Michael B Kelly 12532 Avondale Ridge Drive

Fort Worth, Texas 76179

Phone: (918) 406-4185

E-mail address: mikekaloha@yahoo.com

Areas of

Expertise

Maintenance and Engineering of commercial aircraft structures, systems, and powerplants.

Design of structural repairs, including repair assessment and damage tolerance analysis.

Developing engineering documentation, including engineering orders and drawings.

Management and oversight of aircraft maintenance at outside vendors (OSV) ensuring

compliance with all manufacturers specifications and FAA regulations.

Maintenance program development, including reliability analysis, and bridging of new aircraft.

Maintenance and Engineering budget development and cost control responsibility

Aviation Safety and Security, Aging Aircraft Programs, Flight Operations, and Maintenance

Programs.

Extensive managerial experience in labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.

FAA Licensed Pilot, Commercial Flight Operations

Employment

American Airlines Fort Worth, Texas

Specialist Engineer 2007- Present

Utilize analytical/technical skills to initiate plans and develop specifications involving basic design

data, technical test equipment, modifications and equipment installation. Write engineering

documents for product modifications, airworthiness compliance, repairs and program management

on A300, B757, B767, and B777 aircraft.

Responsible for all aspects of engineering within specified ATAs. Interface with Maintenance on

troubleshooting procedures and support of light and heavy maintenance operations. Prepare

technical drawings as required. Project management and special assignments as required.

Lead Structures Engineer (Acting) August 2008-December 2008

Lead a group of eight engineers in the accomplishment of structural liaison and project engineering

on the B757 and A300 fleets. Established tracking systems for OEM communications and damage

tolerance requirements. Established procedures for the distribution of work amongst the liaison

engineering staff. Interviewed and help to select new employees.

United Airlines San Francisco, California

Senior Staff Engineer May, 2006- May 2007

Responsible for providing engineering services for Outside Service Vendor (OSV) maintenance and

overhaul performed and the B747 and B777 fleets. On-site at international locations, analyze and

evaluate complex technical issues, providing regulatory and United Airlines compliant solutions.

Author engineering documentation and technical data for the design and deployment of airframe

structural repairs and modifications. Analyze work documentation and revise job procedure cards

for use by production personnel. Provide engineering support for prototype modifications on

aircraft.

Siemens Transportation Systems, Inc. Honolulu, Hawaii and Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Project Engineer II 2001 - 2003 Responsible for the engineering design, development, and

deployment of the Oahu Transit Services (OTS) Advanced Communications System. As the only

on-site Engineer, served as the single point of contact for the customer, provided solutions and

resolved technical matters. Installed hardware and software and configured the system to meet the

customer’s requirements. Maintained budgetary control and overall program management.

Michael B Kelly 12532 Avondale Ridge Drive

Fort Worth, Texas 76179

Phone: (918) 406-4185

E-mail address: mikekaloha@yahoo.com

Hawaiian Airlines Honolulu, Hawaii

Director of Technical Operations 1997-1998

Director of Safety 1996

Director of Engineering and Technical Services 1991-1995

Responsible for the safety and reliability of the airlines’ entire fleet of DHC-7, DC8, DC9, DC10,

and L1011 aircraft and engines, including the PT-6A, JT8-D, JT-3, CFM56, and RB211

powerplants. Achieved 100% safe operating record during my tenure. Directed and managed the

Maintenance and Engineering division with approximately 300 employees consisting of Aircraft

Mechanics, Inspectors, Engineers, Managers and Support Staff. Served as the airline’s

representative for heavy maintenance visits as various outside vendors, including British Airways,

Singapore Technologies, and TWA. Managed the Engineering Department, hired

and trained new engineers and technical service specialists. Negotiated aircraft and engine purchase

and lease agreements with aircraft manufacturers and major financial institutions. Created the

airline’s Aging Aircraft Program. Developed the M&E operating budget and set departmental goals

and objectives. Represented the airline at industry forums, FAA working groups, ATA conferences,

and state and local government conferences.

Internet Laundromat Ewa Beach, Hawaii President and CEO, Owner 1998-2004

As owner of this small, growing business, I developed sales and marketing opportunities and

increased bottom line profitability by 80%. In early 2004, I sold the business for 200% the original

purchase cost.

Eastern Airlines Miami, Florida Structural Engineer 1990-1991

Provided structural engineering services to the maintenance and engineering personnel involved in

the repair and modification of L1011, DC9, 727 and A300 aircraft.

Education

BS – Aeronautical Engineering, 1990 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

MS- Aeronautical Science (Courses Taken) Daytona Beach, Florida