Kyle Slover
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Credentials
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Certified 3DEXPERIENCE Collaborative Business Innovator - Associate
Dassault SystèmesMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
The Open Group Certified: TOGAF® 9 Foundation
The Open GroupJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
PMI Citizen Developer Practitioner
Project Management InstituteDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner
IBMApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Project Management InstituteJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic/IA
Federal Aviation Administration -
Commercial/Instrument/Multiengine Pilot
Federal Aviation Administration -
Information Assurance (NSTISSI 4011)
National Security Agency
Experience
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Virgin Galactic
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United States
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Enterprise Architecture
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Nov 2021 - Present
Responsible for defining Virgin Galactic's digital blueprint with a focus on establishing a full set of integrated systems to support and connect our business throughout the product and customer lifecycle.
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Enterprise Architect
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Mar 2021 - Nov 2021
Responsible for working with business teams to build robust, best in class business processes and then drive focused IT solutions to automate and optimize those processes. Defined data requirements and business intelligence solutions to ensure the business groups have the right operational and financial data required to operate optimally.
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Spaceline Maintenance Program Manager
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Jan 2017 - Mar 2021
Responsible for the planning development and schedule execution of spaceflight vehicle ground processing flows, including critical path analysis and milestone adherence while ensuring integration with company master schedules. Collaborated with flight test team, multiple engineering disciplines, program managers, and other stakeholders as required to capture all mission readiness requirements.
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Gama Aviation
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Maintenance Control
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Apr 2016 - Dec 2016
Gama Aviation LLC is a vertically integrated aircraft services firm that provides aircraft management, charter and maintenance services across the globe. Directed all aspects of line and base maintenance requirements for a mixed fleet of aircraft operating under FAR Part 135 throughout North America and the Caribbean (Wheels Up). Led a team of maintenance controllers and maintenance planners in the coordination, management, and execution of all scheduled and unscheduled (AOG) maintenance events for the entire fleet, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory airworthiness and company standards. Liaised with manufacturers to continually improve fleet reliability and maintainability. Developed and implemented procedures for capturing and reporting KPI’s geared to improving overall fleet availability and performance.
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Emery Air
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jan 2009 - Mar 2016
Responsible for all aspects of a privately held, vertically integrated aviation firm. Volo Aviation engages in aircraft management, aircraft charter, aircraft maintenance, and Fixed-Base Operations (FBO). Mandated and oversaw successful compliance audits to include FAA/DOT, IS-BAO, NATA, ARG/US, and Wyvern. Oversaw all aspects of global operations pursuant to FAA Air Carrier Certificate. From 2008-2010, Volo partnered with an institutional investor to develop a network of FBO's. Worked with M&A team on potential purchase identification, financial feasibility studies, purchase and sale contracts, and post-transaction integration with Volo branding and standards. Oversaw operations for a nationwide network of 5 FBO’s that included 100 employees in 4 states. Successfully grew market share at each location against larger competitors.
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Director of Maintenance
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Nov 2004 - Dec 2008
Responsible for all maintenance activity on a mixed fleet of business jets engaged in private and charter service, including Gulfstream, Dassault, Bombardier, and Raytheon/Hawker products. Oversaw team of 6 technicians performing line and heavy maintenance. Responsible for developing and reporting against annual maintenance budget. Created and enacted company policies to standardize training, technical procedures, documentation, and record retention. Proactively suggested and implemented aircraft equipment upgrades in advance of regulatory changes. Planned and oversaw successful on-time and on-budget delivery of three complex aircraft refurbishment/upgrade programs worth $7MM. Negotiated and entered in to contracts for outside services, vendor fleet support, warranty administration, and contract fuel programs. Directly accountable to the FAA for all maintenance operations pursuant to operations under Volo’s Air Carrier Certificate.
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CharterNation
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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Principal/Co-Founder
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2015
Co-founder of startup aircraft charter search engine. CharterNation offers wholesale clients the best online charter search capabilities in the industry. Assisted in concepting and developing business plan, provided team with ongoing strategic guidance on product development, and directly oversaw launch and ongoing marketing and sales initiatives. Co-founder of startup aircraft charter search engine. CharterNation offers wholesale clients the best online charter search capabilities in the industry. Assisted in concepting and developing business plan, provided team with ongoing strategic guidance on product development, and directly oversaw launch and ongoing marketing and sales initiatives.
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Connecticut Jet LLC
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Bridgeport, CT
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Founder/President
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Dec 2002 - Nov 2004
Founded and successfully grew a startup turbine aircraft maintenance operation. Increased revenue approximately 350% with 24 months of operations. Connecticut Jet performed line maintenance, heavy maintenance, and away-from-base AOG support for clients on all popular business jet models. Responsible for all financial, operational, and technical aspects of the business. Merged business with Volo Aviation and integrated operations. Founded and successfully grew a startup turbine aircraft maintenance operation. Increased revenue approximately 350% with 24 months of operations. Connecticut Jet performed line maintenance, heavy maintenance, and away-from-base AOG support for clients on all popular business jet models. Responsible for all financial, operational, and technical aspects of the business. Merged business with Volo Aviation and integrated operations.
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CitationShares
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Greenwich, CT
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Maintenance Supervisor
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2000 - 2003
Hired as member of startup team for the Cessna-owned fractional jet operator. Directly responsible for all logistical planning, quality control, and budget activity related to scheduled maintenance requirements on fleet of 25 jet aircraft. Negotiated and entered in to contracts for vendor fleet support, contract fuel programs, parts warranty administration, and maintenance labor support. Wrote and co-wrote scalable procedures covering all aspects of departmental policies and procedures designed to accommodate rapid fleet growth. Directly oversaw completion, acceptance, and initial fleet deployment of original 6 core lift aircraft.
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Education
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Technical Management
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