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Gil Shaw is listed as Principal, Aircraft Technical Services at Rockridge AeroTech, based in Oakland, California, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at united.com, phone signal with area code 872, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Gil Shaw.
Gil Shaw previously worked as Manager, Business Development and Aircraft Sales at United Airlines and Area Manager, Hangar Operations ORD at United Airlines. Gil Shaw holds Finance And Financial Management Services from Hood College.
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Throughout my career in Management and Senior Leadership positions in the Airline Industry, I have established a reputation for leveraging my blend of technical and administrative expertise to elevate competitiveness, deliver impressive ROI, forge lucrative development opportunities, and curtail costs.For much of my career, I’ve been proud to serve in progressive roles with United Airlines. During my tenure, I successfully worked in technical administrative and leadership positions. In these roles, I managed budgets of up to $75M, orchestrated complex aircraft maintenance programs, directed strategic project planning/management, and led lean/best practice initiatives. Notable achievements include:• Consistently exceeded KPIs: on-time departures and out-of-service averages.• Identified and addressed improvement opportunities by leveraging lean processes.• Lead and facilitated negotiations for MRO providers to facilitate aircraft transitions• Handled labor issues, union relations, and general HR for 460+ professionals.• Generated a 20% reduction in project costs; delivering rapid, short-term ROI.• Finalized sale and coordinated negotiations of surplus aircraft.• Managed delivery and transition of 40 Airbus from various suppliers to United Airlines.• Facilitated contract for sale of 30 B757, facilitated delivery and technical transition to customer.• Negotiated and managed consignment agreement for aircraft retirement and part out of over 25 aircraft of various models.• Spearheaded system-wide maintenance and support agreements for international airlines (JAL, ANA, KLM, JET Airways, Air India, and others).• Uncovered prospective customers for surplus aircraft (B737, 747, 757, and A320); delivered presentations and forged relationships with key decision makers.• Leveraged valuation approaches to develop competitive lease and asset sale proposals.I am a motivating leader with a history of cultivating highly engaged, top-performing teams. Additionally, I am a polished communicator (some Spanish fluency) with the ability to cement genuine relationships and galvanize cross-functional business groups.My practical experience is complemented by Graduate Studies in Finance, a Bachelor of Business Administration and Marketing, FAA Airframe and Powerplant Certificate, Aircraft Inspection Qualified, and numerous technical and soft skills courses.
Listed skills include Project Management, Group Development, Communication, Contract Negotiation, and 37 others.
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Oakland, California, United States
Aircraft Technical Consultant Specializing in;• Aircraft and Engine Transitions.• Aircraft Storage Management.• AOG support.• On-Site Check Management.• Records Review.• Lease Term Assessments.• Technical Inspections and Evaluations• Asset Valuations
Lead negotiations for aircraft, airframe, and engine lease agreements; head thorough legal, technical, reviews and finalize critical documentation. Directed a diverse team of professionals tasked with the inspection, acceptance, and delivery of over 30 aircraft in 2016.Manage engine and airframe historical records, including reconciling flight time and identifying/resolving gaps. Address technical issues for all engine types; collaborate with engine manufacturers and in-house engineering. Execute lease returns to lessors, including GA Telesis, Wells Fargo, Wyzata, Wilmington Trust, VX Capital, and others. KEY RESULTS:• Negotiated lease terms and managed lease of B747-400 to Atlas Airlines. • Finalized sale of surplus B737-300 to Iraqi Airlines; coordinated negotiations.• Spearheaded system-wide maintenance and support agreements for international airlines (JAL, ANA, KLM, JET Airways, Air India, and others).• Uncovered prospective customers for surplus aircraft (B737, 747, 757, and A320); delivered presentations and forged relationships with key decision makers.• Leveraged valuation approaches to develop competitive lease and asset sale proposals.
Managed full scope of airline maintenance operations at O’Hare Field, including aircraft maintenance, operations center, short- and long-range planning, budget control, sales, and aircraft logistics. Optimized resource allocation and manpower planning to drive achievement of critical metrics and service levels. Supervised 4 managers, 15 supervisors, 30 lead mechanics, and 410 mechanics.KEY RESULTS:• Consistently exceeded key performance indicators, including on-time departures, out-of-service averages, and actual versus plan labor hours.• Orchestrated 3 nightly phased maintenance checks and 34+ aircraft overnight.• Handled labor issues, union relations, and general HR concerns for a team of 460+ professionals.• Led responses to FAA and internal quality investigations.
Directed development and production of manufacturer service bulletins, configuration changes, and maintenance programs. Identified key improvement opportunities and managed Lean initiatives designed to address identified shortcomings. Managed labor allocation/scheduling to accommodate projected workloads. Coordinated aircraft reliability reviews and identified improvement opportunities with engineering and technical staff. Led multi-department work groups to assess existing processes and identify potential improvements. Maintained strong Union relations with AMFA and IAM represented employees.KEY RESULTS:• Generated a 20% reduction in project costs; prioritized projects delivering rapid, short-term ROI to offset national decline in air travel (2001/2002).• Selected to chair an interdepartmental committee to refine workflow processes, establish customer communications, and identify implementation milestones.• Headed Lean improvement efforts and “Best Practice” development; propelled production flows and TACT times for aircraft maintenance.
Managed all line aircraft maintenance and production operations in San Francisco. Produced capital and profit plans for SFO Hub and consistently achieved significant cost reductions. Led short- and long-range planning, budgeting, sales, aircraft logistics, maintenance, administrative operations, training, and customer satisfaction. KEY RESULTS:• Curtailed year-over-year expenses by 10%.• Controlled a $75M operating and capital budget.
Completed my Airframe and Powerplant certificate courses
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Gil Shaw works for Rockridge AeroTech.
Gil Shaw is listed as Principal, Aircraft Technical Services at Rockridge AeroTech.
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Gil Shaw is based in Oakland, California, United States while working with Rockridge AeroTech.
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Gil Shaw holds Finance And Financial Management Services from Hood College.
Gil Shaw is listed with skills including Project Management, Group Development, Communication, Contract Negotiation, Office Administration, Technology Transfer, Competitive Analysis, and Technical Support.
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