Lisa Sasse
Aviation Industry Professional
Warwick,NY
Summary
Professional Summary:
A highly respected leader who is recognized for notable contributions to the worldwide aviation industry and for leadership in industry organizations. Known for increasing the profitability of three major companies. Highly focused, motivated and success driven. An action-oriented manager who demands and facilitates results by leading and working as a part of a team. Excellent in strategic thinking, Operational acumen, strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams and stakeholders relationships, sales and negotiations. Able to aid the Executives in making informed decisions by providing practical analytical analysis, by gathering relevant data and offering recommendations on key performance matters. Effective communication flow between the executive and various team departments. Confident with drafting speeches, presentations, and implementation of company directives. She is assured in her continual interaction with a high-end network. Able to mediate and resolve conflict within an organization, addressing issues and remediating them. Designated Safety Industry Expert an experienced crew member and experienced Vice President of several aviation industry companies all of which has provided a demonstrated history of knowledge in aviation, aerospace, and transportation industries. Her broad base of experience includes aviation industry guidance and regulatory groups.
Work History
Senior Level Management
FlightStart Solutions
- Conceptualized, Organized and staffed a cutting-edge aviation company (FlightStart Solutions) first in the industry to focus on building independent flight departments
- Infrastructure included aligning organizational goals, developing strategies to execute the company culture and mission and implement effectively throughout the organization
- Reinforcing strong SMS, Training protocols, Operating Manuals and SOP support
- Introduced and instructed industry education courses- eLearning, necessary for the post-covid world
- Maintained close oversight of requirements to ensure governing regulations
- Supervised and hands on training for selecting training programs for aircrews, flight attendants, scheduling & dispatch, and maintenance operations; including aircraft selection, staffing, maintenance, and ground support
- Implement all phases of Leadership, safety and security in Corporate Flight and Commercial Departments
- They also consult Safety Management Systems for FBO’s, MRO’s and corporate aircraft manufacturer’s/OEMs
- Once built and running efficiently expanded the company to international operations in Canada, the Middle East, and the Indian Ocean
- In October 2023, based on the above successes, assumed the active role of Chairman of FlightStart Solutions with Canadian subsidiary FlightStart Solutions Canada
Current contract
CellBlock Fire Containment Systems
- Recruited to perform due diligence on lithium battery remediation products to approve, reinforce and endorse the most effective resolution for aircraft related fires due to thermal runaways caused by lithium batteries.
Vice President, Safety and Sales
VisionSafe
- Returned after reorganization
- Responsible for all OEM structure, sales, and significant contracts
- Orchestrated and completed the first “Standard Equipment” agreement with Gulfstream on global sales
- Executive liaison and interface with senior level customers
- Work closely with both foreign and domestic regulatory organizations
- Trained EVAS courses for pilots in Simulator Training companies
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders including clients, board members and employees
- Developed and tracked key performance indicators while monitoring the organization’s progress towards sales goals and prepared regular reports.
Senior Strategy Manager
Universal Weather & Aviation
- In a single year, reversed a steep downward trend and recaptured significant portions of lost business
- Results projected sustained profits in the out-years
- Manage and oversee special projects, initiatives, or cross-functional teams, ensuring they stay on track, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives.
Vice President, EVAS & Aircraft Services Group (VisionSafe)
- Promoted sales for an essential safety product which remediates visibility issues due to smoke in the cockpit
- Results demonstrated a significant increase in overall sales and contracts for placement on new production aircraft
- Increased sales of previously established OEM units
- Secured contract to equip a major US airline with EVAS
- Provided training classes at CAE for the EVAS product.
Sales & Marketing Executive
Air Routing
- Formulated and implemented a 15-state marketing plan that quadrupled the annual revenue after two years
- Conducted research and analysis on industry trends, competitors, and market conditions to provide the executive team with insight that informs decision making
- Worked to ensure that the organization’s culture and values are upheld, fostering a positive and cohesive work environment
- Supported leadership development initiatives, providing mentoring, and implementing programs to build and nurture future leaders
- Her specialized strengths include Safety Management, Strategic Planning, and Business Development
- Strong interaction with Air Security International.
Scheduling Manager
Canadair
Scheduling Coordinator
Xerox Corporation
Crew Scheduler/Flight Attendant
Wayfarer
Office Manager
Mobil Oil Aircraft Operations
Operations
Damin Aviation
Education
Business Management -
Obtained Private Pilot's License -
05.2001 -
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
undefinedCurrent Industry Leadership
- Chairman, Aviation Directors Roundtable
- Chairman, and Vice Chairman Bus. Advisory Committee Flight Safety Foundation
- Treasurer, Teterboro Users Group
- Board Member, Wyvern/ Nexus
- Chairman, FlightStart Solutions
- Associate Member of the Honorable Company of Air Pilots
- Fixed Wing and Helicopter
Awards Recognition
- Designated Safety Expert by the Flight Safety Foundation
- Flight Safety Foundation’s 2014 Meritorious Service Award
- Presidential Citation 2020- Flight Safety Foundation
- Royal Aeronautical Society “Fellow”
References
Available on request
Timeline
France - Obtained Private Pilot's License,
05.2001 -
Senior Level Management - FlightStart Solutions
Current contract - CellBlock Fire Containment Systems
Vice President, Safety and Sales - VisionSafe
Senior Strategy Manager - Universal Weather & Aviation
Vice President, EVAS & Aircraft Services Group (VisionSafe) -
Sales & Marketing Executive - Air Routing
Scheduling Manager - Canadair
Scheduling Coordinator - Xerox Corporation
Crew Scheduler/Flight Attendant - Wayfarer
Office Manager - Mobil Oil Aircraft Operations
Operations - Damin Aviation
Fairleigh Dickinson University - Business Management,