Engineering Maintenance
Resume:
Randall J. Vculek
*** ******* ***** - ******, ** 54956
Email: acn7hj@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE
. 35 years transportation experience: Management, Engineering,
Maintenance, Mechanical, Operations and Safety.
. 24 years management experience: Engineering, Financial, Operations,
Scheduling and Program Management.
. Solid business and financial acumen and familiar with aircraft
certification, overhaul and repair processes.
. Knowledge of FAR Parts for aircraft/engine maintenance, modification,
repair and safety.
. Licensed FAA Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic and FAA Airman
Certificate - Private Pilot.
. Member of National Transportation Safety Board and FAA Survival
Factors Group.
. Proven ability to independently identify and implement credible
solutions including Lean process improvements.
CAREER-RELATED EXPERIENCE
Gulfstream Aerospace, Appleton, WI March
2009 - Current
Certification Manager - Final Phase Engineering
. Manage a multi-disciplined group of Company/ODA certification
employees with diverse skills and disciplines.
. Graduate of Management Development Program-Class of 2013, which
recognizes exemplary performance and identification as a high-
potential emerging leader within Gulfstream.
. Championed several continuous improvement projects resulting in
significant cost savings and improved efficiencies.
. Manage complex aircraft engineering projects through utilization of
sound engineering principles and collaboration.
. Responsible for employee performance reviews, expectations and goals,
development, training and counseling.
. Determine and organize program objectives, requirements and work scope
of all final phase completion projects.
. Administer organizational schedules, tasks, and deliverables, and
establish/monitor performance metrics and goals.
. Manage project scope, quality, financials and performance metrics for
all engineering/certification deliverables.
. Responsible for establishing and executing business objectives that
support both short and long term company goals.
. Chairman of the Cross-Site Certification Lean Team responsible for
standardization of all certification processes.
. Responsible for promoting communication, teamwork and credibility with
internal and external organizations.
. Successful record in maintaining on-time delivery of 12-week aircraft
build schedule on all completion projects.
StandardAero, Springfield, IL
September 2007 - December 2008
Engineering Managing Director (AGS, IAH, LAX, SPI) - Business Aviation
Sector of DAE Engineering
. Managed a staff of 20 engineers responsible for the design and
certification of aircraft/engine major alterations.
. Responsible for a departmental budget of $2 million and a manpower
utilization rate goal of 85% minimum.
. Centralized engineering functions in SPI and provided engineering
services to three remote service centers.
. Facilitated engineering and certification support for four additional
StandardAero engine or modification centers.
. Managed $200K internal office improvement project to promote open
communication and synergy amongst staff.
. Championed departmental process improvement initiatives resulting in a
100% reduction in engineering rework.
. Transitioned department to a professional environment to ensure
achievement of financial performance and goals.
. Company focal point on contract team pursuing contracts for aircraft
OEM completion and modification projects.
. Company liaison with various OEM's, DOM's, MRO's, outside engineering
departments and regulatory agencies.
. Managed engineering services for Falcon, Bombardier, Gulfstream,
Embraer, Hawker, Lear and Cessna airframes.
. Managed design/certification packages for multi-million dollar
projects ahead-of-schedule and under budget.
. Developed a certification status board to track deliverables,
schedules and financials on all engineering projects.
. Responsible for ensuring continued airworthiness and/or compliance on
all existing and new STC projects.
. Managed revision of existing aircraft STC's and requirements toward
achieving FAA ODA certification.
. Managed initiatives to clear FAA audit findings to ensure no further
incidents of non-compliance by any agency.
. Developed qualified staff members in becoming DAS AR's and furthering
their delegation to FAA DER's.
. Improved engineering's capability and quality by providing engineers
with further training and specialization.
United Airlines, San Francisco, CA/Indianapolis, IN
April 1987 - September 2007
Senior Staff Engineer - Structures Engineering-Program Manager/Project
Engineer
. Continually monitored and maintained the safe daily flight and ground
operations of an assigned fleet of aircraft.
. Responsible for continued safety, airworthiness, quality and
reliability of aircraft during all phases of operation.
. Processed all safety and security correspondence received from both
internal and external customers.
