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Ogden, Utah, United States

Castle Rock, Co

✔ Aircraft Conformity Surveys - I help clients expedite adding aircraft to operating certificate by performing thorough and efficient conformity inspections. Experienced in business class jet and turboprop aircraft.✔Expert Logbook Audits - Detailed review of aircraft maintenance logbooks to verify compliance with maintenance requirements, Airworthiness Directives, Service Information, Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. ✔Pre-Purchase Surveys - Provide limited physical and aircraft record examination in advance of ownership transactions to help buyer/buyer's broker decide whether to proceed with full pre-purchase inspection. Assist prospective sellers to identify compliance needs before listing aircraft.✔ Maintenance Event Representation/Oversight - I protect aircraft owner's interests during maintenance events, modifications, upgrades, pre-purchase inspections.✔ Required Manual Authoring/Revisions - Compose required manuals, including Part 135 and Part 145. Examples include Repair Station Manual (RSM), Quality Control Manual (QCM), Training Manual, CAMP, AAIP, et.✔ Business Process Analysis - Evaluate technical operations business processes and redesign/ remap as needed for increased efficiency, safety, quality, profitability.✔ Maintenance Tracking Program Analyst - Evaluate client needs and recommend appropriate tracking and business process software solutions. Provide implementation oversight and management.✔ Safety Programs - Experienced in various safety programs including FOQA, ASAP, IEP, and SMS. Advis and assist clients in implementation and operation of safety programs.

Greater Denver Area

Development, management, and promotion of flight data management and analysis program for nation's leading helicopter air medical operation. Perform in-depth analysis of flight data to identify and mitigate risk in a non-punitive manner, through focused strategic initiatives.

Louisville, Ky

Englewood, Co

• Director of Maintenance (DOM) with responsibility and authority for 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Certificate, comprised of aircraft type certificated for a passenger seating configuration of nine seats or less and ten seats or more. • Director of Quality Assurance for 14 CFR Part 145 Certificated Repair Station (CRS).• Designated in Operating Specifications (OpSpecs) as DOM and Chief Inspector per 14 CFR Part 119.69(a)(3).• Participate in facility audits conducted by Federal Aviation Administration, internal safety program administrator, and independent audit organizations.• Conduct audits of contract maintenance vendors in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135.426.• Monitor overall maintenance/inspection activities, trends and systems, and making any necessary corrections using risk management and/or safety management systems techniques to assure compliance with Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP).• Responsible for analyzing data and/or recommending corrective actions based on data from voluntary reporting and safety analysis programs including VDRP and ASAP.• Responsible for analyzing data and/or recommending corrective actions based on data from the operator’s Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) and Safety Management System (SMS).• Review data relevant to Safety Assurance System (SAS) in accordance with associated Data Collection Tools (DCT).• Conduct reviews and revisions of operator’s Authorizing Documents via WebOPSS.• Administer operator’s Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) with regard to the program design, implementation, function, performance, and effectiveness.• Oversee Minimum Equipment List (MEL) program.• Approve aircraft for return to service and airworthiness release after maintenance and inspection.• Responsible for Operational Control with regard to maintenance activities.• Develop new and revised General Maintenance Manual (GMM) content.

Castle Rock, Co

Kapa

Aviation compliance tracking software and consulting organization. Provide web-based tools for aircraft regulatory compliance tracking, parts inventory control, work order administration. Deliver expert consulting services for aircraft management including logbook record auditing, pre-purchase evaluations, and flight department business process solutions.• Recruited, hired, and directed multinational support staff of over 30 personnel including mid-level reporting managers.• Presided over various company-wide initiatives designed to leverage technology for the enhancement of operational efficiency.• Performed department restructuring to strategically re-allocate resources to improve quality and efficiency.• Responsible for creation and administration of department budgets of over $4M.

Englewood, Co

Established aircraft maintenance Quality Assurance department for FAR 135 fractional operator. Collaborated directly with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) primary maintenance (PMI) and avionics inspectors (PAI) in the launch of FAR 145 Repair Station certification. Composed all required manuals, established and implemented processes, recruited and trained department inspectors. Accountable manager, responsible for the airworthiness of the fleet maintained in the repair station. Facility leader in the implementation of Lean initiatives, resulting in significant enhancements to safety and efficiency.

Egg Harbor Township, Nj

Ensured that all work performed was in accordance with FAA requirements and approved maintenance programs. Implemented process for the appropriate disposal and tracking of non-airworthy components. Responsible for return to service of customer aircraft operating under 14 CFR Parts 91, 91k, and 135. Frequent interaction with FAA assigned FSDO personnel in matters of field approvals, Supplemental Type Certificates. Assisted Designated Airworthiness Representatives and Designated Engineering Representatives. Instrumental in the design and implementation of Six Sigma process improvements.

Egg Harbor Township, Nj

Contract aircraft maintenance services provided for Federal Aviation Administration fleet of Research and Development fleet.

Greater Denver Area

Bachelor Of Science, Professional Aeronautics

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Associates, Liberal Arts, Music

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