NIGEL RICHARDSON

458-***-**** adzcsw@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Over 10 years of experience in strategic planning, global management and operational improvement. Accomplished Senior Leader with domestic and international experience in running aviation operations in the PT 91 and 135 environments with P&L oversight, airworthiness, aeromedical, quality, sales & dispatch and safety responsibilities. Performance driven decision maker with success in aviation and aseptic food manufacture. History of increasing efficiency, reducing cost and engaging teams. Thrives in fast-paced environments. SKILLS

Efficiency via P&L Scrutiny

Management and Financial

Account Analysis

Budget Development

Budget & CAPEX Control

Regulatory Liaison & Compliance

Organizational Restructuring

Team Building

SMS Development

EH&S Compliance

RCM Program Development

Maintenance Management

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Chief Operating Officer - Air Ambulance Worldwide, Clearwater, FL Nov. 2021 – Jul. 2023 Slashed fixed cost year over year by 5% in a $12M revenue, fixed-wing aeromedical operation while combining the operations of two certificates and preparing for the sale of the organization. Erickson Inc/Evergreen Helicopters

Director of Continuing Analysis & Surveillance Systems, Erickson Inc, Medford, OR Sep. 2020 – Nov. 2021

Director of Maintenance; Erickson Inc, Medford, OR Feb. 2013 – Sep. 2020

Chief Inspector, Evergreen Helicopters Inc, McMinnville, OR Mar. 2012 – Feb. 2013

Director of Quality, Evergreen Helicopters Int’l (Trinidad), Piarco, Trinidad Jan. 2009 – Mar. 2012 Led worldwide airworthiness function for a $200M annual revenue operation, guiding 160 people in austere locations. Developed and combined team members for optimal maintenance support. Supported supply-chain initiatives to provide the required material while implementing CMMS changes and reliability improvements through company acquisition.

o Reduced contract lost revenue from $1.2 M to under $100,000. o Improved fixed and rotor wing fleet availability, driving 8% and 12% increases in contract EBITDA. o Doubled rotor wing engine reliability on contract Caribbean Airlines/Tobago Express

Project Manager (Contract) - Caribbean Airlines, Piarco, Trinidad Feb. 2008 – Nov. 2008

Manager Quality & Air Safety - Tobago Express Ltd., Piarco, Trinidad May 2007 – Dec. 2007 Prepared Tobago Express to be absorbed by Caribbean Airlines Maintenance Team Leader - Nestle Trinidad & Tobago Limited, Valsayn, Trinidad May 2003 – May 2007 Increased aseptic filling factory efficiency by 12% and reduced the cost of non-quality by 49% in 1 year while implementing improved EH&S policies, improved maintenance adherence and operator involved cleaning. EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s in Business Administration, Western Governors University Master’s in Engineering Management, University of the West Indies Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, University of the West Indies Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, Federal Aviation Authority Aircraft Maintenance Engineer’s License, Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority