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Von Ric Pilas

Palmdale,CA

Summary

Performance-driven professional with over 30 years of aviation experience with the United States Navy and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated. Specializing in airport operations, maintenance planning for production and testing of various MQ-9 aircraft variants for USAF, numerous customers and company owned aircraft.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Planning and Operations Manager

General Atomics ASI
03.2017 - 01.2023
  • Oversees maintenance control operations and supervise 10 controllers assigned to two separated airport locations.
  • Monitors daily airport operation of all tests, training, production, and maintenance activities for all MQ-9s and other aircraft.
  • Works closely with Flight Scheduling group by providing real-time status of aircraft/GCS and its configuration to create more realistic and attainable schedule.
  • Provides coverage to Flight Scheduling group during absences by creating daily and weekly flight schedules, assets assignments and frequency card de-confliction for five airport operations.
  • Provides oversight to Documentation Department ensuring aircraft/GCS logbooks, historical records and Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS) are kept up to date.
  • Interfaces with various Program Management Offices, customers, DCMA inspectors and third-party Field Service Representatives to discuss and create plans regarding aircraft production, testing, modifications and training.
  • Train and certify senior maintenance personnel on Exceptional Release (Safe for Flight) qualification.
  • Primary trainer for all Maintenance Controllers assigned to five airport locations.
  • Performs maintenance control duties during absences or man-power issues.

Aircraft Maintenance Controller

General Atomics ASI
08.2010 - 03.2017
  • Conducts daily maintenance meetings to discuss oncoming shift’s task and assigns priorities to various work centers.
  • Tracks and directs accomplishment of Service and Alert Bulletins, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO), scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on aircraft, Ground Control Stations (GCS) and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
  • Reviews Customer’s Request for Support to ensure aircraft and GCS are configured as required for specific missions.
  • Works with various department supervisors to direct maintenance and personnel re-tasking if needed to support flights and other high priority projects.
  • Reviews aircraft and GCS Discrepancy Books for accuracy and completion and IMDS has been updated for USAF assets before releasing UAS Safe for Flight.
  • Hosts pre and post flight briefings to ensure any concerns are addressed and post-flight discrepancies are entered in logbooks.
  • Works closely with Flight Scheduling group to ensure aircraft/GCS are available to support flight schedule and provide solutions when delay arises.
  • Ensures aircraft, GCS logbooks and historical records are in compliance with specific procedures established for GA, customers and Government-owned assets.
  • Works with maintenance departments, customers, USAF and DCMA Inspectors, project engineers and managers regarding all maintenance activities or to resolve any issues.
  • Publishes daily Aircraft Status Report to management and customers providing aircraft/GCS status, its current configuration and production and modification progress.
  • Maintains Flight Record Data, reconciles daily results with customer and publishes weekly and monthly deviations to upper management and various groups.
  • Assists in material requisitioning and tracking, its method of shipment and directs cannibalization action when necessary.
  • Initiates Reports and notify management and Government Representatives in event of FOD, Missing Tool, Incident or Mishap and direct necessary action per applicable company or USAF instructions.
  • Initiate Impoundment Process on aircraft, GCS and GSE when required.

Maintenance Controller

United States Navy
07.2005 - 07.2010
  • Performed duties of maintenance controller in accordance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 series.
  • Qualified to release aircraft Safe for Flight.
  • Coordinated and prioritized scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on E-2C and P-3C aircraft.
  • Annotated and approved maintenance actions in NALCOMIS/OOMA.
  • Works with squadron operations to ensure aircraft availability to meet flight schedule.
  • Submits daily aircraft status report using AMSRR.

Quality Assurance Representative

United States Navy
05.2002 - 07.2005
  • Performed audits on maintenance programs, inspect and monitors ongoing maintenance to ensure compliance with Navy Aviation Maintenance Program.

Power Plants Technician/Supervisor

01.1989 - 01.2002
  • Performed and supervised mechanics with maintenance on E-2C and P-3 aircraft engines and propeller assembly.

Skills

  • Operations and Maintenance Management
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Flight Planning
  • Personnel Management
  • Decision Making
  • Leadership
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Training and Development

Security Clearance

Secret, inactive as of September 2022.

Training

  • Navy Aviation Maintenance Control course.
  • Navy Quality Assurance Course
  • USAF Production Superintendent Course

Timeline

Program Planning and Operations Manager

General Atomics ASI
03.2017 - 01.2023

Aircraft Maintenance Controller

General Atomics ASI
08.2010 - 03.2017

Maintenance Controller

United States Navy
07.2005 - 07.2010

Quality Assurance Representative

United States Navy
05.2002 - 07.2005

Power Plants Technician/Supervisor

01.1989 - 01.2002

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