Eugene (Gene) W. Kearns, Jr.
Retired
Shallotte, NC
Upon Request
Skills
Machinist and Fabricator
Aviation Mechanic
Computers
Electricity/Electronics
Certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Airman Certification
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Mechanic Certification
- Airframe Rating
- Powerpant Rating
- Inspection Authority (Not Current)
- Airman Certification
- American Society for Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT)
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006
- NAS 410 Rev.3
- Dye Penetrant Inspection
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006
- NAS 410 Rev.3
- Radiographic Inspection
- Industrial Radiographer Radiation Safety
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006
- NAS 410 Rev.3
- Ultrasonic Inspection
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006
- NAS 410 Rev.3
- Eddy Current Inspection
- ASNT SNT-TC-1A
- ANSI/ASNT CP-189-2006
- NAS 410 Rev.3
- Magnetic Particle Inspection
- International Mobile Air Conditioning Association (IMACA)
- Mobile Air Conditioning Servicing and Recovery
- Federal Communications Commission
- Commercial Radio License
- General Radio Telephone Operators License
- Radar Endorsement
- Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
- Operator/Maintainer License
- Radar Endorsement
- General Radio Telephone Operators License
- Amateur Radio License
- Technicians Class
- Commercial Radio License
- North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
- School Social Work
- Industrial Arts Education
- Vocational Machine Shop
- United States Coast Guard
- Master of Inspected Steam or Motor Vessel
- 50 Ton Endorsement
- Tow Assist Rating
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)
- Open Water
- Advanced Open Water
- First Aid
Work Experience
Department Chair of Aviation Systems Technology / Guilford Technical Community College
Aug 1996 - Dec 2014
Instructor and Department Chair (1998) responsible for instruction, management, inventory, at
Owner / Kearns Machine Company
Jan 1980 - Dec 2002
Owned and operated a fabrication, welding, and machine shop.
CAD/CAM Department Supervisor / Holiday Steel Rule Die Company
Jun 1980 - Nov 1985
Oversaw CAD/CAM program development, R&D of new products, and development of software.
Education
Greensboro College
1970-1974
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Greensboro College
1970-1974
Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Western Carolina University
1976-1978
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education (Summa Cum Laude)
Western Carolina University
1978-1979
Post Graduate in Industrial Education
Guilford Technical Community College
1994-1996
Associate of Applied Science in Aviation Systems Technology
Special Schools
Lycoming Engines Factory Overhaul School
Continental Engines Factory Overhaul School
Allison Engines Factory Overhaul School
Carolina Motorsports Technology Center Metalshaping School
Metalcraft Tools Advanced Metalshaping School
Metalcraft Tools MIG/TIG Welding School
Service and Fraternal Organizations
P. P. Turner Lodge #746 A.F. & A. M. of North Carolina - Past Master(1990) 1985-2021
Corinthian Lodge #542 A.F. & A. M. of North Carolina (2021-to date)
32° Member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Greensboro
Greensboro Chapter #14 Order of the Easter Star - Past Patron(1989)
Member of Oak Island Elk's Lodge #2769
Hobbies and Interests
Home Automation ● Z-Wave ● Machining ● Metal Shaping ● Welding ● Foundry ● Woodworking ● Woodturning ● Computers ● HTML ● JavaScript ● CSS ● SCUBA ● Photography ● Gardening ● Boating ● Salt Water Fishing ● Camping ● Hiking ● Motorcycling ● Reading ● Beach Music ● Railroadiana ● Amateur Radio ● Arduino ● Raspberry Pi