Andy Hatcher
OLATHE
Summary
Dynamic professional experienced in overseeing business functions within the aviation industry. Skilled in regulatory compliance, financial management, and team development, contributing to a culture of safety and operational efficiency. Committed to continuous improvement and organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Signature Aviation
03.2020 - Current
- Manage any regulatory compliance, audits, and or reporting for airport or government parties
- Understand, comply with, and enforce all operational, fuel quality control, safety, and guest service requirements
- Establish a culture that promotes safety
- Conduct accident investigations
- Ensure proper staffing levels are maintained
- Oversee all business functions at the FBO
- Responsible for the P&L and financial management at the location, including capital expenditures, forecasting, and expense management
Operations Manager
Signature Aviation
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Lead team conducting base operations safely and efficiently
- Interview, onboard, train, and manage team members
- Schedule, coordinate, and assign duties to staff
- Oversee all ramp operations for arriving and departing aircraft
- Manage fuel inventories and fuel quality checks
- Understand, comply with, and enforce all operational and safety requirements
Lead Line Service Technician
Signature Flight Support / Executive Beechcraft
03.2008 - 06.2018
- Delegate job duties to the team on shift.
- Supervised line service operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and industry standards.
- Trained and mentored new employees, promoting skills development and operational excellence.
- Conducted regular equipment inspections, maintaining functionality and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Lead and conduct all airside operations
- Proactively prepare for arriving/departing aircraft and perform all aircraft services
Education
Aviation Science
Kansas State University
Salina, KSBusiness Management
Brown Mackie College
Salina, KSEmergency Medicine
Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KSSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Financial management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Private Pilot 500 hours
- Facility management
- Continuous learning and adaptability
Timeline
General Manager
Signature Aviation
03.2020 - Current
Operations Manager
Signature Aviation
06.2018 - 03.2020
Lead Line Service Technician
Signature Flight Support / Executive Beechcraft
03.2008 - 06.2018
Aviation Science
Kansas State University
Business Management
Brown Mackie College
Emergency Medicine
Johnson County Community College