Ferrin Moore
Manassas,US
Summary
Accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience at the Federal Aviation Administration, demonstrating exceptional team leadership and project planning skills. Expert in aviation safety regulations and policy formulation, with a proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and safety. Skilled in conflict resolution, adept at leading high-stakes projects and making strategic decisions to advance aviation standards.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Aviation Policy Manager
Department of Energy
Washington, United States
05.2009 - 01.2020
- Knowledge of following required for position 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) parts 25, 65, 91 AC-001.1B Public Aircraft Operations, 14 CFR Part 1, 49 United States Cod (USC) 40102,40125
- Required to maintain Top Secret Security Clearance (Q) Level
- Manage oversite aviation programs by providing leadership role in establishing systems for monitoring processes and procedures for Department of Energy (DOE) aviation programs in support of public aviation safety
- Duties included oversite of all DOE aviation assets throughout the United States and abroad
- Brief Sr
- Management on daily operations and prepared white papers for congressional inquiries
- Develop, approve, maintain and implement Integrated System Management Systems (ISM) by providing direction to field elements for annual ISM effectiveness reviews
- Developed reports and provide recommendations to the Secretary and other senior DOE and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) senior officials on the public safety, effectiveness, efficiency, and security of DOE aviation programs
- International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations IS-BAO certified auditor
- Assembled teams and provided leadership of teams to conduct annual or bi-annual field audits on aviation contract facilities for the Department of Energy Office of Aviation Management
- Evaluate department of energy's aviation fleet composition using Aviation Performance Measures, internal process controls, and cost benefit analyses
- Formulate policy based on applicable DOE/FAA public/federal safety policy and guidance on procedures and standards for aircraft facilities serving DOE fleet of aircraft
- Prepare all correspondence, maintain electronic record file of audits, ensure the files are current, accurate, and meet DOE record keeping requirements
- DOE headquarters focal point for Aviation Managers Training Qualification Standards program
- Coordinate all technical matters pertaining to recurrent training of field elements and corrective action plans as outlined in our audit manual
- Develop aviation procedures and manuals for the DOE Office of Aviation Management (OAM)
- Assist with cost benefit analyses to formulate budget for submission to the Director of DOE Office of Aviation Management
- Knowledge of National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) policies, standards, requirements and industry best practices
- DOE headquarters UAS program manager and Federal Aviation Administration lesion for all DOE UAS applications
- Successful in obtaining a blanket Certificate of Airworthiness (COA) for all sUAS in the DOE inventory
- ISBAO certified auditor
- International field experience as a FAA represented in Senegal West Africa
- Licensed Commercial, Instrument and multi engine pilot
- Airframe and Powerplant License
- Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radio telephone Operators (RTOL) license
- Aviation Management experience in the Aviation Industry
- College education and regulatory training from FAA academy
Deputy Asst Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, United States
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Assigned reviewed and supervised work of 4 front line supervisors and 60 employees for Flight Standards Maintenance Oversight Division
- Knowledge of following required for position 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) parts 25, 65, 91, 121, 133 , 135
- Direct the administrative and daily operation of technical branch to promote safety in the field of aviation safety involving regional field offices, operators, agencies, and designees
- Interacted with office of human resources to resolve grievances and labor relation issues
- Serve as Division lead Mediator for resolving EEOC complaints and labor relation disputes
- Coordinate and direct technical matters with training division for course content by providing subject matter experts in the Airmen and Avionics geographic area of responsibility
- The position required me to apply risk management systems, loss control procedures and establish safety programs for aviation policy management, on a daily basis
- I was required to apply knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations and provided guidance on formulation for implementation of corrective actions plans on policy for the for branch
- I planned and administered internal administrative processes and controls to monitor and mitigate problems
- These processes provided the provision of integrity for investigative services, technical advice, and overall coordination of all investigative operations
- I maintain management overview of all policy and procedures, involving alleged improprieties by Flight Standards employees
- These tasks include planning coordinating, and conducting a variety of audits
