Manager Maintenance

Howard J. Brumm

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Qualifications

Extensive Operations Knowledge – Expert in Operations Management meeting daily resource

demands and workflow of production priorities. Extensive maintenance management experience

in setting up and managing preventative maintenance and unscheduled maintenance programs

utilizing Maintenance Management Computer Systems (MMCS). Director of Maintenance for

repair and overhaul of aircraft systems components and also flight line operations maintenance.

Taught complex jet engine theory, operation and sub-systems and accident investigation

techniques and procedures. Performed as a flight engineer on transport aircraft maintaining and

analyzing systems data and controlling systems.

Quality Management Systems and Process Management – Introduced and managed the

initiative to change a Maintenance Organization (over 400 members) to a quality management

system. Led the organization from a functional based management approach to a process based

management system. Introduced and trained leadership in Total Quality Management, process

improvement and team building theory and techniques. Helped establish organization goals,

objectives, metrics and evaluation while ensuring adequate and continuous control over the

activities affecting quality. Knowledgeable in continuous improvement methods and problem

solving techniques. Committed to job enrichment and employee growth and empowerment

through quality management systems.

Program Management – Extensive experience as a program manager. Experienced as an

Aircraft Maintenance Program Director in charge of maintenance units with tooling and equipment

assets in excess of $55 million, an operating budget in excess of $35 million and $1.6 Billion in

aircraft assets. Worked on complex programs and projects, where analysis of situations and data

were required for an in-depth evaluation of the problems encountered. Provided leadership and

direction to staff and support to functional leaders to guide them to decisions beneficial to the

company and all functional areas.

Leadership Skills – Experienced in managing through systems by evaluating data and facts,

listening, focusing on results, building effective teams and measuring through metrics. Recruited,

hired, trained, mentored and coached staff. Recognized and nominated staff members for awards

and monetary bonuses because of exemplary performance and productivity enhancements.

Evaluated, counseled, disciplined and terminated staff. Administered pay, budget, safety and

training for staff. Experienced in all facets of operations management ranging from maintenance

and quality programs to labor economics and program management.

Executive Skills - Developed vision, mission, and goals. Developed strategies, plans, processes

and budgets. Have effectively interacted with all levels - CEO, President, COO, CIO, Vice

Presidents, Managers, staff and workers/associates, both unionized and non-unionized. Good

understanding of diversity in the workplace. Proficient at extracting facts through critical

questioning. Exceptional delegation and time-management skills. Good networking, teamwork,

and relationship-building skills. Excellent presentation skills, verbal and written communication

skills. Able to handle conflict in a positive manner.

Productivity and Financial Enhancement – Increased productivity through use of teams and

quality management systems to streamline workflows. Generated $4.3 million for Maintenance

Operations over two year period by contracting out excess machine shop capacity.

Professional Experience

Extensive training and experience in Quality Management Systems, Program and Project

Management, and Maintenance Operations Management.

06/2012-Pesent – Self Employed

Lawn care and landscape business.

07/2010 – 06/2012 – Northrop Grumman Technical Services

Deputy Site Manager / Technical Services Manager

Site manager for Northrop Grumman Technical Services employees at Grand Forks AFB,

ND and Mid-East location for aircraft maintenance operations on Global Hawk aircraft.

Managed all aspects of maintenance on autonomous aircraft (four different design blocks)

and highly complex aircraft systems. A Non-Disclosure Agreement and security issues

prohibit me from discussing specifics of this position.

07/2007 – 06/2008 – Waypoint Aviation (Air Taxi startup using very light jets)

Vice President of Aircraft Maintenance and Regulatory Compliance

Planned entire technical organization (maintenance and quality) for 300 plane fleet of

aircraft to be operated under FAR Part 135 in a multi-regional network. Wrote the

Corporate Quality Management Policy and General Maintenance Manual incorporating a

Safety Management System and Risk Assessment System. Devised organizational

structure and manpower requirements. Devised document management system and

maintenance training program. Defined requirements for maintenance management

software. Develop sales and marketing information. Participate in contract negotiations

with fixed base operators.

Corporate planning and operations were suspended due to the inability of Company to find

sufficient start-up capital due to general economic conditions.

11/2006 - 02/2007 – Abercrombie and Fitch, Vendor Auditor

07/1999 - 05/2006 - NetJets Aviation Inc, Maintenance Operations Management, Columbus,

Ohio

General Manager, Aircraft 145 Repair Station

Manager, Maintenance Business Systems and Process Improvement /Reengineering

Project Manager, Aircraft Maintenance Department

Manager, Maintenance Training

10/1976 - 10/1998, US Civil Service Positions; Maintenance Operations Management,

08/1989-10/1998 Aircraft Maintenance Program Manager / Aircraft Maintenance

Manager,

08/1985-09/1988 - Aircraft Technical Training Instructor, Jet Engines

01/1981-07/1985 – Journeyman Aircraft Overhaul Electrician at Overhaul Depot

10/1976-01/1981 – Journeyman Aircraft Overhaul Mechanic at Overhaul Depot

07/1974 - 10/1998 - US Air Force

Commissioned Maintenance Officer and Non-Commissioned Maintenance

Superintendent, on various aircraft

Education

MS Degree - Aeronautical Science (emphasis on management); Embry-Riddle Aeronautical

University

BA Degree - Sociology, Psychology, History; Weber State University

AS Degree – Aircraft Maintenance Technology; Community College of the AF

AS Degree - Jet Engine Maintenance Technology; Community College of the AF

FAA Certification: FAA Airframe & Powerplant Aviation Technician License

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