Nicolas Batista
Katy,USA
Summary
Result’s-driven retired Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer with 26 years of experience leading complex aviation maintenance operations, manufacturing, logistics and programs. Project management overseeing initiatives in the Military and Defense Industry, including projects valued at $1.6M. Currently, pursuing a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (Expected June 2025) and well versed in Lean Six Sigma manufacturing methodologies. Proven leader with expertise in Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Operations, managing teams of up to 301 personnel and overseeing budgets of $4.8M in Flight Operation Funds and Aviation Fleet Maintenance Funds to drive organizational success. A proven track record in supply chain optimization, cross-functional team leadership, and the management of multimillion-dollar government contracts. Skilled in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and risk management. Active SECRET Security Clearance and trusted collaborator with military and defense industry leaders, known for driving operational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Production Officer - Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Operations
United States Navy
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Directed day-to-day maintenance of a diverse 131-member MRO team, achieving 96% equipment readiness across 31 fixed-wing, tilted rotor, and rotary-wing aircraft, through supply chain and material process enhancements.
- Facilitated cross-functional engagement with Lockheed Martin and NAVAIR, aligning F-35B logistics and Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) server integration enhancing future F-35B flight operations aboard.
- Led 6Sigma initiatives, executing 37 Kaizen & 5S events that boosted labor hour utilization by 6% and used value stream mapping (VSM) for work process flow refinement yielding 93% calibration readiness.
- Developed a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and work packages for deployment of the Navy’s first prototype liquid metal 3D printer, supporting R&D in supply chain innovation valued at $1.6M.
Senior Operations Manager & Contracting Officer’s Representative - UAV Maintenance Operations
United States Navy
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Orchestrated 15.3M firm-fixed price contract execution of a 74-military and unionized contract field team (CFT), resulting in the build, test and delivery of 36 MQ-8 Fire Scouts to fleet operational commanders.
- Directed maintenance operations, ensuring scheduled, unscheduled, and conditional inspections were complete on-time; administered and audited the documentation of completed aircraft servicing, repair, and modifications.
- Managed aircraft maintenance tracking systems (e.g., NALCOMIS OOMA, AMSRR, ERP/MRP) to ensure accurate material and operational status reporting.
- Authored Statement of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statement (PWSs), and CDRL to drive vendor contract compliance aligned to AS9001 & ISO 9001 QMS standards.
- Developed and executed a strategic 54-point quality surveillance plan ensuring maintenance efforts are following DoD, DFAR, OSHA and FAA regulations fostering a culture of safety excellence.
Production & Quality Assurance Manager - Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Operations
United States Navy
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Led maintenance operations for a 320-member aviation MRO facility, achieving 92% equipment readiness across 74 aircraft carrier-based operations, supporting 22,732 combat flight hours.
- Championed a PDCA and Kaizen event that increased capacity by 300% and was catalyst of reduced repair turnaround time (TAT) by 40% on all launchers and bomb ejector racks.
- Utilized Tableau for aircraft engine data tracking via the Decision Knowledge Programming for Logistics Analysis and Technical Evaluation (DECKPLATE) program to drive performance reporting and predictive analytics.
- Led a Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) project on high MTBF F/A-18E generators, identifying premature power circuit module failures occurring within 8 flight hours; implemented corrective action requiring generator bay inspections for hydraulic leaks.
Senior Logistics Program Manager - Aircraft Supply Chain Planning & Operations
United States Navy
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Developed global material management policies for 107 aircraft, closing procurement gaps and achieving supply chain KPIs through lifecycle sustainment planning.
- Leveraged SQL-based systems (MICAPS, ERP) to optimize enterprise asset sustainment decisions, ensuring accuracy of Integrated Product Support (IPS) deliverables and providing detailed reports to PMA-231.
- Prioritized 616 mission-critical components for 13 squadrons and led Multifunctional Information Distribution Systems (MIDS) integration on 28 E-2Cs for shared Link 16 network capability.
- Facilitated a demand forecast refinement at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, correcting Bill of Material and Gross Demand forecasting errors, resulting in a 13% reduction in production delays.
- Prioritized fleet-wide allocation of 92 aircraft, enabling E-2D squadron stand-ups and modification of legacy aircraft with IRIDIUM and CEC Data Extraction systems ensuring seamless execution of configuration management.
Maintenance and Supply Chain Planner - Aircraft Maintenance Operations
United States Navy
01.2011 - 04.2014
- Coordinated the maintenance efforts of 160 technicians in the execution of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on 10 F/A-18C Hornets, 11 E-2C Hawkeyes and 5 C-2A Greyhounds.
- Developed and executed a maintenance plan ensuring scheduling and completion of aircraft phase and conditional inspections, Planned Depot/Rework, Technical Directives and Weight & Balance for airworthiness.
- Developed a Gannt chart creating a critical discrepancy burn-down listing to address 586 critical maintenance actions requiring expedited repair; resulting in a 52% workload reduction in less than 6-months.
- Leveraged Excel Pareto Charts and Pivot Tables enhancing multi-site logistics coordination, driving a 32% reduction in rework and narrowing the readiness gap by 8% to meet all organizational objectives.
- Managed a $4.8M Flight Operations and Aviation Fleet Maintenance Funds (AFM) budget, achieving a .96 Cost Performance Index (CPI)— 6% YoY efficiency gains.
- Streamlined aircraft maintenance and logistics operations by leveraging SQL-based systems (NALCOMIS OOMA, ERP/MRP) to efficiently manage maintenance activities, supply chain coordination, and budget execution.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
01-2010
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of La Verne
05.2016
Skills
- Aviation maintenance & Operational Leadership
- Mission Planning & Execution Oversight
- Cross-functional Leadership & Effective Communication
- Analyze Data & Decision-making
- Lean Six Sigma / Kaizen
- Configuration Management
- Team Development
- Safety / OSHA
- Contract Management & FAR/DFAR
- Process Optimization
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- DAWIA Foundational – Life Cycle Logistics Certification | Defense Acquisition University
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt | Villanova University
- Advanced Aviation Maintenance Management | Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training
2017 CNO Aviation Maintenance Officer of the Year
Recognized as the aviation ground maintenance officer of the year for having most beneficial impact on Navy and Marine Corps readiness and mission accomplishment.
Timeline
Chief Production Officer - Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Operations
United States Navy
05.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Operations Manager & Contracting Officer’s Representative - UAV Maintenance Operations
United States Navy
04.2019 - 04.2022
Production & Quality Assurance Manager - Aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Operations
United States Navy
05.2016 - 04.2019
Senior Logistics Program Manager - Aircraft Supply Chain Planning & Operations
United States Navy
04.2014 - 05.2016
Maintenance and Supply Chain Planner - Aircraft Maintenance Operations
United States Navy
01.2011 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Professional Aeronautics
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of La Verne
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