Jonathan F. Drost
Prosper,TX
Summary
Evaluates aircraft and verifies technical compliance of aircraft maintenance professionals to maintain adherence to the Federal Aviation Administration standards. Successful at watching processes, reviewing documents and surveilling operations to accurately assess safety and reliability. Knowledgeable about federal standards governing passenger, experimental and cargo aircraft. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Safety Inspector (INV) FV-1825-J-00
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
10.2018 - Current
- In my current position, I have been working as a Senior Risk Management Practitioner subject matter expert (SME) for the implementation of Safety Management System (SMS) for Flight Standards using ICAO Doc 9859, FAA Orders 8040.4, 8000.367, 8000.369 and 8000.370 and a co-author of FAA Order 8000.377 for Flight Standards and its organizations of ACSA, GASA, OSS and FB to use when addressing a potential safety and/or business issue to the NAS. My duties include working as a liaison across FAA lines of business, staff offices and AVS service offices for Flight Standards. I work internally with a team Risk Practitioners to facilitate safety issues and business practices within Flight Standards and AVS to determine the levels of risk, which includes both the Risk Appetite and Tolerance to the NAS. I collaborate with Operations Research Analysts (ORA) and the Risk Evaluations groups to develop reports used by Senior Level Management to make Risk Based Decision Making
- Interfaced heavily with field inspectors and Front Line Managers to educate Flight Standards SMS/ERM policy and guidance when making Risk Based Decisions
- with the agencies workforce to discover new insights of safety and uncover risks to the organization that may effect the performance of agency objectives and the agencies overall strategic plan
- Generated multiple Safety Assurance System “SAFEs” pointing out concerns and enhancement recommendations that have impacted the safety culture of Flight Standards. I represent Flight Standards as a member of the Safety Culture Pillar of the Office of the Administrator (AOA) Flight Plan 21. I work along side inspectors, managers and others through the VSRP system when an employee believes that there is an issue that is being ignored or needs to be reported.
- Co-leads a team of AVS Risk Practitioners from its different service offices to review the sharing of Safety information through the use of BowTie Suite and to connect safety issues for collaboration.
- A FS co-representative on the AVS SMS Coordination Committee, that works with AVS on safety issues that have been elevated for a safety review from the different service offices before submitting to the Executive Committee for resource approval.
- Flight Standards ELMS course mentor for Root Cause Analysis and the FS Introduction to Integrated Management of ERM, SMS, and QMS.
- Continuous education development of personal skills as it pertains to risk management by reviewing the industry trends of risk management and other CAA's for lessons learned.
- Monitored, planned or conducted inspection programs.
- Evaluated air carriers, air agencies and air operators to make recommendations to principal inspector or supervisor.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Regional DEPM-FV-1825-J-00
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
08.2016 - 10.2018
- In this position, I have been working as a Safety Assurance System (SAS) Regional Data Evaluation Program Manager (RDEPM) in the Southwest / Western Pacific Region (ASWP) under AFS-290 with oversight of five Flight Standard District Offices (FSDO) and one Certificate Management Office (CMO) totaling 573 certificates in all between 14 CFR Parts 121, 135 and 145. While my original mission was just to support ASW-AWP Front Line Managers with DCT review workload, me and my team quickly moved beyond those expectations and began the following activities: • Collaborated with Operations Research Analysts (ORA)to develop reports • Interfaced heavily with field inspectors and Front Line Managers to educate SAS policy and guidance • Worked with SAS contacts at the HQ level • Discovered new insights and uncovered risks to the organization • Generated 18 SAS “SAFEs” pointing out concerns and enhancement recommendations The impact of me and my team's work has already been felt. Managers in AFS-900, AFS-50, AFS-40, and Regional 290s have been favorably impressed with the information and insights developed by this group, and they see significant value in expanding it to the national level.
Aviation Safety Inspector APPM B-767 FG-1825-13-04
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
09.2011 - 08.2016
- I am currently an Airworthiness Boeing 767 Assistant Partial Program Manager (APPM) at the American Certificate Management Office (CMO), which I have the responsibility for oversight of the certificate holder’s maintenance program. The specific fleet that I have this responsibility for is the B767 fleet, which consists of over 73 ETOPS wide-body aircraft. This workload has proved to be a challenge which I have met head on, and completed all assignments in a timely manner. These assignments include ETOPS Maintenance Program review, MEL reviews, Occurrence Investigations, Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) reviews and routine surveillance activities. I continually work with air carrier to enhance their process for the compliance with FAA mandated Airworthiness Directives, Service Bulletins and 14 CFR 121 Regulations. Another duty is to provide the Principal Maintenance Inspector with vital information regarding the assigned fleet’s reliability program, along with other duties as assigned by the office to include a subject matter expert (SME) of the Weight and Balance Control Program, Cargo Operations Manual, Ramp Operations Manual, and the Safety Assurance System (SAS) office point of contact for helping to guide inspectors with data input in accordance with 8900.1 National Policy. I participated in the voluntary SAS Transition and Readiness Team (START) for two years transitioning the joint American/US Airways CMO from the Air Transport Oversight System (ATOS) to the current Safety Assurance System (SAS). I was recognized by AFS 900 for my participation in the START Program and leading my peers in the transition from ATOS to SAS.
Education
No Degree - Aircraft Maintenance Airframe And Powerplant Cert
Tennessee Technological Center At Memphis
Memphis, TN03.2003
Skills
- International Regulations Awareness
- Human Factors Analysis
- Flight Operations Proficiency
- Hazard Identification Techniques
- Quality Assurance Practices
- Aircraft Systems Knowledge
- Airport Operations Knowledge
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
- Aviation Safety Training
- Risk Management Principles
- Communication and Coordination
- Security Protocols Familiarity
- Maintenance Procedures Evaluation
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Safety Management Systems
- Airworthiness Standards Expertise
- Safety Monitoring
- Safety Assessment
- Accident Investigation
- Project Management
- Inspection Skills
- Reporting Compliance
- Compliance Monitoring
- Investigation Coordination
- Technical Report Writing
- Fatigue Risk Management
- Accident Investigation Techniques
Timeline
Aviation Safety Inspector (INV) FV-1825-J-00
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
10.2018 - Current
Regional DEPM-FV-1825-J-00
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
08.2016 - 10.2018
Aviation Safety Inspector APPM B-767 FG-1825-13-04
Federal Aviation Administration, FAA
09.2011 - 08.2016
No Degree - Aircraft Maintenance Airframe And Powerplant Cert
Tennessee Technological Center At Memphis
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