Howard Winfield Gentis Jr.
Dallas,TX
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Mobile Service Team
Standard Aero
08.2023 - Current
- Coordinate/ manage all technical staff to support FAR 91/135 AOG aircraft to RTS aircraft IAW FAA standards in a timely fashion
- Provide technical support as needed
- Manage all technicians time records to include OT approval
- Arrange for all support equipment & parts up to and including engine R &R tooling & parts are available
- Ensure all OSHA required equipment is available at job site
- Review/ revise as applicable all aircraft RTS documentation prior to aircraft release
- Prepare all customer charges for work performed to include any charges submitted to engine OEM warranty for consideration if applicable
- (This job performed remotely from home)
Lead QA Inspector
Jet Aviation
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Perform QA inspection / RTS duties Perform all required RTS documentation for FAR 91 and 135 aircraft
- Supervise technical staff to ensure that all aircraft inspected/modified/repaired IAW applicable technical data to meet the aircraft flight schedule.Ensure all maintenance performed IAW FAA standards
Manager of Maintenance/Manager of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector/Account Manager
Four Points Aero Services LLC.
Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 06.2022
- Manage scheduled hours and overtime for indirect labor
- Produce month to date invoice register to provide payroll data
- Produce work in progress report to estimate workload and assess necessary
- Establishing liaison with operators that comply with other Federal Aviation Regulations (121,125,129,135)
- Ensuring that the planning, layout and coordination of activities is done in such a manner to minimize delays and maintain productivity and efficiency
- Ensuring that adequate training is provided and for assisting subordinates in following proper procedures, methods and practices in each respective duty
- Providing adequate equipment, materials, data and competent personnel, pertinent to the operation of the Repair Station
- Providing adequate housing and facilities, and maintaining the premises in a clean and orderly manner
- Ensuring that adequate safety training, precautions, and procedures are observed
- Ensuring work completed follows all related regulatory and industrial standards
- Determine the eligibility of maintenance/alterations for an article and competent there of based on a review of the Repair Station's operations specifications and capability list, if utilized and work order
- Be the primary point of contact for customers and ensure that the customer is kept informed as to the status of their aircraft during the maintenance event to include estimated Return to Service date
- Ensure that maintenance staff completes required training as well as ensuring that training is properly documented
- Also, the duties for QA manager as listed below
Manager of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector/Account Manager
Four Points Aero Services LLC.
Dallas, TX
05.2014 - 03.2018
- Manage scheduled hours and overtime for indirect labor
- Produce month to date invoice register to provide payroll data
- Produce work in progress report to estimate workload and assess necessary QA support
- Provide input to ensure that regulatory requirements are met with all work orders
- Primary contact for all 135 operators with regard to regulatory matters
- Act as liaison to the FAA and other regulatory bodies, both U.S
- And Foreign
- Review qualifications of all inspection personnel and assign duties
- Review qualifications, assign duties, supervise as well as train inspection personnel
- Enact policies and procedures in accordance with Repair Station Manual
- Determine the eligibility of maintenance/alterations based on Repair Station operations specifications/capabilities list
- Provide oversight for all contracted work to ensure adherence to other operator's delegated functions/requirements
- Maintain a current file of Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer's standards, type certificate data sheets, bulletins and Airworthiness Directive and ensure technical data are kept current
- Assure that all inspection and test equipment calibration records are updated
- Prepare and submit all FAA Form 337 for major repairs/alterations as required
- Obtain Special Flight Permit from the FAA when required
- Maintain files of maintenance records in such a manner that the files can be readily located for review
- Ensure all incoming materials are inspected for condition and certification
- Perform aircraft maintenance logbook research to include FAR Part 135 conformity
- Ensure all post maintenance inspections are accomplished prior to aircraft return to service and that all required records are properly executed
- Maintain a current Repair Station/ Quality Control Manual as well as all required rosters, training files
- Monitor and arrange for training for technicians as needed to be compliant with FAA and service center requirements
- Perform audits of all non-certificated contractors and maintain Contracted Functions and Contractors List
- Ensure shelf-life program is maintained
- Ensure the effectiveness of company operations safety program and compliance with OSHA regulations
- Interface with customers to ensure any and all regulatory issues are addressed
- Provide over site of company's drug and alcohol testing program per Operation Specifications A449-1, A449-2
Chief Inspector/Accountable Manager
Four Points Aero Services LLC.
