Rich Sinks

About Rich Sinks

Executive leader experienced in international aviation projects, driven to deliver benefit through the optimization of people and processes.Through a focus on safety, process, and attention to detail, you can create a high performing, competitive team driven to create value. Keep it simple; make a difference. Specialties: Six Sigma Green Belt Candidate,Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics License,Flight Engineer Certificate (Turbojet),Commercial Pilots License (Single and Multiengine Land),Instrument Rating (Single and Multiengine Land),Flight Instructor Certificate (Single Engine Land)Aircraft ownership

Experience

1. Vice President Operations, Mature Engines

   Rolls-Royce

   Jun 2024 — Present · US

   Responsible for a team of aviation professionals working international projects. We blend context, experience, and creativity to find solutions to complex problems across a broad portfolio of products and customers. Our customers range from small single aircraft operators to large airline fleets.

Education

• Purdue University

  BS, Aviation Technology

  1985 — 1990

• Penn State University

  MS, Project Management

  2004 — 2008

• North Judson - San Pierre High School

  Diploma, College Prep

  1981 — 1985

Skills

• Aircraft Maintenance
• Planning
• Mentoring
• Budgets
• Budgeting
• Process Improvement
• Risk Management
• Team Building
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Aerospace
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Integration
• Six Sigma
• Requirements Analysis
• Warehousing
• Inventory Management
• Portfolio
• Crm
• Cost
• Business Process Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Compliance
• Change Management
• Transportation
• International Project Management
• Aircraft
• Vendor Management
• Training
• Logistics
• Customer Satisfaction
• Cost Reduction Strategies
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Negotiation
• Scheduling
• Customer Relations
• Cost Reduction