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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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