James Stepnoski

Background

About James Stepnoski

DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT TO OPTIMIZE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS I’m an Aerospace and Avionics Maintenance Operations Executive and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with extensive experience improving processes, delivering operational and financial efficiencies, and reducing defects for leading airlines and government/defense contractors, I have had extensive international experience leading large-scale projects and am recognized as a trusted advisor and business partner to internal and external stakeholders.I excel in guiding organizations and teams through lean/continuous improvement journeys, contributing to quality and bottom line optimization. I’m passionate about building, mentoring and leading world class teams within cultures of engagement and transparency.AVIATION / AERONAUTICS EXPERTISE includes Aircraft Maintenance Operations, Component Maintenance, Program Management; Fueling Operations; Airfield Operations; Airline Base (MRO) Maintenance Operations, Line Maintenance Operations.Representative Career Highlights Include:PROGRAM / BUDGET MANAGEMENT—Ran five-year $93M contract for NASA.INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE—Oversaw Program Manager for Republic of China (Taiwan) Air Force project and worked with Brazilian Navy on an aircraft modification program.SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION—Improved USAF approved supply chain processes supporting aircraft maintenance for Warner Robins AFB that led to a follow on contract.PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS— Achieved 28% cost reduction and 50% cycle time improvement for United Airlines Landing Gear shop. Trained team on Value Stream Mapping, 5S, and Kaizen. EFFICIENCY OPTIMIZATION—Reduced backlog of 42 UH-72 aircraft (primary helicopter trainer) in six months, slashed cycle time from 65 days to 18, and captured $5M+ in labor efficiencies for 2020.