Stephen Coetzee

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Phone: +1-604-***-****, Mobile: +1-604-***-****

Email: acrf13@r.postjobfree.com

Business Experience

A “hands on” executive with varied and diversified, operations, maintenance, and engineering experience in aviation, in progressively more responsible positions managing professional, technical, clerical and trade staff. A firm advocate in achieving corporate financial and project goals, who has always fostered a positive and affirming pro-active management style in a team environment. An experienced corporate presenter, public speaker and lecturer with excellent communications skills, who has operated as an effective motivator and leader, with well-developed interpersonal skills. Holder of Canadian Private Pilot’s License.

Specialties:

- Executive Decision Maker

- Corporate Planning & Strategic Development

- Global Multi-Site Leadership

- P&L Management & Budgetary Direction

- Continuous Improvement Strategies

- Mergers & Acquisitions

- Business Process Design, Development and Implementation

- Defense Contracting

- Logistic Management Design and Implementation

- Production Line Layout Optimization

- Financial Control and Internal Auditing

Experience

(President) SAC Holdings - Vancouver Canada

SAC Holdings Specializes in Consulting Business Process Improvement with the emphasis on MRO, AMO and Special Services. SAC Holdings has a unique niche in the aviation market with the ability to supply specialist services in many areas, including Sales and Marketing of aircraft, MRO Services and Specialized Aviation Business.

Senior Consultant: Airlines/Aviation industry

October 2010 – Present Vancouver, Canada Area

Recent Projects:

1.Projects:

a.Client - GDirect Aviation: Implementing Maintenance, Operational and Modification solutions and thereby ensuring Integrated Aviation Solutions.

b.Client - PLUS North America (PLUS) and its subsidiary companies provide helicopter solutions globally in a wide variety of market segments. These customizable aerial solutions include the following markets and services:

Energy

Aerial Fire Fighting

Aerial Construction

Aviation Consulting

Safety Management

Training and Resources

c.Client – AMUR Capital:

Performing Sales and Marketing for the Lease and Sale of helicopters worldwide including Oil and Gas operations.

d.Client - Braddick Specialized Air Services International:

Postured BSAS for $50 million potential sales revenue by creating customer interest in aircraft undergoing certification in the role of Marketing Director

Performing Sales and Marketing for the Sale of the BSAS BRADDICK DC3/C47- 67R TP worldwide.

e.Client - Vector Aerospace: Streamlining present Business and Production Policies, Process, Procedures and Practices to improve productivity, efficiency and profit margins.

f.Client - Kelly Aviation: Defined policy and process at Kelly Aviation Services for utilization of Component Control's Quantum ERP in compliance with FAA Part 145 Regulations

g.Client - I2I Engines LLC:

As General Manager Enabled $75 million revenue by converting an Engine Teardown Shop into a FAA Part 145 MRO compliant Repair Station

Performed Sales and Marketing for I2I Engines to obtain Engine MRO Business.

h.Client - Agile – Vancouver Canada:

Postured Sales and Marketing of Agile SaaS ERP for Agile for implementation of web-based Part 145 Engine Repair Station in SE Asia.

Performed Sales and Marketing for Agile to various potential clients in South America, USA and Canada.

Chief Operating Officer GDirect Aviation

September 2014 – July 2015 Vancouver, Canada Area

GDirect Aviation and its affiliate partners are providing the Americas, China, SE Asia and other emerging helicopter markets with Integrated Aviation solutions. Personalized solutions include, but are not limited to the following services:

1.Strategic business planning & consulting

2.Business set-up and regulatory compliance

3.Pilot and engineer training, recruitment, or support

4.Aircraft sourcing, procurement & leasing

5.Fleet management, operational, technical, and maintenance support

6.Logistics and engineering solutions

MTU Maintenance – Hannover Germany

MTU Maintenance, the largest provider of independent commercial engine services worldwide. Based in Hannover, Germany, the company repairs engines and accessories and performs engine tests.

Senior Project Manager: Jan 2009 – Oct 2010

Program Director for the roll out of Maintenance Management, Materials Management systems, Business Processes & Procedures, and Certification Approvals from Local Authorities. Development of mergers and acquisitions for enhanced operating efficiency, productivity and best business practices.

