Asset Management/ Design, Certification & Modification
Throughout my career, I have developed a reputation as an experienced professional with the ability to oversee and monitor all aircraft assets in storage and transitioning through maintenance within fast-paced, high-profile environments; able to conduct financial modeling, including lease review, cash flow analysis, technical analysis, accounting analysis, asset condition-adjusted appraisals, piece-part residual value, and credit due diligence. .
AIMFleet
Vice President – Fleet Technical Services | March 2021 to Present
Establish solid foundation for success by providing quality onsite technical representation while monitoring aircraft deliveries.
Ensure quality execution by producing and presenting project management dashboards.
Employ refined relationship-building skills and collaborative mindset while reporting to all stakeholders on project status.
Southwest Airlines
Fleet Transactions, Treasury | July 2012 to August 2020
Maximized productivity and provided vital structure by adding 90 aircraft to the fleet based on research and evaluation of potential acquisition aircraft. Leveraged experience and functional knowledge to oversee configuration control of the 737 fleet.
Contributed to corporate financial health by negotiating lease agreements with lessors with a focus on best-in-class terms for Southwest Airlines Fleet Transactions Team.
Harmonized operations by advising treasury on supplemental agreements negotiations to the Boeing Purchase Agreement.
Demonstrated leadership and communication skills as business owner of MAX aircraft development and configuration; highly skilled in managing all commercial terms for project.
Southwest Airlines
Engineering, Technical Operations | July 2006 to July 2012
Delivered key contributions toward success by managing comfort, performance, and reliability of 80K passenger seats and 4.5K crew seats.
Generated $400M annually by adding six additional seats to Southwest Airlines seating configuration.
Captured substantial gains in efficiency and productivity by consolidating fleet from 10 to two configurations.
Enhanced stability by ensuring new seat programs met FAA‘s safety requirements.
Delta Air Lines
Maintenance, Publications and Programs | July 2002 to December 2005
Demonstrated strong leadership and foresight by ensuring all 767 technical manuals and maintenance program task cards adhere to Delta and FAA standards.
Additional Experience as Aviation Maintenance Technician, Delta Air Lines.