Kurt Debono
Continuing Airworthiness Manager
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Summary
Experienced Continuing Airworthiness Manager with a proven track record, adept in decision-making and leadership. Expertise in maintenance planning and AOG recovery, enhanced by strong communication and teamwork skills. Achieved significant efficiency improvements, demonstrating resilience and creativity in high-pressure environments. Skilled in managing commercial relationships and analyzing financial performance to drive success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Continuing Airworthiness Manager
Skyfirst Ltd
01.2024 - Current
- Experience with Dassault Falcon 900EX, 2000EX, 7X, 8X, Bombardier Global Express, Gulfstream G550 types
- Drafting and updating the CAME (Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition)
- Drafting and updating different a/c type AMPs
- Aircraft integration and de-registration
- Manpower analysis and continuous improvement
- AD and SB Review & Analysis
- Audit Root Cause Identification and Follow up
- Long term maintenance planning and forecasting
- Accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes
- Use critical analysis to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make quick decisions
- Team monitoring, mentoring and performance maximization
- Establish and improve a solid line of communication with flight crew
- Competency assessments
Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager
Skyfirst Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Experience with Dassault Falcon 900EX, 2000EX, 7X, 8X, Bombardier Global Express, Gulfstream G550 types
- Drafting and updating of different a/c type AMPs
- Aircraft phase-in and phase-out
- ARC
- AD and SB Review & Analysis
- Maintenance control overseeing daily operations, maintenance and AOG recovery
- Long term maintenance planning and forecasting
- Customer representative overseeing base maintenance fleet wide projects
- Implement logistics to ensure timely availability of parts and tooling taking into consideration pricing, part status and shipping priority
Contract Management & Finance
Air X Charter Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Preparation, planning and development of 3 departmental and maintenance budgets
- Periodic financial analysis and monitoring KPIs
- Contract Management
- Review and approval of maintenance related invoices
- Commercial relationship and support with facilities and suppliers. Responsible for overseeing new commercial opportunities
- Interpret terms & conditions and coordinate solutions to resolve disputes
CAMO Engineer
Air X Charter Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Experience with Airbus A340, B737, Embraer Lineage E-190, Embraer Legacy 600, Bombardier Challenger 850 types
- Maintenance control and AOG recovery
- Long term maintenance planning
- Customer technical rep for base maintenance
Aircraft Mechanic Team Leader
Lufthansa Technik Malta
11.2010 - 08.2017
- Delegate and assign tasks including but not limited to scheduled inspections, Out of Phase tasks (OOP) and defect rectifications
- Experience on Airbus A319, A320, A330 family and A340 family
- Tracking milestones and KPIs daily to ensure efficiency, productivity and utilisation targets are met
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Global College Malta
Malta 10.2017 - 11.2020
Professional Diploma - Digital Marketing
Institute Of Computer Education (ICE) Malta Ltd
Malta 11.2018 - 05.2019
A Level - Marketing
Private Tuition
10.2016 - 06.2017
EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Certificate -
MCAST
Malta 10.2008 - 06.2010
MATSEC O Levels -
De La Salle College
Malta 05.2006 - 05.2006
ED Excel O Levels -
De La Salle College
Malta 05.2006 - 05.2006
Skills
Communication
Ability to work under pressure
Decision making
Time management
Self motivation
Conflict resolution
Leadership
Teamwork
Resilience
Creativity
Certification
Google Adwords Search Advertising
Timeline
Continuing Airworthiness Manager
Skyfirst Ltd
01.2024 - Current
Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager
Skyfirst Ltd
01.2022 - 01.2024
Contract Management & Finance
Air X Charter Ltd
10.2019 - 01.2022
Professional Diploma - Digital Marketing
Institute Of Computer Education (ICE) Malta Ltd
11.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
Global College Malta
10.2017 - 11.2020
CAMO Engineer
Air X Charter Ltd
08.2017 - 01.2022
A Level - Marketing
Private Tuition
10.2016 - 06.2017
Aircraft Mechanic Team Leader
Lufthansa Technik Malta
11.2010 - 08.2017
EASA Part 66 Aircraft Maintenance Certificate -
MCAST
10.2008 - 06.2010
MATSEC O Levels -
De La Salle College
05.2006 - 05.2006
ED Excel O Levels -
De La Salle College
05.2006 - 05.2006
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