Line Maintenance Planner
Resume:
TAFT EDWARD WALKER
Las Vegas, Nevada 89143
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION
December 2011 Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
M.S. Aviation and Transportation, GPA: 3.2/4.0
May 2010 Lewis University, Romeoville, IL
B.S., Aviation Maintenance Management GPA: 3.6/4.0 LICENSURE
• Airframe and Powerplant License
• Federal Communication Commission General Radio License CERTIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
• Microsoft Professional Certification Windows 7/8.1/10 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
• Director
• Manager
• Maintenance Controller
• Supervisor Line Maintenance
• Line Maintenance Planner
• Ability to collaborate in areas of disagreement
• My focus was on delivering an honest message where verbal statements matched thoughts and feelings of the customers
• Built relationships through positive interpersonal relationships skills; this is a key to creating positive energy in people’s lives; when this is done, they are elevated, revitalized and enlightened.
• Monitored the fleet for required maintenance
• Returned aircraft to service by assigning required maintenance or scheduled maintenance on the aircraft fleet
• Developed maintenance support teams
• Ensured completion of required documentation
• Performed all maintenance in accordance with environmental OSHA, EPA Hazardous Solid Waste disposal, and noise Abatement laws.
• Complied with the Leaking Underground Storage Tank Liability and Standards Act
April 21, 2023 – Present
Netjets Inc, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Site Manager-Hub
● Provides management oversight, direction, and support of NetJets aircraft maintenance at assigned locations ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in a safe and timely manner.
● Ensures that the maintenance performed by the maintenance vendor complies with all FAA regulations and meets NetJets policies, procedures, and quality standards.
● Ensures that NetJets aircraft are maintained to the highest level of quality and that all availability targets are met.
● Works in concert with Base Planning to ensure proper facility loading and labor utilization as needed and proper event duration planning is achieved. Track and record task level labor and material requirements for routine maintenance tasks as needed.
● Ensures required parts, tooling, and/or expertise for aircraft undergoing maintenance are sourced and that NetJets computers systems are kept up to date with aircraft maintenance status.
● Support and complete NetJets Quality non-conformance requests as necessary.
● Support vendors in finding solutions to issues negatively impacting maintenance production.
● Performs monthly Base Facility Audits and Task Audits IAW with NetJets GMM.
● Manages and controls the approvals or expenditures related to the maintenance and tasks completed by vendors. Except for flat rated items previously agreed upon by NetJets and the Supplier.
● Manages and reviews for the invoicing and usage of dedicated labor hours when applicable. Approves and routes the invoice to the Maintenance Warranty and Finance department for final payment.
● Acts proactively to understand evolving business needs and quickly ascertains information to make timely, accurate business decisions.
● Acts as a liaison between NetJets, the maintenance vendor, FBO providers and other departments internal to NetJets including, but not limited to Maintenance Control, Warranty Finance, Maintenance Planning, Aircraft Refurbishment, Flight Operations, Owner Services, Global Procurement and Security.
● Management of relationships includes maintaining a professional and effective environment with NetJets maintenance providers.
● Manages and reports on vendor performance during routine meetings using metrics and reporting systems as required by NetJets.
● This may include tracking and recording of performance metrics, dedicated labor and/or invoice expenditures, etc
● Note: It is not possible to list all required job duties on this form. There may be other important duties assigned, depending on the position. For a full list of essential job functions, please refer to the essential functions worksheet for that position.
June 21, 2022 – March 14, 2023
Certified Aviation Services, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
Line Maintenance Supervisor Contractor
• Supervise over 120-Line Maintenance personnel.
• Coordinated with Operations Control Center, and Maintenance as required, to expedite aircraft return to service.
• Controlled and tracked of all Deferred Maintenance Items, follows up with stations as applicable.
• Responsible for authorizing maintenance discrepancies to be placed on deferral and for clearly communicating DMI status (open or closed) to Dispatch in a timely manner.
• Assured all deferrals are accomplished in accordance with company manuals and Federal Aviation regulations.
• Responsible for completing and distributing all applicable forms and documents in accordance with procedures set forth in the company General Maintenance Manual.
