Sio Ifoni Tapueluelu
Farmington,UT
Summary
Results-driven Maintenance Manager with expertise in preventive maintenance, project management, and team leadership. Proven track record in optimizing operations efficiency and driving cost control initiatives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gulfstream 280 Maintenance Manager
3C Aviation
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2025 - Current
- Led maintenance team in ensuring compliance with aviation safety regulations.
- Implemented preventive maintenance schedules to minimize aircraft downtime.
- Developed and enforced standard operating procedures for maintenance operations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, optimizing procurement processes.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on maintenance best practices and safety protocols.
Director of Maintenance
3C Aviation
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2021 - 02.2025
- Oversaw maintenance operations ensuring compliance with aviation safety standards.
- Developed preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
- Managed a team of technicians, providing training and mentorship for skill development.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives through effective resource management and process optimization.
- Analyzed maintenance data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor maintenance activities and outcomes effectively.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to support aircraft readiness and operational efficiency.
Project Manager
Classic Aviation
Bountiful, UT
01.2019 - 02.2021
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex aviation projects on time and within budget.
- Developed project plans, schedules, and budgets aligning with organizational goals.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project challenges.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout project lifecycle.
- Analyzed project performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
- Coordinated resource allocation to ensure project milestones were achieved efficiently and effectively.
Education
No Degree - Computer Information Systems
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIBachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Brigham Young University, La'ie Hawaii
La'ie, HIAssociate of Science -
MX Initial, Engine Run&taxi, Avionics, Troubleshoo - Gulfstream 280
Flight Safety
Dallas, TX03.2024
MX Initial, Engine Run & Taxi, Avionics - Citation Sovereign
Flight Safety
Wichita, KS01.2022
407 Mx Initial, 505 Mx Initial - Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter
Fort Worth, TX04.2020
King Air 350 - Maintenance
CAE
Dallas, TX04.2019
Associate of Science - Aircraft Technician
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2017
Skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Project management
- Maintenance planning
- Work order management
- Staff management
- Team leadership
- Vendor relationship management
- Budget administration
- Asset management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Task delegation
- Managing operations and efficiency
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certificate of Recognition through effectively helping with Homeland of Defense
- Purchasing and selling aircraft
- Full interior renovation on PC XII from medical configuration to passenger configuration.
Certification
- King Air MX initial
- Bell 407 & Bell 505 MX initial
- Citation Sovereign - MX initial, Engine run&taxi, Avionics
- G280 MX initial, Engine run&taxi, Avionics, Advance Troubleshooting.
Languages
Tonga
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Gulfstream 280 Maintenance Manager
3C Aviation
02.2025 - Current
Director of Maintenance
3C Aviation
02.2021 - 02.2025
Project Manager
Classic Aviation
01.2019 - 02.2021
No Degree - Computer Information Systems
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Brigham Young University, La'ie Hawaii
Associate of Science -
MX Initial, Engine Run&taxi, Avionics, Troubleshoo - Gulfstream 280
Flight Safety
MX Initial, Engine Run & Taxi, Avionics - Citation Sovereign
Flight Safety
407 Mx Initial, 505 Mx Initial - Bell Helicopter
Bell Helicopter
King Air 350 - Maintenance
CAE
Associate of Science - Aircraft Technician
Salt Lake Community College