Dale Carr

Experienced aviation maintenance and operations professional with over 10 years of leadership, compliance, quality assurance, and technical operations experience in highly regulated environments. Proven ability to manage teams, audit documentation, coordinate maintenance operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and communicate effectively across departments. Strong background in process oversight, records management, troubleshooting, and operational coordination.

Adaptable professional seeking opportunities in operations, compliance, administration, coordination, quality assurance, or technical support roles.

RTS Specialist - NetJets - Battle Creek, MI

(2025-02)

• Audit maintenance documentation for compliance with company procedures and federal aviation regulations.
• Maintain and update maintenance tracking systems with inspection and parts information.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of maintenance records and operational documentation.
• Support ongoing compliance and recordkeeping initiatives in a highly regulated environment.
• Maintained a 96 percent parts tracking accuracy rate and a 99 percent paperwork accuracy rate.

Lead Mechanic / Maintenance Leadership Roles - SkyWest Airlines - Detroit, MI

(2020-04 - 2025-02)

• Directed and coordinated daily maintenance operations in both line and overnight maintenance environments.
• Led teams while ensuring work quality, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Oversaw maintenance documentation accuracy and completion for regulatory compliance.
• Assisted with workflow planning, task prioritization, and operational problem-solving.
• Maintained strong communication between technicians, leadership, and operational departments.

CASS Technical Operations Inspector - SkyWest Airlines - Detroit, MI / St. George, UT

(2019-11 - 2020-03)

• Reviewed maintenance reports and analyzed operational data to identify compliance and quality events.
• Documented findings within internal tracking databases and reporting systems.
• Communicated recommendations and findings to senior leadership teams.
• Supported corrective action processes and operational oversight initiatives.

Maintenance Supervisor - SkyWest Airlines - Detroit, MI & Fort Wayne, IN

(2016-08 - 2019-04)

• Managed maintenance operations, staffing coordination, and workflow assignments.
• Supervised personnel while ensuring adherence to company policies and safety standards.
• Oversaw documentation quality and operational consistency across maintenance activities.
• Supported employee development and day-to-day operational leadership responsibilities.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Lead Mechanic - SkyWest Airlines - South Bend, IN & Fort Wayne, IN

(2013-12 - 2016-08)

• Performed maintenance and inspection activities on regional aircraft systems and components.
• Maintained accurate maintenance records and technical documentation.
• Assisted in coordinating maintenance activities and supporting operational readiness.
• Worked in fast-paced operational environments with strong attention to safety and accuracy.

Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences - Aviation Science - Eastern New Mexico University (2022 - 2025)

Associate of Applied Science - Aviation Science - Eastern New Mexico University–Roswell (2020 - 2022)

Airframe & Powerplant Diploma - Michigan Institute of Aviation and Technology (2010 - 2012)