KEVIN BOARTS
Winter Haven
Summary
Accomplished Project Manager with over a decade of experience leading aircraft maintenance initiatives, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring projects meet strict FAA standards. Proven expertise in planning, scheduling, and executing heavy maintenance programs under demanding budgets and timelines. Recognized for improving operational efficiency, strengthening quality compliance, and driving successful delivery across large-scale aviation projects.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager – Heavy Maintenance
SPIRIT AIRLINES
06.2023 - Current
- Direct large-scale heavy maintenance visits, major structural repair, storage, and parking programs within defined timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure regulatory compliance and technical accuracy.
- Streamlined processes by introducing new tools, improving efficiency in project execution.
- Collaborated with vendors to negotiate contracts, optimizing resource allocation for projects.
- Mentored team members on safety protocols and maintenance procedures, enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed technical documentation to optimize maintenance workflows and improve knowledge transfer within the team.
- Coordinated with management on inventory management procedures, ensuring availability of critical parts for repairs.
Quality Control Inspector
SPIRIT AIRLINES
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Conducted detailed system inspections, ensuring compliance with FAA and internal standards.
- Produced inspection reports and partnered with engineering teams on quality improvements.
- Inspected aircraft components for compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve discrepancies in quality control findings.
Aircraft Senior Technician
SPIRIT AIRLINES
04.2016 - 06.2023
- Supervised maintenance crews and coordinated inspections and repairs.
- Trained and mentored new technicians in standardized maintenance procedures.
- Ensured aircraft conformance with safety, quality, and regulatory benchmarks.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for aircraft systems, ensuring timely resolution of technical issues.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS
01.2012 - 04.2016
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
AIR WISCONSIN AIRLINES CORPORATION
02.2011 - 01.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
GULFSTREAM INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
09.2010 - 02.2011
Education
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
Pittsburgh, PA07-2010
Skills
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- FAA Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Performance Metrics & Reporting
- Process Improvement & Documentation
- Maintenance Management
- Vendor Coordination
- Risk Mitigation & Resource Allocation
Earlier Career Highlights
Aircraft Maintenance Technician, REPUBLIC AIRWAYS Aircraft Maintenance Technician, AIR WISCONSIN AIRLINES CORPORATION Aircraft Maintenance Technician, GULFSTREAM INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
Pittsburgh, PA |January 2012 - April 2016
Philadelphia, PA |February 2011 - January 2012
Fort Lauderdale, FL |September 2010 - February 2011
Certification
FAA Airframe and Powerplant License – July 2010
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
SPIRIT AIRLINES
05.2024 - 04.2025
Project Manager – Heavy Maintenance
SPIRIT AIRLINES
06.2023 - Current
Aircraft Senior Technician
SPIRIT AIRLINES
04.2016 - 06.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS
01.2012 - 04.2016
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
AIR WISCONSIN AIRLINES CORPORATION
02.2011 - 01.2012
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
GULFSTREAM INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES
09.2010 - 02.2011
Associate Degree in Specialized Technology - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics