THOMAS MATHEW
817-946-4720 | 7401 Windswept Trail, Colleyville, TX 76034 | [email protected]
SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE
An executive leader in the aviation industry offers expertise in managing profitable operations, achieving revenue growth through organic and M&A activity, and providing quality services to clients in the US and internationally.
Excels in managing multicultural teams and developing employees to reach peak performance and customer service.
CORE STRENGTHS
Operational Leadership – Workforce Management – Budgeting/P&L – Client Relations – Training & Development Account Management – Contract Negotiations – Cost Controls – Facility Management – Foreign Trade/Operations Product Development – Sales & Marketing – Project Management – Purchasing – Public Relations – Startup
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Presided over four commercial operations, both private and publically-funded; directed operations of startup and existing companies, negotiating multimillion-dollar business deals, contracts, and acquisitions.
Managed aviation and real estate operations that provided services in the US and internationally; oversaw acquisition activity in the US and expansion/market entry projects in Asia.
Flown all Cessna and Piper single and multi-engine aircraft; experienced with King Air A90, B100, and B200, Citation I/II, Lear 23, 24, 25, and 35, Jet Commander AC 1121, Westwind I/II, HS-125, and Gulfstream II.
Logged more than 6,500 hours total flying time with 4,000 hours in PIC, 3,500 hours in JET, 1,000 hours in CE- 500, and 800 hours in HS-125; served as a ground and flight instructor for commercial pilots.
PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
President MATHEW AVIATION SERVICES: 1984-Present
Directs operations for aircraft management, air transportation, and pilot services. Provides consulting on aircraft sales and all aspects of aviation services and training. Completes aviation assignments in the US and internationally. Served as a consultant on numerous aviation-related acquisitions for hedge funds/investors.
India Market Development Director AVFUEL CORP.: 2010-2011 Evaluated and coordinated the RFP process for various FBO’s in India. Coordinated the successful joint venture between BSSPL, STAR, and Avfuel.
President & CEO AVSTAR, INC.: 2008-2009
Handled due diligence and project financing for local and overseas aviation acquisitions. Coordinated efforts to raise $50M from various financial and private entities. Managed 25 direct reports.
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President & CEO STERLING EQUITY HOLDINGS, INC.: 2004-2007 Managed operations for a $25M publically traded company operating in commercial real estate. Directed efforts for a $2B crude and refined products pipeline project in Malaysia to be completed; project also included opening two refineries and a chemical complex. Coordinated negotiations with various oil companies in the Middle East for long-term supply of feed stock for pipeline and refineries; led efforts to fund the project with debt and equity partners for international sources.
President FORT WORTH JET CENTER/AUSTIN AERO & TUCSON JET CENTER: 1994-2003 Directed all aspects of the fixed-base operations, including customer service, fuel pricing, marketing, client development, employee relations, cash flow forecasting, and annual budget management. Oversaw purchasing and divesting of multimillion-dollar aircraft. Completed acquisitions of fixed-base operations in Casper, Wyoming and Greeley, Colorado. Managed 100+ center employees in four states.
* Prior: Contract Pilot for Eagle Air Enterprises and American Jet, Chief Pilot for Pasadena Energy, Chief Flight Instructor for Fort Worth Piper, and Flight & Ground Instructor for Aviation Ground School at Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
BS Program, Physics, Chemistry, & Mathematics – MAR IVANIOUS COLLEGE, KERALA, INDIA
Indian Schools Certificate Examination (Equivalent to Senior Cambridge Examination UK)
Completed all Commercial Flight Training Course & Type Ratings in the US
Holds an Airline Transport Pilot’s License: Airplane Multi-Engine Land & Sea, CE-500, HS-125, & G-1159
Airplane Single Engine Land Holder of all Flight & Ground Instructor Ratings: IGI, AGI, CFI, CFII, & MEL