Alan W. Higginbotham
Mount Vernon,WA
Summary
Aviation operations manager skilled in technical oversight and process improvements. Adept at managing aircraft readiness and compliance, leading teams through quality assurance audits, and fostering strong supplier and customer relationships to enhance operational performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
737MAX Everett Flightline Delivery/Operations manager (K lvl)
The Boeing Company
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw completion and certification of air vehicles for airworthiness by managing final paint installation, modifications, repairs, and delivery preparations to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Interfaces with flight crews, engineering, management, suppliers, and customers to meet product requirements and ensure customer acceptance.
- Executed project and process plans, implemented policies and procedures, and achieved operational goals for quality, on-time delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Acquires resources for projects and processes, provides technical management of suppliers and leads process improvements.
- Provides oversight and approval of technical approaches, process improvements, and lean principles.
- Managed and developed employees using best practices and feedback to enhance team engagement and performance.
SDC 737MAX Flightline Delivery/Operations manager (K lvl)
The Boeing Company
11.2022 - 02.2024
- Successfully delivered on time 9 Qatar Airways 737max-8 & -9 between Apr - July 2023
- Led 737max team through QSA audit at Everett site, ensuring compliance and quality standards were met.
- Led team of 30 employees across 2 737 max sites, EDC and SDC
- Developed and strengthened customer relationships with 737max EDC operations and quality teams
- Established foundational plans for 737max 8200 & -10 North line expansion in Everett, WA
Flightline Quality Assurance AMTI
The Boeing Company
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Led temporary QA team, guiding members through quality assurance processes to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Test cell and QEC install mechanic
Pratt and Whitney
Columbus, GA
12.2018 - 01.2020
- Installed engine run test equipment for PW 1000, PW 1100, PW 1500, PW 2000, and F117 engines to ensure operational readiness
- Performed engine runs, leak checks, and washes to maintain engine performance and reliability
- Removed and installed quick engine change equipment to facilitate efficient engine replacement
Flightline aircraft mechanic
Alabama Air National Guard
Birmingham, AL
09.2014 - 08.2020
- Trained peers and subordinates on proper flightline maintenance procedures, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Instructed and evaluated co-workers of varying capabilities on aircraft maintenance tasks, improving team proficiency.
- Developed skills of subordinates, enhancing their career progression opportunities.
- Transitioned from full-time employment to retirement
Jet Engine Mechanic
56TH FW LUKE AFB
, AZ
01.2000 - 09.2014
- Contributed as 1 of 4 aerospace propulsion craftsmen in Total Force Integration Unit for F108 engine systems, performed engine data collection, tracking, reporting, and analysis.
- Led crew of 4 technicians in the complete teardown, inspection, ordering parts and build-up of multiple F100/220 engine components which include Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, oil, fuel, and throttle control systems, pumps valves and actuators
- Managed 2 aerospace propulsion technicians; organized engine tool storage room to enhance access and efficiency.
- Inspected repair and installation processes for power-plant and gas turbines in compliance with safety standards.
Jet Engine Mechanic
429TH FW RAF LAKENHEATH
01.2000 - 09.2014
- Led crew of 4 technicians in the complete teardown, inspection, ordering parts and build-up of multiple F100/220 engine components which include Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, oil, fuel, and throttle control systems, pumps valves and actuators
- Aerospace propulsion craftsman assigned to Total Force Integration Unit for F108 engine systems; performed engine data collection, tracking, reporting, and analysis to support operational readiness
- Conducted evaluations and inspections of repair and installation processes for power-plant, propulsion, and small gas turbines to ensure compliance with standards
- Managed 2 aerospace propulsion technicians; optimized accessibility of engine tool storage room.
Jet Engine Mechanic
Air Mobility Command
Birmingham, AL
01.2000 - 09.2014
- Led crew of 4 technicians in the complete teardown, inspection, ordering parts and build-up of multiple F100/220 engine components which include Hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, oil, fuel, and throttle control systems, pumps valves and actuators
- Functioned as aerospace propulsion craftsman for Total Force Integration Unit, performing engine data collection, tracking, reporting, and analysis for F108 engine systems.
- Inspected repairs of power-plant components for quality assurance, ensuring proper installation of power-plant, propulsion, and small gas turbines
- Supervised 2 aerospace propulsion technicians, implemented improvements to engine tool storage room, enhancing workflow
Skills
- Boeing operations management
- Aviation project management
- Flightline maintenance
- Aviation safety
- Jet engine maintenance
- Turbofan engines
- Engine testing and evaluation
- Test equipment operation
- Borescope operations
- Aircraft systems integration
- Maintenance data systems
- Hazardous materials handling
- Supervision
- Customer relations
- Records management
- Microsoft Office applications
- Repairman certification
Timeline
737MAX Everett Flightline Delivery/Operations manager (K lvl)
The Boeing Company
02.2024 - Current
SDC 737MAX Flightline Delivery/Operations manager (K lvl)
The Boeing Company
11.2022 - 02.2024
Flightline Quality Assurance AMTI
The Boeing Company
01.2020 - 11.2022
Test cell and QEC install mechanic
Pratt and Whitney
12.2018 - 01.2020
Flightline aircraft mechanic
Alabama Air National Guard
09.2014 - 08.2020
Jet Engine Mechanic
56TH FW LUKE AFB
01.2000 - 09.2014
Jet Engine Mechanic
429TH FW RAF LAKENHEATH
01.2000 - 09.2014
Jet Engine Mechanic
Air Mobility Command
01.2000 - 09.2014