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Summary
Seasoned airline professional with extensive experience in team building, operations leadership, and financial performance management. Proven track record in strategic project management and driving operational excellence. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving organizational goals through effective leadership.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Sen Dir SOC and Special Projects
Eastern Airlines
Kansas City, Missouri
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed the day-to-day operations for Eastern Airlines and Eastern Air Express.
- Created and maintained new staffing models for pilots and flight attendants.
- Created new processes and procedures for crew planning and crew scheduling.
- Negotiated a new programming contract for updated crew planning, crew scheduling, and dispatch software.
- Oversaw the day-to-day operations that included the Chief Pilot, Crew Scheduling, Crew Planning, Dispatch, Ground Services, In-Flight Manager, MX Control, and Security.
- Special projects included being part of the acquisition team that acquired Hillwood Airways and successfully rebranded to Eastern Air Express. Successfully moving and getting FAA approval to move both airlines to Kansas City. Successfully opened three new crew and operation bases. Was successful in helping grow the airlines from 3 aircraft to 14 aircraft.
Dir Operation and Financial Performance
Maleth Aero
Malta
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to on-time performance and financial performance.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance on-time performance, as well as financial performance.
- Collaborated closely with the IOC team members to improve daily OTP.
- Provided daily, weekly, and monthly operational and financial reports to the owner of the airline.
Multiple Operational Titles
iAero Airways/Swift Air
Greensboro, NC
11.2014 - 07.2023
- Successfully transitioned from paper scheduling to crew management software.
- Implemented a new crew planning process and procedures, a new HOTAC process and procedures to realize overall crew efficiencies, cost savings, and a reduction in BPH cost.
- Created the Manager-on-Duty position to oversee the day-to-day operations up to 72 hours in advance.
- Created the Director, Charter Coordinator, and Sales position. A position that dealt directly with the sales team, direct charter broker contact, and end-line customer contact. Confirmed that all aspects of all trips were completed prior to each trip. This was an in-office and on-aircraft position.
- Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Successfully moved the airline from PHX to GSO.
- Successfully opened a new corporate office and a new satellite office in MIA.
- Helped to successfully grow the airline from 4 aircraft to over 40.
Director Crew Scheduling
ABX Air
Wilmington, OH
05.2010 - 10.2014
- Developed and implemented processes and procedures for the newly signed CBA.
- Responsible for pilot grievance hearings and arbitrations.
- Rebuilt the Crew Scheduling department post-furloughs and airline shrinkage.
- Implemented new crew planning optimization programming to coincide with the new CBA.
- Implemented new travel and hotel programming to reduce HOATC costs throughout the system.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX01-1991
Skills
- Microsoft software
- Crew management software
- Operational management
- Financial analysis and cost reduction
- Data analysis and process improvement
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Team collaboration and conflict resolution
- Leadership
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native language
Interests
Aviation
Travel
Finance
Cooking
Volunteering
Additional Information
I am available for domestic or international opportunities. I have previous international experience in China, Malta, Italy and Saudi Arabia.
Timeline
Sen Dir SOC and Special Projects
Eastern Airlines
12.2024 - 05.2025
Dir Operation and Financial Performance
Maleth Aero
10.2023 - 03.2025
Multiple Operational Titles
iAero Airways/Swift Air
11.2014 - 07.2023
Director Crew Scheduling
ABX Air
05.2010 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
San Antonio College
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