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Florida, United States

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami, Florida

Proactively recruited to oversee all aspects of technical operations for this MRO and largest provider of aircraft line maintenance in the Americas. Responsibilities encompass line maintenance, safety, regulatory compliance, quality control, and customer service. Ensure the exceptional delivery of services for 65 major customers in 35 cities averaging 130,000 flights annually with emphasis on driving revenue to the organization. Direct a staff of 1500, administer a budget of more than $XXXXX and report directly to the COO.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Proactively recruited to lead the daily operation of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of a rapidly growing ~175 airplane fleet that serves North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean markets through management of 15 company maintenance cities and 70+ business partner cities. Responsibilities encompassed Heavy Maintenance, Maintenance Training, Tooling, Company GSE, Move Team Operations, and Appearance. Provided leadership for a staff of 700+ company employees and 500+ on-call employees from the various business partner units. Also served as the Accountable 14 CFR Part 119.65 (a) Director of Maintenance and reported to the VP, Technical Operations. Administered a budget in excess of $XXXXX.

Greater New York City Area

Promoted to lead heavy maintenance and modification projects for a ~200 airplane fleet that served North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean markets encompassing 4 Maintenance Repair Organizations (MROs). Managed Material Operations including $XXXXX in parts/assets, as well as all warehousing and distribution for 11 major maintenance hubs, including JFK, BOS, MCO, and SJU. Developed and administered annual department, modifications and maintenance budgets in excess of $XXXXX. Directed a staff of 120 and reported to the VP, Technical Operations.

Greater New York City Area

Promoted to oversee a team of 250 aircraft maintenance managers, supervisors and technicians at 5 airports (Buffalo, Boston, D.C., JFK and Newark) tasked with providing maintenance needs for ~200 aircraft fleet. Managed a $XXXXX parts budget.

Greater Boston Area

Promoted to manage aircraft maintenance needs at Boston-Logan International, Buffalo, Washington D.C., and Newark airports. Managed a staff of 180 technicians servicing ~50 aircraft. Administered a budget in excess of $XXXXX.

Greater New York City Area

Initially hired as a Technician and promoted to manage flight line maintenance needs for an Airbus A320 and Embraer E190 Fleet at JFK International Airport NYC and aircraft maintenance station at Newark-Liberty International during an exceedingly rapid growth period of aircraft acquisitions and flight schedules. Hired, trained and managed a staff of 17 technicians for a 24/7 operation.

Business/Executive Education Programs

Bachelor Of Science, Aviation Technologies / Mathematics