Jason Neild
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Offering over 30 years of aviation experience in the civilian and military sectors as a technician, quality inspector, lead, and manager. Highly regarded by customers and co-workers for focused, clear communication skills, and ability to effectively collaborate, asses needs, and deliver creative, appropriate solutions. Strong problem-analysis talent, driven by global view and an attention to detail approach. Comfortable handling numerous tasks simultaneously in high-pressure, demanding environments
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
Bombardier Aerospace - Learjet
Tucson, AZ
01.2022 - Current
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives across production environment.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation.
Customer Project Manager
Bombardier Aerospace - Learjet
Tucson Az
03.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed multiple aircraft work packages from the planning process through the invoicing process after aircraft departure.
- Planned out workflow for aircraft maintenance packages and schedules for visits, working with operations to make sure efficiency and quality were being followed to ensure that aircraft departed as scheduled.
- Invoiced $30-$40 million dollars in invoices per year, ensuring billing efficiency and accurate invoices to customers.
Avionics Lead
Bombardier Aerospace
Tucson Az
05.2005 - 04.2019
- Coached and trained avionics crew of 4-6 technicians on installing and testing of mods to Global Express and Challenger business aircraft.
- Conducted electrical continuity checks, operational tests and acceptance tests per engineering and manufacturer's installation instructions.
- Reviewed work scope, drawings and parts kits for accuracy and applicability.
Avionics Technician
Dassault Falcon
New Castle, DE
05.2004 - 04.2005
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions. Performed installation of modifications to the avionics systems.
Avionics Technician
Bombardier Completion Center
Tucson, AZ
05.1999 - 04.2004
- Installed and tested new avionics and entertainment systems on Challenger business aircraft. Ran and terminated aircraft wiring. Worked with engineering on required electrical drawing changes.
Avionics Technician
Lockheed Martin
Greenville, SC
05.1998 - 04.1999
- Installed wiring and equipment modifications to P-3 Orion aircraft.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
Communications/Navigation System Specialist
United States Air Force
Tucson, AZ
09.1993 - 04.1998
- Performed component level repair of communications and navigations equipment used on the C-130 and A-10 aircraft.
- Developed and maintained updated PMEL account for the shop totaling $1 million dollars in test equipment.
- Assisted flight line technicians in troubleshooting aircraft for quick turn missions.
Education
No Degree -
Comm / Nav System Specialist Technical School
Biloxi, MS08.1994
High School Diploma -
Hornell Senior High School
Hornell, NY06.1993
Skills
- Process Efficiency Management
- Commander Support
- Determining Metrics
- Tracking Systems
- Customer Satisfaction
- Managing Operations
- Training Employees
- Operational Efficiency
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
Bombardier Aerospace - Learjet
01.2022 - Current
Customer Project Manager
Bombardier Aerospace - Learjet
03.2019 - 12.2021
Avionics Lead
Bombardier Aerospace
05.2005 - 04.2019
Avionics Technician
Dassault Falcon
05.2004 - 04.2005
Avionics Technician
Bombardier Completion Center
05.1999 - 04.2004
Avionics Technician
Lockheed Martin
05.1998 - 04.1999
Communications/Navigation System Specialist
United States Air Force
09.1993 - 04.1998
No Degree -
Comm / Nav System Specialist Technical School
High School Diploma -
Hornell Senior High School