kim herbert

AMSA is wholly owned by Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC). Station Manager / Part145 Form 4 Post Holder, leading a dynamic Line Maintenance MRO team providing scheduled Technical Support, A Check Servicing, Certification and AOG recovery for several International Airlines operating into Melbourne with Airbus A330, A380, Boeing B747, B777, B787 Aircraft.

MRO OPERATIONS MANAGER – TAE Adelaide 2011 Leadership of Aircraft MRO and Component Workshops in Adelaide, plus oversight of Darwin’s Maintenance Facility. Managing a diverse team supporting over 30 Regional (Airline) and Charter Aircraft. MRO MANAGER – TAE Darwin 2010 Set-up and management of 3rd Party MRO Facility. Responsible for operational integrity, regulatory compliance, OHS & EHS etc with a small dedicated team. Developed and implemented ‘Fly-in’ Avionics support to remote outback sites including Kununurra and Broome. PROJECT MANAGER – TAE Corporate Group Brisbane 2008 - 2010 Business Acquisition / Due Diligence – TENIX Aviation Adelaide 737 & A320 Aircraft MRO project for Business start up & Operation Closure / decommissioning of wide-body aircraft paint facility MAINTENANCE MANAGER - Engine / Component MRO – TAE RAAF Amberley QLD 2005 – 2008 Managing Military Engine Overhaul & Civil Aviation repair processes with a diverse workforce of over 100 personnel across 4 sites.

AIRCRAFT MRO & PARTS MANAGER – CESSNA PACIFIC – Sydney Cessna Pacific, Cessna Aircraft Company’s Australasian Facility for the sale and support of Business Jets and General Aviation Aircraft. MRO facility located at Bankstown Airport (Sydney) NSW - one of 20 Facilities worldwide. Managed MRO Business supporting over 50 Executive Jets, Turboprop and Piston Propeller Aircraft, including national spare parts sales with a dedicated Team plus Admin Staff & Casuals. PRODUCT SUPPORT & TECHNICAL SALES MANAGER – CESSNA PACIFIC - Sydney Start-up position to improve relationships with existing Cessna Aircraft Operators to stimulate New Aircraft Sales. Role developed to meet support requirements identified and advised by Cessna owners & operators Australia wide. Role included regular Technical Liaison with Cessna USA, Warranty Management & Processing, Technical Data Provisions and Revision Services (AD’s SB’s SL’s – MM’s FM’s MEL’s etc.) on a wide range of aircraft. Also networked with various other OEM Vendor Services from Pratt & Witney, Lycoming, Honeywell, Garmin etc.

MAINTENANCE SERVICES COORDINATOR / CONTRACTS COORDINATOR Account Manager Role for Airlines using QANTAS as a 3rd Party Aircraft MRO Facility. Also Tech Support Rep for contracted Boeing 747 & 767 Aircraft operated by Air Pacific in FIJI. LINE MAINTENANCE FACILITATOR Supervisory role developing management and employee initiatives to improve high volume Line Maintenance service delivery and productivity covering 260 personnel on 24/7 rosters. Handling over 30 foreign airlines and Qantas International fleets operating at Sydney International Airport terminals. AIRCRAFT MECHANIC Maintaining 747 & 767 Aircraft during Heavy Maintenance & Modification

AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN - ROYAL AIR FORCE (UK) Service career as an Aircraft Technician. Employed in both Aircraft and Component workshop maintenance maintaining Transport & Tactical Aircraft & Helicopters in the UK, Germany & Malta.

* Aviation and Rail Transportation Technical Consulting Projects, providing support and assistance to clients who have emerging or existing operational needs. * Projects include: * Part 145 aircraft technical operation review and improvement (Reliability / Compliance / Operational Integrity etc). * Part 21 Design & Development / FAI Certification leading to aviation manufacturing & assembly process oversight for a major US Airline. * Locomotive and Rolling Stock Maintenance - Continuous Improvement (CI) / Efficiency & OTD Improvement activity across multiple sites, providing significant cost savings over 3 years.

Part of Etihad Engineering Airframe Services (AFS). Responsible for management oversight, storage, serviceability, readiness / RTI QEC (Quick Engine Change) and general spare engine function across the Etihad fleet. Current engine types: Trent 700, Trent 500, V2500, CFM56, CF6-80E1, GE90, GEnx & GP7200

Advanced Diploma in Management Diploma in Project Management (PMBoK) Advanced Human Factors Commercial Negotiations People Manager Maintenance Management Certificate IV in OH&S (Safety Practitioner) ADF Propulsion Systems Engineering Flight Safety (OEM) C208 / PT6 Maintenance Training (Wichita) 747 (Series) Maintenance Training GE CF6 Maintenance Training Boroscope Training Composite Repair Training Australian Tradesman Cert. – Ground Engineer City & Guilds (UK): Mechanical Specialism City & Guilds (UK): Aeronautical Engineering Royal Air Force (UK) Military & Technical Training Secondary Comprehensive Education, Hampshire (UK)