Robert Emerson

Experience

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  Duke University Medical Center

  Jan 2005 - Apr 2006

  A109 Helicopter Mechanic

  Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on two AW109E Power type model helicopters and one B206 Jet Ranger helicopter. Worked on both mechanic and avionics systems, and effectively troubleshot defective equipment.

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  Leonardo

  Apr 2006 - now

  - Manage teams in various departments for activities ranging from the initiation of the customer contract, through the production of the helicopter, the final delivery to customer and post-delivery support.- Collaborate with the sales team to evaluate customer proposals, define the resources and schedule required for their completion and define final configuration of the helicopters.- Perform budget analysis, investigate variances and establish and communicate internal procedures to improve operational efficiency and increase company’s profitability. - Create flow charts, timelines and profitability metrics that help inter-departmental collaboration through clear goals and deadlines that increase operational efficiency and reduce bottlenecks Show less

  • Senior Manager, AW609 Aircraft Management

    Jun 2021 - now

  • Manager, Experimental Aircraft Operations

    Jan 2017 - Jun 2021

  • AW609 Prototype Aircraft Technical Manager

    Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  • AW139 Program Manager

    Sept 2008 - Sept 2015

  • Contract Manager

    Apr 2006 - Sept 2008