Rob Ringel

Experience

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  TAS Aviation, Inc.

  Aug 1987 - Aug 1993

  Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor/Mechanic

  TAS AVIATION, INC., Defiance, OHMechanic/Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor, 1987-1993Full service Fixed Base Operator (FBO) offering routine and specialized maintenance for Cessna twin engine aircraft, Charter services and flight instruction

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  Magnus Aviation, Inc.

  Aug 1993 - Aug 1999

  Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor/Mechanic

  MAGNUS AVIATION, INC., Sheboygan, WIMechanic/Inspector/Commercial Pilot/Flight Instructor, 1993-1999Full service fixed base operator (FBO). A Cessna single engine service center that also maintained a wide spectrum of general aviation aircraft. Also provided charter services and flight instruction.

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  Lakeshore PC Solutions

  Jun 1997 - Dec 2005

  Computer Sales and service

  LAKESHORE PC SOLUTIONS, Sheboygan, WISole Proprietor/Custom built PC’s & Service for the SOHO market, 1997-2005A side business borne out of an interest in computers and electronic gagetry with an emphasis on customer service.

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  Aero-Metric, Inc.

  Aug 1999 - Oct 2005

  Maintenance Manager/Mechanic/Inspector

  AERO-METRIC, INC., Sheboygan, WIMaintenance Manager/Mechanic/Inspector, 1999 to 2005Nationwide provider of aerial photography services. Managed maintenance to meet the challenging requirements necessary to dispatch aircraft for aerial photography missions.

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  Morgan Aircraft LLC

  Oct 2005 - May 2011

  Manager of Research

  Manager of Research/Lead R&D TechnicianFabricator/assembler of scale prototype models.Supervised DAQ equipment setup and assembly.Lead Test Technician on scale prototype models and sub assemblies.Coordinate preliminary certification effort.IT Manager

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  NV5

  Feb 2012 - now

  Director of Maintenance

  Director of Maintenance of the largest and most experienced full service geo-spatial solutions provider in North America. Overseeing the maintenance program with a fleet of 10 aircraft.Provide an FAA Part 91 "Enhanced" maintenance philosophy to promote the highest level of safety while providing fleet availability and reliability.Develop and maintain a custom, in-house maintenance tracking system that provides real time data for access company wide. Provide control of off-site contract aircraft maintenance.Initiate and maintain strategic alliances with regional contract maintenance facilities.Provide data for long term maintenance philosophy and strategic planning.Provided leadership complying with maintenance portions of ISBAO certification (Stage 3).Project management of sensor system installation FAA approvals.Experience with working with FAA entities: FSDO, ODA, ACO and MIDO.Experience working with FAA Designees (DER/DAR).Experience leading STC development including certification basis (PSCP, CIP, CCL, FHA).Involved with initial development of in house engineering for sensor install approvals.Initiated 3D Scanning of aircraft sensor ports to aid in high level sensor integration installations.Developed a team to initiate a corporate Laser Safety Program.Involved with establishing minimum qualifications for employment for aviation maintenance technicians and development of job descriptions.Established a training program contract for maintenance technicians thru Flight Safety International.Developed in house Maintenance Operations Manual.Developed maintenance section of the GOM for the Flight Department.Manage a 2 million dollar yearly budget.Developed a 3-5 year maintenance plan based on 10 year historical data.Maintain a 15 month rolling maintenance planning budget.Maintain a current maintenance cost per hour for each aircraft.Maintain all ground support equipment.Support IT department at Hangar location. Show less