J Michael Key
Jonesboro,GA
Summary
Results-driven professional with over 29 years of experience in Technical Operations and Supply Chain Management at Delta Air Lines, Inc. and Delta Material Services, Inc. Expertise in customer relations, strategic sourcing, and problem-solving, complemented by strong organizational and time management skills. Thrives in fast-paced environments while consistently meeting challenging deadlines, with a keen ability to analyze data and communicate effectively. Eager to leverage these competencies in opportunities that foster business growth and technological advancement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Records Analyst
Delta Material Services, Inc.
11.2020 - 10.2025
- Manage and review engine and piece part records to provide for Delta requirements, leases, and sales.
- Create new back to birth record packages for individual piece parts removed from Delta engines not previously available by using Delta’s internal tracking system to provide to sales team for review by outside vendors before purchase. Helped to achieve $50 million in sales in 2024.
- Build complete engine record packages that contain all piece parts still within compliance to provide to Delta for engine sale or teardown when parts might be installed on another engine.
- Create records requested to provide to Lessor Companies for engine Delta is returning from lease.
- Build folders to store record packages in DMS system for future use.
Repair Coordinator
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
12.2012 - 08.2020
- Manage the repair and re-delivery of Delta\Customer aircraft components with outside repair suppliers
- Meet with suppliers to provide a thorough understanding of Delta’s operational needs and expectations.
- Drive supplier accountability for adherence to performance metrics (repair turn around time, rejections, system allocation compliance). Achieved 95% return rate on all repair orders.
- Negotiate and approve repair pricing quotes from suppliers
- Expedite aircraft parts to avoid AOG situations
- Coordinate between 335 Tech Analysts and OSR suppliers to resolve work scope issues and part discrepancies on repair orders
- Communicate effectively with outside repair suppliers as well as Supplier Ops, Supply Chain, AOG/Response Center/Hangar shortage desks and Material Management departments.
- Prepare daily reports
- Actively pursue cost savings opportunities
- Proficient with SAP, MIRS, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Access
Maintenance Utility Employee
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Performed multiple functions to enhance outside appearance of aircraft
- Received hazardous chemical training
- Served as lead as needed
- Performed daily & weekly safety inspections
Material Coordinator/Inventory Analyst
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
05.2007 - 10.2011
- Worked effectively between maintenance and repair coordinators/vendors to ensure parts were returned to meet operational deadlines and reduce backorders
- Managed International and Domestic station inventory for component maintenance shop
- Acquired piece parts to build up the aircraft components by purchasing parts and/or recalling parts from line stations
- Scheduled the repair/change of components on live, layover, and heavy maintenance aircraft
- Followed up daily with vendors on pricing and availability of material and/or status updates on open purchase orders
- Maintained documentation on all material required for shop use
Production Control - Scheduler
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
05.1998 - 05.2007
- Tracked aircraft parts utilizing SAP, Maintenance Information Retrieval System(MIRS), and Microsoft Access
- Assigned front line personnel tasks based on operational deadlines
- Performed monthly part shortage and Engineering Order audits
- Acted as liaison between management and production control for special project data analysis
- Achieved eighty five percent on time rate for parts returned to aircraft
Education
BA - Economics
University of Georgia
Skills
- Audit preparation
- Training delivery
- Retention scheduling
- Compliance monitoring
- Information management
- Document analysis
- Records management
- Report generation
- Organization skills
- Teamwork
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
MISCELLANEOUS
- Member of in-house audit team ensuring compliance with Delta and FAA regulations
- Continuous Improvement Team Leader in 1995
- Continuous Improvement Team in 1994
Timeline
Sr. Records Analyst
Delta Material Services, Inc.
11.2020 - 10.2025
Repair Coordinator
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
12.2012 - 08.2020
Maintenance Utility Employee
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
10.2011 - 12.2012
Material Coordinator/Inventory Analyst
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
05.2007 - 10.2011
Production Control - Scheduler
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
05.1998 - 05.2007
BA - Economics
University of Georgia