David A. Yarborough
Program Director
Lafayette
Summary
Talented Program Director with 14+ years of experience in aviation supporting the Oil & Gas Industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Strategic-thinking leader talented in cultivating strong internal and external customer relationships to underpin successful operations. Results-driven and innovative with excellent pitching and project management abilities. Articulate and tactful with good mediation and consensus-building abilities. Veteran of project management with 10+ years demonstrated track record of success. Ready to apply 35 years of leadership management experience to new professional challenges with growth-oriented organization.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
15
15
Years supporting Oil & Gas Industry
10
10
Program / Operations Management
Skills
- Production Staff Coordination
- Program Scheduling
- Promotion Development
- Interdepartmental Coordination
- Program Guidelines Adherence
- Performance Quality Assurance
- Professional Relationships
- Strategic Leadership
- Business Oversight
- Change Management Process
- Proper Staffing
- Policy and Procedure Improvement
Work History
Program Director
PHI, Inc
Lafayette, LA
01.2016 - Current
- Manage over 40+ pilots and fleet of aircraft in support of air transport companies largest multi-million-dollar contracts with largest international customer
- Integral to capturing aviation industry unprecedented 10-year contract worth $770M.
- Interviewed and hired talented Program Managers with expertise in aviation operations and personnel management to increase customer satisfaction within already gifted department
- Resolved client issues quickly, increasing customer satisfaction and captured two additional contracts worth $27M over 2 years and $45M over 5 years.
- Provided visible commitment to Safety Management System policies, procedures, and initiatives in high-risk aviation operations.
- Identified risks and developed mitigation plans to safely operate with risk as low as reasonably possible (ALARP)
- Key role in developing industry leading Fatigue Risk Management System from ground up, laying out framework to ensure crew rest and increase availability to customer
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
Operations Manager
PHI, Inc
Boothville, LA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Exercised operational control of 60+people,10+ aircraft and other base resources
- Efficiently managed monthly operating budget of $300K
- Developed processes to save on costs and prevent losses.
- Responsible for overall management of personnel, facilities, ground equipment
- Responsible to initiate Enhance Operational Control when conditions warrant
- Provided visible commitment to Safety Management System policies, procedures, and initiatives
- Maintained excellent relationships with vendors, customers, community leaders
Director of Retreat Center and Missionary
Family Missions Company
Domestic & International
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Organized and conducted retreats for various organizations and groups
- Mission outreach to local shelters, soup kitchens, elderly homes, and schools
- Coordinated and led mission trips to Mexico, Florida, Texas, Missouri, and New Orleans
- Gave 100+ talks in various venues about to promote faith, compassion and encourage volunteerism
- Orchestrated community efforts to raise over $200,000
- Trained 100+ new missionaries on effectively sharing words of faith in affluent and poor communities
- Sourced materials and labor to meet facility construction needs
- Taught local peoples skills to improve living conditions
Helicopter Pilot
PHI, Inc
Louisiana & Texas
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Pilot in Command of SK76c++ and BH407 aircraft in support of Oil & Gas and Air Medical Industries
- IFR Captain Medium Helicopters
- FAA Check Airman BH206 and BH407 series helicopter
- Ground and FTD Instructor for PHI at Flight Safety International
- Flight and Ground Instructor for BH206 & BH 407 – conduct classroom, simulator, and flight instruction
- Helicopter Night Vision Goggle ground and flight Instructor
Helicopter Pilot
Rotorcraft Leasing Co
Louisiana & Texas
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Pilot in Command of BH206 aircraft in support of offshore Oil and Gas Industry
President, CEO
Breath Of Life Foundation
New Orleans, LA
01.1999 - 01.2008
- Founded missionary organization to serve Christian families with outreach ministry
- Direct operations of retail resource center and ministry programs
- Orchestrated Board of Directors and community efforts to raise over $250,000
High School Mathematics Instructor
Vermilion Catholic High School
Abbeville, LA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Instructed 12 top high school seniors in Calculus, student place 2nd in state competition
- Instructed 36 high school students in Geometry, student place 2nd in state competition
U.S. Coast Guard, Officer
U. S. Coast Guard
06.1983 - 01.1999
- Helicopter Pilot Search and Rescue
- Pilot in Command of aircraft and crew in conduct of all Coast Guard missions
- Responded to over 250 rescue missions, saved 56 lives and assisted 60 others
- Awarded 3 commendation awards for outstanding performance during rescue missions
Education
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
University of Dallas
Irving, TXPost Graduate School -
U. S. Navy Flight School
Pensacola, FL12.1992
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Computer Science)
United States Coast Guard Academy
New London, CT05.1987
Flight Experience
- Airline Transport Pilot: Rotorcraft-Helicopter
- Commercial Privileges: Airplane Single Engine Land, Instrument Airplane
- Aircraft Hours by Type: HH65A Dauphin (1635), BH206 (1950), BH407 (750), SK76(180)
Timeline
Program Director
PHI, Inc
01.2016 - Current
Operations Manager
PHI, Inc
01.2015 - 01.2016
Director of Retreat Center and Missionary
Family Missions Company
01.2011 - 01.2014
Helicopter Pilot
PHI, Inc
01.2010 - 01.2015
Helicopter Pilot
Rotorcraft Leasing Co
01.2008 - 01.2010
High School Mathematics Instructor
Vermilion Catholic High School
01.2007 - 01.2008
President, CEO
Breath Of Life Foundation
01.1999 - 01.2008
U.S. Coast Guard, Officer
U. S. Coast Guard
06.1983 - 01.1999
Master of Arts - Theological Studies
University of Dallas
Post Graduate School -
U. S. Navy Flight School
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Computer Science)
United States Coast Guard Academy
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