AUGUST *, ****

Dear Search Committee,

Over the past 9 years I have had the opportunity to work in the aviation industry. I am passionate about the need to help eliminate barriers that may stand in employees’ way and also find cost effective ways to perform routine tasks. Please accept this letter and resume as an indication of my strong interest in the position you currently have open at Ciresi & Morek(Director of Operations)

I have completed my Bachelors of Operational Management and Leadership from Friends University in July 2012, which helped me gain the knowledge, needed to be a more successful employee and coworker. My combined experiences and skills drive me to be an effective team player, leader, and well-rounded mechanic. I strive on finding new operative ways to perform daily tasks and encourage others to identify any challenges they may encounter. I have been able to engage with many coworkers who have benefited from a friendly environment where they have a point of contact person in regards to their entire work related experiences.

My professional experiences have encouraged me to find satisfaction and reassurance in the aviation sector. I find myself being driven by my coworkers every day and motivated to find alteration when others may be disgruntled. I am a firm believer in teamwork and collaboration, but also am intrigued by the opportunities that may be available for one to advance personally and professionally. The enclosed resume provides additional information about my experiences in aviation, training, and leadership involvement. My references can also speak clearly about my qualifications, character, and performance.

Sincerely,

Zach Ledwich

Skills Summary

On the Job:

Certified SAP Focal, assisted team leader and co-workers utilize Electronic Work Instructions and SAP

Communicate with all levels of the organization.

Ability to access and understand Blue Prints/Engineering Drawings, and also understand the build process

Held weekly meetings to discuss production deadlines, budgets, customer orders, and on hand inventory

Worked with legacy and new programs

Five S focal for struts

Worked with lean manufacturing in the 767 pylon shop

Willing to work in a fast pace environment/ Ability to problem solve

Worked with programs on project management

First level management on MRJ/C Series

Analyze metrics and reports for making daily decisions

Training/Leadership:

Member of the 767 Pylon self-managed team committee, discussed scheduling and procedures weekly

Participant in Introduction to Management classes with Spirit AeroSystems

Past Member of Spirit Search group/Vice Chair Community Relations

Organized fellow co-workers to meet deadlines on production

Involved in Community Service/Adopt a Family

Participated in Lean Manufacturing courses

Completed Six Sigma classes/ Ability to work in cross functional teams

Completed “Taking Flight”

Professional Abilities:

Ability and willingness to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Detail oriented and organized

Served with multiple personalities, which allows me the ability to work well with multiple teams

Professional Experience

MRJ/C Series/BR725 Operations Manager 09/2013-Present

Spirit AeroSystems Wichita, KS

767/737/747 Strut Mechanic 10/2007- 09/2013

Spirit AeroSystems Wichita, KS

Team Lead 11/2006-10/2007

Architectural Cast Stone Wichita, KS

Education

Bachelor of Science March 2011-July 2012

Organizational Management and Leadership

Friends University, Wichita, KS

Magna Cum Laude 3.85 GPA

Associates of Applied Arts May 2011

Operations Management

Graduated Cum Laude

Cowley County Community College, Arkansas City, KS

Computer Skills

SAP Focal

Microsoft Office Package: Word, Excel, Power Point

Electronic Work Instructions

Accessing Engineering drawings

References

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