LUIS S. GALEANO, MBA-A

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Apr 1998 - Mar 2008

  Aircraft Structural/Corrosion Control Maintenance Supervisor/Instructor

  9+ years USAF Active Duty 7-level- Aircraft Structural/Corrosion Control Shift Supervisor- Aircraft Structural/Corrosion Control Maintenance Instructor Duty

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  Alsalam Aircraft Company

  Mar 2008 - Mar 2011

  Aircraft Quality Inspector F-15 PDM

  F-15 Program Depot Maintenance FacilityPerform Quality Assurance support functions for Periodic Depot Maintenance on F-15S Model for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) the Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility. Technical competence and broad knowledge regarding a range of complex quality assurance commodities, procured items, critical characteristics, and the skill to identify their system impact, quality assurance functions, production techniques, and industrial process in accordance with applicable DoD policies and contractual requirements to insure effective control of product quality.Witness, Inspect and Verify initial, ongoing and final product assurance inspections with extreme emphasis on safety of flight related issues. Aircraft inspections include flight controls and landing gear ops check, proper installation of flight control rods, cockpit and avionics equipment, integrity of fuel cells/components, wing components and final installation, engine bay and final engine installation and structural repairs, prevention of FOD in all final panel closures on aircraft. Inspections are performed prior to and in the same manner as DCMA Quality Assurance Specialist 1910. Show less

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  The Boeing Company

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2012

  Aircraft Quality Control Inspector

  747-8 Freighter / Refurbishment FacilityRegulatory Compliance Analysis / Safety Standards / Operations Improvement / Work Flow Planning and Technical Writer / Root Cause Failure Analysis / ISO 9000 / Auditing Maintenance Programs Quality representative for Material Review actions on the evaluation and disposition of items submitted for consideration.Perform incoming aircraft accountability/inventory inspections in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions.Perform a variety of complex functional and structural inspections, visual, dimensional, operational and safety checks of entire aircraft. Show less

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  Advanced Military Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Center (AMMROC)

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2017

  Aircraft Quality and Safety Senior Supervisor and Trainer

  Ensures the implementation and adherence to safety standards and procedures within all areas of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul. Perform quality surveillance plans, Tool Control inspections, technical support and other program implementation for complex systems and manufacturing processes. Conduct inspections of product and processes for conformance to specifications and to detect processing and technical documentation deficiencies and recommend corrective action, including establishment of acceptable quality levels. Knowledge of maintenance, repairs, inspection of aircraft and associated components.Leading investigations of significant mishaps, incidents and accidents, proactively negotiate and communicate with internal and external parties as required for quick and efficient closing of findings. Ensure the impact on the operations is minimized and corrective actions are implemented and reviewed through the use of the AMMROC Maintenance Error Management System (AEMS) and Maintenance Error Decision Aid (MEDA).Maintains appropriate aviation safety records and incident/accident statistics, ensuring it is kept up-to-date at all times and that all records are kept as per regulatory requirements and AMMROC procedures.As FOD Manager, responsible for the oversight and confirmation of effective implementation of a robust Foreign Object Debris/Damage program.Conduct and coordinate QMS/SMS/EHS internal audits via-cross functional teams for regulatory compliance. When attention was required to resolve adverse maintenance trends or training problems, corrective actions include preparing organizational information bulletins and messages (flash/alert) for wide release to UAEAF military bases and AMMROC personnel. Conduct incident/accident investigations to find out the root cause of the incident and provide recommendations to prevent recurrence of accidents and maintain high safety standards. Show less

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  United States Air Force

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2023

  Foreign Affairs Specialist / Senior Training Program Manager / Contracting Officer Representative

  Serves as a Senior Training Program Manager Lead (TPM) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to administer all phases of the contract lifecycle for the F-15SA (Saudi Arabia) aviation maintenance upgrade training (UGT) contract conducting continuous program support and strengthening customer and US government relations. Travel frequently from the United States to several Middle East regions to provide contract oversight and surveillance.Assist the CO in ensuring all aspects of the acquisition strictly adhere to applicable contracting laws, regulations, and guidelines. Identifies acquisition risks and proposes appropriate mitigation actions. As needed, research issues and questions as they arise and provide recommended solutions. Supports the CO in managing and executing all aspects of public-facing communications (e.g., acquisition postings, reading room content, question, and answer documents) regarding the acquisition, in accordance with laws, regulations, and best practices. Perform contract and PWS modifications as required. Submit contract actions and completed assignments in a timely manner, which meets the objectives and priorities. Conduct manpower reviews with contractor management personnel to ensure contractor performance and critical time schedules/objectives are met through the utilization of earned value management methodology. Extensive control account management having responsibility of tracking program/contract costs and technical performance for defined Period of Performance (PoP). Responsible for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases involving one or more countries. Serve as a senior manager responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and monitoring the most difficult and complex cases while managing issues with foreign governments, their military, and U.S. industry with an understanding of cultural, socio-political, and economic dynamics. Show less

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  StandardAero

  Dec 2023 - now

  Sr. Quality Analyst / Supplier Quality Auditor

  Assists in ensuring compliance with contractual requirements outlined in AS9110, DCMA and corporate policies and procedures. Conduct external audits.