Todd Swass
Director of Maintenance Operations @Atlas Aircraft Center
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Maintenance Operations @Atlas Aircraft Center
Portsmouth, NH, US
I stepped into this newly created role to bring structure, stability, and leadership depth to a growing organization operating across two locations in Portsmouth, NH, and Boulder City, NV. My focus has been strengthening the workforce, improving retention, streamlining operations, and creating the cohesion needed to support long-term growth.From the beginning, I took ownership of all maintenance operations, workforce planning, and contractual services, applying a practical leadership approach grounded in clarity, consistency, and accountability. Over time, I’ve helped shape a more aligned, efficient, and people-centered operation.High-level overview of my contributions include: Increased employee retention and redesigned hiring practices to improve overall quality and consistency of candidate selection. Improved operational efficiency and turnaround time, enabling teams to complete aircraft work more quickly through stronger cohesion, clearer processes, and streamlined decision-making. Strengthened culture and engagement by improving communication, setting clear expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment where people feel supported and valued. Developed and managed labor, materials, and inventory budgets to align resources with operational requirements and customer commitments. Coached and developed team members to enhance leadership capability, encourage growth, and build a more confident, self-directed workforce.
EDUCATION
Leadership Foundry
Leadership Challenge Program II, LCP II
Air University/Air Command and Staff College
Military Operational Art and Science
Air University/Squadron Officer School
Command Leadership
University of New Hampshire
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration
Air University/Air War College
Strategic Studies
UNH Online
Master of Science - MS, Leadership
ABOUT TODD SWASS
I am a senior operations and organizational leader with a 30-year track record of developing high-performing teams, strengthening culture, and driving measurable improvements in how organizations function. After retiring from military service at the rank of Colonel, I shifted into private industry—where I’ve applied those leadership principles in a completely new environment and helped a growing company build the structure, cohesion, and operational discipline needed to scale.What I’ve learned is that effective leadership is universal—but how you apply it matters. I’ve adapted from a highly layered, mission-driven system to the fast-moving realities of private business, where agility, clarity, and operational rhythm directly impact the bottom line. That transition has shaped how I approach culture, hiring, retention, and operational performance today. THE VALUE I BRINGA career spent in roles requiring accountability, readiness, team cohesion, and process rigor—combined hands-on organizational transformation in a private-sector environment. I am known for elevating performance, developing leaders, and ensuring that people, processes, and priorities are aligned to deliver results. MY MANAGEMENT STYLELogical, steady, and people-first. I lead with clarity and purpose, blending structure with practicality. I’m known for creating stability, empowering teams, simplifying complex problems, and ensuring every person understands how their work contributes to the mission.I approach leadership as a collaborative effort—one where trust, communication, and accountability drive both culture and performance. RECENT IMPACT & KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Strengthened the organization’s culture by improving cohesion, communication, and cross-team alignment—resulting in a more engaged, stable workforce. Overhauled hiring practices by adding structure to applicant review, interview processes, and candidate evaluation, leading to better talent selection and a more consistent standard of excellence. Eclipsed both individual and team performance targets year-over-year. Transformed a previously strained operation into one with streamlined processes, synchronized teams, and faster turnaround times—reinforcing a core principle: time is money. Successfully adapted leadership methods from military to private industry, enabling a more nimble, modern approach to daily operations, coaching, and decision-making. LET’S CONNECT!I welcome new connections and conversations here and at: t••••••••@gmail.com
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