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FlightSafety International has made two recent staffing announcements. Paul Kuchta has been appointed director, training operations, and Robert Standley has been promoted to an assistant manager at the company’s Learning Center in Dallas, Texas.
Kuchta will manage the implementation of policies and procedures related to the company’s aircraft maintenance technician and cabin safety training programs.
“We look forward to Paul’s contributions to our maintenance and cabin safety programs,” said Daniel MacLellan, vice president, operations. “Our customers and teammates who train and work throughout FlightSafety’s worldwide network of Learning Centers will benefit from Paul’s commitment to help provide the highest quality programs and by his experience with aircraft maintenance training at FlightSafety and in the United States Air Force.”
Paul began his career with FlightSafety in 1998 at the Learning Center in Dallas, Texas as a technical analyst. He then worked as a maintenance training instructor prior to being promoted to director of maintenance training in 2001. Paul most recently served as an assistant center manager of the Dallas Center. His specific responsibilities included management of maintenance training programs and the team of Customer Support representatives.
He served in the United States Air Force for 21 years prior to joining FlightSafety. Paul developed aircraft maintenance training curriculums, managed numerous Aircraft Crew Chiefs and technicians, and served as superintendant of a Maintenance Operations Center with responsibility for coordinating and tracking the maintenance of a large fleet of F-15 aircraft.
Paul studied Systems Maintenance Technology at the USAF Community College and leadership at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy. He holds an Airframe and Powerplant Certificate and currently serves on the Tarrant County College Aviation Advisory Committee.
Standley will oversee the Dassault Falcon, Gulfstream and Pratt & Whitney Canada maintenance training programs offered at the company’s Learning Center in Dallas, Texas .
“We are pleased that Bob has joined the Dallas Learning Center team. Our customers will benefit from Bob’s 18 years of experience with FlightSafety’s maintenance training and his commitment to provide the highest quality programs and excellent service,” said Kelly Allender, manager, Dallas Learning Center. “Maintenance technicians who train with us from around the world will also benefit from Bob’s ability to provide training that meets their individual needs and requirements.”
Bob joined FlightSafety at the Tucson Learning Center in 1996 as a maintenance instructor. He provided training for the Bombardier Learjet 35, Learjet 55, Learjet 60, and worked to develop the Learjet 45 maintenance training program. Bob became the Center’s Supervisor of Maintenance Training in 1998. He oversaw curriculum development and was actively involved in course scheduling and customer relations at the Center. Bob most recently served as director of maintenance training. This added oversight of the Center’s maintenance training Quality Management System, facilities, and coordination of IT to his responsibilities.
Prior to joining FlightSafety, Bob worked as an instructor, safety officer, and A&P mechanic at Evergreen International Aviation, a human resources specialist and instructor at General Dynamics Convair Division, and taught aviation maintenance technology at Miramar College in San Diego.
Bob graduated from Christian Heritage College in El Cajon, Calif. with a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Flight Technology. He is a certified Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, and holds a commercial pilot license with an instrument rating.
FlightSafety’s Dallas Learning Center offers training for a wide variety of business and commercial aircraft built by Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Bombardier, Embraer, Dassault, Gulfstream, Pilatus, and Sikorsky.
