Paul Lucido

Managed a team of radio communications technicians to enhance the efficiency of operational communications between NYPD field units and radio dispatchers.

Monitored and assessed radio and computer networks infrastructure via Motorola, Nokia, and Rhode & Schwarz systems fault reporting and interactive analysis.

Coordinated Federal Communications Commission radio frequency licensing application and administrative functions to assure proper licensing and cooperation with regional licensees. Conducted radio propagation studies and resolved licensing conflicts.

• Conducted regular inspections of aircraft systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Engine run-up & Taxi certified on Airbus 320 aircraft

Flew as a flight mechanic to support various contracts world-wide on DC-10 & MD-11 aircraft; dedicated to the 2003-2004 National Football League, Buffalo Bills season.

Coordinated maintenance inspections and tasks, with company and contracted vendors to meet required scheduled and un-scheduled resolution of such.

DC-10 & MD-11 run-up & Taxi certified.

• Acting Chief Inspector: oversaw inspection requirements for corporate client's managed aircraft. (Flight Services Group).
• Coordinated activities associated with preparing for Privatair's application for approval of FAA Part 121 operations in the United States, to include preparation of required maintenance, fueling, and other manuals.
• Flew as flight mechanic on Boeing 737-300 in support of the National Hockey League, Tampa Bay Lightning, 2002-2003 season.

On-call per diem instructor in FAA Aviation Maintenance programs

Supervised Avionics department; A300, B757, B767 assigned aircraft at JFK.

Same as more recent tenure at World Airways

Conducted daily and overnight checks on British Airways, Boeing 737, 757, and 767 aircraft.

Met and assisted various third party airlines with their required flight checks, and push-back operations.

Supervised and scheduled all part time staff for the Station Maintenance Manager.

• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support mission readiness through effective resource management and allocation.
• Supported Operation Desert Storm; complete aircraft maintenance on C-5 Galaxy and C-141 Starlifter aircraft.
• Staff Sergeant, USAF, supervised airman in all maintenance activities