Alexandra Von Franz

Performed detailed structural and electrical inspections using measured wear limits and nondestructive testing to verify airworthiness; developed and refined inspection checklists and safety protocols to reduce technical-failure risk. Maintained comprehensive SAP maintenance records (200/400-hour inspections), coordinated with CAMO and procurement to close discrepancies, and supported audits with fully compliant documentation. Diagnosed complex electrical and avionics faults through systematic fault-code in

Led a multi-person technical team conducting scheduled and unscheduled maintenance to ensure mission readiness; set technical and schedule targets and managed execution to meet strict availability requirements. Authored and validated engine start-up/shutdown SOPs and checklists; validated through functional testing and crew training, improving system reliability and compliance. Trained and mentored junior personnel, improving technical capability and readiness through structured onboarding and hands-on inst

Processed defect reports and coordinated corrective actions with engineering, documenting agreed repair and verification steps to ensure compliant return-to-service. Provided technical guidance as task lead, interpreting technical manuals, service bulletins, and engineering data to determine feasible repair methods. Inspected, diagnosed, and repaired systems and components; maintained detailed maintenance records to support traceability and audit readiness.

Managed maintenance control functions overseeing ~200 personnel across multiple shifts; owned scheduling, performance tracking, risk registers, and escalation handling to maintain operational readiness. Implemented standardized reporting templates and daily briefings that improved workload efficiency by 20% and reduced maintenance downtime by 25%. Performed complex structural inspections on composite and metallic assemblies using visual inspection, eddy-current NDT, borescope, and dimensional measurement te