SYD MAHMOUDI

**** ****** ***., * *****, CA * **** C: 8 18 -571 -9222 s acfa2i@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Recognize importance of strategic planning to reach optimal results in reaching organizational short and long

term goals. More than 16 years of experience as Overhaul Planning Engineer, Quality Control Inspector,

and Airplane Technician in Aviation industry including, US major airlines, aircraft engine overhaul shop, and

helicopter manufacturer.

Highlights

Quality Control professional Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Initiative to work independently Team Development and Leadership

Solution- oriented problem-solving Product & Project management

Accomplishments

Created a Process Improvement through LEAN methodology implementation at Hawker Pacific Aerospace

Company, which resulted a significant reduction of products turnaround time.

Experience

Overhaul Planning Engineer

10/2012 to C urrent

Hawker Pacific Aerospace

Sun Valley, California

Supporting Landing Gear Program Engineering Department and responsible for engineering activities

related to overhaul and maintenance of aircraft components.

Maintaining all Component related maintenance documentation, including revisions and deviating

procedures, coordinate technical issues with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Designated

Engineering Representative (DER), customers, and suppliers.

Actively suggesting operational improvements to enhance quality, production, and cost saving.

Supporting production employees and assisting managers' team to achieve company goals.

Quality Control Specialist

07/2008 to 10/2012

Hawker Pacific Aerospace

Sun Valley, California

Applied Lean Process principles in continuous improvement process, maintain surveillance over

assembly and test functions in order to ensure product conformance to applicable specifications.

Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control,

maintenance and other operational reports, to detect production problems.

Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.

Transaction Coordinator

02/2005 to 07/2008

Zip Realty

Los Angeles, California

Gathered all information and documentation to follow up on contractual items with broker/manager.

Reviewed and pre-approved broker’s transactions prior to Broker's final approvals.

Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental

compliance and cooperated with broker/manager to implement company's policies and goals.

Aircraft Technician

06/2000 to 12/2004

Alaska Airlines

Los Angeles, California

Inspected and repaired B- 737 and MD-80 aircrafts per maintenance manuals.

Cleared aircraft's log book discrepancies or deferred per MEL, EA or CDL.

Performed service and "A" checks as directed by Maintenance Control.

Troubleshot problems with equipment, devices or products per maintenance manuals.

Aircraft Technician

08/1999 to 06/2000

Dyn Air Corporation

Los Angeles, California

Inspected, troubleshot, repaired, removed, and replaced in-flight entertainment system on Boeing-767,

757, 737, DC- 10, MD-80 and Airbus- 320.

Step up and operated production equipment in accordance with manufacturing practices and standard

operating procedures.

Aircraft Technician

06/1997 to 06/1999

GE Engine Services

Ontario California

Inspected and assembled Stage 1 & 2 HPT nozzles, LPT cases and Engine Core assemblies on CF6-6

CF6- 50- and CF6-80 engines per components maintenance manuals.

Responsible for setting minimum standards and providing technical guidance and support design,

installation, operation and maintenance of mechanical systems used in process.

Aircraft Technician

08/1996 to 05/1997

Robinson Helicopter Company

Torrance, California

Inspected and assembled several components and flight control units on R22 and R44 helicopters per

maintenance manuals.

Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements.

Ensured most cost-effective production methods were employed.

Education

Master's degree : Master of Business Administration

May 2014

University Of Phoenix

Woodland Hills, California

GPA: 3.86

Coursework in Management, Human Capital Management, Business Law, Organizational Leadership,

Economics, Accounting, Applied Business Research & Statistics, Operations Management, Corporate Finance,

Marketing, and Strategic Planning & Implementation.

Certificate of Completion : Aviation Maintenance Technology

May 1996

West LA College

Culver City, California

Bachelor Degree: English Language Translation

November 1992

Azad University

Tehran, Iran

Affiliations

Federal Aviation Administration: Airframe & Powerplant Licensed

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