Gabriel McBride

Aviation professional with over twenty three (23) years’ experience in the field with extensive training geared towards Aircraft manufacturing, service, and support of aircraft systems. Over fifteen (15) years of progressive leadership/supervisory experience and fourteen (14) years’ of program management experience leading daily Flight Operations with a comprehensive knowledge of Aircraft Industry Production, Engineering, Quality, Completion, Material & Services and Support operations.

Value Stream Manager-Virgin Galactic - Qarbon Aerospace

(2023-03)

• Functional Site Manager for “Virgin Galactic Delta Ship” Value Stream and all functional areas (Engineering, Planning, Quality, Operations)
• Report detailed program status to all level of Executive Leadership team weekly.
• Coordinate with Onsite FAA and Aircrew regarding Flight Status and Certificate of Airworthiness for multiple Production A/C models.

Owner/CEO - Ripjaw Motorcycles LLC

(2020-01)

Operations Manager III, Advanced Aircraft Program - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

(2017-07 - 2019-10)

• Successfully led Advanced Aircraft Program “Update” while maintaining a 50% reduction in cost compared to previous aircraft programs.
• Led a team to fly the first G500 Experimental aircraft in AAP Production ahead of schedule.

Production Quality Manager III, Initial Phase Quality Control - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

(2016-08 - 2017-07)

• Chosen to Lead Initial Phase “Entry Into Service” Quality Initiative for G450/550/650/500/600 in 2016 (Zero EIS Defects)

Operations Manager III, Initial Phase Outside Operations - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

(2013-04 - 2016-08)

• Management Facilitator/Sponsor for Final Operations FOD Council, 1/2013-08/2016
• Led Enterprise wide CIT (Continuous Improvement Team) ensuring all GAC Manufacturing and Completion Centers the ability to communicate and address customer service-related issues related to the delivery and EIS of current aircraft models (G450/550/650). Over a 4-year span, the initiative drove to closure 90% of over 500 customer service items.
• Selected to represent G550 Initial Phase Manufacturing to deliver the first “Green” aircraft to customers in 2015/2016 in support of Special Missions.
• Appointed to Lead Initial Phase cross functional EHS council for 2011.
• Selected to join SMS ERT (Event review team) as well as lead and conduct SMS Investigations

Operations Manager II, Initial Phase Outside Operations - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

(2010-04 - 2013-04)

• Successfully implemented an SMS “Safety Management System” Business Plan into Final Operations for 2011.

Final Line Manager II, Initial Phase Manufacturing, 2nd Shift - Gulfstream Aerospace

(2008-09 - 2010-04)

• Management Facilitator/Sponsor for Final Operations Environmental Health and Safety Council, 09/2008-04/2010
• Led Initial Phase/Final Operations MBU to a 50% Reduction in Injuries (First Aid & Recordable) over a three-year span.
• Management Facilitator/Sponsor for Final Operations EHS OGSM Team for 2010 & 2011. Executed a strategic initiative which won the Gold Award in the 2010 BPEA for Environmental Health and Safety Practices across Initial Phase Manufacturing
• Selected to present at the 2010 Gulfstream Lean Six Sigma Continuous Improvement Symposium for Best Practices (2010 BPEA Winner)

A/C Coordinator G450/550 Test - Gulfstream Aerospace

(2007-04 - 2008-09)

• Overall Leader/Owner of daily operations of eight (8) Final Operations dept’s including Flight Operations and Maintenance.
• Oversee daily operations of the Part 145 Manufacturing Repair Station while maintaining working relationships with dotted line Chief Inspector and FAA designated representatives.
• Oversee Customer Acceptance of completed Aircraft (G450/550/650) through Aircraft delivery ensuring impeccable support of end customer.

Avionics Team Coordinator G450 Test - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

(2005-04 - 2007-04)

• Appointed to be primary Inspector for all Avionics testing on G450/550 test station.

Pre-Flight Test Technician, Production Flight Test - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

(2001-04 - 2005-04)

• Performed flight testing on aircraft in support of certification.
• Conduct preflight/postflight and prepare aircraft for first flight.
• Conduct flight briefs and debrief with necessary crew and personnel.

A/C Structural Technician - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp

(1998-04 - 2001-04)

• Performed fabrication layout and installation of parts on aircraft.

Bachelor of Science - Aviation Maintenance - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide (2026)

Drafting and CAD Operator Diploma / Architectural Certificate Program - Drafting and CAD Operator - Ogeechee Technical College, Statesboro, GA (2004 - 2004)

Technical Certificate - Aircraft Structural Assembly - Savannah Technical College, Savannah, GA (1998 - 1998)