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Michael Johnson

Cordova,Tennessee/USA

Summary

I would like to obtain a position as Managing Director, where I can apply my proven leadership skills in managing aircraft maintenance, utilizing the lean knowledge and leadership skills I've learned reading leadership and lean books and applying both lean and leadership principles and tools I have gained on this journey. I am seeking a challenging and responsible growth-oriented position where abilities, experience, training, achievement, assertiveness and enthusiasm can be most effective and profitable along with reducing out-of-service time and help increase fleet reliability.

Versatile Senior Manager specializing in process improvement and skilled at planning, implementing and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating an open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with a growth-oriented company.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Memphis Line Mx Sr. Manager

FedEx Express
05.2015 - Current
  • Responsible for planning Memphis line maintenance work release items.
  • Responsible for helping improve performance and increase TDR.
  • Help reduce out of service time by getting the right people on the task.
  • Work with managers on increasing employee engagement.
  • Utilizing the training I received as a Lean Black Belt, Harmony coaching and Team Trek to increase employee engagement.
  • Responsible for hiring Managers and AMTs.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.

Hangar Maintenance Manager

FedEx Express
12.2007 - 05.2015
  • Responsible for a crew of technicians. We coordinate and collaborate with two other crews in the bay to accomplish MD10 “C” check maintenance, while fostering the concept of an autonomous team.
  • Work with all the Hangar Managers and the Production Control Manager to ensure we identify and mitigate or eliminate our constraints to shorten aircrafts span times.
  • Responsible for coordinating/communicating technicians’ training, vacations, floating holidays, personal business and rescheduled holidays.
  • Communicate job progress and status of aircraft to oncoming shift managers and leads.
  • Reduced downtime by efficiently overseeing the maintenance team and prioritizing tasks according to urgency.
  • Fostered cross-functional teamwork among departments to achieve seamless collaboration on shared objectives.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the maintenance team by encouraging open communication, problem-solving initiatives, and employee engagement activities.

Lead AMT

FedEx Express
08.2005 - 12.2007
  • Responsible for a crew of six technicians and transiting aircrafts. We received and dispatched these aircrafts while working inbound pilot reports; scheduled work items including MEL, SMIS and LMPI; and coordinated with FFC and MOCC to accomplish high-stand inspections.
  • Responsible for inputting, receiving and disseminating turnovers, as well as coordinating/communicating maintenance repairs on assigned or unassigned WRI’s.
  • Responsible for coordinating/communicating maintenance tooling asset calibration and repair, and coordinating technicians’ vacations, floating holidays, personal business and rescheduled holidays.
  • Communicated out-of-service aircraft job progress status between Station Management and MOCC; coordinated/communicated required parts and tooling needed to expedite repair of aircraft; and reduced out-of-service time.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

Sr. AMT

FedEx Express
05.1992 - 08.2005
  • Received and dispatched inbound and outbound aircrafts. Diagnosed out-of-service aircrafts in an expeditious manner in an effort to reduce or eliminate out-of-service time.
  • Accomplished APU and ENG removal and replacements, service checks and “A” checks.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Avionics Assistant Supervisor

Continental Airlines
09.1985 - 05.1992
  • As an Assistant Supervisor, I was responsible for six technicians and one to two aircrafts. We received aircrafts in for heavy maintenance. I assigned routine work cards, evaluated pilot logbook entries and non- routines.
  • We performed “A”, “B”, “C” and “D” checks on 727, 737, 747, A300, DC9, MD80 and DC10 aircrafts.
  • I frequently assumed Temporary Supervisor duties.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Led by example, demonstrating strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
  • Streamlined communication between departments for enhanced collaboration and improved overall results.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and industry regulations by diligently monitoring operations and addressing issues proactively.
  • Managed daily tasks, delegating responsibilities effectively to optimize team resources and meet deadlines.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

Education

High School -

Gardena High School
Gardena, California
06-1982

Skills

  • Troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Strategic planning
  • Operations management
  • Data analytics

Hobbies and Interests

Reading, automotive repair, fishing, hunting, boating, camping and travelling.

Timeline

Memphis Line Mx Sr. Manager

FedEx Express
05.2015 - Current

Hangar Maintenance Manager

FedEx Express
12.2007 - 05.2015

Lead AMT

FedEx Express
08.2005 - 12.2007

Sr. AMT

FedEx Express
05.1992 - 08.2005

Avionics Assistant Supervisor

Continental Airlines
09.1985 - 05.1992

High School -

Gardena High School

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