Tim Kleckner
Kissimmee,Florida
Summary
Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving. Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated [Product or Service] expertise, including competitive offerings, pricing, and market positioning.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Maintenance Manager
National Airlines
04.2024 - Current
- Build and maintain strong customer relations
- Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime.
- Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
- Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing.
- Identify and establish relationships with new potential customers
- Ensure company profit margins and overall budget are met
- Promote a culture of safety and compliance
- Work directly with the FAA and other regulatory agencies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Managed employee-related issues encompassing labor, turnover and diversity.
- Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.
- Oversaw workforce management planning, volume predictions and capacity planning.
- Ensured regulatory compliance across all aspects of operations by staying current on industry standards while implementing necessary policies or procedures accordingly.
- Boosted employee retention rates through the development of a positive work culture, fostering teamwork, open communication, and professional growth opportunities.
- Oversaw staff and sub-contractor performance review assessments.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed complex projects from concept to completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget constraints.
- Provided leadership for continual management and employee training initiatives.
Regional Manager, Southern Region & Bahamas
STS Line Maintenance
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Responsible for operational efficiency, process improvements, and standardization of operations over 6-line maintenance stations
- Build and maintain strong customer relations
- Identify and establish relationships with new potential customers
- Ensure company profit margins and overall budget are met
- Promote a culture of safety and compliance
- Work directly with the FAA and other regulatory agencies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Senior Operations Manager
ST Engineering
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Responsible for operational efficiency, process improvements, and standardization of operations
- Manage daily operations and ensure quality of work
- Ensure facility and support equipment are maintained
- Promote the Repair Station philosophy
- Ensure budget goals are met and assist in training employees.
Line Station & Base Hangar Manager
PSA Airlines
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Manage a multi-million-dollar maintenance operation
- Responsible for maintenance scheduling and production control
- Ensure aircraft are mechanically ready for daily flight schedules
- Supervise direct reports and maintain the budget for the maintenance facility.
Line Station & Base Hangar Manager
Air Wisconsin
01.2014 - 01.2016
- In charge of day-to-day operations of Air Wisconsin’s CRJ’s
- Created the top performing maintenance base
- Responsible for maintenance scheduling and production control
- Ensure compliance with FAA, OSHA, TSA, and EPA regulations.
Managing Director Operations
Sikorsky Helicopter
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Manage a helicopter production facility with a staff of 800 - 1200
- Oversee all phases of aircraft production and modifications
- Increased production by 60% through process changes.
Manager Operations
Sikorsky S-61 D.O.D. Modernization Program Navy
- Coordinate and monitor operational execution of 14 CFR Part 135/145 operations
- Develop and implement a progress and projection tool to streamline workflow.
Manager Product Reliability Department, Manager Metrics & Compliance
Delta Air Lines
01.1991 - 01.2009
- Maintain department policies and procedures documentation
- Stay current with Part 121 regulations
- Responsible for training of contractors and managing daily operations.
Manager Contracts Training
Delta Air Lines
- Responsible for training of contractors who perform maintenance on Delta’s fleet
- Manage daily operations and supervise staff.
Analyst Reliability & Maintenance Programs
Delta Air Lines
- Review and implement maintenance intervals and tasks for B737 aircraft
- Liaison for the FAA and other regulatory agencies.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Delta Air Lines
- Performed all facets of line maintenance and heavy check maintenance on Delta’s fleet
- Responsible for signing aircraft logbooks.
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Problem Resolution
- Excellent Communication
- Team Development
Aircraft Trained
- A-319/320/321/330
- B-727
- B-737/200/300
- B-747/400
- B-757/200/300
- B-767/200/300
- B-777
- MD-88/90
- MD-11
- L-1011
- CRJ-200/700/900
- S-76
- S-92
- UH-60
- S-61
Professional Development
- Sigma Black Belt/Lean Implementation Training
- Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Training
- Management Training
- FAA Maintenance Programs
- (PAR) Sales Training
- Licensed Airframe and Power Plant Certifications
- IPC7711/7721 Certified (expired)
- FCC License
- 1900 Hours of Avionics Principles Training
- UTC Ethics Courses
- Many Aircraft Maintenance Courses
- Numerous Management & Management Level Courses
Certification
May 2005
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Daytona Beach, FL
- Minor - Safety
- GPA - 3.86
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Manager
National Airlines
04.2024 - Current
Regional Manager, Southern Region & Bahamas
STS Line Maintenance
01.2023 - 03.2024
Senior Operations Manager
ST Engineering
01.2021 - 01.2023
Line Station & Base Hangar Manager
PSA Airlines
01.2016 - 01.2021
Line Station & Base Hangar Manager
Air Wisconsin
01.2014 - 01.2016
Managing Director Operations
Sikorsky Helicopter
01.2009 - 01.2013
Manager Product Reliability Department, Manager Metrics & Compliance
Delta Air Lines
01.1991 - 01.2009
Manager Operations
Sikorsky S-61 D.O.D. Modernization Program Navy
Manager Contracts Training
Delta Air Lines
Analyst Reliability & Maintenance Programs
Delta Air Lines
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Delta Air Lines
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