Olivier Desplanques

Olivier Desplanques is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as a Quality Manager at Collins Aerospace since August 2023, overseeing Quality Compliance operational plans and leading a team of Quality Engineering and Compliance professionals. Previously, Olivier held the position of Vice-President of Aircraft Maintenance at Paradise Jets, where responsibilities included managing aircraft maintenance and developing the CFAR Part 145 Repair Station certificate. With a solid background in supplier quality assurance as the Department Manager at MD Helicopters, Olivier has also contributed significantly at Honeywell in various roles, including Sr. Customer Support Manager and Quality Compliance Lead. Career beginnings included roles at Mesa Airlines, Westwind Aviation, and Air France, complemented by an MBA from W. P. Carey School of Business and a Bachelor's degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.