Aircraft Engine Repair & MRO Optimization

I specialize in optimizing aircraft engine repair, overhaul, and maintenance strategies to ensure safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Through expert contract negotiations, cost-effective work scope planning, and strategic MRO partnerships, I have successfully delivered multi-million-dollar savings while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Engine Expertise

I have extensive experience managing industry-leading engines, including:

✈  GE CF6-80C, IAE V2500-A1/A5, CFM56-5B/7B, LEAP-1A/1B
✈  RR BR700-710A2, PW305A, PW PT6

Strategic MRO & Cost Management

✈ MRO Selection & Partnerships – Collaborate with OEM & NAA approved MROs based on capabilities, lead times, warranties, and cost structures.

✈ Contract Negotiation – Secure favorable terms on TAT, pricing, slots, and warranties.

✈ Workscope Optimization – Develop tailored workscope plans to align with repair shops and operational needs.

Repair Execution & Cost Optimization

✈ Diagnostics & Inspections – Conduct borescope inspections, defect identification, and table inspections.

✈ Component-Level Repairs – Oversee turbine blade restorations, LLP replacements, and BER component decisions.

✈ Cost Reduction – Optimize repair costs through repair or exchange decisions.

Post-Repair Validation & Compliance

✈ Test Cell & QEC Readiness – Witness engine test cell runs and ensure QEC availability.

✈ Aircraft Reinstallation – Oversee seamless reintegration and post-installation monitoring.

✈ Regulatory Compliance – Ensure adherence to FAA, EASA, GACA, and OEM requirements.

Results & Commitment

✈ Multi-million-dollar savings

✈ On-time delivery & cost-effective solutions

✈ Reliable, compliant, and optimized engine performance

I remain committed to delivering excellence in aircraft engine MRO, ensuring fleet reliability while minimizing downtime and operational costs.

Technical Leasing Solutions

With 21 years of experience working with premium lessors, I specialize in managing aircraft and engine technical leasing to ensure optimal asset performance, regulatory compliance, and cost efficiency. My expertise minimizes risk, secures favorable terms, and aligns leasing strategies with operational needs to maximize asset value.

Lease Acceptance & Redelivery Experience

Lease Acceptance - Delivery

✈  Airbus A320: 18 Aircraft
✈  Airbus A330: 01 Aircraft
✈  Boeing 787-9: 01 Aircraft
✈  Boeing 737-500: 12 Aircraft

Lease Redelivery

✈  Airbus A320: 12 Aircraft
✈  GE CF6-80C Engines: 02
✈  RR BR700-710A2 Engine: 01

Aircraft Technical Leasing

✈ Lease Type Selection – Evaluating operating, finance, dry, and ACMI (wet) leases.

✈ Contract Negotiation – Structuring lease agreements to align delivery/return conditions, LLP thresholds, maintenance reserves, and PBH terms.

✈ Delivery & Redelivery Management – Ensuring FAA, EASA, GACA, and OEM compliance.

✈ Airworthiness Oversight – Managing CAMO obligations, Technical Records, Certifying Statements, AD/SB compliance, LLP tracking, STCs, LOPA, QEC, and damage assessments.

✈ Physical Inspections & Mid-Lease Audits – Ensuring FAA, EASA, GACA, and OEM compliance.

Engine Technical Leasing

✈ Short & Long-Term Engine Leasing – Conducting aircraft and engine inspections to ensure contractual compliance.

✈ Workscope & Shop Visit Oversight – Managing maintenance planning, LLP replacement strategies, and module swaps.

✈ PBH & MRO Agreements – Optimize repair costs through repair or exchange decisions.

✈ Lease Return & Redelivery – Ensuring compliance with QEC, MPA testing, and operational benchmarks.

Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation

✈ Negotiating competitive lease rates, optimizing redelivery conditions, and preserving residual value through strategic asset management.

By leveraging technical expertise and industry best practices, I optimize leasing strategies to enhance reliability, reduce costs, and maximize operational efficiency.