• Prioritized work that requires immediate action and be able to separate and parse out work which can wait until operational demand is reduced. • Provided tracking of parts and equipment while they are in transit to an A.O.G. aircraft.
• Requested parts necessary to return an aircraft to service.
• Coordinated scheduled and unscheduled maintenance performed on Frontier Airlines aircraft except at Substantial Maintenance vendors. • Assisted the Administrative staff in monitoring mechanic duty time when working away from an Allegiant base.
• Communicates maintenance requirements to other stations maintenance providers and manages the maintenance being performed until the aircraft is back in service.
• Interacted with live flights via ARINC to assure compliance with the QRH and assures informed decisions are being coordinated with the flight crew and OCC Manager.
• Updated the AOS (Aircraft Out of service) board for all aircraft from an Frontier staffed base.
• Monitored and controls the Restricted Aircraft section of the AOS board. • Interacted with Engineering and Contract Engineering companies as required to develop Return to Service work scopes.
• Interacted with Technical Services to assist in troubleshooting of chronic system issues.
• Administered the EGT Excursion Policy Program.
• Continually reviewed the MEL for all fleet types and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance Control, and/or upper Management.
Mar 29, 2018- July 27, 2021
STS LINE MAINTENANCE, MDW, Chicago IL
Mechanic, Maintenance
A/C A319/320/NEO/B757/737/CRJs
• Demonstrated sound, principled, ethical leadership traits. • Creates and nurtures a diverse work environment that promotes mutual respect.
• Recognized and encourages successful individual and team performance. • Knows the skills of each employee and establishes individual developmental plans.
• Shared expertise and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrated a calm, approachable, professional demeanor using a variety of communication techniques.
• Copes effectively with stress in a fast-paced environment. • Effectively resolves conflict and takes appropriate action to prevent future occurrences.
• Keeps team and self-aware of personnel, product, safety, regulatory, and technical requirements. Monitors organizational performance using metrics, establishes goals, and implements improvement initiatives to meet performance goals.
• Utilized the skills, knowledge, and information available from resources
(e.g., employees, customers, manuals, other departments) to make timely, effective, and informed decisions Accomplishes corporate objectives by facilitating the active participation of all team members, and by identifying and removing obstacles to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Continuous Improvement and the development of High-Performance Teams Pushes self and others to persist and achieve outstanding results.
• Build and sustains a productive team
Jan 2018- Oct 2018 Certified Aviation Service, Chicago IL Lead Mechanic, Maintenance
A/C A320/NEO/B747-400
• Demonstrates sound, principled, ethical leadership traits. • Creates and nurtures a diverse work environment that promotes mutual respect.
• Recognizes and encourages successful individual and team performance. • Knows the skills of each employee and establishes individual developmental plans.
• Shares expertise and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrates a calm, approachable, professional demeanor using a variety of communication techniques.
• Copes effectively with stress in a fast-paced environment. • Effectively resolves conflict and takes appropriate action to prevent future occurrences.
• Keeps team and self-aware of personnel, product, safety, regulatory, and technical requirements. Monitors organizational performance using metrics, establishes goals, and implements improvement initiatives to meet performance goals.
• Utilizes the skills, knowledge, and information available from resources (e.g., employees, customers, manuals, other departments) to make timely, effective, and informed decisions Accomplishes corporate objectives by facilitating the active participation of all team members, and by identifying and removing obstacles to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Improvement and the development of High Performance Teams Pushes self and others to persist and achieve outstanding results.
• Builds and sustains a productive team
Aug 2017- Jan 2018 SkyWest Airlines, Chicago IL
Supervisor Aircraft Maintenance
A/C CRJs
• Demonstrates sound, principled, ethical leadership traits. • Creates and nurtures a diverse work environment that promotes mutual respect.
• Recognizes and encourages successful individual and team performance. • Knows the skills of each employee and establishes individual developmental plans.
• Shares expertise and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrates a calm, approachable, professional demeanor using a variety of communication techniques.
