Gary Lus Aircraft Management

ad4lz6@r.postjobfree.com 850-***-**** · Huntsville, AL

Seasoned and enthusiastic aircraft maintenance manager and technician with a strong background in developing opportunities to strengthen teams and systems while ensuring the highest quality in aircraft upkeep. Solid expertise in analyzing current procedures and educating teams to achieve success. Highly experienced in FAA regulations and military aviation protocol

. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Forecasting

Compliance Standards

Technical Troubleshooting

Military Operations

Maintenance Data Systems

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Staff Training & Leadership

Problem Resolution

Professional Experience

LOCKHEED MARTIN (SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT) · Huntsville, AL· 2022-present

Site Manager (2022- present)

Directs team of highly experienced professionals in performing manufacturer designated major repairs and modifications for aviation customers worldwide. Ensures personnel, parts, tools and equipment are in place prior to job start. Maintains communication with customers throughout process. Writes Basis of Estimates (proposals) for future projects.

SUMMIT HELICOPTERS · Salem, Virginia · 2021- 2022

Contract Coordinator (2021-2022)

Overseeing Maintenance and Logistics functions of awarded contract for 17 S-92’s and 3 S-70’s aircraft. Provide technical guidance for overseas team to carryout responsibilities. Perform as liaison between OEM such as General Electric and Lockheed Martin and overseas operator of aircraft.

INFINITY SUPPORT SERVICES · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · 2012 to 2020

Aircraft Maintenance Director (2015 to 2020)

Directed and supervised all fleet maintenance operations for 17 Sikorsky S-92A and 3 Sikorsky S-70i aircraft spanning 5 geographic locations. Delegated tasks for personnel and continuously analyzed procedures to incorporate innovative and successful process improvements. Enforced the highest levels of precision to ensure streamlined processes as well as quality of airworthiness. Coordinate the movement and placement of resources to accomplish deadlines.

Key Accomplishments:

Convey vital communications as Technical Liaison for all post-delivery compliance in regard to airworthiness directives, alert service bulletins, customer service notices, and special service instructions as issued by the FAA, EASA, GACA and Sikorsky aircraft.

Evaluates direct and indirect reports, analyzing complex technical manuals, diagrams, and schematics to implement in aircraft and component maintenance.

Site Manager (2012 to 2015)

Orchestrated the maintenance and management of 17 aircraft (9 S-92’s and 8 S-434’s) and 32 personnel, facilitating tasks and motivating to achieve operational requirements as received from Saudi Arabian Ministry of the Interior. Scrutinized policies and procedures and enforced strict adherence to achieve Saudi Arabian GACA and FAA standards. Coordinated flight and maintenance scheduling, additionally forecasting the procurement and replacement of engines, gearboxes, and other components.

Key Accomplishments:

Executed strategic analysis of various issues and implemented long-term solutions to maintenance, manpower, parts and logistics to ensure total functionality.

Examined potential opportunities in housing, transportation, medical, and communication, further developing the means to safely and effectively secure personnel needs and more.

SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION · Sparks, NV · 2007 to 2012

site manager/airframe and Power Plant Mechanic / Inspection Authorization

Authorized duties and inspections for a fleet of PC-12 /U-28 ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) government contract aircraft. Functioned as Site Lead / Supervisor at deployed locations to complete contractual obligations while fostering development of aircraft, aircrew and maintenance personnel. Verified aircraft maintenance and required inspections, including 100-hour progressive, annual inspections, and Service Bulletin and Airworthiness inspection compliance and returning aircraft to service

Key Accomplishments:

Implemented development and launch of troubleshooting aircraft systems which additionally incorporated recovery and service to quickly eliminate risks.

Produced effective engine maintenance of PT6A-67B, including but not limited to hot section inspections, replacement, engine control rigging, maintenance runs, and instruction.

RHINOCORPS LLC · Albuquerque NM / Hurlburt Field, FL · 2000 to 2007

Vibration Analysis Technician

Oversaw the Air Force’s Vibration Analysis Program, monitoring 36 MH-53M helicopters. Tracked Time Compliance Technical Orders and aircraft modifications to accurately capture developments and opportunities for future improvements. Motivated team to accomplish goals while conserving costs and resources.

Key Accomplishments:

Enhanced the career growth and understanding of 186 Air Force personnel through detailed educational training on Main/Tail Rotor Track & Balance, Vibration Analysis, and component trending utilizing Vibration Monitoring Systems.

Compiled and assessed aircraft vibration data, composing predictive and preventative maintenance reports along with crucial troubleshooting to reduce potential issues.

Education & Training

Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Power Plant License, 2000

United States Air Force, 1994 to 1999

HH-60 Phase Dock Superintendent & HH-60 Flightline Expediter

Controlled all aspects of 500-hour phase inspections on HH-60 helicopters with a team of 35 personnel in 5 career fields to obtain superior levels of quality assurance and achieve completion deadlines.

Developed thorough flight plans and maintenance plans in a high-paced environment, overseeing 45+ crew chiefs and specialists within a fleet of 18 HH-60 helicopters.

Earned valued experience in Pilatus PC-12/U-28, Bell UH-1N, Sikorsky HH-53 & MH-53, CH/HH-3C, HH/MH-60G, S-70, S-92, and S-434 aircraft models.

Familiar with Core Automated Maintenance System(CAMS) and the Integrated Maintenance Data Systems(IMDS), L3’s Communication M3 Maintenance Data System and Helotrac 360

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