Calvin O'Reilly
Aviation Program / Project MGR
Arlington,TX
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager, Programs III
NORTHROP GRUMMAN (DS)
01.2021 - Current
- Directly responsible for all phases of Program Management for US Air force Foreign Military Contract (Lebanon)
- Manage cost, schedule, and performance mission systems and advise end user
- Act as the primary contact for the USG contacts for operational activities, and leading program review sessions with customer
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Manager, Programs III
NORTHROP GRUMMAN (TS)
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Directly responsible for all phases of Program Maintenance Management and Site Operations for a $798 Million Dollar Program with operations in 15 different location worldwide (CONUS/OCONUS)
- Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance of company programs and subsystems
- Act as the primary contact for the USG contacts for operational activities, and leading program review sessions with customer
- Establish milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
Program Manager
L3 TECHNOLOGIES (VERTEX)
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Directly Responsible for a large complexed and very dynamic Program consisting of 80 CBA and operated sites and 200+ airplanes Worldwide
- Direct management consisted of 8 Functional Managers with analyst
- The Contract Value was approximately 1.5B with management period of 9 months under an undefinitized contract period
- Improved communications and repaired a damage relationship that further strengthened program commitment
- Communications with clients, sub-contractors, and GFR / DCMA to identify requirements, create project management action plans / proposals, formulate timelines / milestones for project completion, and ensure compliance with contracts
- Further required to organize and create a Operations Battle Rhythm that would meet all requirements of a large complexed contract.
Program Manager / Project Manager
KING AEROSPACE, INC
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Recruited to improve fully mission capable rating and manage obsolescence for a failing program located in multiple locations and for coordinating end-to-end stages of aircraft maintenance and modification projects for a government contracting organization
- Plan, implement, and manage ongoing multi-million-dollar projects for several ISR aircraft forward deployed which involves performing unit level through heavy maintenance and avionics modifications to meet cost control, safety, and security objectives, and achieve optimal system uptime
- Communicate with clients, sub-contractors, and GFR / DCMA to identify requirements, create project management action plans / proposals, formulate timelines / milestones for project completion, and ensure compliance with contracts
- Supervise and trained middle manager in performance of quality, site management, and leadership, DCMA SOF discrepancy identification, and completion of paperwork to ensure compliance with contracts
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments, including project management and planning teams, and line management.
Colombia Maintenance Manager
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
01.2001 - 01.2006
- Hired to Manage 21 Department of State Airplanes and Helicopters, support personnel, Main Logistics Warehouse to support Colombia, 45th Support group at Patrick AFB and Pakistan
- Responsible for the safe accomplishment of all phases of maintenance, readiness, operations and logistics for 21 US State Department aircraft supporting counter-narcotics/counter-terrorist operations throughout Colombia, South America
- Direct supervisor of 5 US technicians providing instruction and contract oversight
- Responsible for all aspects of inventory, budget compliance, readiness and program management
- Plan and rotated more the 300 personnel to Colombia, South America monthly, and deployed further in country after arrival.
Operations Manager / Assistant Quality Manager
LEAR SIEGLER
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Recruited to troubleshoot and maintain avionics systems, engines, flight controls, and components to ensure airworthiness of the UC-35 (CE-560) aircraft
- Followed approved processes / procedures, manufacturer manuals, and service bulletins to determine repair / replacement methodologies of damaged parts; documented any aircraft discrepancies
- Simultaneously troubleshot and performed maintenance for ground support equipment
- Deployed to Qatar as Lead Mechanic to provide operational support, manage actions to ensure adherence to daily maintenance schedule, and author required reports and correspondence regarding schedules for the Aircraft Maintenance Department.
Various Leadership Position
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1981 - 01.2000
- Various positions held in the US Army (1989-2000) include First Sergeant A Co 8/101, (AVIM CH47), Division Aviation Maintenance NCOIC 101st Airborne Division, Work Center Supervisor, Flight Line Technician, Shop Supervisor, Maintenance Controller, Flight Crew Member / Flight Engineer, and Aircraft Maintenance Chief.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Minor - Aviation Safety
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Skills
- Program Management
- Contract Management
- Team Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Effective Communication
- Problem Solving
- Staff Development
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- Yellow belt Certification
- Black belt training
- AS9110 Certifications
- ISO-9001:2008 Certification
- Active Security Clearance
Commendations
- Meritorious Service Medal
- US Army Good Conduct Medal
- US Army Achievement Award winner
- US Army Commendation Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Joint Meritorious Award
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Timeline
Manager, Programs III
NORTHROP GRUMMAN (DS)
01.2021 - Current
Manager, Programs III
NORTHROP GRUMMAN (TS)
01.2017 - 01.2021
Program Manager
L3 TECHNOLOGIES (VERTEX)
01.2015 - 01.2017
Program Manager / Project Manager
KING AEROSPACE, INC
01.2006 - 01.2015
Colombia Maintenance Manager
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL
01.2001 - 01.2006
Operations Manager / Assistant Quality Manager
LEAR SIEGLER
01.1999 - 01.2001
Various Leadership Position
UNITED STATES ARMY
01.1981 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Minor - Aviation Safety
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
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