Preventive Maintenance Continuous Improvement

Kevin Laird

SUMMARY

Knowledgeable Manager offers 35 years of troubleshooting and repair experience with advanced technical knowledge. Dependable and service-driven with strong safety record and excellent follow-through. Efficient maintenance professional who is skilled in task delegation, maintenance scheduling and team oversight. Bringing years of positive maintenance team leadership. Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance scheduling as well as unscheduled repairs to minimize downtime. Highly skilled in verbal and written communications with commitment to quality, reliability and efficiency. SKILLS

Employee Performance Assessment

Continuous Improvement

Staff Management

Expense Tracking

Budget Administration

Deadline Management

Safety Monitoring

EXPERIENCE

Manager of Maintenance Control

San Marcos, Texas

Berry Aviation/ Jul 2021 to Current

Preventive Maintenance CAMP Experience

Project Management GMM Proficient

Safety Protocols MEL/CDL/DIP

Employee Scheduling GMM/GOM Knowledge

Team Leadership FAA MIS Reporting

Maintenance Planning SDR Reporting

Routine Maintenance SCEPTRE Proficient

Oversight of maintenance operations for all fleets, including flight test, Special Ferry Permits and On-call Maintenance to meet all federal requirements, while maintaining all operating aircraft in a safe, airworthy condition.

MIS reports to the FAA, CASS Program.

Coordinate with DOM and MOQ regarding Company Maintenance Control policies and procedures.

Currently working with the FAA to establish a part 121 certificate on the SAAB 340 and SAAB 2000.

Monitor and track performance of aircraft fleet to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

Coordinated maintenance activities between multiple departments within the organization.

Analyzed data from various sources to determine optimal solutions for maintenance-related problems.

Created reports detailing findings from inspections and other related activities.

Ensured proper documentation has completed for each job completed by mechanics or technicians.

Provided technical guidance, direction, and training to mechanics and technicians as needed.

Scheduled personnel shifts based on workload requirements, ensuring adequate coverage at all times. Supervisor IAH Line Maintenance

Houston, Texas

United Airlines/ Jul 1986 to Apr 2017

Over 30 years in the Technical Operations Division of Continental Airlines and United Airlines Part 121

Fifteen of those years in a supervisory capacity overseeing 20-100 technicians per shift.

Responsibilities included training technicians on proper troubleshooting and repair of routine and non-routine Maintenance on commercial aircraft.

Budget, accounting, compliance, discipline and payroll.

Scheduled and coordinated preventative maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability.

Monitored and evaluated the performance of personnel in the maintenance department, providing guidance and Kevin Laird

Coaching when necessary.

Ensured that employees while performing maintenance tasks followed safety regulations.

Reviewed work orders, allocated resources, assigned tasks, and established priorities for completion of jobs. Maintenance Controller

Houston, Texas

United Airlines/

Five years as a Maintenance Controller

Responsibilities included: Issuing MEL's, monitoring and coordinating MEL's recovery

Coordinate with other departments for quick and efficient recovery of out of service aircraft.

Ensured timely completion of maintenance checks and repairs according to manufacturer's specifications.

Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient scheduling of maintenance tasks.

Monitored performance records for aircraft engines, airframes, and components to identify potential issues.

Developed preventive maintenance plans based on usage history, environmental factors, and regulatory requirements.

Supervised a team of mechanics as they performed routine maintenance activities on aircraft systems.

Maintained accurate records of all completed work orders, including labor hours and materials used.

Provided technical advice regarding repair options and recommended solutions to resolve complex problems.

Performed troubleshooting operations to diagnose mechanical faults in aircraft systems.

Generated reports detailing inspection results, repair status updates, and other pertinent information related to Maintenance activities.

Aircraft Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Houston, Texas

United Airlines/

Five years as an Aircraft Maintenance Planner and Scheduler

Review and schedule new Engineering Documents

Coordinate the flow of scheduled heavy maintenance.

Developed and maintained scheduling procedures to ensure timely completion of projects.

Created, updated, and monitored project schedules for multiple departments.

Maintained accurate records of all tasks completed by the team.

Assigned tasks to appropriate personnel based on their skill level and availability.

Provided support in identifying critical path activities to ensure deadlines are met.

Conducted regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress and set goals.

Coordinated with other departments regarding resources needed for specific projects.

Monitored task dependencies across various projects to identify any risks or issues that may arise during execution.

Determined the most efficient timeline for completing a given assignment while ensuring optimal resource utilization.

Worked closely with project managers to prioritize tasks according to importance and urgency levels.

Developed reports detailing progress made on individual tasks as well as overall timelines.

Updated reports and daily logs for management use and permanent files.

Planned and delegated work to meet project and production goals. Technician

Houston, Texas

United Airlines/

Five years as a technician

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Two years in heavy check

Three years in line maintenance.

Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.

Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.

Reviewed technical manuals and other documents related to product operation and maintenance requirements. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

A&P License: Airframe and Powerplant

Rice Aviation, HCC - Jan 1985

Houston, TX

High School Diploma

Westbury Sr. High May 1984

Houston, TX

Some College (No Degree): Aviation Management and Operations Kingwood/Lone Star College

Houston, TX

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University – Remote

BS Aviation Maintenance – Expected Fall of 2024

CERTIFICATIONS

Aircraft Maintenance - License - A&P 1985

Aviation - License - Private Pilot 1986

Drone Part 107 Small UAS Initial Training

Texas Driver’s License – Class B

FAA – Ethics For Aviation Maintainers

FAA – Aircraft Maintenance Documentation for AMTS

Boeing 737-300/500/700/800/900 Formal Gen Fab Class – Previous Taxi and Run Qualified.

Boeing 757/767 Formal Gen Fab Class – Previous Taxi and Run Qualified.

Boeing 777/787 Formal Gen Fab Class.

Airbus A319/320 Formal Gen Fab Class.

ACTIVITIES AND HONORS

Member, Professional Management Association.

Billy Mitchell Award. Civil Air Patrol.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Volunteer Firefighter.

Single, Good health, Non Smoker. Clean Background, CPR trained.

Twenty years in the Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary, Maintenance Officer. ************@*****.*** #832-***-**** 1155 Lakefield Dr. Canyon Lake TX 78133

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