Chris Glassmeyer

Experience

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  GHL Aviation

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2003

  Maintenance Manager

  Provided support of operations and maintenance of airport. Coordinated and preformed maintenance on privately owned and corporate medical operation propeller. turboprop and jet aircraft. Traveled between facilities in coordination with company owner to maintain operations.

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  Arizona Flightworks

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Maintenance Manager
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  Sabena Air Training Center

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  Shift Supervisor
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  PanAm International Flight Academy

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Special Project Manager

  • Trained and consulted floor mechanics on complex troubleshooting problems. Supervised and executed major projects including engine changes, flight control system repairs and major structural repairs. Performed/oversaw the removal and replacement of aircraft engines on continuing time sensitive production based basis.

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  Omniflight

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Mechanic

  • Conducted major maintenance and repair of Augusta A119, Eurocopter AS350 B2 & B3 helicopters and Pilatus PC-12, Turbomeca Arriel 2D, Pratt and Whitney PT-6-turbine engines, as well as electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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  TransPac Aviation Academy

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  (Previously PanAm International Flight Academy)• Oversaw all inspections and repairs on aircraft, components, parts and materials. Provided bi-weekly education sessions for new flight inspectors on maintenance issues. Created and altered aircraft inspection programs and Repair Station documentation for efficiency and compliance. • Facilitated FAA inspections, investigations and audits. Primary contact for FAA communications. Oversaw and/or assisted in attaining approval and installation of aircraft upgrades. This includes but not limited to, aircraft add on engine cooling systems and air conditioning systems. Show less

  • Chief Inspector

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2013

  • Maintenance Manager

    Jan 2009 - Jan 2011
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  Ohlinger Industries Inc

  Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

  Quality Engineer

  • Reviewed and approved engineering changes and customer repair requests in support of quality and regulatory compliance. Served as point of contact for contractor and customer. • Maintained ISO 9001, FAA, EASA and CAAC repair station requirements.

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  AmSafe Aviation

  Jun 2014 - Nov 2015

  Chief Inspector

  • Ensure all inspections are performed correctly and recorded prior to product release to service. Serve as final authority for return to service for all appliances and articles. • Establish inspection standards and procedures used by the repair station to comply with FAA regulations and manufacturers requirements.

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  Tempus Jets

  Nov 2015 - May 2016

  Quality Assurance Manager/Chief Inspector

  Develop and Administer Tool/Test Equipment Calibration Program.Develop and Administer Technical Publications Program.Ensure appropriate qualified manpower is available to support the Quality, Training, and Safety requirements of the Repair Station through needs assessments.Assigns authority and responsible for all activities of inspection personnel, aircraft receiving inspections, final inspection checklists, designated inspectors program, receiving inspections, facilities audits and paperwork.Responsible for oversight of proper tagging and identification of all parts and components removed from any aircraft as outlined in RSM/QCM.Ensure Management and oversite of all receiving inspections on all received parts, shipping and receiving functions.Ensure all customer aircraft technical documentation and publications maintained to Federal Regulations.Review Bi-weekly AD summaries and advise the Director of Maintenance of any items under control of the Repair Station.Repair Station has manufacturer (dealership) approval for Pilatus aircraft and Piper PA28 through PA46-500TP aircraft. Facility Closed at Scottsdale. Show less

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  CAE

  Jul 2016 - Feb 2020

  Responsible for the efficient operation of the aircraft maintenance facility. Maintaining 75+ aircraft propeller and jet aircraft, with a Team of 40+, supporting daily training operations. Including but not limited to, aircraft scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, line service, maintenance equipment & facilities, team structure and schedules while adhering to the departmental budgets. Ensure Repair Station operations are preformed within financial and regulatory guidelines set by the applicable regulators. This is including but not limited to FAA, CAAC, JCAB, EASA. Seeks out and administers improvement projects on aircraft and Repair Station equipment and procedures. Serves as advisor and mentor to maintenance team regarding team building, continuous improvement projects, general tasks and operations. Coordinates with operations to support daily operations and planning to support future forecasts. Compiles and submits weekly reports. Prepares and delivers presentations to customers, management and instructors as needed. Show less Responsible for producing, coordinating and overseeing aircraft programs to ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and company requirements. Primary contact for maintenance for FAA, EASA, CAAC and JCAB.Responsible for aircraft, vehicles and flight simulators concerning company, regulatory, emergency and continuing maintenance communications.Development and admin of maint. and operating procedures assuring quality and availability. Lead a team of Maintenance Controllers, Line Maintenance, Line Service and Acft Simulator technicians in a customer focused, professional approach to flight training. Established, revised and supervised aircraft progressive, simulator continuing, and vehicle maintenance programs. Assured company mandates, regulatory compliance, saftey and continuous airworthiness of company’s aircraft fleet (50+ propeller, turbine and jet), vehicles and simulators while working to increase availability and reduce maint. costs. Responsible for ensuring the coordination, direction, and oversight of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Assign work as necessary to ensure availability between multiple Maint. Providers. Administered maint. on 2- CJ1+ acft as well as monitoring the maint. on multiple external contracted C90 and E90 King Air aircraft to ensure compliance and customer safety. Effectively meets budget requirements and to ensure approvals and payments to Maintenance Providers.Maintained up-to-date information on in-process and pending aircraft maintenance through communication with maintenance facilities.Coordinates as required with CESCOM / CAMP Aircraft Maintenance Analyst at CAMP Systems Inc.Continuously monitors and improves upon Key Performance Indicators.Coordinates with Operations Manager on forecasts, issues and makes weekly reports. Prepares and delivers presentations to customers, management and instructors as required. Show less

  • Director Of Maintenance

    Oct 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Fleet Manager

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2018
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  Falcon Executive Aviation

  Mar 2020 - Dec 2020

  Supervisor/Inspector

  Aircraft records compliance research, inspection and maintenance planning of Part 91 and 135 aircraft. Coordinating maintenance with owner, operators and government contracts to maintain aircraft in a timely and legal manner. Supporting 135 aircraft for government contract services in a timely manner as well as private operators to support personnel needs. Full time support of a flight schools maintenance needs for productive operations. Purchased by Falcon Aviation Services.

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  Falcon Aviation Services Inc.

  Jan 2021 - Jun 2022

  Repair Station Manager

  (Previously Falcon Executive Aviation)145 Repair Station located next to the Tower at Falcon Field Mesa AZ. Providing Aircraft Maintenace, Avioncs and counter parts sales. Large inventory on hand. 50+ years experience in Cessna, Piper, Mooney, Columbia and Beechcraft. Flight training, aircraft rental, oxygen and fuel services also available at the same location. Purchased Falcon Executive Aviation Facilities.

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  Chandler Air Service

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director Of Maintenance

  Responsible for Development and Standardization of Maintenance at all GateOne facilities. Currently operating in San Antonio Tx, Cedar City Ut, Chandler Az and Gillette Wy. Maintenance of Flight School aircraft, General Aviation Aircraft including experimental, home built, certified aircraft and Robinson Helicopters as well as Airline maintenance. Manage acquisition and use of Technical Information, Equipment, Parts and Supplies. Wrote and received approval of inspection program for flight shool aircraft used and different facilities. Avionics installation and repair as well as fabric repair and replacement have also been added. Show less