Rob West
Engineering Fleet Performance & Reliability | Commercial Aviation | Tech Ops Strategy | Safety-First Leadership
- Role
- Sr Manager Fleet Reliability & Amazon Program at Sun Country Airlines
- Location
- Fort Myers, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rob West
A seasoned aviation engineering leader with experience driving safety, reliability, and performance across diverse aircraft fleets. I specialize in Technical Operations, with deep expertise in aircraft engineering, maintenance programs, and cross-functional leadership. Proven success in managing complex engineering programs, driving data-based improvements, and leading high-performing technical teams.Throughout my career, I’ve led high-impact engineering and reliability teams, managing everything from fleet performance roadmaps to large-scale avionics upgrades and regulatory compliance. I’m passionate about creating safe, efficient, and customer-centric aviation solutions - delivering operational excellence through data-driven decision-making, systems engineering, and strategic collaboration.I thrive at the intersection of safety, innovation, and reliability. Whether it’s supporting passenger operations or Amazon Air cargo, I aim to ensure every aircraft is flight-ready, on-time, and meeting the highest standards. Aviation isn’t just my career - it’s my passion.
Experience
Sr Manager Fleet Reliability & Amazon Program
Jul 2020 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US
Lead fleet reliability and CASS (Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System) programs for both Sun Country passenger and Amazon Air operations within Technical Operations.• Manage a team of Reliability Analysts to ensure compliance with FAA D074 Reliability Program and internal maintenance standards.• Conduct root cause analysis and performance trending to drive improvements in aircraft safety, operational reliability, and economic efficiency.• Deliver high-impact reliability insights and technical reporting to internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies with a focus on proactive maintenance.• Implement Power BI dashboards to visualize fleet performance data and identify actionable reliability improvement areas.• Developed and implemented a Safety Management System (SMS) equivalent process in Technical Operations to align with corporate goals.
Education
Brown College
Associate
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Masters
2005 — 2008
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics
1998 — 2001
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