Manager Maintenance
Resume:
DANIEL R. GRAY
Chelsea, Oklahoma *****
918-***-**** Cell
918-***-**** Alternate
Maintenance Production Manager
Maintenance Coordination / Team Building / Continuous Improvement
Budget Development and Accountability / Safety
Results-oriented maintenance professional with proven abilities and
background in all facets of maintenance Production. Over twenty years of
experience in the maintenance industry. Extensive understanding of
management team building with emphasis on integrity, trust, respect,
accountability and teamwork. Consistently achieve or surpass the company
and Federal Aviation Administration expectations regarding safety
compliance, training and quality assurance. Noted ability to troubleshoot,
identifying areas of strength and weakness and implementing policies and
procedures that optimize productivity, consistently reducing span time and
meeting ETRS. Demonstrated ability to motivate team to maximum
productivity and control cost through the most effective use of manpower
and resources available, while maintaining company and federal standards.
Professional Experience
American Airlines, Tulsa, OK 1990 - 2012
Maintenance Production Manager - American Airlines MD80 (2010 - 2012)
. Directly managed 19 supervisors and a team of 479 mechanics.
. Worked daily with Engineering, Stores, Production Control, Support Shops,
Inventory Analysis, Purchasing and Warranty.
. Worked with team to build P.O.U. kits for continuous improvement.
. Extensive coordination with TWU Executive Board Members, Shop Stewards,
Supervisors and Mechanics; developed an atmosphere of teamwork with
emphasis on integrity, trust, respect and accountability.
. Insured compliance with all company and FAA procedures and training.
. Lowest OSHA recorded rating in Aircraft Overhaul, YTD OSHA rates on
downward trend.
. Managed all aspects of MD80 maintenance including:
Dock 4A - 3 Day Light C Check MD80
. Improved to a 90% plus on time maintenance ETR.
. Currently operating at 20 under budgeted headcount.
. Unprecedented FAA FAR 145 Audit- no findings.
Docks 2D and 4D - Drop In and MOD Lines
. Multifaceted operations dealing with aircraft damage, hail damage, aft
pressure bulkhead re-inspection, aft spar repairs, and chronic
field/line aircraft.
. Improved to a 120% on time maintenance ETR.
. Currently operating under budgeted headcount.
Docks 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D - MD 80 Pulse Line- Heavy C Check
. Complete and total maintenance overhaul.
. Produced record setting 11-day maintenance ETR. Industry Best.
. Decreased MD80 Heavy C expenses from 650K to 425K.
. Currently operating at 52 under budgeted headcount.
Product Manager - American Airlines 737 (2004 - 2010)
. Instrumental in moving the 737 fleet from Kansas to Tulsa maintenance
base.
. Directly managed 11 supervisors and a team of 275 mechanics.
. Managed all maintenance and reliability of the 737 fleet including:
737 Light and Heavy C Checks
. Reduced Span time by one full day on Heavy C's.
. Maintained 95% on time ETR on Light C's.
737 Mod Lines and All Third Party 737 Maintenance Contracts
. Negotiated and implemented maintenance contracts with Alaska Air,
Miami Air, Venetian Hotels, Global Orient, and U.S. Navy.
Dock Manager - American Airlines (2000 - 2004)
. Directly managed 9 Supervisors and a team of 270 mechanics.
MD80 and F100 1C and OTS Lines.
. Maintained 100% on time ETR, 2003.
. Instrumental in Reducing C Check Costs.
Docks 3C and 3D
. Managed a team of 9 Supervisors and 270 mechanics.
. Maintained 97% on time ETR, Dock 3C, 2001.
. Maintained 99% on time ETR, Dock 3D, 2001.
. Executed the successful conversion of Dock 3C from a Light C to a
Heavy C Check.
. Produced the First 15 day Heavy 3 C Check with no overtime hours.
Production Supervisor - American Airlines (1995 - 2000)
Dock 5A 757 Light and Heavy C Checks
. Instrumental in the successful movement of the 757 C Checks to Tulsa
from AFW.
. Assisted in the reduction of mechanic's lost time from 4% to 1.19%.
Dock 6A MD80 and F100 Mod Lines
. Helped to establish the MD80 and MD83 Cargo Smoke Detection/Fire
Suppression Mod Line and F100 Floorboard Replacement Mod Line.
. Worked with TWU Executive Board to ensure a smooth and proper
transition from five day to seven day coverage.
. Responsible for training Production Supervisors on the Mod Line.
Dock 3A F100 Heavy C Checks
. Assisted in the startup of American Airlines first F100 Heavy C Check.
. Accomplished Prototype of the F100 Cargo Smoke Detection/Fire
Suppression Mod.
Production Control Scheduler - American Airlines (1992 - 1995)
Overhaul Mechanic - American Airlines (1990 - 1992)
A&P Mechanic - Boeing Company (1989-1990)
United States Army
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Aviation Maintenance Management,
Rogers State College, Oklahoma
A and P License, Colorado AeroTech, Colorado
OSHA, Environmental, Safety and Leadership - Extensive Professional
Training Coursework and
Seminars - Record available upon request
Professional References
Operations Supervisor Baker Hughes - David Vaughan, Ph. 918-***-****, Cell
HOC Manager American Airlines - Clint Allan, Ph. 918-***-****, Cell 918-810-
1033
Email: *****.*****@**.***
Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Safety Inspector - David Johnson,
Cell 817-***-****
Mingo Aerospace General Manager - Dave Potter, Cell 918-***-****
American Airlines Structure Tech Crew Chief - Sattar Hussein, Cell 918-346-
8666
Email: ******.*******@**.***
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