. Participated in investigations based on incidents or accidents
involving company personnel or equipment.
. United Airlines Customer Representative for the C32A project and
America West Airlines.
. Structures engineer responsible for the maintenance program, repair
and reliability of 757 and 767 aircraft.
. Primary engineer for all matters associated with ATA Chapter 52, 54
and 56 for both the 757 and 767 fleets.
. Provided extensive technical leadership to a customer base comprised
of internal and external stakeholders.
. Coordinated the 757 and 767 engine nacelle/pylon bushing rework
project and achieved Boeing and FAA approval for use of the expanded
fit bushing (ForceMate process.
. Managed implementation of the Strut and Wing Structural Improvement
Program (SIP) for the 757 aircraft.
. Continually presented proactive safety and maintenance recommendations
to management resulting in significant reduction in down time and
costs related to aircraft safety and maintenance.
. Created and provided technical justification for maintenance manual
procedures as authorized by SFAR 36 that enabled repair and/or
dispatch of aircraft when limits exceeded published specifications.
. Developed engineering solutions for reliability and safety problems
found during line operations and routine heavy and light maintenance
for 757 and 767 aircraft. Also, member of team introducing new
aircraft fleet types.
. Managed budgets for all designated projects, including obtaining
initial appropriation and monitoring of costs.
. Coordinated with other organizations involved in safety, major
maintenance, maintenance planning, maintenance finance and materials
to develop plans for future projects.
. Reviewed regulatory data and manufacturers' data for applicability to
United's aircraft, assessed potential impact and implemented all
prudent action when applicable, or if a positive return on investment
could be achieved.
. Developed engineering documents to implement safety issues, aircraft
inspections, repairs and modifications.
. Designed structural repairs/modifications, reviewed/authorized use of
components and parts through use of the PMA process and provided
leadership and direction to maintenance personnel throughout United's
system.
. Liaison engineer supporting all issues related to base and line
maintenance, as well as assisting production in maintaining the
critical path of aircraft to ensure no schedule delays or
interruptions.
. Developed and maintained Job Instruction Cards for United's fleet of
aircraft.
. Coordinated maintenance programs and non-routine data analysis to
maximize efficiency, identify recurring defects and minimize costs
through effective MSG-3 methodology.
A & P Mechanic - United Modification (SFOUM) and Airframe (SFOMM)
Organizations
. Created and managed a safety prevention and awareness program that
achieved zero lost-time injuries.
. Qualified in all AMT required skills for maintenance and overhaul of
the 727, 737, 747, 757 and 767 fleets.
. Temporary shift supervisor for sheetmetal and general skilled
maintenance personnel.
. Recipient of Merit Award for contributions in the area of Safety
Awareness and Work-Life Issues.
Burlington Northern Railroad, Lincoln, NE January
1979 - April 1987
Supervisor - Heavy Repair Check
Journeyman Machinist - Mechanical/Running Maintenance Division
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - University of Nebraska -
Lincoln, Nebraska
* Deans List, Graduated with Distinction
FAA Airman Certificate, A&P Mechanic - Colorado Aero Tech - Broomfield,
Colorado
* Graduated with Honors
Associate of Science in Diesel Technology - Southeast Community College -
Milford, Nebraska
DETAIL TRAINING & EDUCATION
. Basic/Advanced Structural Repair for Airline Engineers - Boeing
Commercial Aircraft and Airbus Industries
. Basic/Advanced Composite Repair - Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
. Corrosion Prevention and Control - Boeing Commercial Airplane Group
COMPUTER SKILLS
. Catia, AutoCad, Framemaker, Filemaker-Pro, Microsoft Office, Microsoft
Excel, Microsoft Word, Power Point
. Lean Principles - Bronze Certification
SPECIAL SKILLS
. Airworthiness Directive Auditor - Level 1 and Level 2, EVA Level 1 -
Structures, Level 1 and Level 2 - General
. Designated Alteration Station, Organization Designation Authorization,
Supplemental Type Certificate
INDUSTRY ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION
. Co-Chairman of the 757/767 Engine Nacelle/Pylon Strut Structures Task
Group
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