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Greenwich, Ct

An essential specialist charged with the day-to-day operations including the generation and distribution of monthly reports for invoicing pay per hour programs for parts and engine maintenance. Responsible for reviewing, approving, and paying invoices for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events. Maintain spreadsheets for credits due, insurance claims and monthly labor hour forecasts. Forecast labor costs for unscheduled aircraft maintenance Liaison between the Maintenance Control… Show more An essential specialist charged with the day-to-day operations including the generation and distribution of monthly reports for invoicing pay per hour programs for parts and engine maintenance. Responsible for reviewing, approving, and paying invoices for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance events. Maintain spreadsheets for credits due, insurance claims and monthly labor hour forecasts. Forecast labor costs for unscheduled aircraft maintenance Liaison between the Maintenance Control and Accounting Departments Show less

Greenwich, Ct

Supervisor recruited to monitor and manage the daily operations of unscheduled maintenance for the Maintenance Control Department. Developed strategies to safely expedite the disposition of AOG situations, assisted in troubleshooting and procured required parts. Ensured that all maintenance performed meet or exceeded airworthiness standards and was properly documented per FAA regulations. Observed and assessed staff performance in an effort to coach and council individuals. Utilized the… Show more Supervisor recruited to monitor and manage the daily operations of unscheduled maintenance for the Maintenance Control Department. Developed strategies to safely expedite the disposition of AOG situations, assisted in troubleshooting and procured required parts. Ensured that all maintenance performed meet or exceeded airworthiness standards and was properly documented per FAA regulations. Observed and assessed staff performance in an effort to coach and council individuals. Utilized the computer-based maintenance-tracking program (CAMP) along with MS office suite. Made recommendations and amendments to policies and procedures to improve efficiency Effectively communicated with maintenance vendors, flight operations and customer service departments regarding status updates of aircraft and maintenance issues Established priorities, assigned tasks and supervised up to five maintenance controllers Show less

Newburgh, Ny

Essential technician tasked with performing repairs, scheduled and unscheduled inspections of electrical and avionics systems for all models of Cessna Citation corporate jets. Coordinated the removal and replacement of time/cycle-limited components ensuring all required aircraft logbook entries were made. Performed installations of new avionics systems and made modifications to existing systems; educating operators of the proper use and operation. Troubleshot and repaired aircraft avionics… Show more Essential technician tasked with performing repairs, scheduled and unscheduled inspections of electrical and avionics systems for all models of Cessna Citation corporate jets. Coordinated the removal and replacement of time/cycle-limited components ensuring all required aircraft logbook entries were made. Performed installations of new avionics systems and made modifications to existing systems; educating operators of the proper use and operation. Troubleshot and repaired aircraft avionics, electrical, engine and airframe systems to isolate and verify component failures prior to removal or repair. Performed expedited aircraft repairs at numerous off site locations under less than desirable conditions while maintaining a safe work environment Provided training to junior technicians on systems, policies and procedures Authorized to inspect and return aircraft to service after avionics and electrical maintenance performed Received a letter of appreciation for going above and beyond ensuring the release of a customer’s plane from maintenance, in time for an international flight Show less

Camp Pendleton, Ca

Essential technician tasked with performing repairs, scheduled and unscheduled inspections of electrical and avionics systems for all models of Cessna Citation corporate jets. Coordinated the removal and replacement of time/cycle-limited components ensuring all required aircraft logbook entries were made. Performed installations of new avionics systems and made modifications to existing systems; educating operators of the proper use and operation. Troubleshot and repaired aircraft avionics… Show more Essential technician tasked with performing repairs, scheduled and unscheduled inspections of electrical and avionics systems for all models of Cessna Citation corporate jets. Coordinated the removal and replacement of time/cycle-limited components ensuring all required aircraft logbook entries were made. Performed installations of new avionics systems and made modifications to existing systems; educating operators of the proper use and operation. Troubleshot and repaired aircraft avionics, electrical, engine and airframe systems to isolate and verify component failures prior to removal or repair. Performed expedited aircraft repairs at numerous off site locations under less than desirable conditions while maintaining a safe work environment Provided training to junior technicians on systems, policies and procedures Authorized to inspect and return aircraft to service after avionics and electrical maintenance performed Received a letter of appreciation for going above and beyond ensuring the release of a customer’s plane from maintenance, in time for an international flight Show less

Certificate, Aviation Maintenance

Certificate, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Certificate, Avionics Maintenance Technology/Technician

Hs Diploma, General Studies