Craig Spamer

Providing mid-to-large size companies leadership, executive management, and technical advisory services in the areas of strategic planning, business development, product development, engineering, certification, sales, marketing, communications, and customer service for the aviation, aerospace, and defense industry.

Senior Program Manager – New Business Development (2013–2014) In this director-level role, turned around and led New Business Development – the highest revenue-generating group in Gulfstream, an $8.2B company. Implemented standards that created a robust sales pipeline and a revitalized organization. Drove improved customer engagement and business development efforts across the full product lifecycle working one-on-one with customers worldwide, as well as senior leadership and cross-company management (Design, Engineering, Certification, Legal, Contracts, Product Support Sales, Technical Operations, Materials, Inventory, Quality, Procurement, Production and Advanced Programs). Led global and cross-functional matrix teams towards implementation of new products for in-service aircraft. Senior Project Manager and Group Head – Completions & Project Engineering (2001–2013) Turned around and grew the GIV-G550 Flight Controls, Mechanical Systems and Doors organization. Rebuilt and synergized a multicultural team into an industry-recognized competitor and creator of best practices. Worked directly with customers to restore relationships, identify new opportunities, and grow revenues. Innovated new technologies for aircraft. Supported and shared knowledge cross-organization. Grew group from 6 to 15 with program budgets reaching the multimillion-dollar level. Key programs included the G150 and G280 certification programs (VIP Completions); G150/G200/G280 exports; G150/G200/G280 airworthiness support/ investigations; and special projects. Duties entailed program leadership and cross-functional guidance; supplier management and negotiations; TC and STC certification; contracts and sales support; writing and approving ICAs, RFPs, SOWs, and TRDs; creating and executing program schedules, product plans, budgets, risk mitigation plans, and resource plans. Provided executive-level reporting. Worked closely with customers, FAA, EASA, and other global regulatory authorities.

Founding member of Atlanta-based engineering team created to support expanding fleet and booming passenger demands for US 2nd largest airline. During period of military unrest and economic challenge, helped define positions, established infrastructure, helped grow team from 3 to 20+ professionals, and forged a highly competitive organization that was viewed as an industry thought leader. Provided project management, structural, systems, and liaison engineering support; and FAA DER approvals for the company’s fleet of 180 DC-9/MD-80 aircraft. Ensured compliance with FAR Parts 1, 11, 21, 23, 25, 39, 43, 45, 91, 121, 135, 145, 183, and 193. Served as acting manager of DC-9 Structures Engineering Department and acting lead of DC-9 Liaison Engineering Department.

Senior Structures Engineer – Airbus A330/A340 Development Programs, Textron (1988-1990) Stress Engineer – C-130/C-141/C-5 Programs, Lockheed Martin (1982-1988)