Ryan Lynch
Portland,OR
Summary
Seasoned Flight Operations Manager with significant experience in managing flight operations and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong ability to lead teams, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure safety protocols are met. Proven track record of improving the on-time performance of flights while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Skilled at developing effective procedures for daily operations and crisis management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Operations Manager
NV5
Portland, OR
03.2014 - Current
- Oversees management and operations for all manned aerial acquisition relating to NV5’s commercial and private enterprise customers.
- Timely coordination with Flight Acquisition Managers, Project Managers, CFT Production Leads, Director of Flight Operations, Director of Maintenance, Director of Sensor Support, and Engineering.
- Establish and maintain NV5 standards to ensure safe, and efficient department operations.
- Coordiante and mainatin complaince with O&G, and energy clients' aviation policies and standards.
- Assist with short- and long-range plans that include departmental objectives.
- Assist with the safety management system (SMS) as key personnel.
- Maximize asset utilization and capabilities by coordinating and prioritizing projects, in coordination with flight operations, aircraft maintenance, sensor support, and project managers.
- Oversight of the resourcing tracker and operations plan.
- Create and approve subcontracting purchase orders.
- Monitor resources, prepare Personnel Requisition, and the appropriate ROIs for equipment, and report on measures of effectiveness and efficiency for the department.
- Assist in preparing annual operating budgets that include operating expenses, facilities, supplies, outside services, personnel, training, capital expenses, and reserves.
- Site lead for the NV5 office, housing aerial acquisition, survey, robotics, and engineering groups.
Flight Acquistion Manager
WSI
Portland, OR
06.2012 - 03.2014
- Led an active and expanding airborne remote sensing and ground survey program, consisting of 20+ field and office support staff.
- Oversight of multiple teams that are continuously deployed throughout North America, with responsibility for remote sensing physical assets (sensors, helicopters, aircraft, vehicles, and survey equipment).
- Oversight of staff assignments, including scheduling, reports, and reviews, including pilots and sensor operators.
- Developed and prioritized a schedule for projects in consultation with the Business Unit leads, Project Managers, and end clients.
- Mission planning, including review of job specifications, weather interpretation, ground support coordination, onsite project coordination, and client coordination.
- Maintain operational control of the aircraft and helicopter monitoring mission plan, departure, and arrival times.
- Occasional deployment into the field for sensor installations and client engagement.
Sensor Operator
WSI
Portland, OR
06.2011 - 06.2012
- Acquire airborne data using lidar, topobathymetric lidar, digital multispectral imagery, and other remote sensing technologies.
- Effectively work with the pilots in a crew environment to safely and efficiently complete each mission.
- Collection, initial processing, data review, and interpretation of remotely sensed data to ensure coverage and quality of data daily after acquisition.
- Reporting daily mission activity and project status.
- Mission planning, including reviewing job specifications, weather interpretation, ground support coordination, airspace review, onsite project coordination, and client coordination.
- Perform routine maintenance and upkeep on the remote sensing instruments, including troubleshooting errors.
- Assist with sensor installation and removal from the aircraft.
- Ensure the safe and secure use of company equipment and instrumentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography/GIS
Portland State University
Portland, OR08-2011
Skills
- Team leadership
- FAR compliance
- SMS development and implementation
- Deep knowledge of airborne remote sensing applications and standards
- Emergency response planning
- Time management
- Flight dispatch experience
- Flight planning proficiency
- Budget and schedule creation and tracking
- FAR compliance
- SMS development and implementation
Affiliations
- Rockclimbing
- Offshore and Inshore Fishing
- Community Service
- Master Tinkerer
- Film photography
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Flight Operations Manager
NV5
03.2014 - Current
Flight Acquistion Manager
WSI
06.2012 - 03.2014
Sensor Operator
WSI
06.2011 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Geography/GIS
Portland State University
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