DAVID L. RIGBY
Kosciusko,USA
Summary
Dedicated Operations Manager dedicated to employing proven methods and cutting-edge technology to meet business performance expectations. Recognized for successful implementation of measures to cut costs, streamline operations and increase productivity. Detailed approach to maintaining high threshold for business operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Versar Global Solutions
, Kuwait
01.2023 - Current
- Responsible to safely manage and support all aerial port resources and operations to sustain a Working Maximum on Ground (WMOG) of four aircraft at one time
- Establish, coordinate, or maintain all necessary logs and reports mandated by all applicable regulations
- Provides detailed information concerning potential delays, actual delays, or aborts to appropriate agencies/personnel
- Monitors all flight line activities and takes appropriate acts to resolve any issues
- Monitors personnel's training requirements and ensure all required training is completed
- Responsible for monitoring section and flight line safety procedures and take appropriate actions when required
- Responsible to ensure coordinated activities for explosive shipments and monitor explosive movement requirements with all agencies and downline stations
- Perform supplemental duties in other work centers as required by the Station Manager
- Acts as the Alternate Training and Safety Manager when required
- Acts as the Alternate Station Manager when required
Passenger Services Supervisor
Versar Global Solutions
, Kuwait
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Act as Passenger Manager when required
- Responsible for all aspects of the safe and correct operation of Passenger Services
- Monitor personnel training and ensures compliance when determining travel eligibility
- Ensure passengers are properly assisted with visa and passport issues as per developed procedures
- Monitor transportation and lodging procedures for in-transit thru-load passengers are being completed as per guidance
- Ensure personnel are properly trained IAW applicable regulations and requirement of the PWS
- Enforce the screening exemption letter and provides the Passenger Manager updates when required
- Monitor sterile passenger holding areas ensuring they are properly used and maintained
- Verify personnel are properly enforcing hazardous/dangerous goods that are acceptable/unacceptable for passenger flights
- Ensure proper completion of the Mishandled Baggage Summary report as per the PWS
- Monitor flight line activities of section personnel to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures
- Perform Supplemental duties in Passenger Service or other work centers as required by Passenger Service Manager
Transient Alert Technician
Fusion Cell/Louis Berger
, Romania
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervise the startup procedures for aircraft departures.
- Ensure that taxiways and runway areas are clear of vehicles and pedestrian traffic.
- Confirm communication between the tug operator and the aircraft cockpit before connecting equipment, utilizing the appropriate tow tractor and tow bar based on the aircraft type and weight.
- Conduct operational inspections of the tow tractor and tow bar prior to each use.
- Perform regular inspections for Foreign Object Debris (FOD). - Use ICAO marshaling signals to ensure the safe movement of aircraft on the apron.
- Oversee aircraft startup procedures and ensure compliance with SOW, ICAO, and IATA requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE).
Safety Manager
IVEY MECHANICAL, LLC.
Kosciusko, USA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Mechanical construction contractor
- Largest privately-owned mechanical contractor in the country
- Mechanical construction contractor
- Largest privately-owned mechanical contractor in the country
Air Transportation Craftsman
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
, Qatar
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Responsible for controlling explosives cargo pad, obtaining diplomatic overflight clearances for hazardous cargo, arranging for repatriation of battle damaged Strykers from Afghanistan to depot for maintenance
- Increased cargo flow by 400% while working one-man shop at DoD's busiest Aerial Port
Education
M.S. - Sports Management
American Military University
Charlestown, WV01.2018
B.S. - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL01.2015
Coaching Studies -
American Military University
Charlestown, WV01.2010
Transportation Management -
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL01.2001
Skills
- Current SECRET Security Clearance
- GDSS 2
- ATOC Senior Controller
- Joint Inspection
- Flightline management
- Capability Forecasting
- HAZMAT
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Contingency movements
- Transient Alert
References
Available upon request
Continuingeducation
First Responder Certification for CPR, First Aid, and Blood-Borne Pathogens.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Versar Global Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Passenger Services Supervisor
Versar Global Solutions
09.2022 - 01.2023
Transient Alert Technician
Fusion Cell/Louis Berger
05.2022 - 09.2022
Safety Manager
IVEY MECHANICAL, LLC.
01.2013 - 01.2015
Air Transportation Craftsman
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.2010 - 12.2010
M.S. - Sports Management
American Military University
B.S. - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Coaching Studies -
American Military University
Transportation Management -
Community College of the Air Force
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