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Senior Management Executive

Operations ~ Strategic Planning ~ Safety Management ~ Quality Assurance & Control

Project Management ~ Team-Building ~ Training ~ Policy Development ~ Financial Administration

         Possess a vast operations leadership background with specialization and expertise in policy development, team-building, mentoring, financial administration, safety/security audits, aircraft engineering management, transportation, quality assurance and control, and data analytics.

         Advanced proficiency in emergency response, accident investigations, employee safety, environmental controls, risk analysis and mitigation, KPI development, logistics, and global aviation regulations (FAA, EASA, CAA).

         Ability to establish unified working relationships with all levels of an organization as well as external agencies.

         Adept at effectively prioritizing, coordinating, and steering programs and projects to optimize safety and achieve rigorous goals and expectations.

AviateQ International / HelideQ International, 2015 to Present

Vice President

         Spearhead full-scope operations for consulting firm including audits, project management, training, contracting, procurement, accident and incident investigations, continuous improvement, and cost control.

         Currently leading full operational review of the largest helicopter operator in the world with a focus on operational excellence in safety management and technical and flight operations.

         Continually assess clients aircraft operators, suppliers, airlines, aerodromes, and helidecks to ensure safety and compliance.

         Guide operational set-up of new aviation companies and airlines including airports, landing strips, and aerodromes.

         Deliver comprehensive training across all industry regulatory areas including SMS/QA, ERP, and CRM.

         Provide practical recommendations to smaller aviation companies for reducing costs, boosting safety/quality, investigating incidents and accidents, and emergency response planning, execution, training, and testing.

         Prepare and administer aviation contracts, Invitation to Tenders, and Request For Proposals.

         Function as subject matter expert and representative for aircraft and incident investigations.

Suncor, 2011 to 2015

Director of Transportation

         Resourcefully consolidated Corporate Aviation and Ground Transportation departments into a $180M business with 125 employees; delivered influential mentoring and leadership to pilots, maintenance engineers, flight attendants, busing coordinators, and business support teams.

         Pioneered in-house SMS/QA system and ensured safe and on-time delivery of all additional aviation services.

         Winner of Suncor President s Operational Excellence Award for decreasing aviation expenses by $20M.

         Recognized for leading department in attaining 1,000,000 recordable injury-free man-hours in 2015.

         Led Transportation department to attain 81% (top quartile) score in employee engagement survey.

         Provided direct contractual support to Cougar Helicopters offshore operations and functioned as safety audit lead on annual performance and safety review.

         Joined forces with top executives at Transport Canada to lead Aviation department to achieve CARS 705, TP312, and CARS 573 certifications.

         Masterminded multi-vendor strategy to reduce ground transportation s budget by $8M to $10M per year.

         Supervised company-owned fleet of five Bombardier Regional Jets, charter aviation and associated services, aerodrome operations, and all busing operations.

         Championed efforts to improve load factor by more than 15% and expedite on-time performance by 10%+.

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         Directed air transport of up to 300,000 passengers into worksites each year, and ground transport of five million workers per year.

         Coordinated seamless movement of 450-500 vehicles per day including coaches, on-demand service, trams, and onsite vehicles.

         Attended and represented Suncor at International Oil and Gas Producers Aviation Safety Conference as Chairman of Technology Committee.

CHC Helione, 2010 to 2011

Managing Director 2011

         Governed Boundary Bay maintenance repair facility comprised of 240 employees encompassing airframes repair and overhaul, structure and composites shop, avionics, design office, engine repair and overhaul, support workshops, and warehouse logistics.

         Secured lucrative contracts with Canadian Military and major helicopter operators across North America.

Director of Global Safety and Quality 2010 to 2011

         Instituted world-class safety management systems at all global engineering locations and standardized annual report to maximize accuracy in budgeting and forecasting.

         Hired, trained, mentored, and developed personnel, consistently enforcing adherence to current aviation regulations and standards.

         Oversaw Health, Safety, Environment, Security and Quality teams across three continents and diligently maintained global certifications and approvals.

Airborne Energy Solutions, 2007 to 2010

Vice President 2008 to 2010

         Directed 200 staff across 13 locations in Alberta and British Columbia with a constant eye on reinforcing safety management and QA systems, advancing efficiency, and fueling revenue growth.

Safety Management Systems, Security and Quality Assurance Manager 2007 to 2008

         Introduced new safety management, security and QA systems and structure including database, HSE (health, safety, and environmental) programs, and emergency response training.

         Controlled and lowered costs by standardizing manuals, publications, documents, pay structures, sales/marketing techniques, and company administration procedures.

         Project-managed all consultancy and training services provisions within timelines and budgets.

Prior Background:

Aircraft Technician, British Army Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), 1984 to 2007

Helicopter Trials Projects Senior Engineering Manager, 2003 to 2007

Tri-Service Non-Destructive Testing Office Manager, 2000 to 2003

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician, 1996 to 2000

BSc (Hons), Environmental Studies, Open University, UK

Diploma, Pollution Control, Open University, UK

Diploma, Aerospace Studies, British Technical Education Council, UK

Graduateship, Business Management, City & Guilds, UK

OSHA III Certification, National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health

Certificate, Managing Safely and Turbine Islander Aircraft Engineering, IOSH, UK

Professional Development: Business Management; Environmental Management; Safety Course for Managers; Aircraft Accident Investigator; Human Factors Instructor; Safety & Quality Auditor; Quality Assurance for Managers; Crew Resource Management; Health, Safety & Environment Practitioner

Canadian Society of Safety Engineers (CSSE)

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[INSERT DATE]

[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear Hiring Manager:

Please accept this letter and accompanying resume in application for the (INSERT TARGET POSITION) position that is currently available. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

I am excited to build a rewarding career with your organization, and can offer cross-functional leadership experience in aviation safety, risk management, policy development, OSHA compliance, and employee training. I am also well-versed in investigations, report writing, and emergency response among other areas. To complement my background, I possess an outstanding track record of reducing expenses for multiple clients and employers. In my current role as Vice President of AviateQ International, I provide direct leadership to a team of highly qualified consultants in evaluating and inspecting aviation operators on a global scale.

Briefly, a few key qualifications include:

  Winning Suncor s President s Operational Excellence Award for slashing aviation expenses by $20M.

  Leading a department at Suncor to realize 1,000,000 recordable injury-free man-hours in 2015.

  Aligning Suncor s Transportation department to attain an 81% (top quartile) score in an employee engagement survey.

  Adeptness at advising, evaluating and developing standards, procedures, and approaches which fortify aviation safety.

  Fostering strong relationships with key regulatory bodies such as the Federal Aviation Administration.

As this is just a sampling of my professional history, please refer to my attached resume for additional experience. I look forward to speaking with you personally, as I believe the sum of these aforementioned reasons will prove me to be a valuable asset to (INSERT TARGET ORGANIZATION). Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

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