- My duties included insuring compliance with internal audit program policy directives; preparing statements; performing all facets of an audit or project from planning though drafting and issuance of final report; as well as preparing written and oral presentations to management officials
- Developed training guidance for Aviation Safety Inspectors using Flight Standards airworthiness procedures
- Worked with Federal Contractors to develop policy and guidance for the Federal Aviation Administration safety programs
- Knowledge of National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) policies, standards, requirements and industry best practices
Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, United States
08.2005 - 03.2007
- Planned budget for Flight Standards General Aviation and Maintenance branch
- Worked with the office of Office Human Resources to hire, promote and resolve labor relations issue for division
- Served collateral duty as internal mediator for division
- I Briefed Service Director and executive officers weekly on Division projects and Flight Plan
- I developed congressional briefing papers for congressional hearings on aviation safety oversight
- Evaluated policy implementation procedures for the Federal Aviation Administration field of aviation involving 14 CFR and general aviation aircraft, operators, agencies, and designees
- Administered and enforce the FAA's operational and safety regulations in the Airmen and Avionics geographic area of responsibility
- The position required me to apply risk management systems, loss control procedures and establish safety programs for aviation policy management, on a daily basis
- I was required to apply knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration regulations and provided guidance on policy for 14 CFR parts 91, 121, 133 , 135 and general aviation aircraft, operators, agencies
- I plan and administer the office programs to promote safety in all aviation activities and had authority for all decision making in a wide variety of administrative and technical areas
- As a manager, I was responsible for overseeing the provision of integrity investigative services, technical advice, and overall coordination of all investigative operations
- I maintain management overview of all policy and procedures, involving alleged improprieties by Flight Standards employees
- These tasks include planning coordinating, and conducting a variety of audits
- My duties included insuring compliance with internal program policy directives; preparing statements; performing all facets of an audit or project from planning though drafting and issuance of final report; as well as preparing and making oral presentations to management officials
- Worked with the training division as subject matter expert on technical matters for course design
Branch Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, United States
12.2004 - 08.2005
- I Assigned reviewed and supervised work of 15 employees for Flight Standards maintenance oversight Division
- Planned budget for Flight Standards General Aviation branch
- I Briefed Service Director and executive officers weekly on Division projects and Flight Plan
- I developed congressional briefing papers for congressional hearings on aviation safety oversight
- Managed 14 CFR airworthiness Safety programs in the field of aviation involving air carrier and general aviation aircraft, operators, agencies, and designees and administer and enforce the FAA's operational and safety regulations in the Airmen and Avionics geographic area of responsibility
- Assist with a variety of human factors programs and projects in support of the research of aviation for civil aviation
- Areas of concentration included: flight standards, technical operations support, flight deck operations aviation quality assurance operations, crew personnel selection training, Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance system integration
- Supported and assisted with Human Factors research requirements, project proposals for human factors rule making project
- I managed the human factors budget in support of the research and rulemaking projects for rule making projects maintenance division
- Knowledge of National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) policies, standards, requirements and industry best practices
Supervisory Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
Washington, United States
12.2003 - 12.2004
- My primary duty was regulatory interface between the operator and the FAA
- Ensured operator compliance with FARs with respect FAA regulatory guidance for civil aviation programs
- This is accomplished through successful management of personnel, knowledge of organization, regulatory policy and guidance, orders and office procedures working in coordination with the office manager
- My duties included the application of Quality Assurance principle for risk management using the Federal Aviation Administration model for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations
- I had oversight of FAA Inspectors conducting surveillance of civil aviation operations for compliance with Federal Aviation regulations
- Developed training guidance for Aviation Safety Inspectors using Flight Standards training procedures
- Worked with Federal Contractors to develop policy and guidance for the Federal Aviation Administration safety programs
Principal Avionics Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
Dulles, United States
02.1998 - 04.2004
- Primary airworthiness (Avionics) interface between the operator and the FAA
