Experienced senior executive leader with a progressive career of more than 40 years within the aviation industry (Federal Aviation Administration and military) that includes extensive expertise in the engineering and maintenance of navigational, surveillance, communication and automation equipment and systems operating in the National Airspace System (NAS). Offering specialized expertise in the Service Area Director of Technical Operations position with responsibility for the installation, maintenance, and modification of all NAS equipment and systems.Performed executive-level business functions such as strategic and tactical planning, policy development and implementation, fiscal management from formulation and execution of budgets, personnel administration, and resource allocation.Senior leadership experience in directing a Technical Operations workforce to ensure the operation of more than 23,000 NAS equipment and services operate within established standards and requirements.Provided high-level input and direction to the deployment of numerous NAS equipment solutions including EnRoute Automation, Terminal Automation, Weather Automation, Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance.Developed successful labor relationships through the collaboration process with respective labor organizations in order to foster open communication for improvement of workforce environment and long-range organizational results.Successful track record in identifying and applying innovative solutions to operational performance issues and deficiencies at the organization and workforce level.