Aviation consulting.IOSA and IS-BAO Auditor. Fully accredited to conduct IS-BAO audits in the areas of Operations and Maintenance Management and Advanced Safety Management Systems (Stage 2 and 3) for both Fixed- and Rotary-wing Operators.

Provide aviation technical and management consulting services, including compliance, safety, quality and industry best practices audits, technical writing and program development, and management and systems analysis to fixed- and rotary-wing operators, management companies and maintenance organizations.

Managed the Internal Evaluation Program for the Maintenance and Engineering division of Polar Air Cargo, an FAR Part 121 Air Carrier operating a fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft. Performed scheduled and unscheduled audits. Provided analysis of deficiencies, and compile annual status reports for the Chief Operating Officer.

Provided aviation technical and management consulting services, including compliance, safety, quality and industry best practices audits, technical writing and program development, and management and systems analysis to fixed- and rotary-wing operators, management companies and maintenance organizations. Performed appraisals and asset management services for aircraft, simulators, and aviation ground service equipment.

Managed all aspects of the non-commercial, non-profit operation and maintenance of a DC-10 aircraft. Supervised field technicians, operations planning and logistics team, and Chief Pilot. Directed world-wide flight, ground and aircraft maintenance operations. Developed aircraft records and maintenance planning systems. Managed maintenance and ground handling arrangements and contracts. Conducted ongoing internal surveillance and review to ensure regulatory compliance and promote safe operations. Supervised and assisted the Chief Pilot in the recruiting and training of Pilots, and the development of documented standards and operating procedures. Managed budget, augmenting organizational funds by soliciting donations and gifts-in- kind from aviation and airline industry companies. Represented ORBIS in relations with the FAA and foreign regulatory authorities.

Managed all scheduled heavy maintenance for a fleet of 15 DC-10 and MD-11 aircraft. Trained and managed Technical Representatives in the oversight of aircraft maintenance. Supervised corporate contracts for airframe maintenance. Assessed vendor performance, and coordinated with Director of Quality Control to address vendor quality issues and concerns. Managed emergency / drop in maintenance as needed.

Managed the Quality Assurance department, supervising a staff of six individuals providing aircraft recordkeeping, technical writing, technical library and document control, reliability analysis and quality assurance functions for an airline operating DC-10 and MD-11 aircraft.• Responsible for fleet airworthiness, conformity and AD compliance, and assurance of regulatory compliance for the airline maintenance group.• Responsible for development, revision and publication of aircraft maintenance programs.• Received, tracked, and analyzed all Airworthiness Directives for applicability to World Airways fleet and components. Composed and/or delegated composition of all AD compliance documents, including task cards, engineering orders, and fleet campaign directives. Communicated with the FAA regarding compliance issues, including AD alternate means of compliance.• Supervised the Reliability Analyst in the conduct of the monthly reliability meetings, providing analysis and recommended action to the maintenance group in response to dispatch, service and component reliability difficulties.• Responsible for the development and revision of aircraft and engine maintenance programs.• Reviewed Service Bulletins for applicability and economic benefit, taking into account the reliability history of the fleets. Designed, programmed and implemented database systems for tracking compliance with Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins, management of technical publications, recording of non- routine maintenance, and forecasting of routine maintenance.• Directly responsible for purchasing and coordinating outside engineering services.• Conducted ongoing internal surveillance of department functions to ensure compliance with federal regulations and company policies and procedures.

As Technical Representative: Managed aircraft maintenance projects performed by vendors, including B, C, and D checks, and major structural repairs, for fleet of DC-8, DC-9, Boeing 727 and 747 aircraft. Responsible for the cost and quality of maintenance performed. Conducted technical evaluation of heavy maintenance vendors.As Publications Manager: Responsible for generation and control of all technical publications for the Maintenance and Engineering department of air carrier operating DC-8, DC-9, Boeing 727 and 747 aircraft. Provided initial engineering analysis and interpretation of all Airworthiness Directives and Service Bulletins applicable to Orion Air fleet, and chaired bi-weekly AD/SB Review meetings. Communicated with the FAA regarding AD alternate means of compliance, as necessary. Composed engineering orders, directives, and task cards in response to AD and Service Bulletin requirements. Supervised the Technical Librarians in the control and distribution of documents.