DUSTY HERNANDEZ
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Aviation Operations leader with 20 years of experience in military rotorcraft MRO, specializing in UH-60M / S-70 Black Hawk platforms. Proven track record leading depot-level maintenance operations, multi-disciplinary teams, and mission-critical programs for UAE military customers. Strong interface with OEMs (Sikorsky, ELBIT), engineering authorities, and quality organizations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Operations Manager – Military UH-60 MRO
AMMROC
Abu Dhabi
2024.03 - 2026.02
Lead end-to-end operations for a depot-level MRO facility supporting UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and critical components such as Blades, Rotors and Transmission LRU's.
Supervisor – Rotary Wing Operations
AMMROC
Abu Dhabi
2013.09 - 2024.03
Core leader in the UAE Armed Black Hawk program, supporting full lifecycle operations.
Mechanic Aircraft Avionics
Amentum - Former Dyncorp International
Rionegro, Colombia
2010.03 - 2013.09
UH-60L / UH-1H CFSP (Critical Flight Safety Program).
UH-60L Mechanic Aircraft Avionics
Helitech SS
Rioengro, Colombia
2009.08 - 2009.12
Rebuild of one UH-60L of the Colombian Air Force
UH-60L Weaponized Avionics Armament Tech
Colombia Air Force
Rionegro, Colombia
2006.01 - 2009.06
Shop / Flight line and scheduled maintenance for weapons such as M60D, GAU-19A, Racks, ballistic protection, Rocket launcher M261, Cockpit Mapping, Heads Up display and Electro Optical Systems
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of the People
Electronics Technologist - undefined
SENA Colombo-Aleman
Skills
- Head of Operations Leadership
- Depot-Level Maintenance Execution
- UH-60 / S-70 Black Hawk Programs
- Budget, Capacity & Resource Planning
- Fleet Readiness & Availability
- OEM & Stakeholder Management
- Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Program & Risk Management
Languages
English
Fluent
Spanish
Native
Personal Information
Title: Head of Operations / Senior Operations Manager – Military MRO (Rotary Wing)
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
* Sikorsky authorized repair center for UH-60 Black Hawk Main / Tail rotor blades - 2024.
* Development of the first Armed UH-60M Black Hawk Fully Integrated for the UAE Customer - 2018.
Timeline
Operations Manager – Military UH-60 MRO
AMMROC
2024.03 - 2026.02
Supervisor – Rotary Wing Operations
AMMROC
2013.09 - 2024.03
Mechanic Aircraft Avionics
Amentum - Former Dyncorp International
2010.03 - 2013.09
UH-60L Mechanic Aircraft Avionics
Helitech SS
2009.08 - 2009.12
UH-60L Weaponized Avionics Armament Tech
Colombia Air Force
2006.01 - 2009.06
Electronics Technologist - undefined
SENA Colombo-Aleman
Bachelor of Business Administration -
University of the People