Preston Miller
Chicago,IL
Summary
Efficient Senior Aircraft Router with a background in airline operations and supply chain management. Strengths include robust analytical skills, programming knowledge, and strategic planning. Previous roles involved developing procurement reduction strategies, inventory management and production management, and frontline airline operations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Aircraft Router
United Airlines
04.2025 - Current
- Shift Manager upgrade, department head during night shift. Managing IT issues, overtime, and resource allocation. As well as Aircraft Router responsibilities.
Aircraft Router
United Airlines
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Oversee 24/7 aircraft operations by proactively planning routing and balancing maintenance workloads across hubs and line stations using tools such as Foundry, Spotfire, Aerostrat Base Planning, and Maintenance PRT.
- Proactively manage aircraft's routing across key markets to enhance operational efficiency and maximize profitability by reallocating assets from underperforming routes to high-demand sectors based on performance metrics and market analysis.
- Analyze the financial and operational impact of external factors on network performance, adjusting flight schedules, aircraft turn times, and maintenance plans to mitigate delays and maintain overall schedule integrity.
Lead Inventory Analyst
Air Methods
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Lead Analyst with three direct reports.
- Led the strategic inventory planning for base maintenance of the world's largest air-ambulance operator, ensuring optimal inventory levels for 438 bases and 12 warehouse facilities.
- Managed inventory reduction projects to maximize existing inventory, reducing procurement costs, and optimizing stock allocation across warehouses. Significantly decreasing AOG shipment time and aircraft out-of-service hours.
- Directed Kanban inventory stocking strategies, reducing procurement and freight expenditure by $15 million annually.
- Managed procurement for expendables and components, negotiated prices, collaborated with vendors to secure high-demand low-supply parts, and audited accounts payable against inventory received.
Sr. Inventory Analyst
Air Methods
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Cross functional Inventory Planning Analyst and Procurement Buyer.
- Implemented report automation through advanced SQL and Microsoft Excel for various teams in the supply-chain department. Enhancing procurement tracking and improved department alignment on goals and actionable insights.
- Developed tools and dashboards for real-time tracking, allowing executive leadership to make strategic decisions.
Sr. Scheduling Analyst
Raytheon
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Project manager liaison for a specific product line. Oversaw production schedules and resource allocation for product line, analyzing the financial impact of delays on timelines and budgets for Department of Defense products.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet milestones and integrated supply chain data to drive process improvements, applying Lean Six Sigma principles (DMAIC, value stream mapping) to reduce inefficiencies, minimize waste, and optimize production flow.
- Proficient in SAP, WaveTrak WMS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Power BI.
Fleet Service Agent
American Airlines
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Managed ground and baggage operations for American Airlines narrow-body fleet in outstation settings.
- Night shift crew chief upgrade. Led and trained new agents in aircraft servicing protocols to ensure compliance.
Freight Forwarder
DSV Air & Sea
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Coordinated international freight imports, ensuring seamless transitions between transport providers and customs inspections.
- Audited vendor and customer invoices for accuracy before processing payments.
- Resolved transit-related issues to maintain delivery schedules.
Station Agent
Envoy
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Cross-trained in ramp, customer service, lost baggage, safety-management, ground security, and de-icing operations.
Education
Ph.D. - Statistics
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL01-2029
MBA - Data Science
Cleary University
01-2022
B.S. - Aviation Business Management
Oklahoma State University
01-2019
Skills
- Inventory management
- Data analysis
- Project planning and forecasting
- Statistical modeling
- Advanced Excel skills
- SQL server management
- Python scripting
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Portuguese
Elementary
Certification
- MOS Excel Expert
- MySQLserver Admin Associate
- Python Associate
Timeline
Sr. Aircraft Router
United Airlines
04.2025 - Current
Aircraft Router
United Airlines
05.2023 - 04.2025
Lead Inventory Analyst
Air Methods
09.2022 - 05.2023
Sr. Inventory Analyst
Air Methods
11.2021 - 09.2022
Sr. Scheduling Analyst
Raytheon
07.2021 - 12.2021
Fleet Service Agent
American Airlines
01.2020 - 07.2021
Freight Forwarder
DSV Air & Sea
07.2019 - 12.2019
Station Agent
Envoy
12.2016 - 07.2019
Ph.D. - Statistics
University of Illinois At Chicago
MBA - Data Science
Cleary University
B.S. - Aviation Business Management
Oklahoma State University
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