- I was assigned program responsibility to ensure the operator met FAR's with respect aviation safety regulations established for this operator
- I established work programs for surveillance and inspection of Colgan Airways
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
Dulles, United States
02.1997 - 12.2003
- I was the primary Avionics regulatory interface between the air carrier and the FAA
- Assigned program responsibility to ensure operators complied with FAR's with respect to avionics programs
- Established work programs for surveillance and inspection of Northwest Airlines
- Evaluated CFR part 91, 121 ,133, and 135 operators manuals for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations
- I used Federal Aviation Administration Quality Assurance procedures to conduct surveillance of CFR part 91 , 121 , 133,and 135 operators to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation regulations
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
West Chicago, United States
09.1995 - 02.1997
- Attended a three-month indoctrination course in Oklahoma City for new Aviation Safety inspectors
- I received training on principles, theories, and practices of aircraft airworthiness and operations as part of the Aviation Safety Inspectors training
- Upon completion of training, I was assigned as general aviation avionics inspector to ensure the operator met FAR's with respect to maintenance, preventative maintenance, an alteration programs in the West Chicago FSDO
- I Performed surveillance of Helicopter operations for CFR part 133 operations to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation regulations
- I had oversight of inspectors performing FAA field approvals for avionics and airworthiness equipment installed by contractors
- Evaluated CFR part 91, 121,133, and 135 operators airworthiness manuals for compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations
Aircraft Technician
UNITED AIRLINES
San Francisco and Washington Dulles, United States
10.1985 - 09.1995
- Aircraft technician responsible for maintenance of United Airlines fleet of jet aircraft
- Duties included but were not limited to the following: Preventive maintenance, Scheduled maintenance, Unscheduled maintenance, Safety critical maintenance inspection items
- Airframe Serviced: Boeing 727, 737, 757, 767, and 747
Helicopter Mechanic
Sikorsky Helicopters
Fort Rucker, United States
12.1982 - 10.1985
- Helicopter maintenance technician responsible for maintenance of U.S Army Helicopters Fort Rucker AL
- Duties included but were not limited to the following: Preventive maintenance, Scheduled maintenance, Unscheduled maintenance, Safety critical maintenance inspection items
- Airframe Serviced: UH-I Bell helicopter, CH- 47 Boeing helicopter
Forest Ranger
Florida Division Of Forestry
Milton, United States
12.1981 - 12.1982
- Forest Ranger Black water River State Forest
- Duties included but were not limited to: Suppression of wildfires, control burning, assist with Forest conservation projects
Medium Helicopter Mechanic
U.S Army
Fort Rucker, United States
12.1978 - 12.1981
- Medium Helicopter mechanic for CH-47 Chinook
- 213th Aviation company Camp Humphrey Korea May/79 - May/80 U.S Army Aviation Development and Test Activity (USAVNDTA) Fort Rucker AL May/80 - Dec/81
Education
Bachelor's Degree - B.S Aeronautics
University of Maryland University College
VA, United StatesAssociate's Degree - AS Liberal Arts
NVCC Northern VA Community College
Manassas, VA, United StatesSkills
- Marketing
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Project planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Budget control
Affiliations
YMCA, Coach
Additional Information
Airframe & Powerplant License Inspector, Commercial Pilots License, Airplane Instrument Rating, Airplane Multi Engine Rating, FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL)
Desiredlocations
United States, DC
Jobrelatedtraining
- Certified Mediator, 40hrs, 2000
- Federal Aviation Administration Academy, 12 weeks, 1995
- Federal Aviation Administration Center for Management and Executive leadership, 4 weeks, 2004
- DOT/FAA OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS, 80 hrs Class room, 2000
- ISBAO auditor
Eveningphone
703-606-3332
Dayphone
703-606-3332
References
- Aveilka Price, Federal Aviation Administration, 703-981-3666
- Judy Cohen, Self, Mediator, 212-741-3758
Workschedule
Full-Time
Jobtype
Permanent
Timeline
Sr. Aviation Policy Manager
Department of Energy
05.2009 - 01.2020
Deputy Asst Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
03.2007 - 05.2009
Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
08.2005 - 03.2007
Branch Manager
Federal Aviation Administration
12.2004 - 08.2005
Supervisory Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
12.2003 - 12.2004
Principal Avionics Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
02.1998 - 04.2004
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
02.1997 - 12.2003
Aviation Safety Inspector
Federal Aviation Administration
09.1995 - 02.1997
Aircraft Technician
UNITED AIRLINES
10.1985 - 09.1995
Helicopter Mechanic
Sikorsky Helicopters
12.1982 - 10.1985
Forest Ranger
Florida Division Of Forestry
12.1981 - 12.1982
Medium Helicopter Mechanic
U.S Army
12.1978 - 12.1981
Bachelor's Degree - B.S Aeronautics
University of Maryland University College
Associate's Degree - AS Liberal Arts
NVCC Northern VA Community College
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