1.Spearheaded, developed and implemented business improvement projects for a MRO Engine Shop resulting in increased efficiency, productivity and performance, ensuring that the selected company was a viable option for business partnership in the future.

2.Audited, defined requirements, and Project Managed the support and preparation of an Engine MRO for potential partnership which included but was not limited to:

Business forecasting and planning.

Contractual workscope definition and budgeting, including the full logistics requirements spectrum for project management of engine shop visits.

Introduction of shop visit gating concept from induction, disassembly, configuration, inspection, procurement, repair, assembly, testing, shipment and invoicing.

Business Management Dashboard for daily health monitoring of the Engine Shop KPI attainments with go, no-go indicators.

CHC, Heli-One - Richmond British Columbia

CHC Helicopter Corporation is the world's largest provider of helicopter services to the global offshore oil and gas industry, with aircraft operating in more than 30 countries around the world. CHC Helicopter Corporation is the largest helicopter services company in the world, with the largest combined volume of helicopter transportation, leasing and support services performed on an annual basis. CHC operates the world’s largest and most modern fleet of helicopters, with 255 aircraft in its fleet as of April 30, 2007. The company’s principal business is helicopter transportation in support of the offshore oil and gas industry. CHC is the leading provider of helicopter services to the offshore oil and gas sector, providing regular offshore transportation services to approximately 500 offshore platforms, rigs, facilities and ships worldwide. Capitalization for the Company is approximately CDN$1 billion.

Senior Project Manager: July 2005 – September 2008

Program Director for the roll out of Maintenance Management, Materials Management systems, Business Processes & Procedures, and Certification Approvals from Local Authorities.

1.Implemented organizational design for Global Customer Support of over 350 aircraft for 85 bases in 35 Countries, with a management communication protocol, to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of information between all parties to meet contractual and safety requirements.

2.Developed and implemented the daily availability performance tool for planning and measuring of contractual commitments as well as ensure downtimes are dealt with appropriately, guaranteeing aircraft availability.

3.Designed and implemented the logistics for materials visibility to ensure on-time availability for preventative and corrective maintenance parts requirements to meet contractual commitments.

4.Drafted, obtained approvals and introduced Policies, Procedures and Processes to align with revised business practices in-line with contractual commitments and Local Civil Aviation Authorities in Brazil.

5.Project Managed remediation of more than 1000 financial gaps for SOX compliance year one and follow up actions in training resulting in compliance year two.

6.Developed and managed the stock count for the company globally ensuring business process standardization with improved materials visibility and availability.

7.Formulated, drafted, obtained approvals, and implemented training for companywide Policies, Procedures, and Processes to meet SOX Compliance.

MTU Maintenance Canada - Richmond British Columbia

A North American member of the MTU Maintenance network of companies, the largest provider of independent commercial engine services worldwide. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, the company repairs engines and accessories and performs engine tests.

Operations Director: August 2000 – June 2005

MRO Operations Director and Production Manager, (Person Responsible for Maintenance, Accountable Manager) Hi By-Pass aero engines. Co-ordination, management of engines from induction, work scoping, disassembly, inspection, repair, procuring, materials management, sub and final assembly to test of engines.

1.Designed, developed and managed the solution for full materials visibility of an engine MRO facility, resulting in more accurate data to manage the MRO process of 80 shop visits a year and thereby assure improved invoicing and shop visit turnaround time.

2.Managed a major Project for the standardization of business processes and practices, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity due to the ability of work-sharing resources, expertise, capabilities and services worldwide and specifically between Canadian and German operations.

3.Managed and developed the project plan for presentation and approval for separate new business area for the MRO processing of engine related accessory overhauls.

PiLog – Midrand South Africa

PiLog is an International company rendering Master Data Quality Solutions for the corporate environment in support of their ERPs. PiLog delivers mature, feature rich web-enabled software solutions for master data management across continental boundaries and in multiple languages for the medium and large enterprises. This includes high quality data cleansing and restructuring services in accordance with international standards.

