HIGHLY MOTIVATED AIRCRAFT MECHANIC WITH EXCELLENT ENGINEERING SKILLS & ABILITIES
Highly experienced aircraft mechanic extremely successful in the field of aerospace engineering (20+ years). Well versed in all aspects of aircraft maintenance procedures, manufacturing & repair techniques, including Base Maintenance & Flight Line operations.
KEY SKILLS
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Apr 74 – Present
Aircraft Mechanic involved with various aircraft maintenance and manufacturing contracts, both in Europe, Middle East & the UK: -
BAE Systems, Saudi Arabia May 03 – Present
Aircraft maintenance & instruction on the Tornado GR1 aircraft operated by the Royal Saudi Airforce. Instructing and maintenance operations on all aspects off airframe, fuel, life support and air conditioning systems on the Tornado aircraft.
Braathens, Stavanger Norway Feb 03 – Mar 03
Boeing 737-Classic and New Generation. Carried out C&D-Checks, various modifications (SBs)and structural repairs to company and third party aircraft.
Britannia’s, Luton Jan 03 – Feb 03
Boeing 767. Carried out C-Checks and various modifications to aircraft.
Condor Cargo Technik – Frankfurt, Germany Oct 02 – Dec 02
Boeing 757-200/300 ER, 767-300ER. C-Checks on listed types including engine maintenance on RB211 & PW 4000 series. Experienced in major component inspections, replacements and subsequent testing. Well versed in ETOPS procedures on both 767 & 757. Carried out structural repair procedures on various components & main equipment including heavy corrosion removal and treatment.
Swissair/Crossair – Basel, Switzerland Jul 02 – Aug 02
Saab 340. C-Check on Saab 340 including inspection and overhaul procedures on various components. Valuable experience gained in major component replacements on type, including subsequent testing utilizing company procedures and techniques.
British Airways – Glasgow Aug 02-Jul 02
Boeing 737-200/400. C-Checks, Inspection & servicing procedures carried out including removal, installation, inspection and repairs to aircraft structure, associated components & airframe systems. Also experienced on installation, testing and rigging of aircraft flying controls.
Key member of a small dedicated servicing team carrying out scheduled maintenance and heavy rectification tasks on military Tornado F3 aircraft.
Condor Cargo Technik – Frankfurt, Germany (2001-2002 Winter Program)
Boeing 757-200/300, 767-300ER & MD11. A & C-Checks on listed types including engine maintenance on RB211 & PW 4000 series. Experienced in major component replacements and subsequent testing. Carried out structural repair procedures on various components & main equipment including heavy corrosion removal and treatment.
LTU – Düsseldorf, Germany Sept 01 – Oct 01
Boeing 757-200/300, 767, Airbus 319, 340. A & C-Checks on listed types. Carried out major flying control component replacements, rigging and subsequent testing. Carried out inspection procedures on aircraft major structures.
Condor Cargo Technik – Frankfurt, Germany (2000-2001 Winter Program)
Boeing 757-200/300, 767-300ER, 747 & MD11. Carried out all aspects of A&C-Checks on above types including engine maintenance on RB211 & PW 4000 series. Experienced in major component replacements and subsequent testing. Carried out structural repair procedures on various components & main equipment.
Fokker 50 and Saab 340. C-Checks at LinkÖping maintenance facility. Inspection & servicing procedures carried out, including removal, installation and repairs to aircraft flying controls, structures & associated components.
British Airways – Glasgow May 00 – Jul 00
Boeing 737-200/400. C-Checks, Inspection & servicing procedures carried out including removal, installation, inspection and repairs to aircraft structure, associated components & airframe systems.BAE Systems – Brough, Hull Jan 00 – May 00
Aircraft manufacture and production work on the Hawk T45 aircraft. Production jig work and manufacture of major components and various structures, including flying controls using BAE System drawings and manufacturing procedures.
Member of the Adour engine Customer Support Team. Carried out fault investigation and technical fault report compilation for various engine-associated problems on the Jaguar and Hawk Adour engine.
GKN/Westland – Yeovil Apr 99 – Aug 99
Aircraft manufacture, production & component installation including engine (Gem) and associated components, final modification and Flight Line operations on the Lynx ‘Super300’.
Royal Air Force – 1974 - 1999
Served within the Royal Air Force working at various locations worldwide. Employed on most modern military aircraft types & working environments including Flight Line and Base Maintenance operations
EDUCATION
City and Guilds, Part 1,2 & 3 in Aeronautical Engineering Craft Studies
NEBBS Certificate in Supervisory Management, Trade Management and Supervision of Engineering Tradesmen.
‘Aircraft Maintenance Specialist’ & Instructor for ‘On the Job Training’ techniques