Mike OBrien

Primary point of contact for internal and external customers (DOM's, CAM's) and represent Gulfstream's Product Support network for both technical and non-technical situations. Provide advice and guidance to the company and the customer on installation, service, repair, replacement, modification and maintenance of Gulfstream aircraft systems and support equipment. Build customer relationships with regards to troubleshooting and solving the entire spectrum of aircraft systems, support equipment, and operational problems pertaining to GAC in-service product(s). Conceive, develop, test, and evaluate new ways to improve the technical support effort.

24/7 Mobile Response Team Manager. Team member associated with the creation and building of CLA's Orange County CA. MRT program from the ground up. Responsible for the strategic development and tactical execution of AOG maintenance including routine inspections and work arising on various aircraft such as Bombardier CH604/605, Embraer Phenom 100/300, Gulfstream. Liaison for high profile Part 91 and Part 135 ensuring seamless communication and flawless execution, as well as safety, quality and efficiency of work performed to guarantee on time delivery. Receiving inspector for parts, consumables, tools & equipment. Manage, engage, coach, and guide employees to foster a unified and effective team environment.

24/7 on-call Lead. Team member associated with the creation and building of BBD's Orange County CA. MRT program from the ground up. Responsible for the quality and quantity of maintenance performed of primarily AOG aircraft including routine and non-routine inspections. Liaison for high profile Part 91 and Part 135 operators ensuring seamless communication and flawless execution, as well as safety, quality and efficiency of work performed to guarantee on time delivery and airworthiness release. Performed shipping and receiving for base/company vehicle parts, consumables, tools and equipment, as well as performing calibration, component, and tool control audits.

FAA Part 145 Repair Station Director of Maintenance; responsible for the strategic development, tactical execution, and budgetary compliance of base operation. Provide leadership and technical support to supervisory staff and employees. Ensure the highest levels of compliance, safety, and operational performance of the organization while maintaining focus on process improvements, cost control, and productivity. Develop and manage policies, procedures, and work instructions. Focused on servant leadership, mentorship, communication and team development to build a culture of trust with all levels of the organization.

Senior A&P Mechanic: Responsible for the completion and execution of Line and Heavy Maintenance packages to include 12-year inspections, AAIP inspections, daily and periodic inspections. Quality Assurance Supervisor: Responsible for the inspection and execution of Line and Heavy Maintenance packages, daily and periodic inspections, performing scheduled and unscheduled inspections. Coordination of inspection schedules, creating manufacturer recommended inspection programs, overseeing a team of technicians on the floor to ensure compliance with those inspections. Aircraft Maintenance Planning Manager: Provided oversite for Air Methods fleet of 400+ Fixed and Rotor Wing aircraft in the Western Region of the United States.

Worked as a 24HR on-call full time, Lead A&P Mechanic for REACH Air Medical/Upland Fire Dept. Directed aircraft maintenance for air medical operations ranging from scene calls to inter-facility transports. Created a detailed tracking and organizational plan for base techs. to accomplish heavy inspections efficiently in the field, REACH adopted this practice into their Mx program at the time.

Worked as a contract field team helicopter Mechanic/Inspector for the U.S. Army on UH-60(M), OH-58 (Bell 206) helicopters. Scheduled and unscheduled PMI I & II, T700-GE 700, 701(D) engine and avionics mods, as well as overseas deployment ready maintenance, returned non-certificated helicopters to flight status in compliance with U.S. Army and Manufacturer requirements.

Job duties included the inspection of heavy maintenance "C-check" of commercial jets EMB 135/145 (XR), Legacy. Inspected maintenance performed on aircraft as well as performed various levels of NDT i.e., ultrasonic, dye/fluorescent pen. Conducted preliminary inspections of inbound aircraft as well as line aircraft, performed Airworthiness Release before return to service. Job duties include the heavy maintenance C-check of commercial jets EMB 135/145 (XR), Legacy. All work done unsupervised and inspected upon completion. Ability to comprehend and perform work required as per the inspection report and scheduled work cards.