Glemon A. Silva
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
- Highly-capable Manager with talents in direct project planning and management. Strong understanding of inspection compliance and maintenance.
- Efficient and qualified Manager with several years of experience in site and project supervision. Outstanding projects are done ahead of schedule and under budget. Resourceful, reliable and dedicated to profitability and safety.
- Personable and dedicated customer oriented representative with extensive experience in the aviation industry. Solid team player with upbeat, positive attitude and proven skill in establishing rapport with clients and vendors. Motivated to maintain customer satisfaction and contribute to company success. Articulate, enthusiastic and results-oriented with demonstrated passion for building relationships, cultivating partnerships and growing businesses opportunities.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Manager Base Maintenance
NetJets Aviation Inc
Millville, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Provides management oversight, direction, and support of company aircraft maintenance at assigned locations ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in a safe and timely manner.
- Ensures that the maintenance performed by the maintenance vendor complies with all FAA regulations and meets company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Ensures that company aircraft are maintained to the highest level of quality and that all availability targets are met.
- Works in concert with Base Planning to ensure proper facility loading and labor utilization as needed and proper event duration planning is achieved. Track and record task level labor and material requirements for routine maintenance tasks as needed.
- Ensures required parts, tooling, and/or expertise for aircraft undergoing maintenance are sourced and that company computers systems are kept up to date with aircraft maintenance status.
- Support and complete company non-conformance requests as necessary.
- Support vendors in finding solutions to issues negatively impacting maintenance production.
- Performs monthly Base Facility Audits and Task Audits IAW with company GMM.
- Manages and controls the approvals or expenditures related to the maintenance and tasks completed by vendors. Except for flat rated items previously agreed upon by NetJets and the Supplier.
- Manages and reviews for the invoicing and usage of dedicated labor hours when applicable. Approves and routes the invoice to the Maintenance Warranty and Finance department for final payment.
- Acts proactively to understand evolving business needs and quickly ascertains information to make timely, accurate business decisions.
- Acts as a liaison between company, the maintenance vendor, FBO providers and other departments internal to the company including, but not limited to Maintenance Control, Warranty Finance, Maintenance Planning, Aircraft Refurbishment, Flight Operations, Owner Services, Global Procurement and Security.
- Management of relationships includes maintaining a professional and effective environment with company maintenance providers.
- Manages and reports on vendor performance during routine meetings using metrics and reporting systems as required by the company.
Director
SANAT Trading, LLC
Katy, TX
01.2015 - 05.2022
- Aviation maintenance consulting services to corporate aviation operators.
- Maintenance scheduling, supervision, and coordination.
- MRO service support for 2 Bell 412EP helicopters and a Falcon 2000 aircraft.
Director of Operations
TANSA EXPORT INC
Fulshear, TX
09.2012 - 12.2015
- Develop and establish customer MRO accounts in all international markets.
- Manage procurement system for parts acquisition, including purchase and work orders.
- Responsible for the application of Quality Control procedures to meet FAA AC 00-56A criteria and ASA 100 Standards.
- Work with finance team to coordinate approvals and establish yearly budgets.
- Develop marketing strategies to promote the sales of aircraft parts, aircraft maintenance services, components and accessories repair and overhaul (MRO).
- Manage stockroom procedures along with aircraft parts acceptance inspections.
- Negotiate sales contracts with corporate customers and government entities.
- Inventory Control and Management
- Support and coordinate MRO Engine Program for P&W, Honeywell & Lycoming engines.
- Establish and maintain vendors relationship from aircraft OEM's to distributors, and FAA Repair Stations.
- Aircraft Maintenance management for a fleet of Beechcraft King Air’s and Airliner 1900D.
- Establish and maintain a worldwide network system to support aircraft parts demand and supply
President / CEO
AOP Corporation
Houston, TX
10.1993 - 08.2012
- Developed a strategic plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability, and growth as an organization.
