Ward Cure
Wittmann
Summary
Experienced Project Manager and on-site liaison between customers and maintenance groups. Oversee all technical matters, completion timelines, change orders, invoice discrepancies, and warranty entitlements. Adept at guiding large teams to ensure excellent quality of all vendor craftsmanship, meeting client specifications, and complying with safety regulations. Recognized for identifying opportunities to improve technical operations, increase productivity, and enhance overall quality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Check Inspector
Mesa Airlines
08.2024 - Current
- PMI entries, Parts receiving, parts and tooling certification and inventory inspections
- All heavy check responsibilities including airworthiness return to service
- ARA certified
- RII certified
- CRJ – 900 Gen Fam
- Embraer – 175 gen Fam
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
Owner/operator/Project manager
Aviation Technical Support, LLC
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Company Overview: Phoenix, AZ
- Serve as Project Manager and Consultant on projects for multiple domestic and foreign airlines during the purchase of both narrow and wide body aircraft
- Project Coordinator / Heavy Maintenance Representative / Liaison for customers during heavy maintenance checks and return to service of multiple A320, 737 NG, 767, MD-11 and DC-10-30 aircrafts
- Line maintenance and scheduled maintenance on A320, 737NG, 767, MD-11, Dc-10-30
- Phoenix, AZ
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Boeing Distribution, INC
12.2021 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Goodyear, AZ
- Inspect and process new, removed, repaired and overhauled aircraft parts and items to a quality required by Boeing, ARD and FAA standards
- ARD (PC-700) qualified
- Certified to write 8130-3 for the Boeing corporation
- Change control, Documentation, Export control compliance, quality system
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
- Streamlined the documentation process, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Aircraft Mechanic
Kearns Group, LLC - Contract
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Daily, Line and scheduled maintenance of F-1 Mirage aircraft
- Launch and recovery of aircraft
Maintenance Rep
National Airlines
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Line, Daily and heavy maintenance of 747- 400
- Troubleshoot systems and general maintenance
- On board mechanic
- Trax entries and billing submitted for all work performed
- AWR, RII, ETOPS
- Station set up for Anchorage, AK
- Optimized preventive maintenance schedules to maximize equipment lifespan and minimize costly repairs.
- Achieved timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks, minimizing disruption to operations.
Line Maintenance Rep
FEAM aviation maintenance
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Line maintenance on B-767, 200/300 and B-747, 300
- Troubleshoot systems and General maintenance on aircraft for quick turn station
- Trax entries and billing submitted for all work performed
- AWR, RII, ETOPS
- Coordinated with project teams during facility upgrades or expansions to ensure minimal disruptions to existing operations while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Achieved timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks, minimizing disruption to operations.
- Managed inventory of spare parts and tools, ensuring availability when needed for efficient repairs or replacements.
Owner/operator/Project manager
Aviation Technical Support, LLC
12.2017 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Phoenix, AZ
- Serve as Project Manager and Consultant on projects for multiple domestic and foreign airlines during the purchase of both narrow and wide body aircraft
- Project Coordinator / Heavy Maintenance Representative / Liaison for customers during heavy maintenance checks and return to service of multiple A320, 737 NG, 767, MD-11 and DC-10-30 aircrafts
- Line maintenance and scheduled maintenance on A320, 737NG, 767, MD-11, Dc-10-30
- Phoenix, AZ
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Project Manager / Contract
LAUNCH AVIATION
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Designated as project manager on A-C checks for 747s and 767s at Marana Aerospace while directing day-to-day activities of 48 team members
- Coordinated and archived pre-dock packages, established the control booth set up, received aircraft, and guided operations until aircraft departure
- Directed daily maintenance, repair, and overhaul meetings for team members and consulted with clients
- Designed, executed, and maintained a detailed flow chart of work in progress
- Finalized, archived, and distributed work package tally sheets and work cards
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Owner / Operator / Project Manager
AVIATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Phoenix, AZ
- Founded and managed a privately-owned aviation maintenance and support company
