AEROSPACE DIRECTOR / MANAGER

Senior Executive and Aerospace Professional successful at leading and building high-performance executive and sophisticated technical teams. Proven track record of administrating FAA part 121, 135 & 145 airline, government and corporate operations with P&L responsibility up to $100 million. Expert at introducing state-of-the-art technology, operational excellence initiatives to streamline procedures, processes, improve efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, enhance quality and ensure a safe environmental compliant work place. Skilled at managing international operations within culturally diverse environments and planning / executing multi-faceted global operations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional:
Developed and Implemented Quality Control & Management Programs (ISO, Six Sigma, AS9100)
Administered International Global Aerospace Operations
Developed and Managed Large Commercial & Corporate MRO Programs
Managed Over 100 Employees
Developed and Maintained Contracts / Bids
Established FAA, Government & Customer Relations
Developed Reorganization & Turnaround programs
Developed & Maintained Trend Analysis, Risk Data, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
Facility Design, Planning & Financial Management

• Education:
Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Management, UACH
Professional Program Management, Villanova University
PMP Certification in Progress (PMI)

• Licenses:
A&P #534900664, Pvt. Pilot #534900664, E.M.T. #165438

• Aircraft Exp:
B767, 757, 747, 737, 727, A300, A320, A330, DC10, L1011, DC8, DC9, MD80, C-130, T-38,
OH-58D, UH-1,EC120, EC145, SA330, C-12, King Air 200, Falcon 20, Lear 24, 35, 45, 65, Citation jets,
Hawkers, EMB 120, 145, B1900, C208, SA-227, DHC-7

• Aviation Courses:
American Airlines DC-10 GenFam (80hrs) Diploma
American Trans Air MD-11 GenFam (80hrs) Diploma
Continental Airlines 737 GenFam (80hrs) Diploma / RII
Federal Aviation Adim., Airworthiness Management course
Northwest Airlines 747GenFam (80hrs) Diploma/RII
Northwest Airlines 727GenFam (80hrs) Diploma/RII
Merlin Airways Emb-120 GenFam (80hrs) Diploma/RII
Merlin Airways SA-227 GenFam (80hrs) Diploma/RII
Rockwell Collins TCAS II course Diploma
US Army OH-58D Helo repair course (12wks) Honor Grad
*(Run & Taxi qualified on all above aircraft)*



*Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking of the Spanish language*

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

12/07 – 03/09 King Aerospace; El Paso, Texas
Deputy Program Manager
Site Manager
Directly responsible for all aircraft maintenance and technical personnel (100+ personnel) that support the DHC-7 aircraft fleet for the US Army ARL program. Directed and coordinated through supervisory and lead personnel, all site activities in support of the DHC-7 program. This included personnel engaged in the repair, maintenance, modification and overall airworthiness of the program’s DHC 7 aircraft. This was a Part 145 operation that supported line, deployment, heavy and modification aircraft projects.
• Managed fleet of aircraft through modification and heavy maintenance projects.
• Reorganized and restructured underperforming operations.
• Reestablished and built trusting relationships with US Army, INSCOM & AMCOM.
• Managed and planned heavy maintenance and modification aircraft projects.
• Obtained & maintained aircraft at 95% Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate; company accomplishment.
• Was the primary line interface between the company and the U.S. Army‘s C.O.R. and Maintenance Officers with regard to aircraft status and operations.
• Managed personnel through deployments to various foreign and hostile countries.
• Assigned as the program’s Assistant Program Manager responsible for assisting with the company’s management of the ARL worldwide program.
• Implemented program wide policies, maintenance programs and trend monitoring.
• Ensured most cost effective and safety driven methods were followed.
• Stopped high employee turnover rate.

01/07-12/07 Berry Aviation; San Marcos, Texas
V.P. of Maintenance –FAA Part 135, 145
Senior Executive with full control and responsibility for Part 135 Airline and Part 145 MRO operating a fleet of 24 Dornier 328, SA227, SA226, and Citation aircraft. Held P&L responsibility of $100 million. Berry Aviation is also a fully functional Part 145 MRO with several high profile airline customers. Responsible for the coordination and cost-effective accomplishment of all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on company fleet and MRO customer’s modification and maintenance projects / programs.
• Specifically responsible for the cost-effective accomplishment of al l operations.
• Secured and managed multi-million dollar aircraft modification project with Germany’s Cirrus Airline.
• Primary company interface with customers.
• Managed international operations in various locations.
• Managed and structured complete aircraft modification projects.
• Developed new Supplemental Type Certifications (STC’s).
• Responsible to ensure proper staffing of technical personnel.
• Responsible for the management of the technical training program.
• Responsible to ensure that adequate facilities, tools and equipment are available to conduct all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and that the facilities tools and equipment are properly stored.
• Held the authority to change or modify the facilities and tooling processes to ensure the operational and safety needs of the airline/MRO are met.
• Ensured operations in accordance with OSHA and good operating practices.
• Held the responsibility for the Special Flight Permit process and had the authority to make changes and modifications as necessary and coordinate with flight operations management for any special flight permit activities.
• Responsible to ensure that all aircraft parts and materials procured, repaired, borrowed or overhauled are obtained in accordance with the policies and procedures outlined in approved manuals, and had the authority to change and modify the policies for the parts, materials and control/SUP process.
• Held responsibility and authority to establish, change and/or modify the policies, procedures and programs within all Maintenance Departments.

