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www.AviationPros.com 29 A s a child Steven Barrett dreamed of being a pilot but motion sickness prevented that goal. He always found aviation to be fascinating and was lucky to be able to land a good career in his hometown with Vector Aerospace. He graduated with a bachelor of commerce on the Dean's list with a major in accounting from Saint Mary's University in Halifax. In 2011 he was hired at Vector as a senior financial analyst, then he was sent to Vector Australia to assist with teaching the Vector way of business and train the finance team on enterprise resource planning systems. Next he went to Vector PEI as a senior financial analyst. He was promoted to his current position as controller for Vector Engine Services Atlantic in 2014. In his current role he is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting across all divisions within Vector Engine Services Atlantic. His staff is involved in forecasting, budgeting, managing audits, month-end close routines, and financial reporting. Barrett is also involved in cost-saving initiatives and other ad-hoc projects that benefit the company. He also oversees financial managers in Singapore, Australia, and South Africa. And he provides satellite shops with training and guidance when possible. Nominated by Alex Youngs, vice president, Strategy & Analysis, Vector Aerospace: "Steve played a significant role in helping to set up and train the finance team at Vector Aerospace Asia, the company's brand new location in Singapore which was opened as a dedicated Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A designated over- haul facility in 2014. Steve also assisted in setting up the financial processes for an expansion of Vector's Service Centre Network in 2017, facilitating the establish- ment of the company's new service location in Bournemouth, UK. As the financial controller for a major C3 (competitiveness, customer service, and costs) project at Vector's PEI-based engine MRO shop, Steve assisted in achieving million-dollar savings for Vector in the space of only two years, thereby helping to ensure the site's future. Over and above his day-to-day responsibilities, Steve has also been a major proponent of employee training within the Vector team. In 2013, Steve and a colleague rolled out an "Introduction to Finance" course companywide, providing 200 employees with valuable insight into cost control and accounting. Then during 2014-15, Steve designed and rolled out Microsoft Excel training courses companywide, giving approximately 200 employees an introduction to this popular spreadsheet software, at both basic and advanced levels." As for future career goals Barrett would like to stay at Vector and continue to give back to the company and the community. STEVEN BARRETT Controller, 30, Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic, PEI, Canada KGS Electronics Since 1960, operators worldwide have trusted Consolidated Aircraft Supply for their accessory overhauls. Factory trained and authorized by K.G.S. Electronics. Wherever you are worldwide, no matter what aircraft you operate, our extensive spares inventory is ready to solve your AOG needs. Call NOW for competitive pricing. 631.981.7700 • Fax: 631.981.7706 Fax: 631.981.7706 • Toll Free USA: 800.422.6300 55 Raynor Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 USA • consol1291@aol.com www.consolac.com Factory trained and authorized by: AIRCRAFT SUPPLY CO., INC. Delivering On Time, At A Price That Flies True. FAA GI1R167K EASA 4346 Major credit cards accepted Quality Experience, Turntime