FRANK Loughridge
Orange,California
Summary
Efficient maintenance professional skilled in on-time performance, flight safety, maintenance scheduling, relationship building and team oversight. Commended for quality performance and reliability demonstrated over 24 years of industry experience. Advanced knowledge of aircraft maintenance and repairs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Base Maintenance Manager
Avelo Airlines
Burbank, CA
12.2021 - Present
- Manage the maintenance staff and their daily activities at FAA part 121 line maintenance operation
- Developed maintenance procedures to maximize performance and reliability of Boeing 737 NG fleet.
- Ensure compliance with FAA safety regulations and standards.
- Manage budgets for maintenance operations and monitor expenditures.
- Conduct regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Recommend upgrades to existing standards based on analysis of performance data.
- Perform troubleshooting on Boeing 737NG when necessary.
- Prepare reports detailing the status of all delay and AOG events being handled by the base operation.
- Build relationships with vendors to procure equipment and tools to meet organizational demands.
- Plan incentive programs to maximize crewmember performance.
- Provide leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired crewmembers to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Interviewed prospective crewmembers and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Reviewed and provided input to Senior Leadership regarding a competitive payscale for hourly crewmembers. Improved retention to 100% over two years.
- Implemented schedule and efficiency plan that lead to a 40 day FFD0 streak of 40 consecutive days
Boeing KC-135 Crew Chief
US Air Force Reserve Command
March ARB
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted preflight inspections on engines, airframes, and systems to ensure safe operation.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft components including engines, propellers, landing gear, brakes, electrical systems, hydraulic systems and fuel systems.
- Inspected damaged components for defects and corrosion in order to determine serviceability.
- Maintained records of maintenance activities and parts used for repair work.
- Assisted in troubleshooting malfunctions by interpreting technical data from maintenance manuals.
- Verified correct installation of accessories such as pumps, valves, filters, prior to flight testing the aircraft.
- Assisted other crew members in performing more complex tasks such as rigging of flight controls or removal and installation of major components when needed.
- Participated in periodic training programs related to aviation safety practices.
- Coordinated with crew to increase task productivity and communication.
- Troubleshot systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and repair components.
Line Maintenance Manager
Compass Airlines
Los Angeles, CA
02.2016 - 04.2020
- Managed daily line maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with FAA safety regulations and quality standards.
- Supervised a team of 100+ technicians in the completion of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities aboard the Embraer 175
- Provided training sessions on new technologies or procedures as needed by technicians.
- Investigated customer complaints related to aircraft maintenance services.
- Compiled reports on aircraft maintenance activities for upper management review.
- Recommended process improvements based on analysis of performance data.
- Worked closely with code share partners to ensure on time reliable aircraft with minimal operational impact items.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends that could affect safety or performance.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in order to achieve project goals.
- Prepared and executed an efficiency plan that lead to a 17 day 100% FFD0 streak
- Participated in Daily operational meetings with codeshare partners Delta and American Airlines
AMT/Associate Consultant
F&E Aircraft Maintenance LAX
Los Angeles, CA
12.2015 - 06.2023
- Performed RON maintenance in support of WESTJET on Boeing 737NG.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to ensure timely completion of tasks throughout the project life cycle.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings to provide input on line maintenance practices.
- Assessed employees through on-site observation and interviews to determine strengths and weaknesses in work performance, methods and team functions.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Westwood College - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA11-2006
Associate of Science - Aerospace Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL03-2003
Skills
- Valid A&P Certificate
- Maintenance Planning
- Boeing 737 NG Gen Fam
- Embraer 175 Gen Fam
- 7-skill level Boeing KC-135R
- Landing Zone Safety Officer
- Airline Performance planning
- Aviation Operations
Affiliations
- Condor Squadron Officer's and Airman's association volunteer mechanic on fleet of North American T-6 aircraft.
- Building and racing vintage automobiles
- volunteer on Advisory boards at Spratan and West LA college Aviation Maintenece programs
Accomplishments
- Air Force Achievement medal for maintenance operations in support of large scale AMC mission
- Airman Leadership school Distinguished Grad and Academic achievement award
- Delta Airlines maintenance performance award 2019
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate
- Contigency Response Airfield Manager/USAF emergency management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Base Maintenance Manager
Avelo Airlines
12.2021 - Present
Boeing KC-135 Crew Chief
US Air Force Reserve Command
04.2020 - 12.2021
Line Maintenance Manager
Compass Airlines
02.2016 - 04.2020
AMT/Associate Consultant
F&E Aircraft Maintenance LAX
12.2015 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Westwood College - Los Angeles
Associate of Science - Aerospace Maintenance Technology
Community College of The Air Force
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