Leidy Acosta
Toronto-Ontario,Canada
Summary
Aerospace Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the aviation industry, specializing in logistics management and sales. Proficient in aircraft maintenance procedures and regulatory requirements, with additional experience in working on US Government and Military projects. Detail-oriented professional with expertise in supply chain planning. Confident Procurement Specialist skilled in leading vendor relations, tracking products, and implementing methods to secure the best pricing.
Experience leading Statistics, production control, maintenance planning of aircraft and components, executing documentary control, statistical software management and assembly of aircraft. Skills related to aviation regulations. Currently post graduated in supply chain management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Attendant
All In One Strength & Conditioning Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing front desk operations and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Streamlined check-in processes for improved guest experience and reduced wait times.
- Maintained a professional and welcoming environment at the front desk, contributing to positive guest feedback.
- Assisted with guest reservations, ensuring accuracy and timely communication of booking details.
Government Contracting and Sales
Aviation Parts Trade Corp
10.2021 - Current
- Improved inventory accuracy by conducting regular audits and implementing efficient tracking systems.
- Identifying potential business opportunities to tap the right customers and, implement and execute business plans and strategies for the assigned areas.
- Getting involved in sales activities to help in maximizing the business profits and assist in enhancing the sales figures
- Prepared formal invitations for multi-year procurement bids and requests for quotations.
- Maintained effective and lasting vendor relationships through dynamic communication, collaboration, and intelligent questioning skills.
- Utilized software to order, track and invoice product shipments.
- Managed database of vendor details and pricing information to maintain organization.
- Negotiate contracts with vendors, securing best prices and terms for materials, equipment and services.
- Develop and maintain strong and professional vendor relationships.
- Led evaluation and qualification of new suppliers within supply segments.
- Made valuable contributions to planning of promotions, pricing and inventory levels, enhancing inventory flow, revenue, and profits.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Logistics Advisor
FTAviation
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Advising the Afghan Air Force (AAF) Logistic Director in the procurement process of aviation parts, food, clothing, and major end items
- Provided training in supply management, fuel forecasting, and reporting
- Carrying out regular site visits to assess the quality and performance of logistics processes and provide action plans for improvements
- Supporting logistics for the management of the end-to-end supply chain
- Maintaining inventory accountability and control of property
- Training the AAF Logistics Director to develop the functions, processes, and effective execution of aerial port operations
- Enabled the AAF to improve the optimization of the C130 fleet usage through collaborative data compilation and analysis.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Managed inventory levels to verify availability of stock for customer orders.
- Prepared and presented reports to management on logistics performance.
- Monitored and adjusted inventory levels according to demand.
- Implemented and developed supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Improved shipping efficiency by streamlining logistics processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization for increased storage capacity and better inventory management.
Maintenance Manager
Helisur SAS
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Developed processes and procedures for maintenance management in accordance with aircraft manufacturer and regulatory authorities’ requirements
- Managed maintenance operations including scheduling maintenance; compliance with applicable service bulletins and airworthiness directives; ordering supplies; and inventory management.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Responsible for coverage all parts needed for aircraft on ground (AOG) or minimum equipment list (MEL) aircraft.
- Speed up searching - material shortages and material supply to Line Maintenance, during AOG or MEL Expiry situations.
- Authorized to borrow or purchase parts from other airlines.
- Managed to maneuver the IPD or Parts Manual for parts clarification.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Support Engineer
Avianca
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Developed self-audits on orders in accordance to FAA and EASA certification.
- Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
- Read and understood manufacturer documentation, FAA directives and technical schematics.
- Assisted in development of system security protocols.
- Expedited repaired and purchased parts for general and urgent aircraft maintenance for AOG / MEL conditions.
- Assured that quality control inspections are properly performed on all completed work
- Ascertained the inspection records, reports, and forms used by the Repair Station are properly executed
- Supported technical aspects of aircraft maintenance to ensure compliance with applicable safety and quality regulations.
Maintenance Manager
Helisur SAS
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Developed processes and procedures for maintenance management in accordance with aircraft manufacturer and regulatory authorities’ requirements
- Managed maintenance operations including scheduling maintenance; compliance with applicable service bulletins and airworthiness directives; ordering supplies; and inventory management.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety.
- Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols.
- Responsible for coverage all parts needed for aircraft on ground (AOG) or minimum equipment list (MEL) aircraft.
- Speed up searching - material shortages and material supply to Line Maintenance, during AOG or MEL Expiry situations.
- Authorized to borrow or purchase parts from other airlines.
- Managed to maneuver the IPD or Parts Manual for parts clarification.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Implementation of Safety Management System (SMS).
Quality Assurance Manager
Vertical de Aviacion
01.2012 - 03.2014
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Monitored and audited master technical publication library to ensure compliance
- Leaded internal quality audits and coordinated external quality audits and reporting
- Interfaced with functional managers to identify quality issues, resolved problems, and implemented effective corrective action
- Provided advice and guidance in interpreting company, program, and government standards and regulations, including with Internal Organization Standardization ISO 9001 and Aerospace Standards AS 9100
- Measured and reported quality assurance performance metrics and relevant benchmarks as required by the Quality Manager and customer representatives
- Assured that maintenance and quality control personnel comply with all manufacture airworthiness directives, engineering authorizations, and service bulletins, as well as company and customer defined policies and procedures.
- Developed self-audits on orders in accordance to FAA,.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Quality Assurance Engineer
Vertical de Aviacion
12.2010 - 03.2014
- Performed requirements and design verification and traceability analysis
- Maintained amiable relationships with suppliers through difficult quality control issues, supporting healthy business interactions.
- Conducted supplier audits to detect pre-production weaknesses in supply chain and human resource assets.
- Analyzed issues with supplier contributions to detect defect trends, reporting findings to appropriate personnel.
- Traveled to assigned supplier facilities to verify supplier staff qualifications via multiple modes of inspection and investigation.
- Led root cause analyses to identify and address problems in industrial production.
- Organized technical reports and survey data for engineers and technicians
- Performed initial acceptance of inbound aircraft and final inspection of outbound aircraft
- Worked with manufacturer to provide suitable alternatives for hazardous materials
- Provided limited task deferment by the applicable authority or lessor during the annual aircraft inspection
- Audited technical aeronautical contracts.
- Trained and guided onsite and offshore team members in quality assurance standards, policies and procedures.
Planning Engineer
Helicentro
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Scheduled preventive maintenance and routine inspections of aircraft
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Generated work orders and engineering orders for installation and upgrades of aircraft systems and components.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Managment
Lambton College
Canada04.2024
Certificate - Safety Management System (SMS)
Escuela De Aviacion Los Halcones
Colombia, Medellin04.2019
Bachelor’s Degree - Aerospace engineering
Los Libertadores University
Colombia12.2006
Aircraft Mechanic Certification - Aircraft Mechanics
Escuela Aeronáutica De Colombia
Colombia02.2006
Skills
- Communication abilities
- Inventory optimization
- Warehouse Organization
- Purchasing strategies
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Document Preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Supply Chain Management
- Able to work unsupervised and under pressure
- Logistics Coordination
Computer skills
- AutoCAD and Microsoft Office MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams and Solid Edge.
- SAP and AMOS software.
Timeline
Front Desk Attendant
All In One Strength & Conditioning Inc
02.2024 - Current
Government Contracting and Sales
Aviation Parts Trade Corp
10.2021 - Current
Logistics Advisor
FTAviation
11.2019 - 08.2021
Maintenance Manager
Helisur SAS
04.2018 - 09.2019
Support Engineer
Avianca
05.2017 - 04.2018
Maintenance Manager
Helisur SAS
11.2015 - 04.2017
Quality Assurance Manager
Vertical de Aviacion
01.2012 - 03.2014
Quality Assurance Engineer
Vertical de Aviacion
12.2010 - 03.2014
Planning Engineer
Helicentro
12.2008 - 06.2010
Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Managment
Lambton College
Certificate - Safety Management System (SMS)
Escuela De Aviacion Los Halcones
Bachelor’s Degree - Aerospace engineering
Los Libertadores University
Aircraft Mechanic Certification - Aircraft Mechanics
Escuela Aeronáutica De Colombia
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