Ray Ames Email & Phone Number

Paris, Paris, Fr

Hello all my industry friends and family, today I am excited to announce my new role as (COO) Chief Operating Officer at (AES) Alvest Equipment Services USA.Following the Unifi Aviation and Alvest recent partnership announcement, AES USA is becoming the largest ground support equipment service provider in the US supporting over 170 locations In this role, I will lead the business strategy, integration, and operational performance for the AES USA network. I am both honored and excited to take this opportunity to expand upon our maintenance services by also offering GSE rental, leasing, refurbishment, and electric conversion solutions. We have a great team of dedicated GSE professionals now all working together with the common goal of becoming the service provider of choice within the industry. Let me know if we can help you in any way. www.aes-gse.com Thank you and cheers, Ray

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Oversight for strategic development and execution of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Maintenance operations and administrative support system wide.

Disrupting industry ground operations with autonomy

Business and strategy leader innovating a path to disrupting the traditional equipment capability and airline operating efficiency.The autonomous ground vehicle (AGV) is coming soon to an airport near you.

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsibilities include leading and directing all aspects of the business including strategy, planning,leadership and support for United Airlines facilities and ground operations globally.• Centralized the facilities maintenance organization with defined structure, standards andmanagement systems to support• Visionary leader of over 1,800 technical and operations personnel• Management and life cycle planning of over 100,000 company assets and facilities globally• Multi-year capital investment planning and operating cost reduction program management• Defined green strategies to leverage 40M+ in grants and incentives to grow electrificationcapability and reduce carbon footprint globally while reducing operating expenses• Improved baggage handling system reliability and performance significantly with a completestabilization and sustainability program

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsibilities include leading and directing maintenance operations for both GSE and contractedfacilities maintenance operations.• Merger and integration of United and Continental ground operations programs• Established centralized line GSE and facilities maintenance management redefiningmaintenance processes and implementing an effective business management program• Maintenance management of 45,000+ United assets• P&L Management of over $200M in annual spend• Implemented business and maintenance standards reducing millions in cost and waste• Safety, OSHA and training programs implemented in support of cost and performance objectives• Insourcing and revenue generation programs implemented resulting in reduced total costof ownership (TCO)

Chicago, Il, Us

Responsibilities include GSE maintenance management at 80 operating locations and system resourceplanning for both fleet and manpower requirements• Defined and implemented a centralized maintenance management program with 70% improvedcompliance and reliability performance results• Defined and implemented a service provider management program optimizing field capabilities whilecontrolling cost• Defined and implemented data management, performance management, quality control andaccountability programs• Defined and implemented a system part management program delivering inventory man agementprocesses, supply chain solutions and cost management solutions• Asset right sizing and optimization – developed the modeling tools and methodology used todetermine optimum equipment levels based on business needs• Environmental planning – Support both compliance and preservation initiatives with environmentalreporting and multi-year asset planning programs• Replacement analysis modeling – Developed asset replacement modeling methodologies ensuringcapital investments are optimized• Technical training & safety management – responsible for all maintenance related maintenancealerts, mandatory projects, system technical training and DOT compliance