Director Of Aviation Maintenance
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Managed and maintaining a company-owned and operated Cessna Citation X aircraft, operating under Part 91. Led all maintenance activities of assigned aircraft, including implementing the maintenance standards, methods, and procedures established.• Ensured compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer’s recommendations and company policies.• Coordinated maintenance training requirements with the DOM, CAM.• Developed a budget outlining and projecting financial expenses related to aircraft maintenance, parts & labor, tooling, equipment and facilities.• Supervised and approved expenditures related to assigned aircraft.• Participated in the Safety Management Systems; and Assumes any duties delegated.• Supervised aircraft maintenance personnel (both company employees and non-company personnel), including aircraft interior and exterior cleaning• Coordinates with all non-company personnel and Approved MaintenanceKEY ACHIEVEMENTS• Turned around failing operations, bringing structure, adherence to regulations and policies – creating efficiency• Scaled operations from 1 man to 7• Achieved buy-in from Board, CEO and CFO for $80M expenditure of new aircraft – entire fleet• Came in under budget each year• Reduced AOG from 9 to 0• Saved 40% of operating expense through creating efficiencies