Dallas, TX
06.2013 - 05.2014
- Act as liaison to the FAA and other regulatory bodies, both U.S
- And Foreign
- Review qualifications of all inspection personnel and assign duties
- Review qualifications, assign duties, supervise as well as train inspection personnel
- Enact policies and procedures in accordance with Repair Station Manual
- Determine the eligibility of maintenance/alterations based on Repair Station operations specifications/capabilities list
- Provide oversight for all contracted work to ensure adherence to other operator's delegated functions/requirements
- Maintain a current file of Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer's standards, type certificate data sheets, bulletins and Airworthiness Directive and ensure technical data are kept current
- Assure that all inspection and test equipment calibration records are updated
- Prepare and submit all FAA Form 337 for major repairs/alterations as required
- Maintain files of maintenance records in such a manner that the files can be readily located for review
- Ensure all incoming materials are inspected for condition and certification
- Perform aircraft maintenance logbook research to include FAR Part 135 conformity
- Ensure all post maintenance inspections are accomplished prior to aircraft return to service and that all required records are properly executed
- Maintain a current Repair Station/ Quality Control Manual as well as all required rosters, training files
- Monitor and arrange for training for technicians as needed to be compliant with FAA and service center requirements
- Perform audits of all non-certificated contractors and maintain Contracted Functions and Contractors List
- Ensure shelf-life program is maintained
Chief Inspector/Accountable Manager
West Star Aviation
Dallas, TX
09.2011 - 06.2013
- Act as liaison to the FAA and other regulatory bodies, both U.S
- And Foreign
- Review qualifications of all inspection personnel and assign duties
- Review qualifications, assign duties, supervise as well as train inspection personnel
- Enact policies and procedures in accordance with Repair Station Manual
- Determine the eligibility of maintenance/alterations based on Repair Station operations specifications/capabilities list
- Provide oversight for all contracted work to ensure adherence to other operator's delegated functions/requirements
- Maintain a current file of Federal Aviation Regulations, manufacturer's standards, type certificate data sheets, bulletins and Airworthiness Directive and ensure technical data are kept current
- Assure that all inspection and test equipment calibration records are updated
- Prepare and submit all FAA Form 337 for major repairs/alterations as required
- Maintain files of maintenance records in such a manner that the files can be readily located for review
- Ensure all incoming materials are inspected for condition and certification
- Perform aircraft maintenance logbook research to include FAR Part 135 conformity
- Ensure all post maintenance inspections are accomplished prior to aircraft return to service and that all required records are properly executed
- Maintain a current Repair Station/ Quality Control Manual as well as all required rosters, training files
- Monitor and arrange for training for technicians as needed to be compliant with FAA and service center requirements
- Perform audits of all non-certificated contractors and maintain Contracted Functions and Contractors List
Quality Assurance Inspector
West Star Aviation
Dallas, TX
05.2007 - 09.2011
- Accomplish quality audits of vendors as directed
- Review in-progress work orders for accuracy and completeness ensuring compliance with General Maintenance Manual
- Conduct in-work inspections of aircraft to include observing function checks, verifying installation of components ensuring completeness, security and safety of components as well as areas accessed
- Perform RII inspections as required
- Perform post maintenance inspections prior to aircraft return to service and ensure all required records are properly executed
