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Our knowledge of the industry is full circle and has been obtained after years of hands-on experience
in all aspects of airline/charter operations and oversight. Our experience and expertise relates to
all transport and most corporate types of aircraft including helicopters. (We have managed corporate
fleets from purchase analysis through completion - fit out, crew, maintenance and dispatch.) We have
valued in excess of 225 aircraft, 35 major rotable inventories, over 200 engines (turbojet,
turbofan, and turboprop), several airline operating certificates US and Foreign (Part 121, 125 and
135 Air Carriers and equivalent.), some 12,000 pieces of airline support ground equipment, landing
slots and gates, flight simulators, and military surplus as related to aviation assets.
sage-popovich, inc. feels uniquely qualified to perform inspections, record audits, and appraisals
because our personnel are proven airline professionals with hundreds of combined years of experience
between them. Additionally, while we may normally only dispatch one or two inspectors to physically
observe the aircraft to reduce the cost to our client, we have the information and records reviewed
by at least two staff members prior to publishing our reports. We have found that each staff member
contributes a decidedly different set of comments from a totally different perspective.
Provided below are the credentials of the team leaders, key inspectors, and the key
support personnel.
Among the aircraft inspectors is Michael J. Connelly. In addition to a Bachelor's Degree from Embry Riddle University in Aircraft Maintenance Management, Mike brings years of operational experience on the Douglas and Boeing family of aircraft and also served as supervisor on the DC-9 production line for several years. A licensed FAA A&P mechanic and ex-DAR with unlimited authority, Mike worked his way up the chain of command to the position of Director of Maintenance within several airlines. He has spent time with such carriers as Southern Air Transport, Evergreen, National, Air Florida and Midway. Mike's experience has enabled him to perform inspections much like he did when he dispatched an aircraft for flight. Years of experience enable him to look at critical areas of the airframe for tell-tale warning signs of problems to come and to also determine what is required in the way of preventive, routine and non-routine maintenance. We are rather proud of Mike's ability to predict the amount of non-routine man-hours and maintenance that an aircraft will require during heavy check by a quick, detailed walk-around aircraft inspection.
Elwood "Woody" Pridgen, Jr. also performs aircraft inspections and records audits. His vast aviation experience and credentials include an FAA A & P License Embry Riddle Aviation School and on-site and hands-on management while serving as the Manager of Aircraft Maintenance for Saudi Arabian Airlines for nearly thirty years. After retiring from this position, Woody served as the Director of Maintenance with Universal Aviation Company for a brief period. Woody is familiar with a wide variety of transport-category aircraft including Boeing (McDonnell Douglas) (D-18, DC-3, DC-6, DC-9, B737, B720, B707, B747-100, B747-300, B747SP), Airbus (A300-600), Convair (240/580) and Lockheed (L-1011).
A team leader who contributes to the aircraft inspections is James "Billy" Stone. Billy comes heavily qualified as an Aircraft Maintenance Manager with extensive experience as a Director of Maintenance and as a Director of Purchasing with several major airlines. His accomplishments include the development of a "start to finish" maintenance package for Boeing 737 aircraft, as well as the design and implementation of a Production Control System which lead to significantly reduced maintenance time for a fleet of 50 aircraft. A U.S. licensed FAA A & P mechanic, Billy is familiar with a variety of transport-category aircraft including both Boeing and Douglas aircraft. His past experiences include service with Eastern Airlines as a line maintenance mechanic for 10 years, 8 years in Saudi Arabia for TWA as the Superintendent of Maintenance Planning, Director of Maintenance for Braniff and Airtech Services, Inc. and the Director of Purchasing and Stores with another shop which was purchased by Dynair Tech of Florida, Inc.
With over thirty-five years of aviation experience and as an FAA Powerplant Certified Mechanic, Warren King comes highly qualified to perform engine records audits for full trace back to birth on all Pratt & Whitney, General Electric, Royce Royce/Allison and CFM International engines. His experience includes: Manager of Powerplant Planning at Eastern and Continental Airlines for twenty-six years, Customer Service Manager at AeroThrust Corporation, General Manager (Technically Applied Coatings) of a Part 145 Repair Station and most recently, Manager of Quality Assurance at International Turbine Systems, Inc.
