Duane Cornella

About Duane Cornella

Senior Aviation Operations Management ExecutiveA versatile senior operations leader, I offer a proven track record of success in the global aviation industry and deep expertise in enterprise solutions, productivity strategies, and process improvement. I am highly proficient in collaborating with internal teams, business partners, government agencies, and other key stakeholders. A self-motivated thought-leader, I can bring value to organizations by:• Planning and executing complex and technical development initiatives.• Managing mission-critical processes, multiple programs, cost controls, quality assurance, and streamlining operations. • Achieving maximum organization performance, meeting customer requirements, maintaining optimal quality standards, and surpassing growth initiatives. Areas of ExpertiseGlobal Aviation Operations, Operational Streamlining, Supplier Chain, Workforce Planning, Technical Projects, Strategic Planning Team Building, Site Inspections, Benchmarking, Field Engineering & Maintenance, Resource Allocation, Contract Negotiation, Employee Relations, Compliance, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management Career Highlights• Team recipient of the 2019 “Delta Airlines Best WIFI Onboard Experience Award\" from APEX and the Intelsat \"Individual Leadership Award\" in 2021. • Increased customer airline contracts for Intelsat, representing the most recent award of Alaska Airlines\' remaining fleet of B737 and totaling 193 aircraft for 2KU.• Decreased $10M operating budget by 50% with better customer relationships and more organizational efficiencies with vendors and suppliers.Continuing Education: Completed numerous training courses in FAA Administration, Airline Operations and Security, GEAE Six Sigma, LEAN, and Total Quality Management methodologies, as well as Organizational Leadership, Project Management, Cultural Diversity, Team Facilitation, Human Factors/Safety Management. Comprehensive training list available on request.Email: D••••••••@Icloud.comphone number: 72••••••00

Experience

1. Sr Manager Operations Control Centers

   Panasonic Avionics Corporation

   Jun 2023 — Present · Denver, CO, US

   Managing, leading and oversight of all domestic / global operations control centers.

Education

• University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

  Executive Leadership

• Colorado Aero Tech

  FAA Airframe & Powerplant Certificate

  1982 — 1984

Skills

• Composites
• Process Improvement
• Airports
• Aerospace
• Lean Management
• Overhaul
• A320
• Military
• Contract Negotiation
• Aircraft Systems
• Airlines
• Flight Planning
• Maintenance & Repair
• Microsoft Office
• Airline Management
• International Flight Operations
• Aircraft Engines
• Line Maintenance
• Visio
• Airplane
• Powerplant
• Commercial Aviation
• Avionics
• Aviation Security
• Iata
• Program Management
• Civil Aviation
• Aircraft Interiors
• Six Sigma
• Airframe
• Aviation
• General Aviation
• Safety Management Systems
• Aircraft Maintenance
• Aeronautics
• Business Aviation
• B737
• A&P
• Helicopters
• Airport Management