Experience

EmpowerMX

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President

  • Nov 2019 - Present



Aerospace Asset Trading, LLC.

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SVP of Global Operations

  • May 2018 - Nov 2019



Regional One

• Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

• VP Maintenance Operations

  • Sep 2017 - May 2018

  Direct oversight for Regional One and Customer Programs to include asset and inventory management, maintenance operations and aircraft end of life services. Develop marketing and sales projections for assigned product lines. Coordination and budget control for assets being repaired and returned to service by MRO service providers. Develop specific programs for engine and aircraft assets in support of sales and lease opportunities. Direct oversight for Regional One and Customer Programs to include asset and inventory management, maintenance operations and aircraft end of life services. Develop marketing and sales projections for assigned product lines. Coordination and budget control for assets being repaired and returned to service by MRO service providers. Develop specific programs for engine and aircraft assets in support of sales and lease opportunities.



IAG Engine Center, LLC. - USA

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

  IAG Engine Center's (IAGEC) full-time staff consisting of OEM and U.S. Military trained technicians having extensive backgrounds with major airlines, MRO and government agencies. A vital member of several professional and industry orientated organizations. Shop Services provide Overhaul, Quick Turn and "Hospital" Repair while allowing for direct control of workscope, limiting fallout from exposure; thus providing customer with a direct cost savings and minimal turn-around time. IAG Engine Center's (IAGEC) full-time staff consisting of OEM and U.S. Military trained technicians having extensive backgrounds with major airlines, MRO and government agencies. A vital member of several professional and industry orientated organizations. Shop Services provide Overhaul, Quick Turn and "Hospital" Repair while allowing for direct control of workscope, limiting fallout from exposure; thus providing customer with a direct cost savings and minimal turn-around time.



Commercial Jet

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President of Operations

  • Mar 2014 - Jan 2017

  Commercial Jet, Inc. is a leading independent FAA approved and EASA recognized line and heavy maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) solutions provider for passenger and cargo aircraft. Commercial Jet Inc. is known for our reliable and expert service for more than 25 years. Commercial Jet, Inc. is a leading independent FAA approved and EASA recognized line and heavy maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) solutions provider for passenger and cargo aircraft. Commercial Jet Inc. is known for our reliable and expert service for more than 25 years.



VAS Aero Services

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Program Management - Americas

  • Feb 2011 - Mar 2014



VAS Services

• Aviation Consultant

  • 2010 - 2011



Wood Group Pratt & Whitney

• Director, Jacksonville Operations

  • May 2005 - Jul 2010

  • Lead major renovation of the Jacksonville Facility and transitioned it into a world-class industrial gas turbine repair, overhaul and test facility. • Directly responsible for 20+ people which include managers, technicians and support personnel that are responsible for over $20M of sales and asset management of 90,000 Sq./Ft. facility, inventory and tooling. • Designed shop layout, procedures and program quality documents to support multiple products and overhaul activity resulting in… Show more • Lead major renovation of the Jacksonville Facility and transitioned it into a world-class industrial gas turbine repair, overhaul and test facility. • Directly responsible for 20+ people which include managers, technicians and support personnel that are responsible for over $20M of sales and asset management of 90,000 Sq./Ft. facility, inventory and tooling. • Designed shop layout, procedures and program quality documents to support multiple products and overhaul activity resulting in zero warranty claims over three years. • Developed Capital requirements totaling over $1M for facility improvements and in new tooling that support the LM operations. • Attained ISO 9001-2000 certification in 12 months after start-up of LM program. • Recognized by TurboCare as a “Center of Excellence for LM Operations” in 2006. • Responsible for Test Cell operations with direct supervision of personnel and PM programs. Show less • Lead major renovation of the Jacksonville Facility and transitioned it into a world-class industrial gas turbine repair, overhaul and test facility. • Directly responsible for 20+ people which include managers, technicians and support personnel that are responsible for over $20M of sales and asset management of 90,000 Sq./Ft. facility, inventory and tooling. • Designed shop layout, procedures and program quality documents to support multiple products and overhaul activity resulting in… Show more • Lead major renovation of the Jacksonville Facility and transitioned it into a world-class industrial gas turbine repair, overhaul and test facility. • Directly responsible for 20+ people which include managers, technicians and support personnel that are responsible for over $20M of sales and asset management of 90,000 Sq./Ft. facility, inventory and tooling. • Designed shop layout, procedures and program quality documents to support multiple products and overhaul activity resulting in zero warranty claims over three years. • Developed Capital requirements totaling over $1M for facility improvements and in new tooling that support the LM operations. • Attained ISO 9001-2000 certification in 12 months after start-up of LM program. • Recognized by TurboCare as a “Center of Excellence for LM Operations” in 2006. • Responsible for Test Cell operations with direct supervision of personnel and PM programs. Show less



