Richard Bulanda
Chief Executive Officer at Aero-Shield Capital- Claim this Profile
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Pascal Picano
Richard has proved efficient, resourceful and solution oriented in every transaction he worked on while working for me. I have especially appreciated how dynamic and available Richard always manages to be.
Glenn Griggs
I have worked with Rich for over 15 years and have alway found him knowledgeable and willing to help. He has made it possible to connect me with the right people in the industry to get things accoumpished.
Pascal Picano
Richard has proved efficient, resourceful and solution oriented in every transaction he worked on while working for me. I have especially appreciated how dynamic and available Richard always manages to be.
Glenn Griggs
I have worked with Rich for over 15 years and have alway found him knowledgeable and willing to help. He has made it possible to connect me with the right people in the industry to get things accoumpished.
Pascal Picano
Richard has proved efficient, resourceful and solution oriented in every transaction he worked on while working for me. I have especially appreciated how dynamic and available Richard always manages to be.
Glenn Griggs
I have worked with Rich for over 15 years and have alway found him knowledgeable and willing to help. He has made it possible to connect me with the right people in the industry to get things accoumpished.
Pascal Picano
Richard has proved efficient, resourceful and solution oriented in every transaction he worked on while working for me. I have especially appreciated how dynamic and available Richard always manages to be.
Glenn Griggs
I have worked with Rich for over 15 years and have alway found him knowledgeable and willing to help. He has made it possible to connect me with the right people in the industry to get things accoumpished.
Credentials
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Airframe, Power Plant,
Federal Aviation AdministrationJan, 1991- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Aero-Shield Capital
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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 Executive Officer
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Jan 2020 - Present
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TurbineAero
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President - Lease & Trading
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May 2019 - Dec 2019
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Global Director Supply Chain & Aftermarket Trading
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Sep 2017 - May 2019
• Developed, implement and maintain global strategic cost savings initiatives in the supply chain.• Facilitate infrastructure development to support and enhance global operational efficiencies.• Spearheaded inventory management project, resulting in improved turn times and economic savings.• Conduct quantitative analysis of logistics operations using simulation models and other tools.• Negotiate contracts with outside vendors to minimize costs to the company.• Define strategy and business plan for all touch points of the supply chain.• Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements.• Identified operational inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.• Identified overflow spares channel for capital asset recovery allowing for infrastructure modernization.• Spearheaded aftermarket trading team development for inventory cost reduction initiative.• Drive global aftermarket leasing and spares sales. Show less
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United Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager Engine Procurment
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Dec 2015 - Aug 2017
• Responsible for cost savings in the aircraft engine repair and overhaul service category. • Manage project-driven sourcing activities consisting of mainline auxiliary power units and engines. in addition to United Express auxiliary power units and engines. • Drive the analysis and review data, including budget, financial and performance metrics to support decisions related to programs, initiatives, including the outsourcing of engine overhaul, repair services and engine procurement. • Drive and monitor accountability through continuous measurement. • Drive subset of categories, including developing the sourcing strategy, identifying suppliers, and measuring and tracking performance against financial plans. • Develop and deliver presentations to executives as required on strategies and program practices. • Contractual negotiation. Show less
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Red-Eye Aerospace
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Romeoville Illinois
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President
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Jan 2007 - Nov 2015
• Manage operations for privately held corporation, maintaining coordination with the FAA in matters concerning operation of aircraft component manufacturing, repairs and personnel. • Secure capital access to ensure continuous company growth through private and hedge fund investors. • Drive progressive growth through segmented manufacturing, repairs, sales, and leasing. • Forecasting and achieving budgeted revenue, cost and gross margins. • Identify and deploy best practices across all aspects of company strategic growth goals • Maximize asset returns within four segmented profit and loss centers. • Coordinate, plan, initiate procurement and repair procedures to insure efficient airline support. • Oversee of commercial aircraft, including Boeing, Airbus and ATR products such as Pratt & Whitney, GE and Rolls Royce main engine finance and leasing programs. • Develop and implement procurement and repair programs for new and existing customers. • Target and close aerospace consignment opportunities. Show less
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President
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Apr 1998 - Mar 2004
Oversaw aerospace distribution, procurement, marketing, leasing and sales, as well as aerospace cost reduction support programs. Developed and implemented innovative purchase lease back exchange programs. Provided technical consulting for aerospace repair facilities, as well as both commercial and corporate operators. Provided financial projections for aircraft leasing companies, FAA repair stations and manufactures. Oversaw aerospace distribution, procurement, marketing, leasing and sales, as well as aerospace cost reduction support programs. Developed and implemented innovative purchase lease back exchange programs. Provided technical consulting for aerospace repair facilities, as well as both commercial and corporate operators. Provided financial projections for aircraft leasing companies, FAA repair stations and manufactures.
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Manager APU Products
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1994 - 1998
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Manager APU Product Line
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1994 - 1998
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United Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Aircraft Maintenance
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Mar 1991 - Mar 1993
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Education
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University of Chicago
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance -
Lewis University
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Aviation Business Management -
Lewis University
FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate