Kevin Szymeczek

About Kevin Szymeczek

With a robust background in aviation safety and risk management, our team at PHI Air Medical is steered by my expertise in operational safety and problem-solving. At Eastern Airlines LLC, we fortified aircraft airworthiness and technical operations, ensuring FAA compliance and crafting safety training programs. Our dedication to safety is unwavering, from managing Safety Management Systems to conducting meticulous root cause analyses for incident prevention. The drive to enhance safety at PHI Air Medical stems from my previous role as a Safety Programs Manager, where we managed additional safety programs, including Emergency Response. The competencies in FOQA and military aviation are instrumental in my current position, supporting our mission to maintain the highest standards of air medical service. With a solid foundation in aviation safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, our focus remains on continuous improvement and safeguarding lives.

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Manager

   PHI Air Medical

   Oct 2024 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

   Developed, published, and maintained the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) documentation to ensure standardization and regulatory compliance across departments.· Oversaw and managed critical Operational Areas Surveillance Program, including scheduling, findings review, and database updates; ensured corrective actions were implemented and effective, with follow-ups on unresolved non-conformances.· Led and continuously improved the Quality Assurance Program, ensuring it met all regulatory and organizational requirements.· Actively demonstrated and promoted visible support for PHI’s core values throughout all aspects of operations and team interactions.· Provided the Operational Leadership Team with regular reports and insights on quality assurance trends, ensuring that identified performance gaps were clearly communicated and properly addressed.· Conducted audits of PHI systems and procedures to assess compliance and effectiveness, including but not limited to:o 14 CFR Part 135: Fuel Management, Aircraft Line and Base Inspectionso Inspection and Operational Programso Process Audits and Vendor Surveillance· Delivered leadership and supervision to Quality Systems Compliance (QSC) auditors, ensuring effective training, coordination, and consistent adherence to auditing standards and expectations.

Education

• Cochise College

  Unmanned aircraft systems

  2012 — 2012

• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  Aeronautics, Aviation safety

  2018 — 2019