• Copes effectively with stress in a fast-paced environment. • Effectively resolves conflict and takes appropriate action to prevent future occurrences.
• Keeps team and self-aware of personnel, product, safety, regulatory, and technical requirements. Monitors organizational performance using metrics, establishes goals, and implements improvement initiatives to meet performance goals.
• Utilizes the skills, knowledge, and information available from resources (e.g., employees, customers, manuals, other departments) to make timely, effective, and informed decisions Accomplishes corporate objectives by facilitating the active participation of all team members, and by identifying and removing obstacles to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Improvement and the development of High Performance Teams Pushes self and others to persist and achieve outstanding results.
Sept 2010- Aug 2014 Laugh Link Entertainment L.L.C Crete, IL Director of Operations
• Demonstrated sound, principled, ethical leadership traits.
• Creates and nurtures a diverse work environment that promotes mutual respect.
• Recognizes and encourages successful individual and team performance. • Knows the skills of each employee and establishes individual developmental plans.
• Shares expertise and technical knowledge.
• Demonstrates a calm, approachable, professional demeanor using a variety of communication techniques.
• Copes effectively with stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Effectively resolves conflict and takes appropriate action to prevent future occurrences.
• Keeps team and self-aware of personnel, product, safety, regulatory, and technical requirements. Monitors organizational performance using metrics, establishes goals, and implements improvement initiatives to meet performance goals.
• Utilizes the skills, knowledge, and information available from resources
(e.g., employees, customers, manuals, other departments) to make timely, effective, and informed decisions Accomplishes corporate objectives by facilitating the active participation of all team members, and by identifying and removing obstacles to achieve desired results.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Continuous Improvement and the development of High-Performance Teams Pushes self and others to persist and achieve outstanding results.
• Builds and sustains a productive team
June 2005-2010 Northeast Aviation, Incorporated, Lansing, IL Director of Maintenance - Part 135
• Line Maintenance Planner
• Supervisor experience; job quoting, billing, troubleshooting/ran a profitable shop
• Knowledge of parts, quality assurance, Part 135, 141 and 145 repair station ops
• Highly organized, able to multitask, possess superior customer service skills • Worked well with subordinates as well as upper management • Worked with a diverse crew/used statements that communicated respect/flexibility 1989-2005 Northwest Airlines, Chicago, IL
Avionics/Aviation Technician/Crew Chief/Manager
Temp/Planner
• Inspected and repaired the MSP aging aircraft
• Performed sheet metal jobs
• Line Maintenance Planner
• Inspected and repaired line maintenance aircraft/performed checks, 747 freighters, DC-9s, MD80s, 727s, 2A checks, A320s, 747s, 747-400s and 757s
• Worked contract maintenance for foreign carriers; KLM/Air China at Chicago O’Hare field
• Selected for maintenance support of NBA and NHL road trip charters • Fulfilled role as Acting Crew Chief and trained newly hired technicians
• Worked in a team concept and worked with a diverse crew • Performed all maintenance in accordance with environmental OSHA, EPA hazardous and solid waste disposal, and noise abatement laws and complied with the Leaking
• Underground Storage Tank Liability and Standards Act
• Supervised and worked with union personnel
1997-2002 (Seasonal) Ryan International Airlines, Chicago, IL Avionics/Aviation Technician/Crew
Chief/Manager-Temp
• Worked Line Maintenance on aircraft: 727s, 737s, 757s and A320s. Supervised the aircraft maintenance operational process, and business plan for an assigned shift at ORD line maintenance station
• Accomplished station, division and corporate culture goals and objectives • Promoted, motivated and facilitated a positive working environment which enhanced improvement and encouraged employees’ participation in the team’s goals
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
1984-1987 United States Navy San Diego, CA
• CH-46 /Helicopter /HC-3
• Earned rank of Petty Officer and responsible for the supervision of Line Personnel
• Trained new Line Division recruits
• Performed collateral duties as Safety/Recreation Petty Officer/Reserve Duty 1987-1990
• Worked with a diverse crew
INITIAL TRAINING
• DC-9, MD-80, 727, 747 Classic, 747-400, 757, A320 and A321.
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