Management Perfomance
ChicagoOctober 21, 2009
Garrett A. West
40 E. Walnut St.
Roselle, Illinois 60172
847-989-7533
GarrettW312@comcast.net
Seek a challenging and rewarding position utilizing the following experience:
• Ten plus years of proven leadership and management skills
• Implementing proven cost savings initiatives
• Negotiating and Approving contracts
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Maintenance 14 CFR 119.65 (a) (4) October 2005 to September 2009
Spirit Airlines - Detroit, Michigan
Reported directly to and supported the Sr. Vice President of Technical Operations.
Directed all aspects of maintenance for the airline in accordance with 14 CFR.
Accountable for annual budget worth over 50 million.
Directly accountable for parts usage and stock levels.
Directed staffing levels to conform to budgetary and maintenance level requirements for all maintenance stations.
Developed decision concepts for facility requirements.
Implemented cost savings initiatives that downsized overall headcount, facilities requirements and stock requirements with a savings over approximately 1.6 million annually.
Successfully negotiated and approved outsourced maintenance contracts for maintenance stations both in the U.S. and internationally to meet budget as well keep the on time performance of the airline at or above 98%.
Member of the Primary Reliability Review Control Board with fellow Maintenance Department Director’s, Engineering Authorization (EA) Review Board.
Implemented policy and procedural changes to fit the changing needs of the airline in accordance with the annual budget, aircraft maintenance program, annual training and FAA requirements.
Maintenance Manager December 2004 to October 2005
Spirit Airlines – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Responsible for all aspects maintenance operations in Ft. Lauderdale to include but not limited to setting staffing requirements, training, documentation review, audits and payroll.
Duties in assisting other Florida cities in maintenance operations.
Tasked with maintaining and observing the international cities to ensure Spirit Airlines GMM and Line Maintenance policies and procedures were upheld.
Responsible for visiting new international destinations and initiating new maintenance contracts.
Line Maintenance Supervisor/Regional Maintenance January 2003 to December 2004
Spirit Airlines - Chicago, Illinois
Responsible for all aspects of maintenance operations to include but not limited to: setting staffing requirements, training, documentation review, audits, and payroll.
Part of the Airbus Aircraft induction team.
Mechanic
United Airlines -- Chicago, Illinois April 1997 to February 2003
Line maintenance on Airbus A319 and A320. Boeing 727, 737-200, 300, 500; 747-200, 400; 757; 767-200, 300; 777-200.
Engine removal and replacement on all fleet types.
Systems trouble shooting and repair.
Compliance with A.D. notes, service bulletins, and Completion Order Authorization (C.O.A.).
Perform different levels of line routine checks.
Taxi and run-up on all fleet types.
Served as Maintenance Foreman
Spirit Airlines -- Detroit, Michigan November 1994 to April 1997 Mechanic
Performed line and hanger maintenance on DC-9/20/30/40 series aircraft equipped with P&W JT8D-9A, 11, 15, 17A engines.
Trouble shooting, repair as well as removal and replacement of systems, sub-systems, and power plants.
Complied with A, B, daily inspections, airworthiness directives, and service bulletins.
Lead mechanic with taxi, run-up and RII authorization.
United States Marine Corps May 1987 to October 1994
Performed line maintenance on the OV-10 turbo-prop and C-9B (DC-9) aircraft.
Maintained unit fleet of OV-10’s and C-9B’s.
Coordinated and trained subordinates in aircraft maintenance, taxi, and run-up programs.
Supervised crew/shop at both units in the power line shop.
Motor transport operator/mechanic.
References available upon request
