Hergiswil, Nidwalden, Switzerland
• Bombardier C Series Industry Steering Committee Chairman, leading a group of airline members, Suppliers, Authorities and Operators from June 2010 to December 2016 • Project Manager; RFID Fleet implementation at SWISS, B777 seat retrofit, phase over A340 • Innovation Manager responsible for an oriented business innovation development and cost improvement within the technical department
• Bombardier C Series Industry Steering Committee Chairman, leading a group of airline members, Suppliers, Authorities and Operators. The goal is to optimize the aircraft specification under the aspect of airworthiness, reliability and economic factors • Managing the Configuration and Specification of the fleet over the aircraft life cycle to optimize the assets of Swiss • Responsible for managing the SWISS aircraft fleet in regards of investments, aging and cost impact for optimal life operation • Analyse the owned and leased aircraft market to forecast the fleet investment and recommend rollover plans or initiate investments or upgrade programs in the current fleet • Negotiating with Leasing Companies in regards to cost share for investments or lease extensions • Responsible for Aircraft delivery to sign and execute all contractual documents and agreements in relation to the delivery and acceptance under the Power of Attorney • Leads the Bombardier CSeries Technical Services Project Team responsible for the configuration and specification, technical services and introduction of the aircraft entry in to service
• Responsible for the Aircraft Maintenance Program to support a safe and reliable operation in economic and environmental aspects • Establishment and development of continuing airworthiness policy, including the approval of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. maintenance program • Analysis of the effectiveness of the maintenance program. • Relationship and contract management with maintenance organization and suppliers • Member of Manufacturer and Transport Association steering committees