STEPHEN A. BADOLATO, JR.
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MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE
Versatile and detail-oriented Program Manager with more than 30-year track record leveraging deep strategic insight and well-rounded operational experience to identify and resolve quality and performance issues. Top- performer with proven expertise for fostering lasting, profitable relationships with vendors, executive management, and team members alike. Record of effectively training and motivating productive teams to outpace competition and exceed corporate goals. Proactive approach to process improvement that drives business critical programs to sustained success.
Areas of Expertise
Program Management Quality Assurance Training Maintenance Team Leadership Aerospace Industry Compliance ISO 9100 & ISO 14001 SAP Strategic Planning Process Improvement Communications PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SA AVIATION SERVICES LLC, FREDERICKSBURG, VA 2017 to Present Aerospace company specializing in consulting, management & modification of civilian / military aircraft. DIRECTOR & CEO
Provide professional support services for all civilian and military customer needs by drawing from a robust background in the the following areas:
● Provide guidance for FAA part 145 repair station compliance.
● Pre buy/pre inspection service.
● Aircraft acquisitions.
● Maintanance and inspection oversight.
● Paint compliance.
● Major alterations and repair.
FIGHT SUPPORT INC, YORKTOWN, VA 2015 to 2017
Aerospace company specializing in managing & modifying civilian / military aircraft. USCG G-V PROJECT MANAGER & AIRCRAFT MODIFICATIONS MANAGER Responsible for overseeing all Flight Support Inc. (FSI) aircraft modifications including those performed by FSI’s sub contractors for FSI client aircraft programs.
Management for US Coast Guard (USCG) long range command and control aircraft (LRCCA). Responsible for scheduling all inspections and non-scheduled maintenance.
● Provide guidance and oversight for the design and review of aircraft modification programs.
● Consistantly Maintain 98% mission ready status of the USCG LRCCA.
● Key role in direction and supervision of USCG maintenace personnal during repairs and modifications of the LRCCA.
STEPHEN A. BADOLATO, JR.
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TKC AEROSPACE, Charleston, SC 2006 to 2015
Aerospace company with a specialty in modifying military aircraft. PROGRAM MANAGER & QUALITY MANAGER, MAINTENANCE TRAINING Carry robust oversight for quality control of C&BP C-550 surveillance modification program, DoS C-130 SFAR 88 modification program, DoS UH-1H modification program and DoS Mexican ISR modification program with responsibility for US Coast Guard (USCG) medium range command and control aircraft (MRCCA). Balance responsibility for orchestrating and performing scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and inspections with training and directing approximately 30 USCG personnel. Drive certification of aircraft modifications, and ensure swift resolution of procedural and client satisfaction issues.
Ensure airworthiness of MRCCA while maintaining warranty records and managing inventory for line replaceable units. Liaise with USCG regularly. Adeptly handle training and supervision of continually evolving team of coast guard.
● Propelled program to maintain 98% mission ready status and 100% inventory accuracy.
● Successfully elevate timeliness and efficiency of flight schedule through ongoing policy improvement and adaptation.
● Cut tire usage more than 30% by implementing proper inflation protocols and slower taxiing procedures. BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE, Tucson, AZ 1998 to 2006
Aerospace division of the world’s third largest airplane manufacturer. QUALITY ASSURANCE INSPECTOR
Provided guidance and leadership to all certification projects, preparing and managing documentation for STC projects, imports, and exports. Fostered cross-functional collaboration with diverse internal and external business units, including Engineering, DAS, Configuration Management, Quality Assurance, and FAA. Led Quality Assurance program during transitions between management. Delivered training for quality personnel in charge of 135-type operators. Cultivated strong customer relations while executing all inspection tasks, including log book entries, AD research, STC applications, and Airworthiness releases.
● Reduced man hours more than 25% and aligned cross-functional operations by introducing and directing meetings between Engineering, Certification, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
● Deployed all standard practices across a 145 repair station, establishing and implementing internal policies and procedures set forth by FAA.
● Instrumental to design and review of key revenue-generating products. STEPHEN A. BADOLATO, JR.
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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Lead Technician for America West Airlines: BOEING 737, BOEING 747, DC 9 EVERGREEN AIR CENTER - Marana, AZ
Aviation Technician/Trainer: CITATION C-550, GULFSTREAM GV, ERJ 145 PANORAMA FLIGHT SERVICES – White Plains, NY
Aviation Technician: GULFSTREAM GII, GII B, BOMBARDIER LEARJET, CHALLENGER SKYPORT SERVICES, INC.
BUSINESS RELATED EDUCATION
ISO 9100 Internal Auditor Microsoft Word/Excel/Power Point ISO 14001 Training Honeywell GTPC36 – 150 APU Maintenance Supervisory Skills & Development Honeywell GTPC36 – 100 APU Maintenance SAP Training Challenger CL601-3A/3R Initial Maintenance FAR 145 Recurring Training Global Express Integrated Air Management SUPS Initial Awareness DC-9 General Familiarization/Inspections Harassment Training 737 General Familiarization/Inspections Drug & Alcohol Course GV General Familiarization/Inspections ITAR Recurring Training Certified Tungsten Inert Gas Welding EDUCATION
Academy of Aeronautics – Queens, NY
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
AIRFRAME & POWERPLANT CERTIFICATION
ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE