Marcel is an FAA-certified Airframe & Powerplant aviation professional with over 15 years of experience in the aviation industry, specialising in aircraft maintenance operations, maintenance control, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. Although he is fairly new to the aviation surveying and adjusting field, his background has provided him with extensive technical and operational experience across both passenger and cargo airline environments.
Throughout his career, he has held leadership and technical roles with organisations including American Airlines, Global Crossing Airlines, Amerijet International Airlines, and Panasonic Avionics Corporation. His experience includes overseeing maintenance operations, coordinating troubleshooting and aircraft recovery efforts, managing large maintenance teams, and working closely with Operations Control Centers to maintain fleet readiness and operational efficiency.
He has hands-on experience with Boeing and Airbus aircraft platforms, avionics systems, maintenance oversight, and technical investigations. He takes pride in his strong attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and passion for aviation, which continues to support his transition into the aviation surveying sector.
NOTABLE ASSIGNMENTS:
- Cargo Airline: Engine Foreign Object Damage / Major Engine Shop Visit (USD 1.2 Million)
- Cargo Operator: Runway Excursion / Hull and Recovery Investigation (USD 3 Million)
- Private Aircraft Owner: Engine Overtemperature Damage Due to Inlet Plug Incident (USD 60,000)
- Cargo Airline: Engine Transit Damage During International Shipment (USD 250,000)
- Corporate Aircraft Operator: Windshield Structural Damage (USD 100,000)
- Charter Operator: Aircraft Ground Handling Damage During Tow Operations (USD 70,000)