Gregor Schmidt
Rangsdorf
Kurzprofil
- Dynamic Management Professional with advanced knowledge in program management, services and engineering disciplines based on international standards;
- Over thirty years’ experience in industry and aviation business
- Strong record of improving operational efficiencies and increasing profitability
- Customer focused
Übersicht
3
3
Languages
32
32
years of professional experience
Berufserfahrung
Head of Aircraft Operations – Business Aviation
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
04.2019 - 09.2026
- Deputizing for VP Aircraft Availability Business Aviation since Oct 2024
- Leadership of the Business Aviation & Regional Airlines 24/7 Operational Service Desk (OSD), On-wing Maintenance Planning, Service Quality Engineering and On-Wing Services lead technicians based at RR Deutschland
- Implemented Major Event Center (MEC) capability for Business Aviation
- Implemented digital preventive aircraft maintenance planning capability
- Developed Spares online ordering test environment platform
- Represented RR Deutschland in multiple customer facing conferences
- Achieved constantly high ranked positions in AIN (Aviation International News) reports for Aircraft On-Ground (AOG) response in Business Aviation
Senior Service Manager - Operational Service Desk & Campaign Management
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
09.2014 - 03.2019
- Leadership of the Business Aviation & Regional Airlines 24/7 Operational Service Desk (OSD) and Campaign Management teams based at RR Deutschland
- Implemented the Service Operations Excellence project deliverables to ensure aircraft availability for customers at any point in time (OSD concept)
- Introduced cloud-based service request ticketing system (OSD tool)
- Transferred AE3007 Aircraft on Ground (AOG) service support into OSD scope
- Achieved #1 position in AIN report 2016, 2017 for AOG response in Business Aviation
Service Operations Manager (Maintenance Repair & Overhaul - MRO)
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
07.2011 - 08.2014
- Leadership for Fleet- and MRO Shop Business Management to deliver the shop visit business plan according to Performance, Cost and Quality targets
- Implemented shop visit cost management capability for Business Aviation fleet
- Delivered significant Wing – to – Wing (W2W) turnaround time reduction for the BR710 fleet by program managing the [BR710 Get Better] project within the RR MRO network
- Implemented governance structure for Business Aviation fleet to improve On-time delivery of engine shop visits
- Managed BR725 MRO readiness within the Gulfstream G650 Entry into Service (EIS) program
Section Lead Off-Wing Operations
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Leadership for a team of MRO Program Manager
- Responsible for engine induction, work scope & cost management
- Program Managed the BR710 MRO transfer to RR East Kilbride
- Established & supervised process excellence activities and delivered engine Life Cycle Cost targets
Service Support Manager Gulfstream
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Managed customer interface to OEM partner and Gulfstream operators
- Represented RR at customer conferences and program review meetings
Retrofit Campaign Manager
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
10.2004 - 09.2006
- Project-managed major in-service retrofit campaigns
- Responsible for campaign planning, execution and governance process
- Achieved on time deliveries within budget limits according to quality standards
Spares Business Planner
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
05.1999 - 09.2004
- Responsible for spares demand and modification change management
- Developed the Spares Forecasting and Initial Provisioning IT tool (SMS)
- Successfully negotiated and sold Initial Provisioning (IP) recommendations to Airlines
Engine Technician (Development, Validation & Test)
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
08.1996 - 04.1999
- Served and supported the on-time certification of BR710 & BR715 engine types
- Responsible for timely delivery of test engines, test rigs within certification process
- Supported Bombardier A2-20 Test flight program and initiated product improvements
- Obtained Approval certificate Level B and Tech Rep license for in field services
Aircraft Technician
Bundeswehr – Military Service
10.1995 - 07.1996
- Supported aircraft maintenance at Air Transport Wing LTG 62
Aircraft Technician
Condor-Cargo Technik GmbH (Subsidiary of Lufthansa)
01.1995 - 07.1996
- Responsible for aircraft and engine maintenance & modifications
- Obtained Approval certificate level 1 for B757/B767/ DC-10 and PW4060/ CF-6-50 engine series
Ausbildung
Diploma - Industrial Engineering
University of Applied Sciences – Fachhochschule für Technik & Wirtschaft Berlin (FHTW)
09.2007 -
Technical College (A-level) -
Oberstufenzentrum Dahme Spreewald
06.1994 -
Apprenticeship - Aircraft/ Engine Technician
Oberstufenzentrum Dahme Spreewald/ Lufthansa
02.1993 -
Secondary School -
Polytechnische Oberschule Berlin Lichtenberg
09.1989 -
Kompetenzen
- Prioritizing tasks
- Problem-solving skills
- Decision-making skills
- Structured way of working
- Communication skills
- Digital/ IT – Microsoft Office; SAP, multiple RR Apps
- Activities – Football; Fishing; Music
Sprachen
Deutsch
Muttersprache
Englisch
Fließend (C2)
C2
Russisch
Fortgeschritten (B1)
B1
Awards:
Finalist RR [Trusted to deliver excellence] Award 2019; Winner RR [Trusted to deliver excellence] Award 2015; Winner [RR Presidents] Award 2014; Winner [RR Quality] Award 2011
Courses taken included:
Leadership Academy; Managers Essentials; Team Leader Essentials; Trained Green Belt; Certified Yellow Belt; Project Management 1-3 (GPM); Negotiation Training (Harvard); Meeting Management; Presentation Training; Certified Instructor; Business English; Technical Representative; Auditor; Inspector level 1 (B) AC B767, B757, DC-10/ Engines BR700 series, PW4060, CF6-50
Zeitleiste
Head of Aircraft Operations – Business Aviation
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
04.2019 - 09.2026
Senior Service Manager - Operational Service Desk & Campaign Management
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
09.2014 - 03.2019
Service Operations Manager (Maintenance Repair & Overhaul - MRO)
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
07.2011 - 08.2014
Diploma - Industrial Engineering
University of Applied Sciences – Fachhochschule für Technik & Wirtschaft Berlin (FHTW)
09.2007 -
Section Lead Off-Wing Operations
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
08.2007 - 06.2011
Service Support Manager Gulfstream
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
10.2006 - 07.2007
Retrofit Campaign Manager
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
10.2004 - 09.2006
Spares Business Planner
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
05.1999 - 09.2004
Engine Technician (Development, Validation & Test)
Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd. & Co KG
08.1996 - 04.1999
Aircraft Technician
Bundeswehr – Military Service
10.1995 - 07.1996
Aircraft Technician
Condor-Cargo Technik GmbH (Subsidiary of Lufthansa)
01.1995 - 07.1996
Technical College (A-level) -
Oberstufenzentrum Dahme Spreewald
06.1994 -
Apprenticeship - Aircraft/ Engine Technician
Oberstufenzentrum Dahme Spreewald/ Lufthansa
02.1993 -
Secondary School -
Polytechnische Oberschule Berlin Lichtenberg
09.1989 -