the 2015 Election Package

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 2015 ELECTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ......................................................................................................2
Ballot ................................................................................................................3
Bios / Resumes of Nominees/Incumbents:
Russell (Joe) Bryan (Nominee) ................................................................... 4-7
Chris Canon (Incumbent)............................................................................. 8-9
Dan Davenport (Nominee)....................................................................... 10-13
G. Craig Jones (Nominee)……………….……………………………..14-15
Dan Lucey (Incumbent) ………..………………………………………16-19
Kevin Rodgers (Incumbent)……………………………………………….20
Dear Members,
The GBAA annual meeting is being held on May 1ST, in conjunction with
the GBAA golf tournament and banquet. During the meeting, we will be
holding elections for openings on the Board of Directors. Attached are bios
and resumes of the individuals interested in serving on the Board, including
both incumbent members and new nominees. Whether or not you attend the
meeting, you have the option to cast your vote early using the attached
ballot. We look forward to receiving your electronic vote by April 30th, or in
person on May 1st, at the Château Élan Winery & Resort.
Regards,
Gerald L. Ferriss
Gerald L. Ferriss
GBAA Nominating Committee Chair
ELECTION BALLOT FOR GBAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAY 2015
We have three (3) incumbent Board Members and three (3) new nominees interested in seeking re-election on
the Board. Please cast your vote for a total of five (5) individuals, by marking beside their names below.
Incumbents:
VOTE:
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Chris Canon
Regional Sales Director
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Dan Lucey
President
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Kevin Rodgers
Regional Sales Manager
Cessna/Textron Aviation
FlightWorks
AMETEK Aerospace and Defense
New Nominees:
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Russell (Joe) Bryan
Senior Captain
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Dan Davenport
Director, Airframe Programs
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G. Craig Jones
Chief of Maintenance
The Home Depot
Standard Aero
Southern Company
Ballot Cast By:
Signature:
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Name:
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GBAA Member Company:
_________________________________ (only one vote per Member Company)
Please return your ballot either:
(a) Via email to [email protected]
(b) Hand delivered to the GBAA at the annual meeting on May 1, 2015
Russell (Joe) Bryan
My name is Russell Joe Bryan. I have been with The Home Depot Aviation department here in
Atlanta for about 15 years. In that time some of the positions I have held are as Safety Captain,
Standards Captain, Training Captain, and am currently the Learning Management System
Captain for online learning and training tracking. Specializing in course development.
I am current on our Falcon 50EX, Falcon 2000LX, and Falcon 900EX Easy.
Other type ratings held are Falcon 50/900B, Global Express, Beechjet 400/MU300, Citation
II/V, and the Sabreliner 60/65. My total flight experience is 10,500 plus.
The CAM (Corporate Aviation Manager) certification was attained from the NBAA in 2013 and
I currently coach about 20 local and online CAM candidates with 6 successful CAM testing’s in
the last year and a half.
My education background includes a B.S. from the Eastern Kentucky University College of
Law Enforcement, a graduate course in organizational behavioral management from Morehead
State University, and currently I am enrolled in the Occupational Safety Management Masters
Degree program through Embry Riddle Worldwide University. I feel that self improvement and
promotion is important in an industry that keeps moving forward in ideas and technology.
Some other courses include:
IBAC/ISBAO: Workshop and Auditors Courses 2013 and 2014
NTSB Training Center: Human factors taught by Dr. Rosekind
USC Viterbi: Human factors in aviation safety
NBAA PDP: Developing safety programs within a Flight Department
Served on: SEASRT (Southeast aviation safety roundtable)
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While at Home Depot Aviation I have been involved in a number of our SMS (Safety
Management Systems) initiatives. I am a certified ISBAO auditor and have helped prepare and
hosted our last 3 ISBAO stage 3 audits. One thing I enjoy is working with and benchmarking
with other flight departments in developing their SMS and or preparing for an ISBAO audit.
My previous work history includes a stint as a Chief Pilot from early 1999 to late 2000 of a
small Atlanta upstart flight department which included a Beechjet 400, a Falcon 50 and a Falcon
900B. Before that I spent 3 years as a Citation V pilot for Ashland Oil in my home town of
Ashland Ky. Prior to that I was a freight pilot in a Baron 58 for a few years and enjoyed my
time as a flight instructor in college.
I am married to my best friend Lisa and have 2 daughters Hayley and Hannah who room
together at Georgia Southern University. Some of our hobbies we enjoy together include
boating, tennis, vintage cars, and fostering Bassett hounds for the Bassett Hound rescue of
Georgia.
