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POLIS KARATZAS

Bis 1997, Licenced Aircraft Engineer, Nicosia Aeroclub
Sant Cugat Del Valles, Spanien

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

quality assurance+quality management+PDCA+quality
aircraft structural repairs+shot-peening+riveting+
AUTOCAD+EPIC-SGML+Airframe&Powerplant Mechanic

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von POLIS KARATZAS

  • Bis heute 16 Jahre und 7 Monate, seit Nov. 2008

    Supplier Development Manager (doors and brakes)

    ALSTOM Transport (Sector Ferroviario)

    Accountable for the quality assurance of brake / door systems and components. Volume of procurement around 240 M€. Responsible for evaluation and validation of key suppliers. Monitor and analyse supplier performance continuously. Implement development and improvement plans through process audits, typology analysis and shop floor assessment. Negotiation of group quality framework agreements Lead / coordinate problem solving teams for critical issues (technical, quality, reliability).

  • 5 Jahre und 4 Monate, Nov. 2005 - Feb. 2011

    Ingeniero Calidad Proveedores/Responsable Proyecto

    ALSTOM Transport (Sector Ferroviario)

    - Responsable aseguramiento calidad para equipos eléctricos, módulos de frenos y producción de aire comprimido. - Realizar inspecciones / ensayos para asegurar que los equipos cumplen con las especificaciones de proyecto. - Utilizar herramientas 6-Sigma y planes de mejora (PDCA) para procesos y productos. - Evaluar proveedores (auditor certificado). - Analisis de fallos con ISHIKAWA, 5Why´s etc.

  • 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, Nov. 2005 - Nov. 2008

    Supplier Quality Assurance Engineer

    ALSTOM Transport (Sector Ferroviario)

    Accountable for the quality assurance of door, brake and electrical equipment and systems. Reduced non conformities on brakes by 30%. Achieve high rate of completion for tests and First Article Inspections (“on-time” and “good first time”) ensuring equipment compliance with the project specifications. Establish milestones and control plans for the supplied equipment. Developed global management tool for supplier quality assurance (SQA) activities. Supervised teams and solved reliability issues.

  • 2 Jahre und 1 Monat, Nov. 2003 - Nov. 2005

    Head of Field Representatives

    GAMESA AERONAUTICA (IKARUS AIRCRAFT SERVICES; now AERNNOVA)

    Supervise and coordinate field representatives in U.S.A and Europe. Promote company’s objectives in the areas of spare parts sales, repairs and technical assistance. Monitor the performance of the company through surveys, questionnaires and periodic reports. Achieve high level of customer satisfaction and improve service through internal coordination. Represent the company in conferences

  • 3 Jahre und 1 Monat, Nov. 2002 - Nov. 2005

    Field Representative for Europe

    GAMESA AERONAUTICA (IKARUS AIRCRAFT SERVICES; now AERNNOVA),

    Provide customer support to airlines operating EMBRAER 145 and 170 regional jets. Resolve issues related with repairs, sale of spare parts and logistics. Plan, coordinate and execute retrofit / modification campaigns for aircraft fleet in Europe. Lead and supervise on-site field teams for service bulletin implementations, modifications and repairs. Achieved service improvement and a high level of customer satisfaction through close communication with airlines to resolve issues.

  • 5 Jahre und 1 Monat, Nov. 2000 - Nov. 2005

    Technical Assistance Engineer

    GAMESA AERONAUTICA (IKARUS AIRCRAFT SERVICES; now AERNNOVA),

    Provide technical and engineering assistance for EMBRAER 145/170 regional jets (manufacturer and airlines / operators). Lead teams to prepare engineering instructions and procedures for structural repairs on EMBRAER 145 regional jet (wings, engine nacelle, flight control surfaces). Provide on-site technical assistance during structural repairs, modifications and service bulletin implementations. Elaborate engineering and technical instructions along with numeric analyses for repairs on wings, engine nacelle

  • 5 Jahre und 1 Monat, Nov. 2000 - Nov. 2005

    Technical Author

    GAMESA AERONAUTICA (IKARUS AIRCRAFT SERVICES; now AERNNOVA),

    Authored service bulletin data for EMBRAER 145/170 jets and Sikorsky S-92 helicopter. Developed maintenance tasks for EMBRAER 170 regional jet (empennage and flight control surfaces). Responsible for the development and authoring of the Structural Repair Manual tasks (SRM) for EMBRAER 170. Developed modifications, specific assembly / disassembly procedures and retrofits (for EMBRAER 145/170 jets).Ensured that all publications were in compliance with client objectives, requirements and delivery schedule.

  • 3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Juli 1997 - Nov. 2000

    Project Engineer – Team leader

    PROCOME, S.A

    Supervised and coordinated teams to develop execute and deliver projects. Designed conveyor belts, movable-weighing hoppers, and vibrating/rotating feeders. Defined modes of operation for hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical sub-systems. Established operational sequence and logical procedures for ferroalloy installations in steel plants.Prepared timetables, established work schedules and ensured compliance with client requirements, project objectives and industry standards. Start-up and comissioning.

  • 10 Monate, Okt. 1996 - Juli 1997

    Licenced Aircraft Engineer

    Nicosia Aeroclub

    Responsible for the maintenance of three light aircraft. Carried out periodic and line maintenance tasks to Cessna 152 / 172 type airplanes. Troubleshooting and resolution of malfunctions. Ensured compliance with civil aviation regulations, service bulletins and airworthiness directives. Conducted 50 and 100 hour inspections to Cessna 152 / 172 airplanes. Signed-off inspections and released aircraft to service. Participated in annual inspections.

Ausbildung von POLIS KARATZAS

  • 1993 - 1995

    Aeronautics/Aviation/Safety

    Central Missouri State University

    Aviation safety, aircraft accident investigation, aviation management, safety programs

  • 1990 - 1992

    Aircraft maintenance

    Saint Louis University

    FAA A&P Licence, turbines/piston engines, avionics, structures, aircraft systems, maintenance tasks

  • 1990 - 1993

    Aeronautics/Engineering/Maintenance

    Saint Louis University

    Aircraft maintenance, aeronautical engineering, engines and systems

Sprachen

  • Spanisch

    Fließend

  • Griechisch

    Muttersprache

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Grundlagen

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