Engine Program Office
- # Designed, researched and authored for three years, monthly F100 engine removal reason report, an in-depth analysis of USAF engine removal reason data, which influenced engine modification decisions
- # Performed all research and data analysis for and authored Product Line Master Plans for numerous engine and aircraft control and accessory automatic test systems
- # Developed and authored training materials under USAF jet engine performance trending and diagnostics training development task, covering five engine models
- # Researched and authored numerous standard practices, operating instructions and work instructions for engineers and engine maintenance personnel for a USAF Standard Practices Manual effort
Mechanical Engineering | Jet Engine SME | Technical Writing | Data Analysis
United States Air Force
Kelly AFB, TX
1995.03 - 1997.06
- # Developed, authored and implemented the complex F100 engine fan case repair process
- # Validated and verified F100 engine technical manual fan module speed-line procedures, and qualified maintenance organizations for performing the depot level module overhaul work at the intermediate level
- # Performed engineering analysis and resolved numerous production, development and field engine maintenance anomalies for all static Fan Module components and assemblies
Logistics Engineering | Technical Writing | Data Analysis | Jet Engine SME | Project Management
United States Air Force
Kelly AFB, TX
1985.10 - 1992.12
- ACTIVE DUTY
- # Evaluated and edited all F100-PW-229 engine modification and design proposals submitted by Pratt & Whitney for technical accuracy and logistical feasibility
- # Originated and chaired quarterly Technical Logistics Review for ASC with Pratt and Whitney, evaluated technical logistic aspects of proposed engine design changes and dispositioned
- # Developed maintenance data coding and incorporated new F100-PW-229 engine into the Comprehensive Engine Management System Central Database and associated engine management systems
- # Authored all contract documentation including the statement of work, acquisition plan, and source selection plan for Design Engineering Program
- # Interpreted engineering drawings, schematics and technical data and developed test procedures for and directed quality testing of first articles and airlift aircraft and engine component prototypes
- # Validated engineering prototypes through form, fit and function testing
Education
Master's Degree - Management of Technology
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2003.01 - 2005.01
Graduate Certificate - Biblical Studies
Columbia International University
1993.01 - 1993.01
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
1981.01 - 1985.01
Skills
- Technical Writing
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
Certification
Professional Engineer
Contact
www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-fasenmyer-21a8a564 (LinkedIn)
Timeline
Program Manager | Senior Technical Writer | Engineering SME
JANA, Inc.
2016.05 - 2026.03
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Technical Writing | Data Analysis | Quality Assurance
Thomas Instrument
2011.12 - 2016.04
Master's Degree - Management of Technology
The University of Texas at San Antonio
2003.01 - 2005.01
Senior Mechanical/Aero Engineer | Proj Management | Technical Writing | Data Analysis | Training Development
Leidos (formerly SAIC)
1997.01 - 2011.01
Mechanical Engineering | Jet Engine SME | Technical Writing | Data Analysis
United States Air Force
1995.03 - 1997.06
Graduate Certificate - Biblical Studies
Columbia International University
1993.01 - 1993.01
Logistics Engineering | Technical Writing | Data Analysis | Jet Engine SME | Project Management
United States Air Force
1985.10 - 1992.12
Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University
1981.01 - 1985.01