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Garrett Dress-Moran

Dress Down Aviation, LLC
Maple Valley,WA
3
years of professional experience

Aircraft systems and operations professional focused on increasing individual and collective productivity. Accomplished in developing processes which emphasize setting and accomplishing goals, improvement, and fulfillment. Energetic and organized leader taking pride in problem-solving and communication through transparency and reflection. Seasoned in strategic planning and foresight for operational efficiency.

Work History

Manufacturing Manager

9 Months
Boeing Commercial Airplanes | 11.2025 - Current
  • Overseeing daily manufacturing operations in wings manufacturing for commercial and military aircraft, ensuring adherence to safety, quality and production standards.
  • Analyzed production data and statistics to identify areas needing improvement and the effective implementation of solutions for workflow optimizations.
  • Coordinate efforts between engineering, and quality assurance to develop solutions for manufacturing defects and and non-conformances.
  • Boosted employee morale by fostering a work environment that continuously pursues improvement while promoting collaboration, personal development and meeting goals.

Integral Sealer and Team Lead

2 Years 5 Months
Boeing Commercial Airplanes | 06.2023 - 11.2025
  • Leading a critical team in wings manufacturing for the Boeing 737-Max program to deliver the most aircraft in 6 years.
  • Using mechanical and electrical tools on a fast-paced manufacturing line to build with first pass quality for every customer.
  • Training employees on critical process adherence and installations for aircraft assembly on both small and large scale production projects.
  • Tracking workloads on over a dozen wings to disperse proper resources and efforts to ensure the most productive and efficient work competition to meet delivery commitments.

Owner and Contracted Certified Flight Instructor

1 Year 8 Months
Dress Down Aviation, LLC | 12.2024 - Current
  • Managing a small business with careful documentation for FAA and individual training logs.
  • Designed and led structured pilot development programs with an emphasis on safety, regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
  • Flexibly delivered over 700 combined hours in the air and on the ground taught, tailoring to the needs of clients to ensure effective communication and growth.
  • Overseeing a diverse array of clients simultaneously balancing instructional and operational demands to maintain an effective training environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Aeronautical Science

Green River College | Auburn, WA | 01-2024

Cum Laude graduate at Green River College, working hands-on and online with equipment, aircraft and their systems.

  • Professional Development: Aircraft Operation and Systems
  • Relevant Coursework: Airline Operation Management & Aviation Safety Management

Skills

Complex Problem-solving
Operational foresight
Staff management
Decision-making

Timeline

Manufacturing Manager

Boeing Commercial Airplanes
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Owner and Contracted Certified Flight Instructor

Dress Down Aviation, LLC
12.2024 - CurrentRead More

Integral Sealer and Team Lead

Boeing Commercial Airplanes
06.2023 - 11.2025Read More

Green River College

Bachelor's Degree from Aeronautical Science
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Garrett Dress-Moran