Westchester Aviation Association

Carlos Burnside AMA-CPM™
Manager, Digital Transformation
Dassault Falcon Jet

Teterboro School of Aeronautics graduate, 20+ years at Dassault Falcon Jet at various position from Logistics, Customer Service, Data/Program Management. At my current position of Digital Transformation Manager, my mission is to improve our business processes and the digital experience for our customers by leveraging technology

Ricardo Carvalhal
Director, Sales Engineering
Embraer Executive Jets

Ricardo Carvalhal has 19 years of experience in the aerospace industry working at Embraer. He currently leads the Global Sales Engineering team based in Melbourne, FL. Ricardo worked at the Executive Jets division since its beginnings in 2005, having participated in the early market, sales, and development efforts of all its products, including the Phenom 100EV, Phenom 300E, Praetor 500 and Praetor 600. In addition to his current role, previous experiences include Program Management, Product Strategy, and Lean Implementation Management. He holds a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) and a Master in Business Administration from the University of Florida.”

Randy Corey, CAM
Manager, Customer Service Administration & OAB Coordinator
Dassault Falcon Jet

Randy Corey is the Manager of Customer Service Administration and the Operator Advisory Board (OAB) Coordinator with Dassault Falcon Jet Corp (DFJ), based in Teterboro, New Jersey. Currently his position allows him to collaborate globally with the Falcon community. While at DFJ, Randy has also served as Sr. Manager of Engineering Support, Manager of Service Engineering and Falcon 2000 Model Specialist. This scope of experience has given him a broad exposure to customer needs and global operation.

Prior to joining Dassault Falcon Jet in September 2000, he worked as a Professional Flight Engineer / Instructor / Check Airman flying B727-200 for a Part 135 charter based in Newark, NJ. Randy served in the United States Air Force for 13 years. He started his aviation career as a tactical crew chief based in northern California. His experience includes being a Flight Engineer on various aircraft including the McDonald Douglas KC-10A tanker. In addition, Randy is a licensed A&P Mechanic, Flight Engineer – Turbojet aircraft, and Private Pilot. He achieved the NBAA Certified Aviation Manger (CAM) in 2019 and most recently completed the NBAA Safety Manager Certification Course. This will serve him well in his Safety Manager responsibilities at Dassault Falcon Jet. Randy holds Bachelor of Science Degree in Professional Aeronautics and Aviation Safety from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Jim Johnson
Sr. Manager, Flight Technical Services
Honeywell

Jim has worked in the Aerospace industry for over 35 years. He manages the Flight Technical Services group at Honeywell Aerospace, a team of technical pilots and training specialists that serve the needs of pilots operating aircraft with Honeywell systems. He has also held the position of Staff Engineer and helped develop Honeywell’s RNP Consultancy, an FAA-recognized program to aid aircraft operators in obtaining approval for these types of operations.

Prior to joining Honeywell, Jim held numerous positions at a major Part 121 operator, including Manager Flight Operations Support, Fuel Conservation Specialist, and Aircraft Performance Engineer. He started his career as an Engineer with The Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company in the B737/B757 Aerodynamics Division. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering, holds a pilot license, and is Six Sigma Green Belt certified.

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