Halim ŞAHİN
Aeronautical Engineer
Avcılar
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 30 years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Member of the Board
TR Airworthiness Services Inc.
4 2021 - Current
- Contributed organization in setting goals and strategies.
- Oversaw capacity and capability increasing, new capability development.
- Managed corporate procedures to develop and promulgate as per Board decisions.
VP Quality & Certification
Turkish Aircraft Industries
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborated closely with various department heads on strategic planning initiatives to ensure alignment between corporate goals.
- Devised and presented certification plans and forecasts to upper management.
- Directed technological improvements, reducing waste and business bottlenecks.
- Revised corporate policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving industry regulations, mitigating potential risks.
EVP Operations (Engineering&Component Maintenance)
Turkish Technic
02.2016 - 08.2020
- Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
- Drove short-term and advanced promotional initiatives and planning processes.
- Identified issues with production, workforce, and material sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Oversaw facility management efforts, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project completion, ensuring on-time delivery and optimal results.
Engineering Director
Turkish Technic
10.2014 - 02.2016
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Directed root cause analysis investigations for system failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete high-priority projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Aircraft Maintenance Director
Turkish Technic
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
Engineering Director
Turkish Technic
07.2008 - 04.2014
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Directed root cause analysis investigations for system failures, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assisted in developing cost-effective solutions to engineering problems.
- Led cross-functional teams to complete high-priority projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Technical Director
Pegasus Airlines
03.2008 - 07.2008
- Negotiated strategic partnerships with key vendors, securing favorable terms that strengthened the company''s competitive position in the market.
- Complied with stringent regulatory standards for data handling.
- Led successful efforts to obtain necessary certifications, demonstrating compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
Engineering Manager
Pegasus Airlines
08.1999 - 03.2008
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to keep material costs within set budgets.
- Streamlined communication between departments by establishing regular meetings, improving collaboration on airline safety.
- Enhanced overall team productivity with continuous training and mentoring of junior engineers.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Increased efficiency through the automation of manual processes, saving time and resources on project completion
Senior Engineer
Pegasus Airlines
07.1996 - 08.1999
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes.
- Enhanced system reliability by conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.
- Developed and implemented proactive maintenance practices.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Senior Engineer
Holiday Airlines
04.1996 - 06.1996
- Developed and implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.
- Adhered to timelines to meet quality assurance targets.
- Developed and implemented proactive maintenance practices.
- Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
Maintenance and System Engineer
Birgenair
11.1992 - 03.1996
- Maintained compliance with commercial aviation industry regulations by implementing company rules and procedures.
- Maintained Approved Company manuals&procedures updated.
- Maintained All maintenance records for each individual aircraft updated.
Education
MSc - Aeronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
01.1991 - 04.1994
BSc - Aeronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
01.1986 - 04.1991
Skills
Mission&Vision
undefinedPersonal Objectives
I am a firm believer of systematically improvement in any size organizations (smaller or larger organizations). I am fully confident that I have the right qualifications and potential to fulfill senior executive roles. During my professional life of total 30 years, I had the chance to develop my personal features in airline industry from a desk engineer status to High Level Executive. During Feb-2005 thru June 2008, I played a very important role for Pegasus Airlines being the strongest private airline in terms of business engagement statue in Turkey. Within following 12 years, I have provided huge contribution and playing a key role for Turkish Technic transforming to world class MRO. For Feb-200 thru 2022, I have been part of TA family in the journey of being worldwide OEM.
Courses And Seminars
- Harvard Business Leadership Program(Online) Training(21 Subjects covered): 2013
- Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance - Recurrent Training: Dec-2019, İstanbul, Türkiye
- JAA Advance Safety Management Systems(SMS) Training: July 2019, İstanbul Türkiye
- EASA 145 Recurrent Training - Jan 2020, İstanbul, Türkiye
- EASA Part-66 Recurrent Training - Feb 2017, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Workshop for Systematic Innovation - June 2009, İstanbul, Türkiye
- EASA Part 21J - June 2021, Ankara, Türkiye
- EASA Part 21G- May 2021, (Online by Baines&Simmons)
- Certificate of Appreciation(3P Team) - Nov 2008, İstanbul, Türkiye
- JAR OPS 1 - May 2008, İstanbul, Türkiye
- EASA Part M Training Course - May-2017, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Total Quality Management (ISO 9004 basis) - Nov-2007, İstanbul, Türkiye
- Nominated Post Holder Maintenance Training Course - Dec-2006
- ISO 9001:2000 Requirements & Processes Training - May-2004, İstanbul, Türkiye
- B737-800&CFM56-7B24 training - Nov-Dec 1998, Boeing-Seattle, USA
- CFM56-7B Training - Nov-1998, CFMI-Paris, France
- Production Planning&Control Course - March-1997, TEAM Aer Lingus, Dublin, IRELAND
- B737-400&CFM56-3C1 Training - April-May 1997, Pegasus Airlines-İstanbul, Türkiye
- B767-200ER&JT9D-7R4 Training - Feb-March 1995, Birgenair İstanbul, Türkiye
- B757-200&RB211-535 Training - March-April 1994, Birgenair-Istanbul, Türkiye
Additional Information
Good command of written and spoken English, Elementary level of written and spoken Arabic
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Adana-Turkey
- Citizenship: Turkish
- Date of Birth: 08/18/69
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
VP Quality & Certification
Turkish Aircraft Industries
02.2021 - 11.2022
EVP Operations (Engineering&Component Maintenance)
Turkish Technic
02.2016 - 08.2020
Engineering Director
Turkish Technic
10.2014 - 02.2016
Aircraft Maintenance Director
Turkish Technic
04.2014 - 10.2014
Engineering Director
Turkish Technic
07.2008 - 04.2014
Technical Director
Pegasus Airlines
03.2008 - 07.2008
Engineering Manager
Pegasus Airlines
08.1999 - 03.2008
Senior Engineer
Pegasus Airlines
07.1996 - 08.1999
Senior Engineer
Holiday Airlines
04.1996 - 06.1996
Maintenance and System Engineer
Birgenair
11.1992 - 03.1996
MSc - Aeronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
01.1991 - 04.1994
BSc - Aeronautical Engineering
Istanbul Technical University
01.1986 - 04.1991
Member of the Board
TR Airworthiness Services Inc.
4 2021 - Current
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