Joe Sutacio
Aerospace Operations Leader | Leading eVTOL Flight Test Operations at Supernal | Military Veteran (20+ Years) | MBA | Lean Six Sigma | Driving Innovation in Advanced Air Mobility
- Role
- Operations and Maintenance at Supernal
- Location
- Lancaster, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joe Sutacio
Aerospace operations leader with 20+ years driving operational excellence, safety, and…
Experience
Operations and Maintenance
May 2024 — Present
Lead cross-functional operations managing 75+ personnel including 40 aviation technicians supporting cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft development and FAA certification testing • Established foundational processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from scratch in fast-paced startup environment, creating operational framework for emerging urban air mobility company • Oversee daily flight test operations supporting 20+ test flights while managing millions of dollars in test equipment and aircraft assets • Reduced operational downtime by 10% through implementation of streamlined communication protocols and preventive maintenance scheduling systems • Developed comprehensive training programs and operational procedures improving technical competency and operational readiness across flight test team • Maintain rigorous safety protocols managing 2 safety incidents to resolution while ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and company safety standards • Coordinate between Flight Test Engineers and aviation technicians to meet critical certification milestones for next-generation urban air mobility solutions• Developed and implemented the company’s flightline driving program, including both written and practical testing, to ensure personnel competency and compliance with airport operational requirements• Coordinated with airport authorities to facilitate flightline driving training and certification for company personnel• Created and delivered the official flightline safety brief, establishing standardized safety practices for all personnel operating in the flightline environment• Serve as the designated authorized signatory for the company, responsible for approving and maintaining flightline license records for all Supernal staff
Education
Trident University International
Bachelor of Science - BS
Trident University International
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Trident University International
Associate of Science - AS
Trident University International
Master's degree
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