Adam Cope
AMARILLO,TX
Summary
Encouraging leader and problem-solver with technical skills, leading and motivating others, and establishing excellent customer relations. Using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Line Leader
Bell Flight
05.2008 - Current
- • Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing process from beginning subassemblies to the final product.
• Using a strategic cross-training skills initiative for the talent development of crew.
• Established strong relationships with supply chain management and quality teams.
• Extensive experience with all aspects of flight operations of V22 and H1 platforms.
• Developed workforce improvement initiative that targeted increased productivity and reduced defects.
• Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting successes and challenges regularly.
H1 Flight Operations Manager
Bell Flight
06.2006 - 05.2008
- Oversaw the recruitment and onboarding process for new flight operations staff, ensuring a seamless integration into the team environment.
- Led cross-functional teams in devising solutions to complex operational challenges to stand up the new production model AH-1Y and AH-1Z helicopters.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the flight operations team through regular performance evaluations and feedback discussions.
- Implemented and enforced safety policies and procedures, confirming compliance with regulations.
Flight Operations Supervisor
Bell Flight
05.2002 - 05.2003
- Managed all maintenance activities to process V22 through all phases of flight tests.
- Developed strong relationships with company test pilots and government test pilots, coordination and collaboration of aircraft status and flight schedule to achieve efficient progress till the completion of test flights.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between departments for smoother execution of complex projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering Technologies
10.2022
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Emotional Intelligence
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Learning
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Customer Focus
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance Management
- Technical Expertise
Certification
- FAA License A&P mechanic
Timeline
Front Line Leader - Bell Flight
05.2008 - Current
H1 Flight Operations Manager - Bell Flight
06.2006 - 05.2008
Flight Operations Supervisor - Bell Flight
05.2002 - 05.2003
Wayland Baptist University - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering Technologies