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Russell (Joe) Bryan
CAM, ISBAO Auditor, FAASTeam
250 Barrow Downs, Alpharetta, Ga. 30004
(678) 758-9086
[email protected]
FLIGHT TIME
Total Time……10,500+
Jet……..7000+
PIC..........8000+
ATP MEL Commercial SEL
Advanced Ground School
Instructor
TYPE RATINGS
FALCON 50/900B, FALCON 900EX EASY,
FALCON 2000LX, GLOBAL EXPRESS,
BEECHJET 400/MU300, CITATION II/V,
SABRELINER60/65
EDUCATION
Eastern Kentucky University
B.S. Police Administration/Criminal Justice / Minor in Aviation
Morehead State University
Graduate course in Organizational behavioral management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
Currently pursuing an M.S. in Occupational Safety Management
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
IBAC/ISBAO: Auditor Certification May 2014
CAM: Certified December 2013
IBAC/ISBAO: Workshop and Auditors Courses 2013 and 2014
NTSB Training Center: Human factors taught by Dr. Rosekind
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USC Viterbi: Human factors in aviation safety
NBAA PDP: Developing safety programs within a Flight Department
Served on: SEASRT (Southeast aviation safety roundtable)
WORK HISTORY
Home Depot Aviation- August 2000 to present. Current position
Senior Captain/International Captain current on Falcon 50EX.
2000LX, and 900EX EASY. Have served as Training captain,
50EX Standards Captain, Safety Captain, and currently as LMS
(Learning Management System) Captain,
Ansley Aviation- March 1999 to July 2000. Chief Pilot Beechjet
400/Falcon 50/900B.
Ashland Oil- January 1996 to February 1999, Citation V Pilot
SKILLS
SMS Development, Auditing, Online Course development, CAM Coach,
Facilitating Safety Events, Fire Department Training, Web Training.
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Chris Canon
I have been honored to be a part of the Georgia Business Aviation Association
Board since last year. My position at Textron Aviation selling piston aircraft in
Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi gives me a great platform to recruit new
members to the GBAA.
I have only been in the aviation industry for 3 ½ years now. My previous
experience has been in construction and manufacturing. Working in Citation sales
for the past three years and now Cessna and Beechcraft piston sales has given me
the opportunity to meet many of our members and attend most GBAA events over
the last several years. I have seen the good work this group does first hand; I was
even awarded a flight training scholarship in 2013. I believe in the GBAA mission
and look forward to continued work with the board.
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Dan Davenport
Dan has been in the aviation industry for over 30 years. After leaving the Army in
1985 where he served as Crew chief to a 4 Star General, he joined Gulfstream
Aerospace in the Service Center for a whopping $7/hr. At Gulfstream he
performed his college internship in Tech Ops as a structural advisor to customers
and MROs. He served customers at Gulfstream for five years.
Typical of Corporate Aviation, Dan is the poster child in for lay-offs, Dan has had
many great jobs with great employers and built lasting friendships, he and is likely
the only person who experienced the benefit of both the Enron and MCI World
Com issues in the 90’s.
As an A&P, IA and with his BA in Aviation Sciences from Eastern New Mexico
University, Dan has served the public as a short order cook at the Waffle House to
corporate flight attendant, Director of Maintenance to Small business owner, A&P
contractor to Pilot Instructor at Simuflite. He has learned how to get things done
and how not to. He has learned that all experiences in life bring you to the person
you are today and to cherish every moment. But most importantly he has learned
that the one thing you can keep at the end of the day is your integrity.
For the past 12 years, Dan has been with StandardAero. Today he is the in the
Business Development group as Director of Airframe Programs where he is
constantly working towards raising the standard.
Dan looks forward to serving on this board if elected and will serve honestly,
politely and professionally as those have proven to serve before him.
We stand on the foundation built by the work of others. Let us honor them in the
work we do.
Here to serve,
Dan Davenport
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DANIEL DAVENPORT
4657 Cutter Mill Road Martinez, GA 30907 | [email protected] | 404-395-7113
OBJECTIVE
As a GBAA Board Member; To utilize my experience, education and skills to serve the Georgia aviation
community in a manner that would forward Business Aviation Education, Awareness and Safety.
SKILLS &
ABILITIES
People skills:
Ability to serve, motivate, influence and lead teammates to achieve the goals as established by the
leadership of the organization. To provide guidance and direction to others while developing relationships
and both professional and personal growth of myself, subordinates and peers equally.