KA Band Satellite Connectivity

Seamless In-Flight Connectivity for Next-Generation Aircraft

I specialize in integrating KA Band Satellite Connectivity systems, ensuring high-speed, reliable, and regulatory-compliant in-flight internet solutions. My expertise covers system selection, STC certification, installation oversight, and operational optimization, enhancing both passenger experience and airline efficiency.

Key Expertise in KA Band Connectivity

System Selection & Integration

✈ Technology Evaluation – Assessing premium KA Band solutions for fleet-wide implementation.

✈ STC Certification & Compliance – Ensuring seamless integration with FAA, EASA, GACA, and NAA approved STCs.

✈ Aircraft-Specific Engineering – Optimizing antenna placement, radome installation, and power compatibility.

✈ MRO Selection & Partnerships – Collaborating with OEM and NAA approved repair stations for high-quality installations.

✈ Contract Negotiation – Securing favorable terms for TAT, pricing, and warranties.

Installation & Program Execution

✈ Workscope Development – Defining hardware installation, antenna mounting, LRU placement, and system wiring.

✈ MRO & OEM Collaboration – Coordinating with approved MROs, vendors, and satellite service providers.

✈ Flight Testing & Validation – Overseeing ground and in-flight testing to verify bandwidth, performance, and reliability.

Operational Optimization & Cost Management

✈ Vendor & Supplier Negotiations – Securing cost-effective agreements with OEMs, MROs, and network providers.

✈ Performance Monitoring & Upgrades – Conducting post-installation assessments, software updates, and network optimizations.

✈ ROI & Cost Efficiency Analysis – Evaluating data usage costs, downtime impact, and investment returns.

Delivering Advanced Connectivity Solutions

With extensive expertise in aircraft modifications, satellite integration, and regulatory compliance, I ensure KA Band installations are executed with precision, efficiency, and long-term reliability. My strategic approach enhances airline connectivity, passenger experience, and operational capabilities while optimizing costs.

Advanced Avionics Upgrades via STC

Optimizing Aircraft Performance and Compliance

I specialize in avionics upgrades and modifications through FAA, EASA, and NAA-approved STCs, focusing on ADS-B, ADS-C, CPDLC, and FMS upgrades. These advancements ensure compliance with evolving airspace regulations, improve aircraft performance, and enhance communication and surveillance capabilities for global operations.

Key Expertise in Avionics Modernization

ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast)

✈ Compliance with FAA, EASA, ICAO mandates – for real-time tracking.

✈Equipment Integration – including transponders, GPS sensors, and antennas.

✈ STC approvals & Airworthiness Certification – with MRO facilities.

ADS-C (Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Contract)

✈ Enhanced surveillance for oceanic and remote area operations.

✈ Integration with FANS 1/A+ for seamless data link communication.

✈ SATCOM compatibility with leading providers like Inmarsat, Iridium, SES, and Viasat.

CPDLC (Controller-Pilot Data Link Communications)

✈Implementation of FANS 1/A+ and ATN-B1 to enable digital ATC communications.

✈ Compliance with ICAO, FAA, and EASA airspace navigation standards.

✈ Real-time messaging between pilots and ATC, reducing voice reliance.

FMS (Flight Management System) Upgrade

✈ Navigation Database Upgrades – to support RNP, PBN, and LPV approaches.

✈ Seamless Integration – with GNSS, ADS-B, ADS-C, and CPDLC systems.

✈ Fleet Standardization – for consistent FMS upgrades across aircraft models.

Program Execution & Cost Optimization

✈ STC Approval Management – to ensure timely certification and compliance.

✈ MRO & Vendor Coordination – to streamline installation and reduce costs.

✈ Cost-benefit Analysis – to evaluate fuel savings, airspace efficiency, and operational improvements.

My strategic approach ensures seamless integration, enhances operational efficiency, and keeps aircraft compliant with global aviation standards, optimizing both performance and safety.