- Prepare log entries as required
Quality Assurance Inspector
Flight Options
Dallas, Tx
10.2006 - 05.2007
- Review in-progress work orders for accuracy and completeness ensuring compliance with General Maintenance Manual
- Conduct in-work inspections of aircraft to include observing function checks, verifying installation of components ensuring completeness, security, and safety of components as well as areas accessed
- Perform post maintenance inspections prior to aircraft return to service and ensure all required records are properly executed
- Preparation of required log entries
Lead Aircraft Technician/ Alternate Inspector
Flight Options
Dallas, Tx
02.2005 - 10.2006
- Conduct Scheduled Heavy Inspections on King Air, Hawker 400 and 800 series aircraft, troubleshooting and component replacement as required
- Serve as interim Quality Assurance Inspector
- Conduct run and taxi training of King Air, Hawker 400 and 800 airframes
- Perform RII inspections as required
Aircraft Technician
Raytheon Aircraft Service
Dallas, TX
07.2002 - 02.2005
- Conduct scheduled inspections and troubleshooting on King Air, Hawker 400 and 800, Beechcraft Baron and Bonanza
- Serve as interim lead technician and Quality Assurance Inspector
Quality Assurance Inspector
Aircraft Interior and Design
Dallas, TX
12.2000 - 07.2002
- Quality Assurance Inspector for repaired and overhauled aircraft crew and passenger seats
- Quality Assurance Inspector for manufactured interior items for compliance with PMA standards
- Issue part certification FAA Form 8130-3 as required
- Ensure Airworthiness Directive and Service Bulletin compliance
- Maintain maintenance manuals
- Conduct quality audits as needed
Warehouse/Logistics Manager
Hoffman Blast Room
Wylie, TX
06.1998 - 12.2000
- Arrange transportation of all goods to support construction at various sites nationwide
- Supervise warehouse staff
- Arrange transportation of all Hazmat goods to support construction at various sites nationwide
- Maintain inventory of all construction goods
Quality Assurance Inspector
Allied Signal Landing Systems
Houston, TX
07.1996 - 06.1998
- Ensure all maintenance manuals are maintained in updated status
- Conduct in process inspections
- Conduct Final Inspection of overhauled wheel and brake assemblies and issue 8130-3 for articles
Aircraft Technician
Calkins Aero
06.1994 - 07.1996
- Conduct scheduled inspections, repairs on various General Aviation aircraft under 12,500 lbs
Aircraft Technician
Galindo Aircraft Services
05.1992 - 06.1994
- Conduct scheduled inspections, repairs on various General Aviation aircraft under 12,500 lbs
Aircraft Technician
West Houston Airmotive
08.1987 - 05.1992
- Conduct scheduled inspections, repairs on various General Aviation aircraft under 12,500 lbs
Timeline
Manager of Mobile Service Team - Standard Aero
08.2023 - Current
Lead QA Inspector - Jet Aviation
06.2022 - 08.2023
Manager of Maintenance/Manager of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector/Account Manager - Four Points Aero Services LLC.
03.2018 - 06.2022
Manager of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector/Account Manager - Four Points Aero Services LLC.
05.2014 - 03.2018
Chief Inspector/Accountable Manager - Four Points Aero Services LLC.
06.2013 - 05.2014
Chief Inspector/Accountable Manager - West Star Aviation
09.2011 - 06.2013
Quality Assurance Inspector - West Star Aviation
05.2007 - 09.2011
Quality Assurance Inspector - Flight Options
10.2006 - 05.2007
Lead Aircraft Technician/ Alternate Inspector - Flight Options
02.2005 - 10.2006
Aircraft Technician - Raytheon Aircraft Service
07.2002 - 02.2005
Quality Assurance Inspector - Aircraft Interior and Design
12.2000 - 07.2002
Warehouse/Logistics Manager - Hoffman Blast Room
06.1998 - 12.2000
Quality Assurance Inspector - Allied Signal Landing Systems
07.1996 - 06.1998
Aircraft Technician - Calkins Aero
06.1994 - 07.1996
Aircraft Technician - Galindo Aircraft Services
05.1992 - 06.1994
Aircraft Technician - West Houston Airmotive
08.1987 - 05.1992
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