To better understand programs and operations based on the British "CAA" we have Mr. Terence "Terry" Bateman, holder of a British Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's License, with both airplane and turbine engine ratings. A competent and experienced aircraft maintenance and airworthiness engineer, Terry began his aviation career in 1969 at Rolls Royce where he was the Senior Test Bed Inspector working on experimental and development jet engines. He then moved on to Britannia Airways in 1978 and worked on Boeing 737, 767 and DC-8 aircraft while covering base and line checks. Upon leaving Britannia Airways in 1984, he went on to Orion Airways assisting in the maintenance of their fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft. Soon after joining the company, Terry moved into the position of Senior Airworthiness Engineer where he was instrumental in the introduction and certification of the Airbus A300-B4 aircraft into their fleet. In October 1987, Terry helped set up and run a turnkey operation called Trans European Airways (TEA) UK Ltd., which utilized three seventeen-year-old B737-200 aircraft, which quickly grew to eight new B737-300 aircraft. In April 1990, Terry joined British Midland where he held several senior management positions. His last post as Technical Evaluation Manager saw him introduce the A321 aircraft into their operation and set up a full engineering support for it. Additionally, Terry was instrumental in introducing the Embraer 145 aircraft into their commuter fleet. That included but was not limited to: acceptance, certification, planning, initial provisioning and engineering support. Terry was also seconded to British Midland Commuter during this latter period, where he undertook the role of Technical Director designate.
John Keiser has more than 25 years of broad and successful technical experience including an extensive overseas background. A licensed FAA Powerplant mechanic, John spent eleven years with Saudi Arabian Airlines as a plasma spray mechanic where he was in charge of troubleshooting equipment, repairing and fabricating fixtures for components and the application of plasma coatings to all components for the Rolls Royce RB211 and Pratt & Whitney JT9D engines. During his time at the airline, John served as Relief Supervisor, Lead and the Co-Leader for Quality Circles. Prior to his experience with Saudi Arabian Airlines, John worked nine years as an accessory, powerplant and sheet metal mechanic at Eastern Airlines in Miami, Florida. His duties included trouble shooting repairs on all electrical components on the DC-9, B-727, B-757, A300, DC-10 and L-1011 aircraft; performing disassembly, repair and assembly on Pratt & Whitney JT8D-15 and -17 engines (hot sections and cold section inspections); inspecting all gears for the JT8D engine gearboxes and the repair of sheet metal and fiberglass components for engine cowlings and clamshells. John also served in the US Army from 1969 - 1971.
Wayne Cason has thirty-four years of aviation experience inclusive of military, general aviation and government service. Wayne is a licensed Airframe & Powerplant mechanic (A&P) with Inspection Authorization (IA) and also a licensed commercial pilot. More specifically, his experience includes time with the US Air Force, Lockheed Aircraft, general aviation FBO's and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Aircraft Operations Office at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. During his nineteen years with NASA, his duties included: Maintenance Supervisor, Aircrew, Aircraft Inspector and Quality Assurance Supervisor. Additionally, Wayne wrote the aircraft and inspection procedures manuals for Kennedy Space Center and co-authored the aircraft operations manuals for NASA Aircraft Management Office at headquarters in Washington, D.C. Wayne has completed training as an ISO 9000 lead auditor and has participated in audits of aircraft operations facilities and aircraft at most of the NASA centers. Wayne also spent several years as the director of aircraft maintenance sales for a large Mid-western repair station.
A licensed A & P mechanic, Don Lappert recently retired from United Airlines after 40 years of service. He spent twelve years overseeing the delivery of 500 aircraft for United at both Boeing and Airbus (inclusive of all Boeing models and Airbus A320 and A319 models) and managed teams as large as ten inspectors and specialists for all aspects of delivering aircraft to United Airlines. Don also managed DC-10-10/-30 lease exchanges with CP-Air including C checks to the United DC-10's and managed the B767-200 modification program at Boeing and improved United's in service reliability. Don's areas of expertise include: aircraft manufacture, inspection, test flight, acceptance, maintenance, modification and repair; aircraft painting; aircraft corrosion protection; aircraft wiring; maintenance releases; vendor auditing and DAS/STC inspections (first article inspection).
Daniel D. Maddy, Jr. has twenty years of aviation management experience in both Part 135 and Part 121 Operations. A licensed A & P mechanic specializing in turboprop aircraft, Dan performs both aircraft inspections and record audits. A former Director of Maintenance for American Eagle (Northern Division) and Atlantic Southeast Airlines and former Base Manager for Simmons Airlines (Flint Base) and Allegheny Airlines (Fischer Brothers Aviation), Dan also obtained inventory experience as a Warehouse Manager for Michigan Sanitary Supplies. More recently, Dan served as Director of Maintenance for Aerogenesis, a Part 145 Repair Station and Part 135 charter operation in Lansing, Michigan. Dan has also attended the following factory schools: YS-11, Casa 212, Beech 1900, Dornier 228, Shorts 330, Shorts 360, ATR 42, ATR 72 and the following Powerplant schools: Garrett TPE-331 (line and heavy), Pratt & Whitney PT6-65AR (heavy) and the Pratt & Whitney PW100-118 (line only). Dan is boroscope qualified for all turboprop engines currently in commercial use.
