Stephen A. Begani

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Rochester, NY **624

Mobile 315-***-****

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LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-begani-9a027291

MANAGEMENT/OPERATIONS/LOGISTICS/PRODUCTION

Overview

Over 30 years of successful mid to upper level management and leadership experience, proven keen resource and innovative planning leadership and guidance skills to any team. Demonstrates strong interpersonal and leadership skills in a work environment situation. Easily adapts to new concepts and ideas:

Over 24 years’ experience with C-2A, E-2C/D, C-130, P-3, E-6 and T-2 aircraft including CNS/ATM.

Developing and implementing highly successful maintenance production (short and long term).

Catalyst of success excelling in any fast past and demanding job activity proving invaluable.

Over 1 year experience as a maintenance control supervisor for medical transport for multi-platform aircraft and helicopters.

Areas of Expertise

Management:

Production Control Training Maintenance Control Actuators Inspections Safety Electronics Computers Electrical Data Collection Logistics Budgets

Leadership Filters Regulatory Compliance Pumps Security Analysis

Quality Assurance Hydraulics Operations Cooling Tool Control Planner

Management Corrosion Control Manager Team Player Quality

Assurance Maintenance Planner

Professional Experience

EagleView Technologies October 2023 – March 2024

CBRE Maintenance Planner April 2023 – October 2023

Aramark Maintenance Site Lead/Facilities Manager at KDB Motts September 2022 –

April 2023

OATKA Milk Products Maintenance Supervisor October 2021-September 2022

Air Methods Maintenance Control Supervisor January 2020 – October 2021

Bon Appetit Café Manager 01 November 2018 – 20 December 2019

United Stated Navy, 8 November 1992 – 30 June 2017

AVIATION MAINTENANCE CHIEF (ENLISTED E-7) - Completed over 24 years career.

Managed teams on install/removal of multimillion dollar camera systems for insurance and assessment imaging.

Assisted in over the phone troubleshooting for pilots in camera system discrepancies causing degrades in images.

Planned and Scheduled regular interval Preventative Maintenance Work Orders for Maintenance Technicians.

Independent thinker, providing technical troubleshooting analysis and assistance on correcting complex maintenance discrepancies. Furnish technical guidance and repair plans on operating and maintenance procedures to prevent reoccurring equipment failure.

Streamline maintenance efforts by identifying and designing three new tools to be utilized on the engine and propeller, reducing maintenance and inspection time requirements of aircraft components, savings over $1M and reduction of turnaround maintenance man hours’ by 24+ hours.

Developed comprehensive maintenance procedures for use of those tools, quickly accepted and implemented by Fleet Support Team (FST).

Lead Production Activity Controller (PAC). Responsible for coordinating and reporting work center down time, manpower constraints, and reprocessing requirements which jeopardize the execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with senior personnel.

Oversee teams responsible for corrosion identification, prevention, and repair. Manage application of protective coatings to aircraft, as well as fabrication, assembly, and repair of metal, fiberglass, and other aircraft parts.

Carry out shift leader, element chief, shop chief, task certifier, and other management positions.

Highly knowledgeable in safety, shop, and industry regulations, procedures, and policies as relating to maintenance and documentation preparation.

Ensured personnel compliance with regulations and instructions relating to hazardous waste, personal safety, and environmental protection.

Created plans that improved training of personnel and ensured conformity with instruction guidelines.

Performed shop inspections, monitored tool usage and condition, reviewed operator performance.

Interact continuously with Fleet Support Team and Wing to improve product support efficiency, along with improvements to life cycle components through process improvement.

Held full responsibility for managing 7 work centers and 45 team members in repair/maintenance of 2 C-2A aircraft. Planned and scheduled maintenance, incorporated Technical Directives, tracked and scheduled High-Time Components replacements, conducted aircraft inspections, and updated Aeronautical Log Books.

Informed relevant team members on aircraft status and readiness.

Operations, Maintenance, & Logistics:

Lead Maintenance Control Supervisor. Catalyst supervisor by the prioritization, coordination and communication of daily and long term maintenance plans and actions of upwards of 14 aircraft at one time between six functional work centers in support of squadron mission requirements.

Trained, mentored, and evaluated personnel. Oversaw detachment logistics, including personnel, transportation, and resources.

Spearheaded and coordinated the transfer and acceptance of over 16 aircraft in over six years of maintenance control/production control flawlessly in a smooth and timely process.

Experienced technical and organizational leader, direct contributions to command policy, manpower and respected asset manager within the aviation maintenance community.

Demonstrated excellence in the identification, design, implementation, and management of a conceptualized maintenance program at four separate facilities supporting C-2A logistics.