05/06-01/07 Merlin Airways, Puerto Rico
General Manager – FAA Part 121, 135
Director of Maintenance / Chief Inspector – FAA Part 121, 135
Was originally hired to restructure and organize company's quality control department after several years of neglect. Merlin Airways is a Part 135,121feeder operator for FedEx, with routes flying from Puerto Rico and Florida to the Caribbean and South America, operated SA-227, EMB-120 & B1900. FEDEX is a high-pressure contract with a high-performance demand. After proving myself in the C.I. role I was quickly asked by ownership to assume the role of General Manager to help restructure entire airline. All department heads including Director of Ops, Chief Pilot and Director of Maintenance were direct reports.
• Established an intensive reorganization “Turn Around” program.
• P&L responsibility $25 million.
• Managed international operations.
• Simplified procedures and processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Developed AS9100 compliant program.
• Brought all aircraft into AD, FAR, and manufacture's compliance in short “Turn Around”
• Worked closely with FAA P.M.I. to keep airline operational during restructuring
• Held GM, DOM & Chief Inspectors positions simultaneously during restructure.
• Recruited world-class executive management and sophisticated technical teams.
• Established 98.5% contractual requirement on- time performance, first time in company’s history.
• Responsible for the management of the technical training program.

01/05-05/06 Kalitta Airlines/STS Various US & Int'l
Flight Maintenance Engineer – Part 121
Technical representative and sole maintenance authority for company's B747 cargo aircraft. Traveled extensively to various international countries to include: Asia, Europe, and Middle East in support of aircraft continued airworthiness.
• Responsible for all of aircraft's airworthiness needs.
• Technically represented and managed aircraft during modifications, heavy checks and routine maintenance.
• Dealt with complicated maintenance needs that have arisen that included, light maintenance items such as component changes, system troubleshooting. Heavy issues have been flight surface changes, F.C.U. changes, A.C.M. changes, Engine lock out for ferry, and Engine changes.
• Dealt with all issues in a timely and proficient manner with limited resources.
• Contracted and managed international outsourced vendors.
• Performed tasks under international cultural difficulties.

10/99-01/05 Dalai Aeronautics International; Laredo, TX
Aviation Maintenance Program Manager – FAA Part 121, 135
Company handled numerous maintenance and repair for high profile customers. Service responsibilities included: preflight and post flight testing, heavy repair and modifications as well as routine launching and recovery of aircraft. Customers included domestic and international corporate, cargo, passenger airlines and government contracts including: US Marshall Service, American Eagle, Continental Express, AeroMar, Mexicana. Aircraft Include: Falcons, Lear Jet 24, 35, 45, & 65, ATR, Saab, EMB 120&145, EC120, EC145, C-12, King Air 200, B1900, C208, DC-9, MD80, A300, A320, A330, B727, B737 and B747.
• Conducted and managed maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, aircraft modifications and repairs, conducted annual and progressive inspections on customer aircraft.
• Responsible for the financial, business planning and day-to-day running of busy maintenance ops
• P&L responsibility $11 million.
• Managed international technical operations.
• Supervised production and technical support teams to ensure operations and tasks were satisfied on-time and within budget.
• Liaised with internal and external customers, including customer negotiations and contract acceptance.
• Developed and Implemented Quality Control & Management Programs.
• Managed business start up operation and coordination.

01/99 - 08/99 Leading Edge Aviation Services; Amarillo, TX
Quality Assurance Inspector / A&P Aircraft Technician – FAA Part 121, 135, 145
Ensuring that all phases of maintenance are followed in accordance with FAA regulations, the customer's statement of work, and company policy. Also worked heavily with various commercial airlines putting B-747, DC-10, L1011 aircraft into storage and complete build up of these aircraft, which have been in long term storage for return to service. Job overview: engine replacement, apu replacement, main and nose landing gear replacement, hydraulic system flushing, interior removal and preparation for cargo modification installation, equipment acceptance inspections to include boroscoping, and resistance checks on all electrical wiring harnesses, hot section inspections, in addition maintenance included removal, inspection, rigging, repairing, replacement and installation of engines and subsystems. Work included complete aircraft troubleshooting, removal of aircraft flight control surfaces, corrosion inspections, corrosion removal, structural repair inspections, exterior coating application, fuel cell and system inspections, plus I am taxi and run qualified on B747, DC-10, L1011, B-737 and B-727.

08/96 - 12/98 Conquistadores del Cielo Parral, Chihuahua México
Charter Pilot/ Aircraft Maintenance Advisor
Flew clients to various cities and locations through out state of Chihuahua, Mexico as well as neighboring states. Also performed as facility's Maintenance advisor on the light general aviation aircraft to include servicing Checks and various other maintenance duties. Aircraft Experience: B-737, Lear 24, 35, 45 & 65, Hawkers, Falcon 20,UH-1, SA330, King Air 200, C208, B-212 and various general aviation aircraft.

05/91 - 06/94 U.S. Army 1/17th Air Cav. 82D ABN Div.
Helicopter Crew Chief (OH-58D)
Responsible for performing pre-flight and post flight inspections. Repaired and maintained aircraft in accordance with U.S. Army procedures. Ensured Aircraft log and maintenance books were completed accurately, efficiently, and in an organized and timely manner. Worked in the experimental flight test division as a mechanic. Performed repairs, modifications and changes to experimental aircraft in order to produce a stronger aircraft. During this time also performed the above duties on the C-12 (King Air 200), Cobra, and UH-1 aircraft as the troop had these aircraft attached.

01/90 - 04/91 Hughes Aviation Svc; Las Vegas NV
Line Service Rep. / Maintenance apprentice
Received and launched commercial and corporate charter airlines such as ATA, Sun Country, Aero Mexico, Canadian Air and numerous others. Responsible for Aircraft servicing while in terminal area including towing aircraft, marshaling, fueling, removal of cargo and loading of cargo. Also assisted A&P mechanics with various maintenance activities while training for my license. Aircraft experience: B-747, B-757, B-767, B-737, B-727, DC-10, DC-9, MD-80, Falcons, Hawkers, Saberliner, Citations, Lear 24, 35, King Air, C208.