BRIAN RATHBUN
Seal Beach,CA
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Nacelle Repair Design, Systems Service Engineering
Boeing
Seal Beach, CA
04.2023 - Current
- Lead and mentor a team of 16 Nacelle Repair Design Engineers, fostering technical excellence and growth through the implementation of the MRB pipeline
- Spearhead process and quality improvement initiatives, resulting in enhanced team performance and customer satisfaction
- Serve as the 777-9 Systems Service Engineering Leader, driving the EIS Readiness effort and providing strategic direction for organizational-level initiatives
- Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the team through leadership development programs and opportunities.
Propulsion Engineer - Nacelle Repair Design, Systems Service Engineering
Boeing
Seal Beach, CA
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Author repair dispositions for damage on Boeing nacelle components (all models) which exceed published allowable damage limits
- Collaborate with cross-functional team members (including Aerodynamics, Fire, EME, and BR&T) in the creation of repair dispositions
- Provide technical oversight and final design approval for repair dispositions to ensure compliance with internal and external requirements
- Mentor early and mid-career engineers
- Created and led Fleet Impact in Product Development Trade Studies project and contributed to Standard Repair Template project.
Lead Engineer
American Airlines
Fort Worth, TX
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Led a team of nine Airframe and Powerplant engineers in providing engineering support for damaged aircraft at all American Airlines line maintenance stations
- Provided technical oversight and final approval for all engineering documentation produced during assigned shift to ensure compliance with all internal and external (FAR Part 25, 121 and 145) requirements
- Led performance evaluations for all engineers on assigned shift and actively participated in the interviewing and hiring of new engineers
- Trained and mentored new-hire engineers.
Senior Airframe Engineer
American Airlines
Fort Worth, TX
05.2013 - 02.2019
- Provided engineering support and developed temporary / permanent repairs for aircraft which sustained structural damage at line maintenance stations
- Developed and substantiated repair instructions to comply with all internal and external (FAR Part 25, 121 and 145) requirements and support prompt return to service of out-of-service aircraft
- Created and approved technical revisions to maintenance manual procedures and various engineering documentation
- Reviewed FDR (Flight Data Recorder) parameters for in-flight events and provided corrective actions / troubleshooting guidance to line maintenance
- Collaborated with aircraft OEM, maintenance control, line maintenance, procurement and various levels of management to support the prompt and economic repair of out-of-service aircraft
- Led interdepartmental meetings (Engineering Follow Up Meeting and Significant Events Meeting) and represented ESC on daily meetings with Line Maintenance, Maintenance Operations Control (MOC) and Planning
- Served as a member of and spokesperson for the American Airlines Accident / Incident Investigation Engineering Go Team.
Program Manager
L-3 Communications, Marine and Power Systems
Tulsa, OK
10.2012 - 04.2013
- Led cross-functional team (Contracts, Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Production and Quality) to ensure on-time delivery of electrical power distribution and control systems for U.S
- Navy Vessels
- Generated, maintained, tracked and controlled program schedule and budget throughout program life cycle (contract award through commissioning)
- Prepared and negotiated multimillion dollar change proposals with customer to secure future business and growth.
Program Manager
Recaro Aircraft Seating
Ft Worth, TX
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Successfully led certification, engineering, procurement, and production activities to ensure on-time delivery of multiple aircraft seat programs
- Generated, maintained, tracked and controlled program schedule and budget throughout program life cycle (ITCM to aircraft delivery)
- Led multiple customer meetings and generated action item logs to ensure the timely completion of program activities
- Coordinated the resolution of in-service issues between the airframer, customer, engineering and product support.
Mechanical Engineer I
L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems
Waco, TX
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Designed mechanical components for aircraft mission system upgrades and aircraft structure
- Generated and released detail/assembly drawings and parts lists using Pro/Engineer
- Created 3D solid models of aircraft equipment and structure using Pro/Engineer; implemented top-down design techniques
- Designed repairs and replacement parts for damage and deficiencies in aircraft equipment and structure
- Coordinated projects and communicated design changes with production, manufacturing, procurement, program management, and other personnel
- Prepared and finalized ECO's.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
05.2008
The University of Texas at Dallas
05.2005
Skills
- Pro/Engineer Wildfire 20
- Windchill (PDMLink)
- SolidWorks
- C
- MATLAB
- Visual Basic
- SAP
- MS Access
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Project
- Word
- Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Customer Service
- Continuous Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning
- Employee Development
Notableprojectsandaccomplishments
- Led effort to manage and streamline AMOC generation and approval during PW4000 RTS by engaging customer to capture and address gaps., Boeing
- Initiated and led Nacelle team PDA WTT conference efforts; including selecting presentation topics, hosting customer meetings (ANA, JAL and NCA), in collaboration with Airframe Service Engineering team., Boeing
- Provided on-site engineering support and independently developed complex temporary repairs for aircraft with extensive structural damage at remote line maintenance stations., American Airlines
- Successfully coordinated program activities for multiple platforms (Boeing B737/B787 and Airbus A319/A320/A321) and airline customers (American Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Japan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin America) accounting for more than $100M in total revenue for the company., Recaro Aircraft Seating
- Recipient of Boeing Accomplishment Award for support during first Japan Airlines 787 Dreamliner delivery., Recaro Aircraft Seating
- Conceptualized and designed bird strike test fixture for the C-27J forward fairing - developed design to satisfy strength, production, manufacturing and budget requirements., L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems
- Partnered with senior program engineers in the development of design proposals for future C-27J programs., L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems
Professional Development
- Boeing Leadership Development
- Leadership Training (L-3 Communication, RECARO and American Airlines)
- PMI Authorized PMP Exam Preparation Course (Completed November, 2021)
- Boeing 787 Composite Repair Design for Airline Engineers
- Abaris Structural Engineering for Composite Repair
- V2500 Line and Base Maintenance Training (Theory Only)
- NTSB Aircraft Accident Investigation Orientation for Aviation Professionals
Timeline
Manager - Nacelle Repair Design, Systems Service Engineering
Boeing
04.2023 - Current
Propulsion Engineer - Nacelle Repair Design, Systems Service Engineering
Boeing
01.2022 - 03.2023
Lead Engineer
American Airlines
02.2019 - 08.2021
Senior Airframe Engineer
American Airlines
05.2013 - 02.2019
Program Manager
L-3 Communications, Marine and Power Systems
10.2012 - 04.2013
Program Manager
Recaro Aircraft Seating
02.2011 - 10.2012
Mechanical Engineer I
L-3 Communications, Integrated Systems
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Dallas