• Served as aircraft certification Technical Project Management lead and coordinated SmartSky and Partner Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) from design concept through STC issuance on customer for aircraft (private, corporate, and fleet installations).• Collaborated with executive, technical, and management leaders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. • Developed project scope and managed changes through the lifecycle of the project.• Provided Technical Project Management for SmartSky Airborne Products certification for both hardware and software certification. • Liaison with internal and external support teams regarding SmartSky product and certification technical requirements. • Managed internal and external and team coordination with cross-functional teams across SmartSky to ensure timely delivery of project milestones and identify and mitigate all risks and challenges on certification projects.• Created STC project plans, SOW, RFP, deliverables and resource coordination with SmartSky STC and installation partners to ensure planned work scopes are identified and completed to schedule. • As the single point of contact, maintained constant communication, ensured all customer issues are addressed through collaboration with functional stakeholders.• Fostered a culture of teamwork and communication based on the entrepreneurial operating system EOS) company-wide.

• Served as the primary point of contact for each STC project both internally and with the customer.• Responsible for managing all phases of assigned projects including STC engineering development, prototype manufacturing, aircraft installation, FAA certification, and transition to production while ensuring adherence to L2 and FAA processes.• Supported new business proposal (RFP) preparation.

• Served as the American Airlines (AAL) point of contact and maintained daily communications including but not limited to progress updates, orders, risks, and warranty issues.• Coordinates with Purchasing, Engineering, Planning, and/or Marketing for all internal change requests that impact the supplier.• Worked with the AAL Purchasing Team to develop detailed milestone charts (and other charts as required.) Managed the milestone chart to guarantee on-time completion of the program and to keep the project team updated on current status.• Conducted random and continuous inspections of the production process to certify specifications are met.

• Oversaw and monitored schedules, budgets, personnel, and quality for customers projects and facilitated the production planning (including status updates) and “lessons learned” meetings prior to and after aircraft arrival. • Served as the customer’s main point of contact and maintained daily communications including customer satisfaction, progress updates, invoicing, and warranty issues.• Managed assigned project financials (P&L) including building, reviewing, auditing, and approving labor charges, work orders and meeting weekly with senior management and Accounting before delivering Pro Forma invoice to customer.• Performed the duties of weekend maintenance supervisor as required. (responsible for airworthiness issues and reporting progress of work to senior management)

• Coordinated the Completion Specification (CS) process between worldwide and US Spec. & Design teams.• Scheduled, conducted, and lead Customer Specification Review Meetings (CSRM). • Prepared aircraft specification Customer Change Requests and acted as liaison between the customer and the Dassault facility.• Resolved technical and program related issues through coordination with Engineering, Regulatory, and Production personnel to ensure the most feasible and customer-acceptable path when a change request is initiated.• Represented customers and Spec. & Design during facility meetings including Initial Specification and Design Review; Focal point for all assigned actions.• Performed Seat, Cabinet, paint and Aircraft Conformity inspections to ensure Customer Specifications are met and provided reports for senior management.• Prepared weekly status updates on assigned aircraft and managed requests to address potential and future improvements to current and future Falcon aircraft.

• Responsible for preparing and submitting Quality Control documentation of F-WW aircraft under the Dassault POA pursuant to the Export Certificate of Airworthiness.• Interfaced and coordinated with responsible managers of all applicable departments, customers, and U.S. and foreign (EASA, GSAC, CAAC, etc.) authorities. • Consolidated part 1 and 2 burns related to the construction of the aircraft and authored the Burn Test Reports for submission to GSAC authorities.• Coordinated with FAA and GSAC authorities to ensure flight permits do not lapse and they remain current and valid.• Performed FAA Designee (DAS Inspection) duties and the duties of an “A” inspector (RII) (F7X, F2000, F900, and F50 and aircraft components) as required.

• Performed in-process and final inspections on Dassault aircraft, engines, avionics and accessories including the F50, F900, F2000 series aircraft and components.• Ensured modified aircraft and accessories conform (applying GD&T) to Dassault engineering, Modifications, STC’s and FAA FAR’s for the DAS.• Performed FAA Designee (DAS Inspection) duties as required in pursuit of FAA STC’s, ensured compliance to AD’s and completed FAA forms 337 as required.

• Managed on-site staff and ensured production milestones were met in a timely manner and were within budget (P&L). • Ensured scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance met or exceeded Air Midwest’s and FAA standards. • Responsible for compliance of applicable Beech 1900 D FAA Airworthiness Directives, company Compliance Orders, and Service Bulletins and Form 337’s.• Responsible for site safety and compliance to company, FAA, EPA, OSHA and other applicable government regulatory agency policies.• Directly supervised 4 Foremen and 10 to 20 Aircraft Mechanics, and 2 site supply personnel.• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, mentoring, performance evaluations, and recognition of all assigned personnel.

• Performed scheduled/unscheduled avionic/electric/instrument/mechanic maintenance and modifications on Beech 1900D regional airliners, and Pratt and Whitney PT-6 engines operating under Air Midwest (FAA Part 121).

