Develops system design data, inspection, manufacturing drawings, modification drawings and installation instructions (Engineering Orders). Develops documentation and certification paperwork in accordance with FAA ACO, FSDO, MIDO and AEG requirements and procedures. Establishes supplemental Continued Airworthiness documentation including AMM, AFM, FCOM, IPC, MEL, WDM, SFAR 88 and EWIS. Provides on-site Engineering liaison and project management.

Identifies new domestic and international business and increased sales opportunities. Cultivates ongoing relationships with existing clients and vendors. Meets with clients to provide product demonstrations, product education and proposals. Works with PATS Executive Management team to develop and meet long range and strategic planning goals. Provides market analysis and business development proposals. Serves on PATS/Hollingsead Revenue/Budget Committee and DeCrane Aerospace Continuous Improvement Committee. Prepares and presents revenue forecast and budget updates to DeCrane Aerospace oversight committee. Facilitates collaboration among various PATS/Hollingsead departmental groups in order to meet organizational goals, deadlines and budgets. Primary customer contact for facility relocation from California to Delaware. Handled all customer requirements and managed the Hollingsead facility transition, employee relations, production transfer and 50,000 sq/ft facility lease return.

Managed Avionics/Electrical Engineers on commercial aircraft Avionics system integration and modification programs. Established, monitored and integrated program elements including statement of work, schedule, budget, resources, procurement, manufacturing, quality, communications, risks, and change management. Served as primary liaison between the Customer, Sales and Marketing, Project Team, FAA, Certification, Finance, Operations, and Management.

Designed and developed Avionics system integration. Developed system design data, inspection, manufacturing drawings, modification drawings and installation instructions (Engineering Orders). Worked closely with the FAA developing substantiation documentation and certification paperwork in accordance with FAA ACO, FSDO, MIDO, AEG and DAS requirements and procedures. Established supplemental Continued Airworthiness documentation including AMM, AFM, FCOM, IPC, MEL, and WDM. Interfaced with internal manufacturing departments and external vendors.

Performed maintenance and modifications on various commercial, corporate, general and experimental type certified aircraft. Involved in all aspects of maintenance and inspection of Corporate Aircraft including avionics, aircraft systems and structures. Assisted in the planning, organization and accomplishment of inspections, installations and modifications. Provided on-site support for design changes and deviations.

Supervised Avionics personnel in the inspection, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of wide and narrow body commercial aircraft. Ensured that proper maintenance was performed and that necessary guidelines were followed during the execution of tasks. Trained personnel allowing more efficient and effective personnel management and production. Provided guidance and support of inspection and maintenance personnel on C&D checks, interior modifications, system installations, and testing. Maintained, repaired and troubleshot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, fuel, navigation autopilot and flight control systems on wide and narrow body commercial aircraft.

Served as Avionics Technician and Lead for C&D checks, HMV and Section 41 modifications on the following aircraft types: B-767, 757, 747, 737, 727, 707, DC10, MD11, DC-9, MD-80 and L-1011 aircraft. Accomplished major modifications and avionics systems integration on wide and narrow bodied commercial aircraft.