SHANE WARF
Winston Salem,NC
Summary
Experienced in implementing and maintaining quality assurance and control methodologies, ensuring strict adherence to the highest standards. Leveraging extensive knowledge of quality management systems, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong understanding of risk assessment, problem-solving, and regulatory frameworks, dedicated to delivering exceptional results in the field of quality assurance. Personable and dedicated, combining technical aptitude with a passion for aviation mechanics. Deep understanding of fundamental aircraft systems and safety protocols, along with hands-on skills in troubleshooting and repair techniques. Commitment lies in ensuring the highest standards of aircraft performance and safety.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Kuory Aviation
09.2024 - Current
- Increased aircraft availability by implementing efficient maintenance scheduling and resource allocation.
- Championed best practices for tool control and calibration procedures, ensuring consistent results across all maintenance activities.
- Reduced downtime for repairs with streamlined troubleshooting processes, resulting in higher operational rates.
- Coordinated closely with flight operations teams to minimize schedule disruptions due to maintenance-related delays or cancellations.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Improved communication between departments by establishing regular meetings and open channels for sharing information regarding aircraft status updates.
Chief Inspector
West Star Aviation
02.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided oversight to the FAA 145 Repair Station in all aspects of Quality Assurance and Maintenance.
- Trained employees in safety procedures and protocols as directed by company regulations.
- Oversaw inspection staff in a $1M annual revenue-producing organization.
- Established strong relationships with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
- Managed a team of inspectors, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance their technical skills and overall performance.
- Worked closely with Owner Operators as well as Fleet Carriers ensuring aircraft were maintained in accordance with manufacturers guidelines or approved maintenance programs.
- Conducted thorough investigations of safety incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Evaluated potential new hires for inspector positions based on their technical knowledge, experience, and cultural fit with the organization''s values.
Vice President, Strategic Markets
UNIVERSAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (UAM)
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Senior management team member accountable for creating and executing the sales strategy for selling high net worth assets to existing customers, OEMs, and airlines
Vice President, Technical
INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION (ILFC)
01.1998 - 01.2014
- Moved to Dublin Ireland in 2008 as the Vice President for ILFC tasked with starting the first European office for the company
- During the stay in Ireland I procured and outfitted the offices then staffed and trained the team which is still in operation today
- Identified best methods for preserving residual value of aircraft, forecasted maintenance events to assess impact on aircraft value, managed asset disposition, determined best lease extension periods, and identified cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities
- Determined the validity of Lessee airframe, engine, and landing gear reserve reimbursement claims, negotiated maintenance agreements with airframe and engine third-party suppliers, collected and organized technical data, identified engineering requirements, analyzed financial impacts, and established airframe maintenance reserve rates
- Participated in department-wide strategic design, managed aircraft transfers and projects, gave advice on and drafts lease language related to aircraft technical subject matter, and negotiated and monitored the enforcement of technical lease provisions
- As a co-department manager possessed a vision of the industry's future, potential pitfalls, and opportunities
- Managed and developed international customer and vendor relationships and provided solutions for stressed assets, internal quality assurance and audits of systems and procedures
- Established and negotiated technical lease provisions, transferred aircraft and their records in addition to managing aircraft repossessions; including repositioning aircraft worldwide
- Prepared and modified vendor agreements and lease language providing end of aircraft life assessments and matters affecting residual value
- Supervised and managed independent project streams, including project work scope, budget, timing, and resource allocation
- Mentored and directly managed professional development of Technical staff and consultants
- Participated in department hiring, promotions and performance management decisions
Principal & Managing Director
E&E Aviation Consulting Group
01.2015 - Current
- Providing airline industry 30 years of knowledge and expertise to deliver comprehensive business, technical and operational solutions for a wide range of clients
- Specializing in management, quality assurance, negotiation, business interface, and agreement services
Quality Assurance CASE Level III Auditor
MIDWAY AIRLINES
01.1996 - 01.1998
Team member
AMT Airborne DC8 Modification Team
01.1995 - Current
- Team member for modification of passenger aircraft to cargo aircraft
Quality Assurance AMT
AMERICAN EAGLE - AMR CORPORATION
01.1989 - 01.1995
- Quality Assurance & Control reporting to Director of Quality Assurance - FAR 129 Compliance -
- Condition Monitoring - Records Control
- Line Maintenance Tech-Taxi & Engine Run - High Power Trim
Quality Assurance & Control
TIMCO
01.1996
- Quality Assurance & Control reporting to Director of Quality Assurance
- Airlines Only CASE Level III Quality Assurance Auditor
Education
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan University of Aviation
Tulsa, OK03-1988
Skills
- Quality assurance and control
- Quality control testing
- Team management
- Policy enforcement
- Conflict management
- Quality control guidelines
- Staff oversight and motivation
- Aircraft inspections
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Reading technical manuals
- Diagnosing problems
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Internal auditing
Certification
Started the SVH Base from the ground up as the Chief Inspector working with the GM to build the base, hire and train the staff as well as implementing and adhering to all FAA Regulatory requirements working closely with the Charlotte FSDO
Was Certified by the C.A.S.E organization to be the only C.A.S.E Level III Auditor for Midway Airlines RDU base.
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Kuory Aviation
09.2024 - Current
Chief Inspector
West Star Aviation
02.2023 - 09.2024
Principal & Managing Director
E&E Aviation Consulting Group
01.2015 - Current
Vice President, Strategic Markets
UNIVERSAL ASSET MANAGEMENT (UAM)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Vice President, Technical
INTERNATIONAL LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION (ILFC)
01.1998 - 01.2014
Quality Assurance CASE Level III Auditor
MIDWAY AIRLINES
01.1996 - 01.1998
Quality Assurance & Control
TIMCO
01.1996
Team member
AMT Airborne DC8 Modification Team
01.1995 - Current
Quality Assurance AMT
AMERICAN EAGLE - AMR CORPORATION
01.1989 - 01.1995
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Spartan University of Aviation
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