Rudy Cabling
ACI Jet
Los Angeles,CA
1
Certification
22
years of professional experience
Results-driven, self-directed Aviation Maintenance leader with over two decades of comprehensive experience directing FAA repair stations, regional maintenance sites, and corporate fleets. Combines technical mastery with sharp business acumen to optimize workflows, control operational costs, and maximize fleet availability. Exceptional track record navigating high-pressure corporate environments, managing cross-functional technical teams, and maintaining relationships with clients and operators.
Work History
Site Manager – SNA Maintenance
7 Years 6 Months- Direct all regional maintenance operations, facility production, and customer relations across Southern California. Oversee rapid Aircraft On Ground (AOG) response teams and minor scheduled maintenance while ensuring absolute safety and regulatory compliance.
- AOG Operations Leadership: Command rapid-response AOG mobile teams deployed across regional airports to troubleshoot, repair, and release fleet aircraft under aggressive operational timelines.
- Contract & Fleet Management: Spearheaded execution of NetJets "Right of First Refusal" contract for Southern California, safeguarding service guarantees and key performance metrics.
- Operational Oversight: Managed local manpower, resource allocations, tooling, and logistics with full P&L accountability; maintained 24/7 communications to ensure continuous productivity.
- Customer Relations: Served as primary regional liaison for corporate operators, flight crews, and clients; utilized diplomacy and technical judgment to navigate complex operational challenges, ensuring high client satisfaction.
General Manager
8 Years- Directed FAA repair station operations, project execution, and strategic maintenance initiatives for corporate clients. Served as an active technical mentor, stepping in to guide complex troubleshooting, structural repairs, and strict quality control.
- Strategic Maintenance Operations: Developed and implemented proactive maintenance strategies that streamlined hangar workflows and significantly increased safety metrics and productivity.
- Scheduled and managed concurrent aircraft maintenance projects within repair station from arrival to final return-to-service sign-off, ensuring timely project completion.
- Coordinated dedicated hangar team of 10 technicians and mobile team of 12 rapid-response AOG technicians, focusing on service delivery for NetJets regional fleet contract across Southern California and Mexico.
- Monitored and optimized staffing schedules and shift rotations to maintain continuous, 24/7 coverage for fleet operators, enhancing operational readiness.
- Performance Management: Drove staff accountability by managing performance metrics, delivering continuous technical training, and executing operational support.
AOG Lead Technician
4 Years- Executed critical, rapid-response mobile aircraft maintenance across the United States, specializing in troubleshooting and restoring NetJets fleet aircraft to airworthy status under tight deadlines in remote or line-station environments.
- Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and isolated faults across complex avionics, hydraulics, fuel, and powerplant systems under intense time constraints.
- Regulatory Compliance: Maintained meticulous documentation standards in strict accordance with FAA regulations and FAR Part 91/135 operational mandates.
- Coordinated logistics, parts sourcing, and tooling transport in remote field environments, ensuring operational self-sufficiency and timely maintenance support.
Aviation Maintenance Technician
2 Years- Conducted comprehensive scheduled phase inspections and urgent unscheduled maintenance on incoming corporate aircraft, facilitating rapid and safe returns to service.
- Executed detailed major phase/doc inspections and resolved deferred due-items, maintaining zero-defect quality control.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical issues, and returning to service all mechanical, Electrical systems.
Education
High School Diploma
Airframe & Powerplant
Skills
Operational Management
Maintenance Coordination
Safety & Compliance: FAA Regulations (Part 91/135/145)
Quality Assurance
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Crisis & Relationship Management: Contract Retention
Customer Relations
Technical Diplomacy
Workforce Leadership: Regional Workforce Planning
Technical Mentorship
Cross-Functional Communications
Advanced Operational Qualifications
Certification
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License
- Citation 680A Latitude Mechanical Type Training – FlightSafety International
- Citation 680 Sovereign Mechanical Type Training – FlightSafety International
- Bombardier Challenger 300/350 Mechanical Type Training – Bombardier Aerospace Training
- Bombardier Challenger 604/605/650 Mechanical Type Training – Bombardier Aerospace Training
- Bombardier Global 5000/6000 Mechanical Training (with XRS Differences) – Bombardier Aerospace Training
- Embraer Phenom 300 Mechanical Type Training – CAE Training Services
- Pratt & Whitney PW306 Engine Maintenance Certification – FlightSafety International
Timeline
Site Manager – SNA Maintenance
ACI Jet
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
General Manager
Socal Jet Services
01.2011 - 01.2019Read More
AOG Lead Technician
Socal Jet Services
01.2007 - 01.2011Read More
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Cessna Citation Service Center
01.2005 - 01.2007Read More
Taft High School
High School Diploma
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Redwood College
Airframe & Powerplant
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Airframe Expertise
- Cessna Citation Series: 500, 501, 525, 550, S550, 560, 560XL, 680 (Sovereign), 680A (Latitude), 700 (Longitude), 750 (X)
- Bombardier Series: Challenger 300, 350, 604, 605, 650 | Global 5000, 6000 (including XRS)
- Embraer Series: Phenom 100, 300
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 2000
- Hawker Series: 700, 800, 900
- Beechcraft King Air: C90, 200, 250, 300, 350
Engine Expertise
- Pratt & Whitney: JT15D, PT6 series, PW535, PW545, PW306
- Rolls-Royce: BR710, AE3007C
- Williams International: FJ44
- GE: CF34 series
- Honeywell: TFE 731, HTF7000