Technical skills:
Computer literate in MS Windows programs; Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as Salesforce.com; CAMP,
CMP, FlightDocs & RPA
Airframe & Powerplant License and Inspection Authorization
Business Skill:
Able to collaborate effectively, identify and resolve business challenges quickly, strategize solutions and
develop executable plans, identify new markets and resolve conflicts to augment the growth of the
organization and improve the customer experience. Willing and able to lead or follow as the need arises.
EDUCATION
EXPERIENCE
Bachelors Degree Aviation Sciences Eastern New Mexico 2011
Factory schools on Gulfstream & Hawker aircraft 1985-2003
High School Graduate, James Madison HS San Antonio, TX 1980
2003 – Current
StandardAero, AGS MRO Facility___
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Augusta, GA
Director, Airframe Program (2014 – current)
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Responsible for achievement of Airframe financial goals for the organization
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Responsible for Campaign design and execution to achieve financial goals.
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Responsible to ensure compliance with Aviation Regulations
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Analyze, design and develop new product to Go-to-Market
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Improve processes, efficiencies and technical awareness of the organization
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Develop and manage relationships with OEMs and vendors to meet the aircraft operators needs
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Negotiate and write contracts with vendors and suppliers
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Present programs, product development and new plans to ELT
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Regional Sales Manager: MS, AL, GA & SC (2005 –2014)
Responsible for multi-million contribution to the organization.
Increased territorial annual sales year over year
Maintained Customer Base & Established new accounts.
Increased customer awareness and resolved customer conflicts.
Promoted teamwork / assisted peers in development of system tools.
Consistently exceeded established goals
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Hawker Mechanic II (2003-2005) Garrett Aviation
Perform inspections and discrepancy repair to corporate customer aircraft
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Support Avionics, Paint, and Interior departments’ as needed.
2002 Banyan Air Service MRO_______________
Crew Lead & Shift Inspector FAR 145 CRS
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Ft Lauderdale, FL
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Supervised crew in support of corporate customers. Provided timely, equitable and quality
maintenance to their aircraft while completing periodic inspections, repairs and troubleshooting.
1999 United Aircraft Holdings Corporate Operator _______
Concord, NC
Director of Maintenance/Flight Attendant FAR Part 91
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Maintained logbooks and research to FAR standards.
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Developed annual budget and maintained aircraft for minimum down time.
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Negotiated services/parts with vendors.
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Provided in-flight services to promote customer safety and comfort.
1998 Grand Aviation/Grand Airlines - Charter Operator
Dallas, TX
Director of Maintenance FAR Part 91, 125 and 135
Responsible for establishing and maintaining projected budget.
Established GMM, GOM, MEL as well as training manuals.
Performed outside sales function to offset operational cost.
Supervised Chief of Maintenance, Chief Inspector and staff.
Performed Hands-On work to assist the department.
Maintained minimum downtime for maximum utilization of aircraft. Thirteen aircraft fleet
included Gulfstream, Hawker EMB-120 and BAC-111 aircraft.
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1996 SimuFlight International
Dallas, TX
Gulfstream II, III, & IV Pilot Ground Instructor FAR 142
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GIV Initial and authorized FAR part 142 GII and GIII Pilot Systems Instructor. Responsible for
ground school instruction of Transition and Recurrent pilot clients in all aircraft systems, normal,
abnormal and emergency procedures.
Gulfstream II, III & IV Maintenance Instructor FAR 142
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Instructed GII, GIII (AC & DC) Initial, Recurrent Maintenance. Instruct GII, GIII, GIV Engine Run
and Taxi operations. Responsible for course development for GII, GIII and GIV Maintenance
Initial and Recurrent.
1995 Dothan Jet Center FBO
Dothan, AL
Director of Maintenance FAR 91 & 135
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Cessna Service center in support of corporate and general aviation.
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Developed sales and marketing to saturated shop potential.
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Provided Hands-On quality and timely service, supervised and scheduled maintenance.
Supported a Lear 24, 25, 35, Hawker 600A, King Air B100/ 200/ 90, Commander 690B, Shorts 360,
Merlin III and other Cessna aircraft.
Chief Inspector
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Performed Log book research for client’s aircraft and maintain FAR 135 records and
documentation.
1991 Self Employed Contractor
Dallas, TX
Contract services:
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Director of Maintenance FAR 135
Maintained Merlin II, III and Jet Commander 1121
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Maintenance Contractor FAR 91, 135 and 125
Developed sales and marketing to saturated shop potential.
Provided manpower and supervised support maintenance on Gulfstream II/III/IV, Hawker
600/700, Westwind 1124, Lear Jet 25/35, Cessna Citation I/II, Aerospatiale 350, Boeing 727/737,
Falcons 10/20 and other aircraft.
