Experienced Operations and Engineering Manager with a proven track record of over 20 years in the aviation industry. Skilled in overseeing operations and maintenance, I have successfully managed contracts, staffing, safety, and technical aspects of heavy maintenance programs. My expertise extends to managing complex relationships with customers, regulatory bodies, and external agencies. Key Strengths:- Operations Management: Demonstrated ability to coordinate day-to-day heavy project maintenance operations, including sourcing and coordinating manpower, providing customer service leadership, offering technical oversight and advice, negotiating contracts, and ensuring health and safety compliance.- Maintenance Engineering: A specialist in maintenance engineering, I have hands-on experience in heavy project disassembly, inspection, rectification, and reassembly. I am also proficient in negotiating, preparing, and monitoring agreements for base and line maintenance.- Team Leadership: With significant experience in providing technical and professional leadership, I have successfully managed and trained teams of licensed maintenance engineers. I promote a collaborative and positive workplace culture to ensure timely and cost-effective project completion.- Value Adding: I possess up-to-date knowledge of turbine, airframe, and piston engine ratings. Committed to operational efficiency, I design O&M policies and procedures that minimize downtime without compromising quality, safety, or delivery outcomes.- Stakeholder Management: I have a proven ability to develop rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders, including C-level executives within multinational companies, government representatives, on- and offshore engineering teams, as well as external contractors and subcontractors.- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking Skills: With exceptional analysis and decision-making abilities, I proactively identify innovative solutions to unique business challenges.- Work Management: As a reliable and collaborative team member, I excel under pressure. I possess strong time management capabilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.- Communication Skills: I possess exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. I am adept at contract preparation, report writing, and conflict resolution.If you are seeking a versatile and outcomes-driven Operations and Engineering Manager who can deliver results, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my skills and experience align with your organization's needs.
Listed skills include Helicopters, Aircraft, Airworthiness, Flight Safety, and 13 others.