- Directed up to 35 employees in troubleshooting and aircraft mapping with large aviation companies
- Analyzed airworthiness documents and research bulletins to ensure airworthiness compliance
- Led maintenance and heavy check operations for First Jet, Mexico including ERJ 135 BJ 2000-hour check and Hawker 400, 750 & 800 heavy maintenance
- Retrieved aircraft and directed the organization of L4, L8, L12, and L24 work and inspection packages
- Collaborated with aircraft owner and Monterrey Jet center teams
- Designated as Project Manager and consultant on ventures where domestic and foreign airlines purchased narrow and wide body aircraft
- Recommended and enforced work changes necessary in response to shifting conditions during maintenance
- Represented clients on maintenance checks and the return to service for 737 NG,767, DC-9, DC-10-15, and DC-10-30 aircrafts
- Coordinated maintenance on A320, 737NG, 767, MD-11, Dc-10-30, DC-9, King air, Beechcraft 99’s and 1900, Citation, ERJ-135 BJ and Lear jet aircraft
- Scrutinized aircraft log books and work forms prior to receiving to determine additional necessary work
- Guaranteed all paperwork and log entries were maintained, verified, and archived daily
- Phoenix, AZ
A&P Mechanic II / Contract – Honeywell
TAD PGS INC
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Completed the overhaul and rebuild of TFE-731 AND CFE-738 engines
- Employed shop tooling techniques, stretch cart, shimming, C-mic, drop measure, and dial indicators
- Utilized build manuals, ceiling cranes, final out procedures, and handled shipping
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
A&P Mechanic / Contract
STROM AVIATION
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Accomplished flight line and heavy maintenance on DC-10, MD-11, AB 320, AB 340, 737 NG, 747, 757, and 767
- Completed engine removal and replacement, flight control R&R, and rigging
- Supported the launch and subsequent retrieval of aircraft as part of the maintenance schedule
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
Consultant / A&P Mechanic - Contract
CSC NASA
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Company Overview: Edwards Air Force Base, CA
- Designated as Project Manager for the heavy check on a Boeing 747 shuttle carrier and supervised team members
- Analyzed aircraft history, mapping, and time-related component research
- Removed and overhauled flap components, installed engines, and accomplished inboard and outboard pylon mods
- Edwards Air Force Base, CA
- Liaised with customers, management to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
Education
Major - Aviation
Colorado Aero Tech
Skills
- Project Management
- Current Passport
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Research & Compliance
- Power Plant Bore scope Inspection
- Station Management
- Technical Analysis Expertise
- Aerospace Mechanic and Quality Inspector
- Cross-Departmental Coordination
- Power Plant R&R & Overhaul
- Aviation Technical Representation
- Heavy Maintenance Representative
- Heavy check Inspector
- Parts Inventory & Logistics
- Audits & Buy-Back
Websites
Certification
- RII
- Boeing certification (8130), 2022
- CRJ-900
- Embraer 175
- A320
- B-767
- B-777
- MD-11F
- DC-10-30
- CRJ-200
- MD-11 Run and Taxi
- DC-9-10/30/50
- MD-80
- DHC-8
- B-747-200
- B-737/200/300/500
Awards
- CRJ-900, 2024
- Embraer 175, 2024
- Boeing certification (8130), 2022
- B-767 Gen Fam, 2018
- DC-9 Gen Fam, 2005
- A320 Gen Fam, 2004
- B-737, 200,300,500 Gen Fam, 2003
- MD-80 Gen Fam, 2003
- Boeing 777-200 Gen Fam, 2003
- DHC-8 Gen Fam, 2003
- CRJ 200 Gen Fam, 2003
- MD-11 Run & Taxi, 2001
- MD-11 Gen Fam, 2001
- DC-10 Gen Fam, 1990 & 2000
- GTCP 331 250 APU Line Maintenance Fam Course, 1998
- F-15 APU Award for Excellence, 1997
- 36 Series APU Award for Team Excellence, 1996
Additional Work Experience
- APU Mechanic / Inspector, Horizon Staffing Services, Phoenix, AZ
- Crew Lead, Airplanes Inc, Minneapolis, MN
- Inspector / Line Maintenance / A&P Mechanic, Timco Aviation Services, Goodyear, AZ
- APU Assembler / Inspector, Allied Signal, Phoenix, AZ
Timeline
Heavy Check Inspector
Mesa Airlines
08.2024 - Current
Owner/operator/Project manager
Aviation Technical Support, LLC
09.2023 - 08.2024
Quality Assurance Specialist
Boeing Distribution, INC
12.2021 - 08.2023
Aircraft Mechanic
Kearns Group, LLC - Contract
06.2021 - 11.2021
Maintenance Rep
National Airlines
02.2021 - 06.2021
Line Maintenance Rep
FEAM aviation maintenance
10.2018 - 01.2021
Owner/operator/Project manager
Aviation Technical Support, LLC
12.2017 - 09.2018
Project Manager / Contract
LAUNCH AVIATION
08.2017 - 11.2017
Owner / Operator / Project Manager
AVIATION TECHNICAL SUPPORT
01.2014 - 01.2017
A&P Mechanic II / Contract – Honeywell
TAD PGS INC
01.2014 - 12.2014
A&P Mechanic / Contract
STROM AVIATION
01.2008 - 12.2010
Consultant / A&P Mechanic - Contract
CSC NASA
01.2006 - 12.2008
Major - Aviation
Colorado Aero Tech
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