In addition to being a licensed FAA A & P Mechanic with Inspection Authorization, Robert Palmer is also a licensed Canadian AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer endorsed for Convair 640-580 and Douglas DC3-DC4) as well as a licensed commercial FAA and Canadian Commercial Pilot. Bob's aviation career began in 1980 as a Crew Chief mechanic for Aerotrades in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada where he serviced Convair 640 and Douglas DC-3 / DC-4 aircraft. Bob then moved on to a Director of Maintenance position with Soundair Corporation in 1985 in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada where he implemented maintenance on Fairchild Metro/Merlin aircraft as well as Douglas DC-3 and DC-4 aircraft. In 1990, Bob took another Director of Maintenance position with SNAS located in Manama, Bahrain where he covered Metro/Merlin and Convair 580 maintenance. In 1993, Bob started his own company, LDP Aviation, in Buggenhout, Belgium and provided repair services for general aviation aircraft (Piper, Beechcraft and Cessna) in addition to line maintenance for McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62 aircraft. In 1998, Bob moved back to the United States and took a position of Senior A & P mechanic with Zantop International Airlines where he mainly dealt with the Lockheed L-188C
Another aircraft inspector is Mr. Fred Johnson. Fred began his career in aviation in 1961 upon receiving his Airframe and Powerplant License from East Coast Aero Tech in Bedford, MA. He then went on the serve as a line mechanic for Mohawk Airlines and then as a foreman for Air America in Okinawa, Japan. From here he moved on to a lengthy career with Braniff International Airlines for fifteen years serving as Regional Manager responsible for nine maintenance stations and 200 personnel in the western and northwestern United States; General Foreman in charge of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the SST Concorde; Maintenance Technical Representative and Forman on B-747 aircraft at DFW; Foreman on both Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft at Dallas Love Field and Maintenance Technical Representative on Boeing 707-320 aircraft. Upon departure from Braniff, Fred went on to serve as Vice President of Maintenance and Operations for Air US, Senior Director of Maintenance for Orion Air and Vice President of Technical Services for Southern Air Transport. More recently, Fred has served as an Interim Director of Maintenance for Sun Pacific Airlines and as Interim Director of Quality Control for Southwest Aero Corp.
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Nick Popovich reviews the data and records, determines values and also supports field operations. While not as technically proficient as the inspectors, Nick brings yet another prospective to the project. He has known and understood aircraft and operations of aircraft from the cockpit through management-ownership of commercial operations. Prior to the loss of his First Class Medical Certificate, Nick served as a pilot with Braniff and Corporate Air and before that with the US Navy. His ratings when he surrendered his pilot certificate included Airline Transport Pilot with the following ratings and limitations noted: Airplane Multiengine-Land, Commercial Privileges, Airplane Single Engine Land, Rotorcraft-Helicopter and the following type ratings: B707, B727, B747, DC9, DC8, with the last type rating added on 2 August, 1982. His certificate was surrendered in 1984 for all except private pilot operations and limitations. Additionally, Nick was an equity holder in Talia, a UK operator flying B 727's, Air Antilles which operated B707 and B 747's, and in Corporate Air which flew B-727 executive aircraft, B 707 Executive, and several smaller corporate aircraft (jets and turboprops).
Having logged over forty years in the aviation and aerospace industries, David Columbus comes highly qualified. David started out with Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, where he participated in the Polaris, Poseidon and Agena Missile Programs, and then moved on to Lockheed Georgia/California Company where he supervised the build up of electrical/electronics systems on the L-1011 aircraft as well as performed pre-flight/post-flight maintenance in support of the flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base. David then went on to manage the Lockheed Commercial Product Support office in Atlanta, Georgia where he provided technical assistance for the L-1011 aircraft to Delta Air Lines. David served in this position for over eleven years before transitioning to the Lockheed Austin Division where he organized, established and managed remote test sites in support of the US Army's Remotely Piloted Vehicle Program for six years. He took the position of Lockheed Senior Service Representative in July, 1991 where he coordinated all matters pertaining to L-1011 aircraft and again provided technical advice and troubleshooting assistance to Delta Air Lines on their L-1011 fleet. David moved on to American International Airways, Inc. in 1996 where he served as L-1011 Engineering Analyst. More recently, David has served as a consultant to Delta Air Lines, teaching on the job training familiarization classes and L-1011 systems classes.
Another aircraft inspector is Jeff C. Kelly. A licensed FAA A&P mechanic with an extensive technical and administrative background, Jeff also comes highly qualified. Jeff gained mechanical experience on the Boeing, McDonnell Douglas and Fokker series of aircraft through fourteen years of experience as an aircraft mechanic and maintenance foreman for various airlines including American, US Airways, Ryan International, Chautauqua and Global International. More recently, Jeff served as the Manager of Line Maintenance for Air Transport International, managing all 32 line maintenance stations, 2 hub facilities and all traveling maintenance personnel. Jeff also served as a hangar manager for Federal Express in Indianapolis.
