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Oversight of all Flight Operations for Part 135 On-Demand Charter certificate.

Responsible for all aspects of flight operations for FAR Part 135 On-Demand Charter operations. Hired to complete transition from limited part 135 certificate to Full-Unlimited FAR Part 135 operations. Created and authored documentation and company manuals, check airman program, operations specifications, and oversight for fleet of Cessna Citation Aircraft.

Responsible for the safe operation of FAA Part 91 and Part 135 domestic charter flights as Pilot-In-Command. Ground and Inflight Security Coordinator, flight planning, ground operations oversight, mentoring junior flight deck personnel, and contributing to safety management program.

Responsible for safety surveillance of United Airlines operations to include flight operations and training of Boeing 787 training as well as check-airman certification and oversight. Conducted reviews, inspections, ETOP operational reviews, cargo inspections, and SMS compliance audits.

Responsible for operational effectiveness of a machining facility specializing in turn-key solutions for assembly/production tooling solutions. EHS specialist, facility maintenance coordinator, and administered driver training program.

Tasked with training and standardizing all pilots within Part 121 and 135 flight departments. Voting Member of Safety Management Committee, ASAP champion, author of revisions to Flight Operations Training Manual, created UPRT program, curriculum development, and Aircrew Designated Examiner Program.

Overseeing all engineering disciplines for a 400,000 sq/ft production facility including manufacturing, maintenance, facilities, and exterior grounds. Managed capital expenditure projects exceeding $3 Million.

Coordinating and championing VPP implementation activities globally. AQE Software Non-Conformance system Subject Matter Expert, CAD/CAM Subject Matter Expert, and Crib software Subject Matter Expert.

Oversight of development of processing, programming and fixturing of all manufacturing jobs. Supervised 12 direct reports and managed support for over 100 pieces of equipment across 3 production shifts.

Development and establishment of a U.S. production and assembly/test facility for engine manufacturing. Responsible for production management, FAA conformity management, quality management, supply chain management, and planning/executing ground and test flights for engine performance evaluation.

Oversight of all engineering laboratories for OSHA safety compliance and conducting training for student use of HAAS CNC turning and milling equipment. Mechanical design tutor, safety officer, budget management, CNC/manual machinist.

Management of 15 direct reporting persons and monitoring over 120 junior instructors. Oversight on FAA inspectors training courses. Curriculum development, contract compliance for 4 training facilities, and Part 142 Training Center Evaluator.

Flight Officer for EMB 120, ATR 42-72, and EMB 145 Captain for a Part 121 airline.

Supervision of 12 instructors and monitoring progress of over 100 students.

Operation of a flight school designed to teach individuals how to fly light single engine aircraft. Responsible for record keeping, budget management, flight instruction, and student recruiting/retention.