Al Stevens Email & Phone Number

An experienced aeronautical engineer, who is results driven, and a proficient capability through life support solution practitioner, consultant, coach and mentor. Has over 40 years operational aviation engineering experience, with over 25 of those years supporting the development and delivery of critical, high value, equipment capability support solutions. Experienced within the land, sea, air and space including complex weapons systems domains, providing technical support using tailored application of the principles of equipment procurement, Through Life Support / Integrated Logistic Support; predominantly within defence aviation, space and precision weapons.Adept at delivering independent technical support to both the defence industry and Government procurement teams, working within stringent contractual and commercial restrictions. A Prince 2 practitioner trained manager with a track record of meticulous project planning, delivering timely solutions within budget and meeting the customer requirements. A strong work ethic and with well-developed managerial and interpersonal skills, experience of successfully delivering results leading teams of up to 60 members.Since 2009 commercially operating small Unmanned Aircraft Systems supporting volunteer and charity organisations. Providing independent advice and guidance on a volunteer basis for procurement and use of RPAS this includes assistance with development of Operating Safety Cases towards UK CAA operating exemptions.  Specialties:UK CAA R-NQE Pilot Assessor and Commercial small UAS / RPAS OperatorUK Defence capability support solution developmentDrone/RPAS/UAS support solutionsProject ManagementManagement of Technical Support TeamsDefence Procurement & Support SpecialistValue for Money Bench-markingContract Due Diligence SupportThrough Life Support Management & Mentoring (UK MoD Level 3 Licence)Supportability Engineering ManagementSupportability AnalysisRCM PractitionerAircraft IETP ManagementAircraft Engineering Management

Listed skills include Defence, Military, Security Clearance, Mod, and 46 others.

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  Through Life Support Consultant

  Defence Equipment & Support (De&S)

  Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, United Kingdom