A licensed A&P mechanic with 25 years experience, Richard Hatcher began his aviation career in 1978, when he joined the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. During his 9½ years with the military, he served as a mechanic and crew chief on C, KC and EC 135 aircraft. He also served as crew chief and flight mechanic for Admiral William J. Crowe, Commander in Chief of Pacific Forces. Richard stared his commercial aviation career in 1987 at Wings West Airlines where he held positions as a maintenance controller and maintenance control manager. He later worked for numerous regional carriers including Atlantic Coast Airlines as Manager of Aircraft Maintenance, Allegheny Airlines as Director of Maintenance Operations. Richard also worked for Northwest Airlines as a maintenance manager on DC-10-30 and -40 series aircraft. Mr. Hatcher's turboprop experience includes BE99, Metro III, EMB-120, Dash 8 - 100 and -300, Saab 340 A and B, Jetstream 3200 and 4100. Jet experience includes DC-10-30 and -40 series, Boeing 707 and BAE 146/AVRO RJ-85.
Randall E. Dickson is a licensed A&P mechanic and a Qualified Assurance Inspector (RII). Randall has worked for various Part 121 operators such as United Express, Mesa Airlines and American Eagle and has special expertise on the ASTR 42/72, Saab 340 and Shorts 360 aircraft. He also served as the Chief Inspector for Pacific Island Aviation (Northwest Airlink) in Saipan where he was primarily hired to reorganize the maintenance department and take the company through a RASP inspection. Randall attended Lewis University, Triton College and Colorado Aero Tech and has completed numerous training courses offered by Pratt & Whitney Canada and American Eagle.
Kenneth Booty has recently joined sage-popovich, inc. as the director of inventory audit management. Ken will lead the inventory audit team operation and expand the sage-popovich, inc. proprietary asset and valuation database. After graduating from Illinois Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Ken began his professional career in manufacturing operations, specializing in inventory optimization through computerization of stochastic inventory models. Ken spent the previous 10 years as a sales and marketing executive in the lighting fixture, computer hardware and microwave telecommunications equipment industries.
Frank Kuhre is a licensed A&P mechanic with 17 years of aviation experience. Frank began his career in 1988 as a lead mechanic for Tracor Aviation and has since worked in numerous lead mechanic and supervisory positions within several maintenance facilities. His jet aircraft experience includes: Gulfstream, Boeing 707, 727, 737, DC-8, and the DC-10. Frank served as a Quality Control Specialist for Raytheon Aerospace, Inc. and was in charge of installing enhanced navigation and safety equipment in KC135 aircraft. Frank also managed and directed the restoration of a 1935 Lockheed Electra 10-E to the original configuration as used by Amelia Earhart to re-create the infamous flight.
Bob Gregg brings 25 years of IT experience to the sage-popovich, inc. organization. Bob spent 15 years working in Silicon Valley with such companies as Intel before returning to the Midwest. Bob’s wealth of experience ranges from the design of computer hardware and software operating systems to the programming of computer databases used by law enforcement agencies in California. He has proven his capabilities by attaining Microsoft’s MCSE, MCDBA certification as well as being a certified trainer for the Microsoft product line. Bob uses his skills to produce monthly reports for various customers in tracking airline assets.
Office Staff
LaVonne Scott is Office Manager and has been a member of the sage-popovich, inc. team since 1999. LaVonne first entered the aviation industry with Northwest Airlines. Since joining sage-popovich, inc. she has been integral part of the company operations, performing customer service duties, as well as planning for all corporate events. LaVonne also acts as marketing manager, meeting with prospective clients as well as developing and promoting the web-based monitoring program. LaVonne is available daily to answer any questions regarding the sage-popovich operation.
Jennifer Barlow joined sage-popovich, inc in December 2000, and has progressed from technical writer to her current position as Project Manager. In this role, she oversees projects from start to finish, including dispatching consultants to locations, coordination with the client and following progress throughout the project to ensure timely delivery and that the client’s needs are being met. Jennifer has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University.
Kelly Chandler graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management and was a 2005 ISTAT scholarship recipient. Kelly first joined the company as an aviation intern and following graduation became a full time member of the sage-popovich, inc. team. Kelly assists with technical writing and records review as well as publication of reports.
Karen Keaton is an administrative assistant and came to us with nearly 20 years of administration experience. She has a diversified background in marketing, event planning, and customer service experience. In addition to being a personal assistant to Nick Popovich , duties include all facets of customer and administrative support as well as assisting in corporate event planning.
Additionally, and perhaps most impressive, sage-popovich, inc. has been
appointed in the past to serve as a Federally appointed binding arbitrator,
to resolve Federal Lawsuits involving aircraft, aircraft insurance claims,
and aircraft claims related to maintenance.
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