Mirtha Weiss, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Cape Canaveral, FL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Point-of-Contact for all escalations and resolution of program and operations issues.
• Directed North and Latin American Airlines, overseeing 4 Program Managers managing multiple airline partners.
• Led critical initiatives in airline deliverables for In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity systems.
• Collaborated with major airline partners including Delta, Air Canada, Alaska, LATAM, GOL, and Aeromexico.
• Direct the launch of Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) programs.
• Mentored Program Managers and promoted individual growth and education.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Promoted with the additional responsibility for Delta Airlines. Directs 5 Program Managers. Business-critical initiatives include the launch, development, and execution of airline deliverables in support of.
• Overcame hardware shipping and customs issues, creating on-site production lines, and successfully achieved fast-track regulatory approval from the FAA and Brazilian Authorities.
• Working with Airlines reduced Brazil approval from 90 days to 14 days through negotiation across cross-governmental agencies.
• Instituted Airline Change Request process for airline programs in alignment with contractual guidelines and managing scope creep while ensuring proper revenue increases.
• Launched the first 2KU in-flight connectivity in the Latin American market.
• Implemented the first in-flight communications and entertainment systems in Brazil for GOL airlines.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Directed Latin American programs and certification efforts for Boeing 737, Airbus Series, and Embraer for LATAM, GOL and Aeromexico airlines. Led cross-functional teams in a matrix organization encompassing Satcom, IT.
• Responsible for the successful IFE and Satcom IFC launch of 3 large commercial Airlines throughout Latin America utilizing third-party system integration.
• Implemented and launched Satcom streaming live TV feed aboard commercial Airlines
• Created successful startup of multiple MRO production lines for Satcom equipment.
• Identified and mitigated risks, developed contingency plans, and ensured high operational standards.

Melbourne, Florida, United States

• Reported to CEO, VP Finance, VP Operations, VP Programs, and the President. Delivered-full cycle integrations from contract to go-live. Initiatives included contract negotiations, contract review, agreements, and.
• Established new Maintenance Repair Operations (MRO) internationally for installation and support of international programs in Italy, Malta, and France.
• Rescued and transformed failing program which surpassed customer expectations. Returned profitability by negotiating and maintaining margins ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Traveled to Italy multiple time to handle 5 Alitalia bankruptcies. Successfully sold and received payment for additional hardware and software enhancements and upgrades.

Melbourne, Florida, United States

• Responsible for all Program and Departmental annual budgeting of $98M Reported to JetBlue Corporate Controller. Developed metrics, tracking, and trending analysis. Prepared ad hoc reporting and analysis.
• Hired, developed, and managed a strong Finance Department.
• Led approval and tracking of corporate capital assets and funding.
• Key member, SAP Transitioning Team moving from Pentagon to SAP establishing cost center-based accounts. As SAP SME conducted training and created reference manuals to all functional groups.

West Orange, New Jersey, United States

• Performed demographic analysis for site location, selection, and acquisition. Prepared due diligence, pro forma, job costing, and cost and budget analysis.
• Project Manager for development and renovation of multiple commercial sites.
• Responsible for all lease negotiations, execution and enforcement.
• Directed the Facility Management Team.
• Management of all Vendor relationship.