Chuck Darbyshire

Experience

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  United States Army

  Jun 2003 - Jul 2012

  UH-60 Maintainer/Crew Chief

  ⇨ Conducted detailed malfunction analysis on aircraft systems and subsystems utilizing troubleshooting expertise and extensive quality control and assurance methods. ⇨ Accomplished maintenance project assignments on time using ground support equipment and calibrated hand tools. ⇨ Planned preventative, corrective and intermediate levels of maintenance mechanics for assigned helicopters using new/emerging aviation technologies.

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  AAR

  Feb 2014 - Jan 2016

  Aircraft Maintenance Technician

  ⇨ Accomplished quality workmanship under tight time constraints by executing intermediate to heavy maintenance projects. ⇨ Coordinated inspection, removal and installation of aircraft components and subcomponents while securing project components needed for repairs and scheduling flight control and engine throttle rigging. ⇨ Ensured project safety and completed tasks in a timely manner while employing FAA approved data

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  DynCorp International

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2018

  Maintenance Team Lead

  ⇨ Accomplished quality workmanship under tight time constraints by executing intermediate to heavy maintenance projects. ⇨ Coordinated inspection, removal and installation of aircraft components and subcomponents while securing project components needed for repairs and scheduling flight control and engine throttle rigging. ⇨ Ensured project safety and completed tasks in a timely manner while employing FAA approved data

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  Vinnell Arabia

  Feb 2018 - Jan 2024

  ⇨ Devise strategic plans for operational management, drive changes in existing procedures and implement new processes in line with standards of the aviation industry. ⇨ Determine Aviation process planning needs using complex master and project planning studies while compiling planning information, composing planning documents and reviewing areas of concern. ⇨ Lead strategic planning initiatives aligned with internal resources to help achieve contract deliverables and support of the Aviation Program Management Office by developing plans and policies. ⇨ Review consultant contracts and work products related to aviation projects accommodation, bridge communication gap between all departments and aid in recruitment and initial onboarding of new hires. ⇨ Collect information from published information, interviews, meetings, studies, agencies, surveys and observations. Show less ⇨ Maintained an average 97% mission capable rate and enabled seamless flight line and hangar safety operations for a fleet of 48 aircraft by reviewing aircraft status reports, delivering projects and defining priorities. ⇨ Upheld contract operational readiness rates and met customer mission requirements by controlling daily aviation production. ⇨ Developed work orders and documented production data on each assigned aircraft status while tracking usage of parts and POL levels to ensure operational readiness rates. ⇨ Scheduled transportation of supply, equipment, and personnel to multiple deployment sites by directing a 60-person team. Show less

  • Aviation Project Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  • Production Control Lead

    Feb 2018 - Dec 2021
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  S3 Arabia

  Jan 2024 - now

  Senior Program Manager

  ⇨ Develop, implement, and evaluate operational processes to improve the effectiveness of the organization⇨ Oversee the successful recruitment, vetting, and visa process for new employees arriving to KSA⇨ Work with the S3I President to develop, maintain, and optimize budgets with the aim of maximizing revenue and minimizing expenses⇨ Draft, prepare, and present regular reports and contract deliverables for presentation to senior management⇨ Assist the S3 I President in setting formal and appropriate workplace policies⇨ Monitor designated KPIs and OKRs and provide solutions to negative trends that arise⇨ Create and implement workflows for necessary functions within S3A HQ (e.g. visas, payroll, housing, etc) Show less