David S.

Manager/Technical Service/ A&P Mechanic / Expert Ramp Rat / Aviation Ground Operations

Wichita, Kansas, United States

About

🛩️ Experienced Aviation Professional with over 25 years in aircraft maintenance, customer service, and project management. My journey began in 1997 as a Line Technician, and I’ve since worked on all Textron Aircraft models, leading teams and delivering complex projects. Highlights include serving as Technical Service Manager at Textron Aviation, where I managed maintenance teams, and coordinating the Special Olympics Airlift as Ground Operations Planner. An A&P-licensed professional with a passion for excellence, I’m skilled in leadership, problem-solving, and driving results. Open to new opportunities in project management and aviation leadership—let’s connect

Experience

  • Operations Supervisor at Bombardier
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Clemens Aviation (Wichita, Kansas, United States · On-site)
    • General Manager
      Oct 2023 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

      General Manager at Clemens Aviation FBO

    • A&P Mechanic
      Aug 2023 - Oct 2023 · 3 mos

  • Textron Aviation (25 yrs 3 mos)
    • Technical Service Manager/Customer Service Manager/Special events
      Apr 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Works with the Service Center Team to maintain and develop a positive relationship with current and future Customers. Supervisor responsible for a team of technicians within the service center.

    • Line Service Technician
      Mar 1998 - Apr 2021 · 23 yrs 2 mos

      Veteran Service Center Crew Lead caring for hundreds of Citations on a daily bases.

  • Business Owner at GetDirtyMX LLC
    Nov 2013 - Jun 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos

    All aspects of operations in a on line apparel company. • Branding • Sales • Marketing • Web site operations • shipping • legal

  • Line Service Technician at Yingling Aviation
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Veteran crew member and Cessna contact for Cardinal fly in and 2 day event