Dr. Marvin Ruthenberg BS, MS, PHD

Experience

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  Trans World Airlines

  Nov 1966 - Feb 1987

  Vice President Airport Operations

  Directed the total effort of management and non-management employees to ensure product acceptanceat cost efficient levels. Responsible for airport operations and maintenance for twenty-five westernregion stations.Assure that each airport location had the resources both material and human to achieve service andeconomic objectives.Planned and mobilized personnel and facilities to achieve the execution of services product mix tosatisfy consumer needs.

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  CAYM AN AIRWAYS, LTD

  Sept 1987 - May 1992

  Vice President, Maintenance & Engineering

  Transferred the maintenance from a contractor in Miami to a self sufficient operation atGrand Cayman.The fleet was successfully changed from 727-200 to 737-400, with a 120 day lead time. Providedf actory training for all maintenance personnel for the introduction of the new aircraft.Created a segmented 24 visit C check maintenance program for the 737-400.Developed industry relationships for Cayman Airways in order to participate In parts poolingarrangements and to become a member of the I.A.T.P. aircraft recovery group. Show less

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  AVITECH INTERNATIONAL, INC

  Jun 1992 - Jul 2005

  President & Chief Executive Officer

  Provide consultation services to the aviation industry. Primarily to Senior Management to improve theoperating, economic and managerial performance.AREAS OF PROJECT WORK AND SERVICESMaintenance program Bridging Inv entory Control SoftwareLabor Contract Negotiations Lease NegotiationsLine Station Management Maintenance Planning and ReviewMaintenance Programs On-site Maintenance ManagementOrganizational Planning Purchasing and SupplySystems Planning Technical AuditsTraining Programs Part 121 & 135 Certifications Show less

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  SEABORNE AIRLINES

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2006

  President & Chief Executive Officer

  Stabilized the workforce, completed an aircraft refurbishment project and placed the refurbished aircrafton the Operational Specifications. Upgraded the Corrosion Control program to improve reliability andincrease time in service between overhauls.Hired new OPSPEC personnel (Director of Operations and Chief Pilot) hired and trained additionalCaptains that were needed to sustain the operation.Created a team atmosphere that improved morale an significantly improved performanceImplemented a program of staff reductions and operational changes to achieve significant savings. Show less

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  SEAPLANES OF KEY WEST

  Mar 2007 - Aug 2007

  Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

  Established an operational, maintenance, management and compliance (FAA, DOT, NPS) models for afleet of four commercially operated amphibious seaplanes from several seaplane operations waterlocations in the Southeast USA and Caribbean Basins (international Ops) , to prepare the airline forexpansion and growth.Successf ully met and exceeded managerial and financial targets and shareholders expectationsespecially in the areas of domestic and international regulations, operational compliance, safety andsecurity. Show less

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  AVSOURCE GROUP

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2008

  Consultant

  Provide maintenance programs and bridging services for Lease return of MD 11 and 737-300 aircraft for Boeing Capital

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  Dornier Seaplane Company

  Nov 2008 - Sept 2014

  VP Technical Ops

  Coordinate the certification of a new composite amphibian with EASA and the FAA. Attended meetings in Germany with EASA and the LBA for the purpose of obtaining FAA manufacturing approval. Assisted the German design organization to organize the necessary documentation for certification. Supervised the flight operations department to relocate the aircraft from Germany to the United States. Arranged for the training for new pilots and maintenance personnel. Reviewed the Airplane Flight Manual and Aircraft Maintenance Manual for accuracy and format. Currently creating illustrated parts catalog for a new production aircraft. Show less

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  Pinnacle Airlines Corp.

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Programs Engineer

  Assisted in the transfer of computer records from an older DOS system to the TRAX record keeping system.

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  MLR Worldwide Aviation services, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - now

  General Manager