Peter Vitoratos

Experience

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  Continental Airlines

  Jan 1986 - Sept 2001

  Aircraft Maintenance Shift Manager

  * Implement training programs to improve efficiency and accountability.* Liaison to FAA, DER and DAR personnel for STC certifications.* Enhance job-related skill by cross-training and quality reviews.* Improve efficiency document control and processing.* Review and ensure quality control of documents for all work performed by analyzing blueprints and wiring diagrams from engineering.* Provide input into staff performance reviews.* Provide direct supervision to technicians and clerical employees.* Prepare yearly budget and monitor to conform to company guidelines.* Track documents and maintains information concerning action items/deadlines.* Schedule work to accomplish company mission and meet project goals.* Audit scheduled work for compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.* Develop alternatives to proposed actions that meet the goals of the organization but are still acceptable to all parties involved.* Prepare responses and actions for local FAA audits of facility.* Holds Airworthiness release/Required Item Inspection Designee, Qualified-taxi/run-up on all aircraft - A-300 Airframe and Power plant 40-hour course. A-319/320 Airframe and Power plant 160-hour course. GTCP 85 series Garrett APU Factory 40 hour course. CF34-10E familiarization 40-hour course. V2500 familiarization 40-hour course. E190 line maintenance 200-hour course. DC-10 Airframe and Power plant 80-hour course. B727 Airframe and Power plant 40-hour course. B737-300 Electrical Avionics 40 hour course. B737-100-200-300 Airframe and Power plant 40-hour course. B737-600-700-800 Airframe and Power plant 140-hour course. B737-500 Airframe and Power plant differences 40-hour course. B757 Airframe and Power plant 84-hour course. B757 Electrical-Avionics 91 hour courses. MD80 & DC9 Airframe and Power plant 80-hour course. MD80 Electrical –Avionics 80 hour course. Show less

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  SaVi Aeronautical Repairs and Services

  Feb 2002 - Nov 2003

  Vice President/Owner

  * Prepare and assist government agencies in performing company audits to certify work to be accomplished as set forth by FAA certificate qualifications.* Monitor budget to conform to company guidelines.* Research, analyze, process and track files, documentation, correspondence and, information with regulatory agencies.* Repair electronic analog components for aircraft use using manufacturer manuals.* Perform final inspections of components released from shop utilizing digital and analog equipment. * Act as liaison to government agencies for certification enhancements.* Responsible for researching and answering questions on Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to the organization operation. * Write the Inspection Procedures Manual required for shop certification. Show less

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  JetBlue

  Sept 2002 - Sept 2021

  Oversee all aircraft tooling aspects for the system with over 8,000 individual tools at a value of 33M.On 2107 identified the need to balance the company owned tools and created a business case for 1.5M to expand the current inventory.In 2018 identified all tooling requirements to support the introduction of the NEO fleet in 2019 and initiated the purchase of 2.5M new tools.Creates all required allocations, movements of tools and seeks to acquire new technology to better safety/performance and turn around of scheduled work assignments for the 11 maintenance stations. Show less * Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor/2002-2014.* Manage all routine and non-routine maintenance, which include: daily checks, * weekly checks, A checks, engine changes, and modifications.* OJT instructor for all ground support equipment used by the Aircraft Maintenance dept.* E-190 Systems OJT instructor.* CARE emergency response team member representing the Maintenance department. * Human Factors study Crew members' interaction with equipment, their environment* and our procedures to identify and address any safety risks. Show less

  • Retired

    Sept 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Aircraft Tooling Supervisor

    Jun 2016 - Sept 2021

  • Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor for Tampa station

    Jan 2014 - Jun 2016

  • Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

    Sept 2002 - Jan 2014
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  BLUE ORIGIN

  Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  Manager Manufacturing Ops & Assy