• Planned and directed activities concerned with development, application, and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials, and products. • Developed and initiated standards/methods for inspection, testing, and evaluation. • Devised sampling procedures and developed forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data. • Directed workers engaged in measuring/testing product and data concerning materials, product, or process quality and reliability (Utilized GD&T as required). • Reviewed and revised the Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, Procedures, and Work Instructions as required to conform to FAA, ISO and company policy.• Implemented company ISO 9001/AS9000 and responsible for internal/external (vendor) audit compliance and reporting.• Implemented company FAA ACSEP audit program; responsible for internal/external (Regional FAA MIDO (PI), ACO compliance and TSO/PMA reporting.• Prepared the Audio International Inc.’s FAA quarterly quality performance reports for submittal to customers and to our corporate office.

• Provided program management to ensure engineering, manufacturing, production and budget milestones were met in a timely manner.• Acted as liaison between customer and company in all matters pertaining to project or future needs and/or orders.• Prepared and devised reports, timelines, charts and schedules for the Sr. Program Manager. • Implemented cost controls through the accomplishment of lean manufacturing techniques.• Prepared, reviewed, and analyzed Memorandum of Agreements (MOA), Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and other contractual documents.• Monitored headcount and increase or decrease the work force utilizing a temporary work force to ensure sufficient capacity to meet internal and external needs.• Directly managed and supervised 3 Engineers a Field Service Representative and acted as liaison between customer, senior management, and company.• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and recognition of assigned personnel.

• Provided field service assistance in response to customer requests on Cabin Management Systems (CMS) on corporate and privately owned jets for a FAA (Part 145) repair station. (Customers included: Boeing, Bombardier-Lear, Dassault-Falcon, Gulfstream, Raytheon, Galaxy, Cessna, Astra, MidCoast, Duncan, Jet Aviation)• Authored and submitted product Service letters and Bulletins as required.• Prepared reports, procedures, and proposals for engineering and management review.• Maintained relationships with customers, acted as liaison regarding technical/installation requirements, and conducted formal internal/external training as required.• Diagnosed aircraft/equipment failures and malfunctions to determine root causes.• Ensured airworthiness of new and existing product by issuing Certificates of Conformance or FAA 8130-3’s per company and FAA standards.• Advised engineering on customer concerns and made design/software recommendations as required.

• Supervised the performance of integrated Flight Management System (Rockwell-Collins FMS 5000), DEPOT level, Global Positioning System (GPS) major modification and installations of Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) equipped USAF T-1A (BeechJet 400A).• Resolved customer issues/concerns and prepared reports/timetables for the Program and Division Manager to ensure contractual obligations were met.• Performed and certified Aircraft Pitot/Static systems per FAA FAR’s 91.411 and 91.413 as required and organized/managed the site quality and safety programs.• As Chief Inspector, ensured that system installation and performance conforms to USAF and FAA airworthiness standards.• Directly supervised 10 licensed aircraft technicians and responsible for training, mentoring, performance evaluations, and recognition of all assigned personnel.

• Supervised and managed aircraft maintenance teams typically comprised of 6 to 20 trained technicians.• Performed in-process and final inspections on AH-64 and UH-60 helicopter systems including airframe, powerplant, avionics, electrical, pneumatic, instrument, hydraulic, electromechanical, and flight controls/surfaces (Utilized GD&T as required).

• Supervised and managed the Quality Department at 1 of 2 AVIM/limited DEPOT facilities performing Special Technical Inspections and Repair (STIR) on AH-64 and OH-58D helicopters in Germany.• Responsible for all aspects of aircraft systems/subsystems tear down, overhaul, modification, and reassembly I/A/W US Army Technical Bulletins (TB), Modification Work Orders (MWO), and U.S. Army Technical Manuals (TM).• Assured compliance and reporting of Modification Work Orders (MWO), Safety of Flight (SOF) and Aircraft Safety Action Messages (ASAM) I/A/W US Army regulations.• Submitted Maintenance Engineering Report Authorization (MERA) requests to US Army ATCOM engineering to authorize Depot level (major) modifications and implemented them upon approval. • Directly supervised 8 Aircraft Technical Inspectors, a Secretary, and indirectly supervised all shop and site maintenance personnel.

• Performed scheduled and unscheduled airframe, powerplant, avionics, electrical and armament maintenance at the intermediate and flight line level on the AH-64, UH-60, AH-1, UH-1, OH-58 (A-D). Deployed to Desert Shield/Desert Storm to SW Asia and the IFOR/SFOR Missions in the Balkans in support of the US Army (Non-Combatant).

• Identified and isolated power plant, avionics, electrical, and instrument malfunctions on U.S. Army aircraft including AH-64, OH-58, AH-1 and UH-60 helicopters at the flight line and intermediate level of maintenance including attack, navigation and Doppler radar systems, electro-optical, infrared/laser sighting, and FLIR sensor systems.

• Utilized telemetry and other data collection devices (i.e. video, audio, Time Code Generators) to measure analog digital synchro, pressure, time, distance, video and the human factor to verify performance of existing and future DOD aviation systems, equipment, and aircraft for the U.S. Army Aviation Test Board at Fort Rucker, Alabama.

• Identified and isolated malfunctions of avionics equipment (Radar, INS Navigation, and Display) and computerized test stations for the F-15 (AFSC: 32654B).