Delta Air Lines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager, Engine Maintenance

  • 2002 - 2005

  • Lead in the implementation of new CF34 and CF6-80C2 new engine overhaul, repair and testing progams. Product lines were successfully launched and opened access to a $1B revenue stream. • Managed and discharged Capital budgets and expenses for tooling, Test Cell upgrades and repair development equipment. • Part of Delta team assigned to negotiate “Engine Overhaul Support Agreement”, a $20M value, between Delta TechOps and GE. • Attained FAA certification for Delta TechOps to perform… Show more • Lead in the implementation of new CF34 and CF6-80C2 new engine overhaul, repair and testing progams. Product lines were successfully launched and opened access to a $1B revenue stream. • Managed and discharged Capital budgets and expenses for tooling, Test Cell upgrades and repair development equipment. • Part of Delta team assigned to negotiate “Engine Overhaul Support Agreement”, a $20M value, between Delta TechOps and GE. • Attained FAA certification for Delta TechOps to perform overhaul maintenance for its own fleet and external customers. • Coordinated development of internal repair development processes with over 20 departments to meet cost reduction initiatives of $300K per CF6-80C2 engine overhauls.

• Positions

  • 1996 - 2002

  Manager, Line Maintenance Operations • Responsible for the leadership and training of over 100 maintenance technicians, supervisors and support personnel. • Successfully coordinated critical aircraft repairs between multiple maintenance TechOps departments with limited ground time. • Performed annual personnel assessments and tracked FAA regulated training requirements. Delta Airlines, Inc., Atlanta, Ga. 1998 - 2001 Line Maintenance Coordinator • Performed numerous… Show more Manager, Line Maintenance Operations • Responsible for the leadership and training of over 100 maintenance technicians, supervisors and support personnel. • Successfully coordinated critical aircraft repairs between multiple maintenance TechOps departments with limited ground time. • Performed annual personnel assessments and tracked FAA regulated training requirements. Delta Airlines, Inc., Atlanta, Ga. 1998 - 2001 Line Maintenance Coordinator • Performed numerous functions which included: • Maintenance coordinator between ground support, flight operations and maintenance personnel. • Training coordinator for over 150 technicians, supervisors and managers which included compliance oversight of FAA, Corporate and recurrent maintenance training programs. Delta Airlines, Inc., Atlanta, Ga. 1996 - 1998 Aviation Maintenance Technician • Returned from furlough, performed heavy overhaul maintenance on aircraft at the TechOps repair facility.



ATA Airlines

• Airlines and Aviation
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Station Maintenance Manager

  • 1994 - 1996

  • Station Manager responsible for all aircraft maintenance activities and assigned personnel activities. • Supervised Global Field Service team and insured seasonal maintenance stations were properly staffed and tooled to support mandatory aircraft maintenance. • Company liaison to local FAA officials and worked closely with them on any station audits or aircraft safety of flight issues. • Station Manager responsible for all aircraft maintenance activities and assigned personnel activities. • Supervised Global Field Service team and insured seasonal maintenance stations were properly staffed and tooled to support mandatory aircraft maintenance. • Company liaison to local FAA officials and worked closely with them on any station audits or aircraft safety of flight issues.



Delta Air Lines

• United States
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aviation Maintenance Technician

  • 1991 - 1994

  • Airframe and Powerplant technician primarily responsible for repair of the avionics systems on Delta’s aircraft, taxi qualified on several aircraft types. • Performed as crew supervisor when required and supervised technicians during their performance of aircraft maintenance repairs and insured aircraft were ready for scheduled revenue flights. • Furloughed during Delta 7.5 cost reduction program. • Airframe and Powerplant technician primarily responsible for repair of the avionics systems on Delta’s aircraft, taxi qualified on several aircraft types. • Performed as crew supervisor when required and supervised technicians during their performance of aircraft maintenance repairs and insured aircraft were ready for scheduled revenue flights. • Furloughed during Delta 7.5 cost reduction program.



United States Air Force

• United States
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• NCO

  • 1984 - 1990

  Aircraft Electrician 1984 – 1988 • B52 and KC135 aircraft systems • Shift supervisor Military Training Instructor, Lackland, TX. 1988 – 1990 • Instructed basic trainees on military drill, law, customs and procedures. • Responsible for up to 60 Airmen's training and Air Force processing for a six week period. • Awarded quarterly instructor honors by squadron commander. Aircraft Electrician 1984 – 1988 • B52 and KC135 aircraft systems • Shift supervisor Military Training Instructor, Lackland, TX. 1988 – 1990 • Instructed basic trainees on military drill, law, customs and procedures. • Responsible for up to 60 Airmen's training and Air Force processing for a six week period. • Awarded quarterly instructor honors by squadron commander.