Rick Davila
Livermore,CA
Summary
Seasoned Director of Maintenance with a proven track record at Jan Koum / Aurora Skies, enhancing facility appearance and team morale. As an expert in G650 maintenance and Aero IT, I excel in cross-functional collaboration and leadership, significantly improving maintenance quality and safety standards. Skilled in fostering professional growth and leveraging technical expertise for operational excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Maintenance
Jan Koum / Aurora Skies
11.2017 - Current
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Provided guidance to management regarding maintenance project bids for aircraft enhancement improvements.
- Coordinated with outside vendors to provide supplies and equipment for staff.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive inventory system to track equipment and supplies.
- Served as the primary liaison between facilities management teams across multiple locations, promoting cross-functional collaboration on best practices sharing initiatives.
- Enhanced overall New Hangar facility appearance with regular upkeep and preventative measures, ensuring a high-end and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
- Increased team morale through effective communication, recognition of achievements, and fostering professional growth opportunities for staff members.
- Supervised highly qualified and factory trained maintenance team to meet highest quality of maintenance quality and safety standards.
Director of Maintenance
Wynn Resorts / Las Vegas Jet
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Maintained required records of work hours, budgets and payrolls.
- Oversaw equipment and parts inventory and tracked shipments to reduce stock shortages.
- Managed maintenance team of [Number] employees and coordinated repair schedule according to priority level.
- Prepared and submitted reports to demonstrate staff productivity and areas of improvement.
- Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the maintenance department, leading to increased employee morale and overall job satisfaction.
General Manager / Director of Maintenance
Ty Warner / Ty Air
12.2001 - 06.2014
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Managed budget development, forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives accurately.
Service Center Team Manager / Senior Crew Chief
Gulfstream Long Beach
06.1995 - 12.2001
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.
- Championed process improvements within the department by identifying inefficiencies, proposing solutions, and leading change initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Aviation Management
Embry Riddle
Long Beach, CA 06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Engineering
Northrop Rice University
Los Angeles, CA06-2001
Skills
- G650 Master Tech - Maintenance
- G650 Master Tech - Avionics
- G650 Master Tech - Cabin GCMS Specialist
- Aero IT - Network Specialist
Accomplishments
Gulfstream Customer Advisory Board Candidate 2025 - 2028
Certification
- G650 Master Tech - Maintenance
- G650 Master Tech - Avionics
- G650 Master Tech - Cabin GCMS Specialist
- Aero IT - Network Specialist
Languages
sp
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Maintenance
Jan Koum / Aurora Skies
11.2017 - Current
Director of Maintenance
Wynn Resorts / Las Vegas Jet
06.2014 - 11.2017
General Manager / Director of Maintenance
Ty Warner / Ty Air
12.2001 - 06.2014
Service Center Team Manager / Senior Crew Chief
Gulfstream Long Beach
06.1995 - 12.2001
- G650 Master Tech - Maintenance
- G650 Master Tech - Avionics
- G650 Master Tech - Cabin GCMS Specialist
- Aero IT - Network Specialist
Master of Science - Aviation Management
Embry Riddle
Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance Engineering
Northrop Rice University
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