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848 Brickell Ave, Suite 500. Miami, Fl 33131

848 Brickell Ave, Suite 500, Miami, Florida, 33131

Sebastian, Florida

Pembroke Pines, Florida

Managing the remaining AeroTurbine engine portfolio during the transition period for the handover of all assets to AerCap (parent company) by providing an engineering consultancy service with comprehensive engine management solutions.

Targeting VP Of Engineering, Operations & Senior Management roles in aircraft and engine management in organizations covering Engine / Aircraft Leasing, Financial Institutions, Engine Repair Stations, Engine / Aircraft Manufacturers and Airlines

Miramar, Florida

Key member of the senior management team accountable for directing Engineering activities for the repair and heavy maintenance of both wide and narrow-body commercial aircraft power plants produced by major Commercial Engine Manufacturers of GE, CFMI, Pratt & Whitney, IAE and RR. Provide leadership and training for a team of eight with emphasis on driving process improvement initiatives and managing change. Manage a $4MM departmental budget for SG&A. Report directly to the COO.Senior-Level Management Accountabilities:A highly visible position with a diverse span of responsibilities critical to the company's long-term market position, operating efficiency and bottom-line performance. Involved in high level technology strategy, policy, and operational decisions.Participate as member of the Senior Management Team in establishing governance processes of direction and control to ensure that objectives are achieved, risks are managed appropriately and company resources are used responsibly.Provide leadership to teams to achieve business objectives with a focus on continual process improvement and ensuring a customer-focused organization. Managed Technical Support Managers for a global presence in Europe & Middle East and Africa (based in UK & Ireland) and Asia (based in Singapore).Managed consultants for global representation at customers.Utilize Six Sigma background in the pursuit of continuous improvement of products, processes, systems, and services.Oversee new product introduction with new capabilities for the CFM56-5, CFM56-7, V2500, CF6-80C2, PW2000 and PW4000 engines.Negotiated engine shop visit contracts between the customer and maintenance provider.Managed engine shop visits through MROs worldwide resulting in minimizing costs, turn-time and work scope creep while also maximizing quality, reliability and time-on-wing. Reduced engine shop visit lease returns turn-time to 5 days from 20+ for return-to-service by planning, material kits and resource.

Miami, Florida

Directed Technical Operations for the Engineering and Maintenance departments and a staff of 17 Repair Station and Technical Personnel including a Senior Director, Chief Engineer, Mechanics and Support Staff. Accountable for the overall management of maintenance for the AeroTurbine engine asset pool portfolio including maintenance of leased engines, repair station operations and engine shop visit management. Managed financials and budget for leasing, shop visits and engine disassembly. Strategically grew in-house capabilities and engine throughputs from below 50 to over 200 engine shop visits with varying levels of work scopes. Supported engine leasing related to the movement of materials and equipment. Worked closely with Leasing to capture and close out commercial and technical aspects of each engine lease. Oversaw all engine lease returns to ensure all requirements had been met and the engine had been technically accepted. Directed activities of the Repair Station including engine repairs, configuration conversions, lease returns and disassembly.

Miami, Florida

Responsible for the overall technical standard of maintenance for the AeroTurbine engine portfolio. Managed a team of eight engineers, technical manager and material work order analysts. Accountable for overseeing all aspects of engine shop visit maintenance for all AeroTurbine owned and managed assets including AerCap when required. Managed engineering and technical requirements with 3rd party engine management customers. Managed the departmental budget for the Propulsion Team. Worked closely with the Engine Leasing Team to capture and close out commercial and technical aspects of each engine lease. Oversaw follow up with lease returns to ensure all requirements had been met and the engine had been technically accepted. Directed activities of the Repair Station including engine repairs, configuration conversions, lease returns and disassembly.

Miami, Florida

Managed production operations of an FAA and EASA Approved Certified Repair Station including the disassembling, repair and maintenance of aircraft engines from the AeroTurbine and AerCap fleet. Oversaw a staff of 12 engine mechanics and support staff. Held financial accountability for the cost of repairs.Developed procedures to increase shop repair capabilities including implementing best practices and process improvement initiatives. Responsible for meeting facility financial objectives on all projects.Ensured maintenance was performed in accordance with FAR Part 121 requirements, and AeroTurbine’s policies/procedures. Reviewed all maintenance records and material requests of Technicians for completeness and accuracy. Provided continuous review of the overall production effort to assure maximum safety and operating efficiency.Performed on-the-job technical training on aircraft maintenance practices, company policies, safety procedures, and general information for new employees when necessary.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Power Plant & Customer Technical Support EngineerKey member of the Power Plant engineering team with responsibility for performing direct maintenance and repair of CFM56-3, CFM56-5 and CFM56-7 engines. Worked with customers from China, Asia, Russia and European airlines.Select Accomplishments Recipient of GE’s “Wales Great People Award’’ Q1/06 for cost savings.Member of the leadership team on Air Safety Airworthiness board.Improved workshop practices to enhance engine performance and time-on-wing.Implemented procedure changes and shared best practices with New Production and GE Service Shops worldwide.Consistently met operational needs including daily production targets, on time deliveries, engine pass test rates, shop turnaround times, shop visit cost versus quote, engine performance and customer satisfaction.Special Projects HPT Module and Engine Linipot Improvement Strategy.LPT Balancing solutions to minimize N1 Test and In Service Vibration.GENSPECT controls for better assembly of HP rotor assembly builds.Planned and implemented engine work scopes with airlines, leasing companies and consultants to meet customer requirements on investigation and planned shop visits. Ensured compliance with governing bodies including the FAA, CAA and EASA.Involved in all levels and stages of the engine build process. Responsible for technical decisions during shop visit throughout engine disassembly, inspection, module and engine build through to engine test.Worked with GE Service Shops worldwide, CFM Platform, OEMs, and CFMI for best practices, quality improvements and product reliability by modifications and assembly practices. Understood airline fleet, engine and environmental issues impacting performance.Leveraged work scopes across engine types to improve engine build standards.Assessed engine hardware condition during disassembly, conducted troubleshooting and produced an engine report.

Derby & Bristol, United Kingdom

Developed new technology for weight and cost reduction benefits for both Military and Commercial aviation engine applications.Controlled a budget in excess of $2MM to design, demonstrate and validate the concept in an engine development program.Coordinated the program with departments within Rolls Royce and the British Government on Trade & Industry and Military.Designed components for compressor and turbine application in aero engines for use on civil and military applications.Utilized CADs and drawing board for design layouts and drawings. Carried out conceptual design studies.