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United States

United States

Direct comprehensive maintenance and engineering operations for a FAA part 121 carrier, managing a team of over 500 professionals. Ensure compliance and safety across multiple aircraft models including Boeing 737 Max, 757, Airbus 320, 319, and MD-80. Develop and refine maintenance program policies, enhancing operational efficiency and team communication. Negotiate vendor contracts and oversee budget preparation for the Maintenance and Engineering departments. Spearhead the introduction of a predictive maintenance tool in partnership with Airbus, significantly improving reliability and reducing costs. Champion a reliability-centered maintenance program to streamline maintenance tasks and optimize aircraft uptime.· Implemented ANSP aircraft network security program for e – enabled aircraft.· Achieved a 20% reduction in heavy maintenance costs by overhauling maintenance programs.· Successfully negotiated a labor contract securing a four-year extension.· Implemented a predictive maintenance program, achieving a 4% increase in reliability performance.· Inducted 19 aircraft into the fleet over a 12-month period, demonstrating effective project management and team leadership.· Established a Reliability Centered Maintenance program, aligning strategies with operational priorities.· Implemented Airbus's predictive maintenance tool (Skywise), boosting reliability and operational savings.· Fostered a collaborative culture through weekly team meetings and team-building events.· As Company Chairperson, played a pivotal role in successful labor negotiations and served as a subject matter expert for the General Maintenance Manual and Maintenance Training Committee, ensuring compliance and enhancing operational training standards.· Fostered a collaborative culture through weekly team meetings and team-building events.· Contributed to the strategic direction of maintenance and engineering as a CASS Board Member.

Managed comprehensive maintenance operations for an FAA Part 121 carrier, leading over 600 technicians, supervisors, and managers across Maintenance Control, Planning, Training, Inventory, and Line and Overnight Maintenance Stations. Ensured FAA compliance for a fleet of 165 aircraft, aligning strategic planning and budgeting with policy development. Directed six heavy check maintenance lines, maintaining cost control and high safety standards. Acted as FAA liaison, expertly handling regulatory tasks and serving as a Subject Matter Expert for various maintenance manuals.· Integrated LEAN-KAIZAN philosophies, reducing the operational footprint by 30%.· Led industry in performance goals, setting a benchmark for operational excellence and reliability.· Spearheaded the import/export of multiple aircraft, coordinating global relocations with precision.· Served as a key member of the CASS Board and Reliability Center Maintenance Committee, contributing to the advancement of industry practices.