Resume 

Explore a brief summary of the achievements and professional experience Michael Arizzi has gained through his Carrer.  Gain insights into his expertise and dedication in providing top-notch aircraft maintenance, flight operations support, and work scope management. Utilizing his key core values in Integrity, Safety, and Quality.

Relevant Professional Experience

  • Northrop Grumman Systems corporation, Flight Test Tech 4 Chief of maintenance Mar 2022-Present
  • Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah GA, Aircraft Tech Sr Feb 2020- Mar2022
  • Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah GA, Aircraft Tech 2 Jan 2019- Feb 2020
  • Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah GA, Aircraft Tech 1 Oct 2018-Jan2019
  • HI-TEK, Gulfstream Contractor, Aircraft Technician Nov 2017-Oct 2018
  • KPIE Ramp Operations for UPS, Quantum Aviation Nov 2016- OCT 2017

A Few Achievements

 

  • Acting Chief of Maintenance for Gulfstream V SN:501 (N99NG), operated under SEMA Experimental Category for R&D in accordance with 14 CFR §91.409.

  • Successfully executed the most aggressive flight schedule since aircraft acquisition in 2022, maintaining a 100% dispatch success rate.

  • Led and completed the 196-month inspection, including the aircraft’s largest modification to date, using only in-house resources and a limited crew—finished ahead of schedule.

  • Managed and maintained a quarterly maintenance budget, consistently achieving a budget surplus.

  • Ensured continuous flight status through strategic application of progressive inspections and predictive maintenance planning.

  • Enforced compliance with federal regulations, company policy, standard operating procedures, and vendor contracts, including adherence to DCMA 8210.1C requirements.

 

  • Led heavy maintenance and inspection of a highly unique Gulfstream V Flying Test Bed (FTB), including removal and reinstallation of classified systems; returned aircraft to service ahead of schedule with a 100% sortie completion rate.

  • Provided hands-on leadership and mentorship during major organizational changes, guiding new technicians through complex pre-flight testing after a year-long aircraft downtime.

  • Achieved $1.8M+ in cost avoidance through smart parts sourcing and in-house repairs, significantly reducing turnaround time and exceeding contractual performance targets.

  • Served as subject matter expert for one-of-a-kind test systems, collaborating across engineering, program, and compliance teams to ensure FAA-approved procedures and mission readiness.

  • Maintained adaptability during airworthiness certification pauses by auditing aircraft records and supporting repair station manual updates, directly aiding in the reissuance of an experimental airworthiness certificate.

  • Resolved high-priority AOG discrepancies on visiting VIP C-37A aircraft upon direct request from USAF leadership, ensuring zero disruption to ongoing test bed operations.

  • Drove mission success by aligning team efforts, technical excellence, and operational safety—culminating in critical milestone achievements for the GV FTB program.


 

Credentials

  • Airframe and Powerplant certificate: 3990521 
  • Inspection Authorization Certificate: To be completed 3rd quarter 2025
  • Active secret clearance w/special access program
  • Flight Safety International GV Maintenance Initial
  • Flight Safety International G650 Maintenance Initial 
  • National Aviation Academy: Occupational Associates / Aviation Maintenance 

 

Core Competencies 

 

  • Gulfstream Aircraft Expertise (GV, GIV, G550, G650)

  • FAA Part 91 / 135 / 145 Compliance

  • DCMA 8210.1C Compliance & Oversight

  • Special Airworthiness Certification Management

  • Aircraft Maintenance Program (AMP) Oversight

  • Progressive and Heavy Inspection Execution

  • Maintenance Planning & Scheduling

  • Maintenance Control & Workscope Management

  • OEM Technical Data Interpretation (AMM, IPC, WDM, SRM, etc.)

  • Aircraft Modification & System Integration

  • Technical Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

  • Leadership of Cross-Functional Maintenance Teams

  • Budgeting & Cost Avoidance Strategies

  • Vendor and Contractor Management

  • Aircraft On Ground (AOG) Rapid Response

  • Flight Dispatch Readiness & Reliability Assurance

  • Maintenance Recordkeeping & Configuration Control

  • Flight Test Support & Operational Risk Management

  • Quality Assurance & Internal Audit Readiness

  • Tool Control & FOD Prevention Programs

  • Customer & Stakeholder Communication

  • Lean Maintenance Practices / Continuous Improvement

  • Flight Safety Program Support

  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) Awareness

  • Logistics & Supply Chain Coordination


 

Basic Computer platform Experience  

  • MY GULFSTREAM
  • CAMP / CMP
  • CORRIDOR 
  • MES
  • SAP4
  • MYTIME 3G
  • AUTODESK FUSION
  • SMART TEAM / CATIA
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE / WORD / ECCEL / POWERPOINT / PROJECT 
  • INKSCAPED DESIGN

Gulfstream Airframe Experience - GIV, GV, G450, G550, G650, GVII-G500, GVII-G600

Comprehension of work scope management, billing, and scheduling on large maintenance packages. Ability to view all following tasks at hand to lead a crew for
success utilizing integrity, safety, quality, and scheduling. Proficient in all associated maintenance documentation from navigating maintenance manuals, parts catalogs, paper blueprints, electronic blueprints (smart team/ CATIA), CB’s, ASC’s, AD’s, Aircraft effectivity & Spares, due list, Engineering dispositions,
registration changes & re-strap, RTS statements, Domestic & Foreign registries compliance for several operators including Part 91, 121, and 135 operators, Airworthy maintenance release for test flight and customer acceptance. Performing aircraft scheduled maintenance, unscheduled maintenance, inspections,
repairs, modifications, installations, testing, operational checks, troubleshooting, rigging, major structural repairs, reconfigurations, parts fabrication. Apprehension of aircraft systems under all ATA chapters including, hydraulics, flight controls, engines & engine components, fuel systems, environmental control systems, oxygen systems, water & waste systems, metal and composite structures, electrical systems, ARINC429, can bus, 400Hz 120vAC, 60Hz 120vAC, 28vDC, navigational systems, communication systems, cabin management systems.