Manager State University
Resume:
David A. Howard
New Port Richey, Florida 34652
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Executive Summary
Aerospace professional with extensive experience in international and domestic aviation business operations. General Manager who successfully established initial operations at two separate aircraft final assembly joint ventures in China, achieving positive financial results during initial operation of both companies. Program manager at a major supplier in China, leading to a production rate of over 200 aircraft per year. Comfortable working in challenging business and regulatory environments Served as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) manufacturing representative on an international team based in Beijing China on a program designed to increase aviation safety and development of the Civil Aviation Administration of China regulatory system. Possess in-depth knowledge of FAA regulations, guidance and oversight activity in manufacturing and operations. Professional History
Cessna Aircraft Company China 2009 – 2016
General Manager Zhuhai China 2014 – 2016
Established a joint venture company performing Cessna 560 XLS+ Jet Aircraft final assembly and delivery.
Responsible for financial performance and budget development for the company, exceeding expectations by being profitable from the first year of operations.
Reduced initial estimated start-up costs by over 2 million dollars while maintaining all projected capability.
Managed entire set-up of facility, equipment and tooling. Hired initial staff of 40 employees, including managers, engineers, technicians and support personnel.
Accountable Manager leading the preparation to establish a CCAR Part 145 Repair Station.
Responsible for sales and marketing activity and maintaining customer relationships. General Manager Shijiazhuang China 2013 – 2014
Established a joint venture company performing Cessna 208B-EX Turboprop Aircraft final assembly and delivery.
Responsible for financial performance for the company, surpassing delivery and profit projections for the initial year of operations.
Managed entire set-up of facility, equipment and tooling. Hired initial staff of 30 employees, including managers, technicians and support personnel.
Laid the groundwork for application of the first ever FAA Production Certificate Extension for complete aircraft production and delivery outside of the United States.
Managed training at Cessna of local Chinese technical personnel. Program Manager Shenyang China 2009 - 2013
Program Manager responsible for all activity related to production, flight test, quality, airworthiness and delivery of the Cessna Model 162 SkyCatcher light-sport aircraft.
Managed local Cessna hired inspectors and expatriate personnel assigned on a rotating basis to support the program.
Federal Aviation Administration U.S. and China 2003 – 2009 Aviation Safety Inspector - Avionics Beijing China 2008 – 2009
Responsible for regulatory oversight and evaluation of over 30 FAA certificated repair stations located in China and other Asia-Pacific countries.
Led multi-functional team compliance audits, evaluated corrective action plans and performing follow-up audits to ensure effective action was implemented and maintained.
Managed Designated Airworthiness Representative (DAR) activity for FAA designees performing airworthiness activity in the region.
Performed initial FAA certification of repair stations, including evaluation of all required manuals, facilities and personnel to ensure compliance with FAA regulations. Senior Aviation Safety Representative Beijing China 2007 – 2008
Provided technical and regulatory advice and assistance to the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) in support of the certification of the ARJ-21 regional jet.
Assisted CAAC personnel during manufacturing audits, technical reviews, test witnessing and supplier evaluations. Provided feedback and suggested improvements to the developing Chinese regulatory system to ensure it meets international aviation standards.
Provide assessments of the CAAC abilities and the China regulatory environment to senior FAA management as part of the process leading to development of a revised Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement.
Certification Specialist/Aviation Safety Inspector Wichita, Kansas 2003 – 2007
Certification Specialist assigned to the Wichita, KS Aircraft Certification Office. Responsible for all manufacturing issues identified during type certification projects.
Principal Government Inspector for regulatory oversight of over 30 manufacturing companies. Responsible for all evaluations, audits of supplier facilities, corrective actions, enforcement activity and providing regulatory guidance at these facilities. Raytheon Aircraft Company Wichita, Kansas 2000 – 2003
Managed the internal audit office for Raytheon Aircraft located in Wichita, KS. This manufacturing facility employed over 7500 personnel and operated in four separate geographic locations.
The Boeing Company Wichita Kansas 1989 – 1996
Various progressive quality assurance roles including inspection, destructive test, corrective action investigation and process control development. Education
Wichita State University, MA - Economics
Wichita State University, MBA
Wichita State University, BS – Graduated Magna Cum Laude Major – Biological Sciences Minors – Chemistry and Mathematics
Community College of the Air Force – AAS in Avionic Systems Technology
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