Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE An executive leader in the aviation industry offers expertise in managing profitable operations, achieving revenue growth through organic and M&A activity, and providing quality services to clients in the US and internationally. Excels in managing multicultural teams and developing employees to reach peak performance and customer service. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Presided over four commercial operations, both private and publically-funded; directed operations of startup and existing companies, negotiating multimillion-dollar business deals, contracts, and acquisitions. • Managed aviation and real estate operations that provided services in the US and internationally; oversaw acquisition activity in the US and expansion/market entry projects in Asia. • Flown all Cessna and Piper single and multi-engine aircraft; experienced with King Air A90, B100, and B200, Citation I/II, Lear 23, 24, 25, and 35, Jet Commander AC 1121, Westwind I/II, HS-125, and Gulfstream II. • Logged more than 6,500 hours total flying time with 4,000 hours in PIC, 3,500 hours in JET, 1,000 hours in CE-500, and 800 hours in HS-125; served as a ground and flight instructor for commercial pilots.
• Direct all aspects of the fixed-base operations, including customer service, fuel pricing, marketing, client development, employee relations, cash flow forecasting, and annual budget management. • Completed acquisitions of fixed-base operations in San Antonio, Tx. and Cedar City, Utah.
• Directs operations for aircraft management, air transportation, and pilot services. • Provides consulting on aircraft sales and all aspects of aviation services and training. • Completes aviation assignments in the US and internationally. • Served as a consultant on numerous aviation-related acquisitions for hedge funds/investors.
• Evaluated and coordinated the RFP process for various FBO’s in India. • Coordinated the successful joint venture between BSSPL, STAR, and Avfuel.
• Handled due diligence and project financing for local and overseas aviation acquisitions. • Coordinated efforts to raise $50M from various financial and private entities. • Managed 25 direct reports.
• Managed operations for a $25M publically traded company operating in commercial real estate. • Directed efforts for a $2B crude and refined products pipeline project in Malaysia to be completed; project also included opening two refineries and a chemical complex. • Coordinated negotiations with various oil companies in the Middle East for long-term supply of feed stock for pipeline and refineries; led efforts to fund the project with debt and equity partners for international sources.