Performed scheduled maintenance and trouble-shooting, paint and interior and maintained
battery shop.
Corporate Mechanic FAR 91
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Performed scheduled maintenance and trouble-shooting, paint and interior and maintained
battery shop as well as maintenance on King Air HSI, inspections on corporate managed and
flight school aircraft.
1986 Gulfstream Aerospace OEM/MRO
Savannah, GA
Technical Operations (College internship):
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Customer Technical Support (structures).
Aircraft Mechanic (Service Center):
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Crew and line maintenance on Gulfstream I, II, III, IV aircraft.
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Assisted in GII wing; de-mate program and GIIB Modification.
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Installed wiring on GIV phase 1A program
Tool Crib Crew Lead
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MILITARY
SERVICE
CERTIFICATES
AND AWARDS
Secured and Maintained Tool Crib and calibrated inventory to SOP and FAA Standards as
established in Gulfstream FAR 145 Repair station manual.
1981 - 1985 U.S Army
Crew Chief:
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Crewed and maintained King 200 aircraft in support of General’s staff.
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Supervised six military and civilian personnel.
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Maintained POL systems and tool room.
Ft. Monroe, VA
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StandardAero Presidents Sales Awards 2006, 2007, 2008, 2011, 2012 & 2013
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Top Sales Team Member award 2008
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Multiple Customer/Employee letters
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Good conduct Metal US Army
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Airframe/Powerplant License 1991
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Inspector Authorization 1994
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G. Craig Jones
Craig Jones has been actively involved in the Corporate Aviation business for 20
years. His leadership and professionalism have earned him recognition as an
expert in matters relating to business ethics and FAA regulations. His attention to
detail and ability to think outside the box have assisted in everything thing from
building a plane from scratch to creating a new flight department. Growing up in
aviation, his family fostered his interests at a young age. Craig always had natural
problem solving abilities, which began with rebuilding motorcycles, boats and
cars. He continued his passion by obtaining his A&P certificate in 1993.
Craig then kept his aviation knowledge moving by working with experimental
plane builders, a service center, becoming DOM and finishing up his flight
education at Embry Riddle to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree. He then
moved to Atlanta and continued his corporate flight department career with
Flightworks and McKesson.
In 2008, he was able to obtain his Certified Aviation Manager designation. The
CAM designation is one of Craig’s most significant achievements. The combined
knowledge needed to qualify, pass and keep this designation would have not been
possible without Craig’s years of education & training.
Craig currently is employed with Southern Company as Chief of Maintenance,
spread among four geographic locations with a fleet of five fixed wing and two
helicopters. He and his team are currently working on procedural steps to secure
IS-BAO certification for the Southern Company flight department.
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G. Craig Jones
5816 Vinings Retreat Ct, Mableton GA, 30126 706.284.1413 [email protected]
Key Accomplishments:
Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
Bachelor of Science in Aviation Technology, AMT/ Flight from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University 2000/2003
A&P Certificate for 20 years and Inspection Authorization (IA)
Single and Multi Engine Commercial & Instrument Flight Ratings
Professional Experience:
Southern Company
Atlanta, GA
Chief of Maintenance
May 2011 to Present
Responsible for all maintenance, scheduling, budgets and facilities consisting of; 4 Lear 45, 1 Lear 75 and 2 S-76 fleet. Manage the
maintenance, FAA regulations and compliance on all aircraft. This includes the leadership of 11 direct reports in 4 different bases, maintaining
relationship with local FSDO, creating and maintaining FY budgets, new aircraft acquisition and lease returns. Developed SMS Program
maintenance risk assessments as well as assisting in achieving IS-BAO certification.
Jet Aviation (McKesson Corp)
Atlanta, GA
Asst. Maintenance Manager
December 2006 to May 2011
Responsible for all maintenance, scheduling, budgets and facilities for a Falcon 900 fleet. Forged relationships with vendors to negotiate fleet
discounts. Managed the maintenance, FAA regulations and conformity for Falcon F50, 900DX, 900EX, F900B and F7X aircraft. This includes
the managing of personnel, maintaining relationship with local FSDO, creating and maintaining FY budgets, new aircraft acquisition and prebuys. Performed regular safety audits of the facility and equipment, as well as assisted in achieving stage 2, IS-BAO certification.