Project Manager: May 1999 – March 2000

1.Managed the Program for the successful implementation of SLIS, total management software package, in the South African Air Force, ensuring modernization management of Air Superiority in the region.

Log-Tek - Midrand

Now trading as Information Dynamics supplying efficient IT solutions in shipping, logistics, retail and travel, maintenance management and operations.

Project Manager: May 1996 – May 1999

1.Spearheaded the first time utilization of digital imaging in aviation documentation for the full release to service of an aircraft system for Operational, Maintenance, Structural Repair and Overhaul, that met Military and Civil Aviation Authority requirements.

South African Air Force, 2 Air Depot - Cape Town

2 Air Depot established as a decentralized command structure of Air Logistics Command for the Southern Air Force, providing Integrated Logistics Support in all disciplines through System Support Supply to the a fleet of aircraft servicing the Southern Air Force.

VP Fleet Management: October 1994 - May 1996

1.Developed, systemized and managed a fleet of aircraft with full Integrated Logistic Support for Aircraft Systems and Product Support Supply for the SAAF, meeting contractual commitments of 95% aircraft availability.

2.Developed and managed the Materials Management Program required to meet operational performance requirements for the fleet through implementation of high quality and costs effective Vendor and Supplier Contracts.

3.Developed and implemented a one stop shop for the System and Product support supply contracts for full Integrated Logistic Support of the C47-TP and Pilatus Astra aircraft that met operational performance requirements for the fleet.

4.Spearheaded the implementation of a Reliability Availability and Maintainability program for an aircraft fleet with additional development of System Performance Measurement and implementation of a failure reporting and corrective action system, resulting in a cost effective operation for a fleet of aircraft that met contractual commitments.

5.Developed and implemented a system failure reporting procedure, with a corrective action closed loop data system to ensure the structured and configured process of aircraft and system performance measurement for the fleet that resulted in improved service life.

6.Spearheaded the successful implementation of an Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (ECTM) program for a fleet of aircraft engines that ensured optimum operational efficiency and prevention of system down time due to unscheduled maintenance including reduced maintenance costs as a result of equipment reaching guaranteed TBO`s.

South African Air Force, 2 Air Depot

2 Air Depot established as a decentralized command structure of Air Logistics Command for the Southern Air Force, providing Integrated Logistics Support in all disciplines through System Support Supply to the a fleet of aircraft servicing the Southern Air Force.

Chief Technical Inspector (Director of Quality and Manufacturing): June 1991 – October 1994

1.Spearheaded the implementation of a Configuration Control Board for the successful modification management of a fleet of aircraft through the respective service life, and thus assuring high quality and safety for all system, sub systems, components and parts.

2.Managed an increased Force Multiplier for the SAAF by successfully implementing the application of the C47-TP Medium Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, which was completed as a fully-fledged mid-life update and re-certification program (during a 25 year period of arms embargo).

3.Utilized superior problem solving skills to spearhead the design and implementation of a flight certification program for the SAAF, which met and exceeded minimum requirements of the Civil Aviation Authorities, and resulted in the SAAF maintaining air power superiority in the face of more modern USSR equipment during a 25 year period of arms embargo.

South African Air Force - Various Positions

The SA Air force is tasked with protecting the airspace of the Republic through the conduct of air operations, that is, to protect the Republic from an air attack or make it impossible for any opposing air force to provide attacking ground forces with air support.

Flight Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

1.Led a team that formulated and executed the successful rescue of 5 crew members and two disabled helicopters and other equipment (valued at $25 million) from the Antarctic in adverse weather conditions over a three day period.

2.Developed and implemented Night Vision operating policies and procedures which resulted in an increase of helicopter utilization and zero negative incidents for the balance of the conflict period.

3.Applied specialized training and successfully prevented the infiltration of terrorist activities into a civilian region which would have resulted in significant loss of life and the capture of children for training as terrorists.

Professional Affiliations

ISCCM – International Society for Certified Configuration Managers

SASCOM – Southern African Society for Configuration Management

Formal Education

Canbourne University 1988, BSc, Engineering

Wingfield College 1989, Diploma, Mechanical Engineering

References

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