Jennifer Nakayama
Heavy Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Dallas,TEXAS
Summary
- 35+ years commercial aircraft overhaul
- 26+ years in a Leadership roll and working with a union
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and implement a plan of action.
- Open to try new ideas and calibrate with others to solve problems
- A&P License
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Heavy Structure Supervisor
Southwest Airlines
Dallas, TX
07.2013 - Current
- Working various Y checks and Structure support shop.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
Aircraft Production Supervisor
American Airlines
Dallas, TEXAS
07.2006 - 07.2013
- Worked the MD-80 Pulse Line heavy checks in Tulsa. Reduced turn times from 28 to 12 days. ( Pulse Line eliminated support shop peak and valleys).
- Managed the Seat shop, Galley / Lav shop, Interior shop, Coffee maker / oven shop and slide shop. Utilized lean practices to stay with in budget while maintaining policies and procedures at Alliance Fort Worth
- Multi task and prioritized work for aircraft modifications and drop ins at DFW / DWH.
- Experience on F100 , 727 , 737 , MD-80 , 757, 767 and 777
Aircraft Systems Crew Chief
American Airlines
Tulsa, OK
01.1996 - 07.2006
- Reduced 737-800 Heavy C checks turn times from 20 to 10 days through effective leadership and streamlining the work flow.
- Contributed to the reduction in 737-800 Light C check turn times from 5 to 3 days.
- Lead the first 737-800 winglet mod
- 737-800 Run up and taxi designee and LMP qualified
- Participated in CI events
- Inspired the Crew to create and implement new ways to get the job done quicker and safer.
Aircraft Systems AMT
American Airlines
Tulsa, OK
01.1990 - 01.1996
- Overhauled and rigged all flight controls. Overhauled pneumatic system and trouble shot aircraft systems.
- Run up taxi qualified
AMT
American Airlines
Tulsa, OK
06.1987 - 01.1990
- Replaced belly skins, shear ties and stringers on 727-100 aircraft.
- Fuselage and fuel tank repairs.
Education
No Degree - FAA Certified AMT
Colorado Aerotech
Westminster, CO 05.2001 -
Skills
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Heavy Structure Supervisor
Southwest Airlines
07.2013 - Current
Aircraft Production Supervisor
American Airlines
07.2006 - 07.2013
No Degree - FAA Certified AMT
Colorado Aerotech
05.2001 -
Aircraft Systems Crew Chief
American Airlines
01.1996 - 07.2006
Aircraft Systems AMT
American Airlines
01.1990 - 01.1996
AMT
American Airlines
06.1987 - 01.1990
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