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Timothy Polster

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Analyst, Production Control

Allegiant Airlines
07.2023 - Current

Create work packages for scheduled maintenance visits.

Maintain work packages for storage aircraft.

Facilitate predock meetings for upcoming maintenance visits.

Coordinate with Materials and Line Planning departments to accomplish hard time component changes.

Multi Store Operator

7-11
01.2018 - Current
  • Implemented store merchandising strategies to optimize product visibility and sales potential.
  • Analyzed sales data to identify trends and inform inventory purchasing decisions.
  • Managed daily inventory levels to ensure product availability and minimize stockouts.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth within the company.
  • Resolved customer issues promptly while maintaining professionalism in order to preserve brand reputation.

Manager, Maintenance Planning

Virgin America
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Formulated and managed the long-range maintenance plan. Developed a process review with our Business Partners to increase communication.
  • Facilitated work scope enhancements with our Business Partners to increase utilizations of major tasks 10%.
  • Coordinated maintenance requirements with Network Planning and Operations departments.
  • Streamlined internal department processes to provide better customer service.

Director of Outsourced Maintenance

Avantair
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated scheduled maintenance visits with Business Partners.
  • Negotiated contracts and managed billing disputes with Business Partners.
  • Managed the onsite technical representatives.
  • Created and implemented departmental policies.

Director of Fleet Planning

Avantair
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Restructured department to obtain 30% labor cost savings.
  • Instituted newly developed departmental policies.
  • Developed procedures with Flight Operations to maximize aircraft use between maintenance visits. Aircraft utilization was increased to over 95%.
  • Increased aircraft dispatch availability over 20%.
  • Reduced outsourced costs for scheduled maintenance over 30%.

Technical Writer

Live TV
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Developed and maintained all LRU installation, repair and temporary repair documentation.
  • Created CMM’s for LRU’s to be added to the capabilities list.
  • Facilitated documentation improvement and approval meetings with customers Engineering department.

Maintenance Planner

Live TV
01.2004 - 01.2008
  • Headed up readiness reviews and post dock meetings for maintenance visits.
  • Accounted for parts expense for installations in SAP.
  • Generated and revised shop task cards to streamline off-wing perform work.

Operations Maintenance Planner

AirTran Airways
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Conducted daily station workload meetings
  • Routed MEL’s and maintained a .25% level.
  • Supported Trax system implementation including training of maintenance technicians.

Planning Supervisor

US Airways
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Created and maintained long range plan.
  • Oversaw and shaped the maintenance budget.
  • Led daily production meetings for the maintenance visits.
  • Assisted in training new staff on planning software and operational procedures for improved efficiency.

Production Controller

US Airways
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Audited maintenance check paperwork for accuracy.
  • Adjusted maintenance check workflow and managed parts movements.
  • Assisted in developing training materials for new team members on operational procedures.
  • Worked with managers to plan and coordinate production tasks.

Education

BS - Aeronautical Technology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

AS - Aviation Technology

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Arizona Global Campus
11-2025

Skills

  • Analytical thinking
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Process improvements
  • Regulatory compliance

Certification

  • Licensed Airframe and Powerplant Technician

Timeline

Analyst, Production Control

Allegiant Airlines
07.2023 - Current

Multi Store Operator

7-11
01.2018 - Current

Manager, Maintenance Planning

Virgin America
01.2013 - 01.2017

Director of Outsourced Maintenance

Avantair
01.2012 - 01.2013

Director of Fleet Planning

Avantair
01.2011 - 01.2012

Technical Writer

Live TV
01.2009 - 01.2011

Maintenance Planner

Live TV
01.2004 - 01.2008

Operations Maintenance Planner

AirTran Airways
01.2003 - 01.2004

Planning Supervisor

US Airways
01.2000 - 01.2002

Production Controller

US Airways
01.1996 - 01.2000

BS - Aeronautical Technology

Purdue University

AS - Aviation Technology

Purdue University

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Arizona Global Campus