Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Senior aviation safety leader who identifies systemic failure points before they become incidents — then builds the programs to prevent them. 20+ years across FAA and OSHA safety programs — aviator, frontline auditor to SMS architect; a combination few hold. Fortune 500 airlines, manufacturers, defense contractors, and the U.S. military.
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· Promoted to Sr SRM Program Manager; aviation safety architect for 800+ aircraft, 119 stations, 11 countries · Completed 60+ risk assessments in 3 years — concept to — protecting a $28B annual revenue operations · SRM clearances enabled $370M+ Southwest cost reduction — aircraft retrofits, overnight ops, fleet-wide tech · Briefs VP/SVP monthly on risk status; translated technical findings into decisions across 10+ departments · Stress-tested new cockpit technology before fleet rollout: runway alerts, electronic flight bags, display units · Mitigated risk for every new Flight Ops project: red-eyes, GLS landing capability, new international routes · Analyzed emerging flight safety threats: GPS jamming/spoofing, 5G interference, Weather Radar radiation, etc. · Built process extracting risks from accident investigations; proposed it as mandatory company-wide review
• Focal point for all Safety Management System (SMS) flight-related matters at Airbus Helicopters, Inc. • Infused Safety Risk Management (SRM) into all operations impacting flight operations at Airbus • Revised Aircraft Certification/Flight Test SRM process to encompass pre-flight, flight, and post-flight • Conducted first Emergency Response Exercise in 3 years, greatly improving ability to manage crisis • Redesigned company airfield; harmonized to FAA standard; reduced risk, enhanced corporate image
• Retired early, built small cryptocurrency analysis business, created social media buzz, profitable in 1st year • Forged stronger relationships, nursed loved one to full health, traveled and relocated to the Netherlands
• Led three 4-8 week courses, mastered 400 hours of learning material, trained/graduated 700+ students • Secured 5-star rating on 98% of student surveys for providing an engaging learning environment • Navigated language barriers, helped students from 10 nations in 1 class grasp complex material • Updated 30 hours of presentations using field experience, added 4 class exercises, reinforced learning
• Led Safety Management System programs for 3 military bases in the UK protecting 600+ employees • Resurrected airfield after 7-year mothball, eliminated 80+ airside hazards, achieved Part 139 compliance • Awarded USAF Flight Safety Officer of the Year for Europe, #1 of 7, named HQ IG Superior Performer • Organized 30+ FBO outreach visits, published MACA pamphlet, greatly reduced hazardous air traffic • Authored Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Plan, secured $100K from HQ, reduced bird strikes to 1 per year • Instituted Foreign Object Debris (FOD) program, scheduled 150+ runway walks, prevented a/c damage • Canvassed 116 facilities, completed 100+ airfield inspections, eliminated 80+ major operations hazards • Provided safety oversight for world's largest military airshow; 3 days/153K visitors, 232 aircraft; 0 mishaps
• Led 20-person Aviation Program Team, led government oversight of $11.8B aircraft MRO contract • Guided SMS to "Low-Risk" auditor inspection rating; flight safety lauded as “best of 5 programs” • Streamlined 4 SOPs into 1, combined DCMA and contractor inspection efforts, improved cooperation • Evaluated Tool Control Program, monitored over 17,000 instruments, reduced lost tool reports by 70% • Doubled inspections at 28 facilities, 4-states, resolved 12 hazard reports and 2 OSHA complaints • Analyzed vehicle use, introduced rotation schedule/reduced fleet, increased ute rate from 35% to 72% • Audited security clearances, reached 100% compliance, awarded top mark on Headquarters audit