FlightWorks
Kennesaw, GA
Q.C. Inspector
April 2004 to Nov. 2006
Maintenance Supervisor (Contract)
Sept. 2000 to Dec. 2000
Managed fleet of 30+ aircraft and oversaw scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of FlightWorks 135 fleet. The Fleet consisted of
Gulfstreams, Hawkers, Citations, Falcons and Challergers. Researched newly acquired aircraft and performed conformity inspections. Tracked
all due list items and scheduled in house and off base maintenance. Managed aircraft permanent records and maintenance logs for fleet.
Member of the employee safety committee, also Sprit of FlightWorks and Synergy award winner.
Piedmont Hawthorne
Dulles, VA
Responsible for 24-hour on-call maintenance, while working in conjunction with Flex Jet's maintenance control to insure dispatch of aircraft in
a timely manner. Managed maintenance and inspections on Flex Jet's fleet of 135 aircraft including Challenger and Lear Jets at Dulles and
Reagan National Airports. Trained and supervised new crewmembers.
Jet Services
Manassas, VA
A&P Technician (Contract)
June 2000 to Sept. 2000
Responsible for maintenance on piston, and turbine powered aircraft. Complied with STC's, AD's & SB's on airframe and engines. Performed
engine R&R's on numerous piston and turbine powered aircraft. Performed maintenance and inspections on Gulfstream III, Lear, Hawker and
Citation all operating on 135. Gained Inspection Authorization (IA) while employed here.
Potomac Pilot Services
Dulles, VA
Director of Maintenance
August 1998 to May 2000
Managed the total maintenance for the company aircraft BAE 125-800A. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to daily maintenance,
coordinating with vendors, billing, shipping and receiving. Built maintenance department from the ground up. Developed computerized
program for tracking all scheduled maintenance, life limited parts, overhauled parts, AD's and SB's.
Garrett Aviation
Augusta, GA
Aircraft Technician
Sept. 1995 to July 1998
Light and heavy maintenance on Hawkers, Cessna Citations, Westwinds, Astras, Lear, and Falcon Jet aircraft. Operated under part 91 and
135, as well as TFE 731 engines, TPE 331 and Garrett/Sunstrand a.p.u.'s. Instructed new crewmembers on company policies and procedures
involving inspection items on airframe and engine components. Had been deemed solely responsible for heavy inspection and release of
aircraft. Received crew recognition for efficient release of aircraft without discrepancies. Have experience in ground performance runs,
interpreting data and taxiing various turbine aircraft.
Education:
GSU Robinson Business School Aviation Leadership
UVA Darden Leadership
Certified Aviation Manager CAM
B.S. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
North American Institute of Aviation
Atlanta, GA
Charlottesville, VA
NBAA
Daytona Beach, FL
Conway, SC
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Dan Lucey
Dan Lucey is the President of FlightWorks, a trusted industry leader in aircraft
and asset management, private jet charter, and government services. He has
served on the GBAA Board of Directors since 2012.
There are a relatively small number of individuals in the business aviation
community that have successfully transformed themselves from the cockpit to
the boardroom. With more than twenty five of industry experience, Dan has
guided FlightWorks to focus on profitable business strategies and solid business
fundamentals for long-term growth while ensuring safety and service quality
remains at the highest levels in the industry. In addition to his role as President,
he also is a member of the FlightWorks Board of Directors.
Dan has a career path that is rare among aviation leaders. He spent a decade with
NetJets, garnering five type ratings and 11,000 hours of accident and incidentfree flight time. His career at NetJets culminated with his assignment to Chief
Pilot at the age of 33, where he was responsible for over 2,000 pilots and 400
aircraft. In addition, Dan created the aircraft management division for Flight
Options, where he served as the General Manager of Aircraft Management
Programs.
Dan’s education includes a B.S. degree in Aviation Management and Flight
Technology with honors from the Florida Institute of Technology. In addition,
he earned his MBA from Franklin University and was elected the Leadership
Scholar as the top student in his class. He is also an active business aviation
advocate, serving on several board of directors, participating in numerous
aviation related associations and serving as an FAA ARC committee member.
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Kevin Rodgers
Kevin has over 20 years experience in business aviation working in high profile
organizations at senior levels. Before joining Ametek Aerospace and Defense
Kevin was Vice President of Aviation Services for Zenith Jet. Prior to this, he was
a Regional Director of Sales at Jet Aviation handling client’s supplemental lift
requirements as well as aircraft management services. Earlier in his career, Kevin
served as Director of Sales and Vice President of Operations at Bombardier
Aerospace's Skyjet North America division. Other areas of experience include
Aircraft Sales, Completions Management, ACMI leases and Sound Suppression
Systems for business aircraft.
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