Devoted to excellence in inspecting, training, documenting, preventing and treating all types of Corrosion via the 509 and 540 manuals.

Multiple facets of maintenance efforts with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on multiple military aircraft to include the S-3A, ES-3A, FA-18A-F P-3C, EP-3C, E-6B, C-130J, C-2A, E-2C, E-2D, T-2 and T-6.

Training & Development

Learned the basic Lynx software to troubleshoot aircraft systems for Infrared Camera Systems.

Trained and launched on new scheduling and planning program for Amazon Preventative Maintenance Program.

Evaluated, determined and directed the daily maintenance activities of fourteen C-2A aircraft with a $3M annual operating budget meeting or exceeding all program goals for reduced operating costs.

Articulated logistics movement of 510K lbs. of high priority cargo and U.S. mail as well as coordinated the relocation of 2,600 personnel across 4 countries, enhancing the success of the mission of deployed units during summer and Fall Patrol 2015 in the Western Pacific area.

Formed an alliance with the various Logistics Support Representatives (LSR) to greatly enhance the working relationship with the Aircraft Carriers Beach Detachment.

Coordinated and execute daily work releases for cognizant work centers verifying all workload for completeness prior to tasking.

Respond to inquiries regarding production status, delays, and resolutions Utilizing workload control systems to manage and support the Production Plan for the production areas serviced.

Spearheaded the availability of technical data, tools, and receipt of work units to the work center.

Conducted structure and component inspections, and determined operational status. Successfully passed all quality assurance inspections. Prepared inspection reports, determined corrective actions.

Maintained and posted inspection and maintenance records, developed policies and procedures that improved maintenance and equipment performance procedures.

Applied safety, environmental, MSDS, and security standards to meet U.S. Air Force technical orders, regulations, and requirements.

Complete familiarity with EPA, Navy and Air Force environmental compliance assessment programs.

Coordinated compliance with all safety and maintenance programs as noted in three MPA and two AMI inspections receiving accolades for program compliance, effective quality control inspection and safety specifically.

Responsible for coordination and implementation of technician training plans, refresher training and advanced readiness training to include the power plant technicians, Quality Assurance branch and personnel assigned to release aircraft safe for flight.

Recognized expert and sought after in multiple platforms due to the vast experience and people building skill set employed, producing highly successful aircrewmen, technicians and mid-level managers.

Education

Military schools / Qualifications / Certifications:

Currently enrolled in Business English: Networking from University of Washington located on Coursera for a 3 month semester to receive a certificate of completion

Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Outreach Training Program 10 – Hour Safety Course Certified

Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Department of Defense

Corrosion for Managers, Department of Defense

Depart of Defense Drug and Alcohol Prevention Advocate, United States Navy

Bachelor of Science in Management, University of Phoenix

Ground Government Flight Representative, DCMA

Depart of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate, Department of Defense

Senior Enlisted Aviation Maintenance awarded NEC 8800, United States Navy

Naval Aircrewman Mechanical awarded NEC 8279, United States Navy

Instructor Training, Master Training Specialist, awarded NEC 9502, United States Navy

Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel & Power Point (proficient)

Employment

EagleView Technologies – Rochester, NY – October 2023 – March 2024

CBRE – Amazon Facility, Rochester, NY – April 2023 – October 2023

Aramark Corporation, Williamson, NY – September 2022 – April 2023

OATKA Milk Products, Batavia, NY – October 2021 – September 2022

Air Methods Greenwood Village, CO – January 2020 – October 2021

Bon Appetit St Mary’s City, MD – November 2018 – December 2019

KBRWYLE, Iwakuni, Japan – August 2017 – June 2017

E-2/C-2/C-130 NAE Corrosion Maintenance Readiness Team (C-MRT) Representative

Fleet Logistic Squadron 30 Detachment 5, Atsugi Japan – June 2017 – January 2015

Naval Aircrewman Mechanical/Maintenance Control Chief, 8279/8800

Fleet Logistic Squadron 40, Norfolk VA – January 2015 – May 2011

C-2A Divisional Leading Chief / Maintenance Control Chief /Naval Aircrewman Mechanical, 8279/8800

Test and Evaluation Squadron 20, Patuxent River MD – May 2011 – April 2009

T-2/E-6/P-3/C-130/C-2A/E-2C/D Maintenance Department Manager/Quality Assurance Supervisor/Ground Government Flight Representative, 8279/8800

Airborne Early Warning Squadron 120, Norfolk VA – April 2009 – February 2008

C-2A Maintenance Control Leading Petty Officer/Naval Aircrewman Mechanical 8279/8800/9502

Fleet Logistic Squadron 40, Norfolk VA – February 2008– May 2002

C-2A Avionics Technician/ Quality Assurance Representative / 8279/9502

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