- Developed a system to support aircraft maintenance operations (MRO) for corporate aviation and government entities. including the establishment of a 24/7 AOG service system
- Managed and negotiated several aircraft maintenance major inspections
- Built a procurement team for aviation parts and services as two small business units.
- Support and coordinate MRO Engine Program for P&W, Honeywell & Lycoming engines.
- Company operations to insure productivity, efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.
- Established and directed the Aircraft Purchasing and Sales SBU.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies for generating resources and /or revenues for the company.
- Promoted the company at international levels to enter markets in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Denmark, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Peru, Spain, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.
- Managed several trade finance transactions through the Export Import Bank working with capital guarantees and SBA Export Financing to export US made aviation products as well as with the US Dept of Labor.
VP of Maintenance Sales
Atlantic Aviation Inc
Houston, TX
03.1993 - 10.1995
- Develop new and existing accounts with corporate and government entities in the Republic of Mexico, States of Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and New Mexico.
- Responsible for sales team force of 4 people in Texas and reported to President of Sales in Wilmington, DE.
- Traveled through the designated territory to support customer accounts and develop new business opportunities.
- Managed major corporate aviation accounts for customers based in Texas and Mexico.
- Reached sales goals established for 1993, 1994 and 1995 for aircraft maintenance services, avionics new installations, and aircraft completions.
Maintenance Supervisor
LAGOVEN SA / Caracas, Venezuela
08.1987 - 03.1993
- Responsible for the reliability and readiness of the aircraft fleet.
- Managed and coordinated all aircraft maintenance contracts with manufacturer's authorized service centers in the US.
- Responsible for the procurement of aircraft parts and sub-contracted repair and overhaul services.
- Inventory Control and Management
- Develop and implement quality assurance procedures and training for the aircraft maintenance team.
- Aircraft maintenance supervision crews during day and night shifts.
- Project Manager for several mayor inspections of company aircraft fleet and report to DOM.
Aircraft Maintenance Shop Supervisor
Aviaservice, CA / Charallave, Venezuela
12.1983 - 08.1987
- Responsible for the performance and efficiency of the aircraft maintenance division and the support of the corporate customer base.
- Organize and manage maintenance crews.
- ·MRO estimates, and management of man hours.
- Communicate with aircraft and equipment manufacturers to include technical support, engineering departments, parts procurement, and logistics.
- Parts department and tools inventory management.
- Implement, control, and supervise complete hangar maintenance facility and all overhaul shops.
- Project management of aircraft maintenance.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
Tulsa, OK03-1983
GED -
Boston State College
Boston, MA12-1979
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Reading Blueprints
- Problem-Solving
- Asset Management
- Estimating
- Subcontractor Management
- Contract negotiation
- Maintenance site supervision
- Personnel Management
- Business Development
- Facility Oversight
- Analytical Thinking
- Management
- Relationship Building
- Materials Procurement
- MS Office
- Customer Service
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- FAA A&P License
Accomplishments
- NBAA - Aviation Maintenance Technician Award, Washington,DC 1989
- NBAA - Aviation Maintenance Technician Award, Washington, DC 1990
- NBAA - Aviation Maintenance Technician Award, Washington, DC 1991
- NBAA - Aviation Maintenance Technician Award, Washington, DC 1992
- Flight Safety International - Top Troubleshooter Award, San Antonio, TX 1989
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Site Manager Base Maintenance
NetJets Aviation Inc
07.2023 - Current
Director
SANAT Trading, LLC
01.2015 - 05.2022
Director of Operations
TANSA EXPORT INC
09.2012 - 12.2015
President / CEO
AOP Corporation
10.1993 - 08.2012
VP of Maintenance Sales
Atlantic Aviation Inc
03.1993 - 10.1995
Maintenance Supervisor
LAGOVEN SA / Caracas, Venezuela
08.1987 - 03.1993
Aircraft Maintenance Shop Supervisor
Aviaservice, CA / Charallave, Venezuela
12.1983 - 08.1987
Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan College of Aeronautics And Technology
GED -
Boston State College
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
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