SUMMARY

Talented and accomplished Leader with proven ability to build and lead effective teams. Six Sigma Black Belt and LEAN process leader. Expertise in developing and implementing policies and procedures to improve quality, productivity, safety, and efficiency. Consistent record of reducing costs and spending. Adept at managing multi-million dollar budgets, capital expenses, and leading personnel across multiple sites. Creative, enthusiastic, and high-achieving leader with excellent leadership and communication skills. Well versed with mentoring and coaching team leaders in addition to motivating teams to consistently achieve stated and stretched goals. Proven leadership success within major U.S. Airline operated under FAR 121 certification, U.S. Maintenance Repair Organization certified under FAR 145 and Ground Flight Risk (GFR) defense program.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Program Management

Proposal Development

Technical Management

Regulatory Compliance

Lean Production

Six Sigma

Strategic/Tactical Planning

Organizational Leadership

Aviation Maintenance Safety

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ARINC 2011 - 2017

Repair Station Senior Manager - Field Aerospace (Oklahoma City, OK)

Serve as the primary contact for customers, vendors, FAA, DCMA, GFR, AS9100 and other governing authorities. Serve as the Accountable Manager for FAA Part 145 Repair Station

Manage overhead rates to an acceptable limit, while ensuring productivity levels meet both company and customer expectations

Develop key metrics to help drive the workforce towards unified program goals

Ensure all assignments are accomplished within assigned budgets and schedules while maintaining high standards of quality, manpower and facility efficiencies for a staff of 175+ personnel. Direct oversight for Production, Planning, Fabrication/Manufacturing Services, Facility Services, and Parts/Logistics

Drive Lean continuous improvement initiatives at both division and group levels. Initiated Value Stream Mapping exercises with Rockwell Collins to help reduce waste and drive efficiencies across the organization

Reduced a Navy E-6 mod effort from 40,000 man-hours to 30,000 man-hours resulting in a $8.4M net profit to the division

Championed and implemented safety policies, maintained OJI reportable and lost work days below industry standards.

Production Manager - Aircraft Modification & Operations Center (AMOC)

Serve as the primary contact for customers, contractors FAA, DCMA and other governing authorities

Establish employee staffing plans

Ensure all hangar maintenance, modifications, and installations are accomplished within assigned budgets and schedules while maintaining high standards of quality, manpower and facility efficiencies

Coordinate required efforts with Program Management, Fabrication, Installation, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Planning, and Production Control personnel

Coordinate with appropriate departments to organize and control the customer’s work package and any special considerations

Assist with process definition/improvement and related technical support functions to establish strategic plans and objectives

Participate with Design Engineering, Procurement and Quality Assurance departments to resolve production issues and implement improvements

Manage activities, coordinate, assign duties, provide leadership and review the work of assigned staff including contractors

Conduct group meetings with employees to ensure active team member communication

Manage employee schedules to ensure manpower availability for all requirements

Ensure company policies and objectives are maintained to high standards

AAR Aircraft Services 2010 - 2011

Project Manager

Responsible for the daily operational activities, assembly, fabrication, and modification of MD-80 aircraft and projects including staffing, budgeting, production, and planning

Perform Managerial responsibilities and execute related actions, including, but not limited to: hire/terminate, disciplinary actions, training and budget development, and capital realization for repair station

United Rotorcraft Solutions 2009 - 2010

Director of Maintenance

Responsible for directing, scheduling, forecasting and estimating the facility operations including all aircraft and plant maintenance, turn times and procurement

Direct responsibility for aircraft maintenance operational performance to include P&L

Continuous improvement champion and LEAN process leader - Implemented process-flow mapping on Air Tractor 802 aircraft resulting in a 50% reduction in turn times and man hours

Heli-One USA 2007 - 2009

Director of Maintenance

Responsible for the daily operational activities, assembly, fabrication, and modification of various aircraft and projects including staffing, budgeting, production, and planning

Perform Managerial responsibilities and execute related actions, including, but not limited to: hire/terminate, disciplinary actions, training and certifications, budget development, and capital realization for repair station.

Championed and implemented Lean Methodology, CCPM (Critical Chain Project Management) and process flow mapping on S-76 product line reducing cost and schedule by 40%

Bell Helicopter 2006 - 2007

Experimental Assembly Leader

Responsible for the daily operational activities, assembly and fabrication of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter including staffing, production, research and development

Administered EVMS (Earned Value Management System) on V-22 wing upgrade modification and achieved on time and on budget delivery

Lead Open Work Assessment Team responsible for research and development of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter

Delta Airlines 1997 - 2006

Aircraft Maintenance Foreman / Supervisor

Responsible for the daily operational activities for B757 heavy maintenance events including staffing supervision, budgeting, production, and planning

Preformed duties as Technical Operations Manager in manager’s absence. Responsible for day-to-day operation of over 200 employees

Controlled and monitoring 757 overhaul event rates and cost accounts including, monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting

Implemented Lean Methodology and reduced operating costs by over 30%

Improved employee safety and reduced work related injuries by 60%

Nominated for the most prestigious company award in 2004 for performance

Lead Aircraft Maintenance

Ensure required and scheduled maintenance is accomplished and properly documented

Maintain current knowledge of applicable maintenance and inspection procedures

Flow manpower and coordinate task to meet ready times

Continuous improvement team leader – implemented solution savings on B737 heavy maintenance visit

Achieved zero lost bay days B737 heavy maintenance visits CY 1997

Team member on several divisional technical and reliability projects

SAP super user

Hazard Material and SWPP training

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license

DOD Top Secret Security Clearance

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Six Sigma Black Belt * Lean Champion * Leading Excellence * LEAN Transformation Leadership * Building High Performance * Planning for Performance * Characteristics of Effective Teams * Time Management * Effective Manager Strategies * Managing People Through Change * Self-Management * Providing Employee Recognition * CIT Team Leader/Sponsor * MS Office, PowerPoint, Access, Project

EDUCATION

Spartan School of Aeronautics: Completed Aviation Maintenance curriculum, obtained Airframe and Powerplant certification - FAA certified

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