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Bedford, England, United Kingdom

• Aviation Technical Consultant, Project Manager and Technical Manager available to advise, support and assist Airline Operators, Business & VIP Aircraft Operators, CAMOs, MROs and Leasing Companies in the technical.
• Preparing for the introduction of EASA Part CAMO and for the departure of the UK CAA from EASA.
• The End of Lease, Mid-Lease and Pre-Purchase Inspection of aircraft and helicopters.
• Project Manager for aircraft and… Show more Aviation Technical Consultant, Project Manager and Technical Manager available to advise, support and assist Airline Operators, Business & VIP Aircraft Operators, CAMOs, MROs.
• Project Manager for aircraft and helicopter End of Lease Returns, modifications, major repairs, VIP & Business aircraft completions, cabin refurbishments and role changes.
• Advising on EASA and UK CAA Regulatory requirements and assist CAMOs and MROs in - The preparation of and submission of CAMEs and MOEs. - the production of Technical Procedure Manuals, Technical Documents, Forms and.

Toulouse Area, France

• Department Manager responsible for the team of Engineers who, on behalf of aircraft owners, leasing companies and operators, carry out Mid-Term, Pre-Purchase and End of Lease Inspections of aircraft; Manage aircraft.
• Compiled and produced a Safety… Show more Department Manager responsible for the team of Engineers who, on behalf of aircraft owners, leasing companies and operators, carry out Mid-Term, Pre-Purchase and End of Lease.
• Compiled and produced a Safety Management System for the Derichebourg CAMO and as part of the company EN9100 accreditation, including writing the Safety management Manual and creating all associated forms and reports.
• Produced revised formats for the Aircraft and Records Inspection Reports, allowing easier and better customisation for different aircraft types and configurations and clearer cross-referencing to airline Delivery Bibles.
• Initiated training courses for Aircraft Records Audit and Review to improve productivity and allow better use of available resources.Responsibilities
• Manager of the Aircraft Technical Services Team which carries out aircraft inspections, technical records review and new aircraft deliveries on behalf of aircraft owners, leasing companies and operators.

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

• Project Manager within the Part 145 MRO responsible for the asset management of customer helicopters and the management of contracted maintenance and modification work, ensuring work is completed on schedule and within.
• Developed a database of Manhour, Material and Tooling requirements for specific work packages to allow quick and easy compiling of Commercial Bids and Tenders… Show more Project Manager within the Part 145 MRO.
• Developed a database of Manhour, Material and Tooling requirements for specific work packages to allow quick and easy compiling of Commercial Bids and Tenders for submission to actual and prospective customers.
• Developed Financial database which automatically calculated the cost of work packages and used to estimate profit margins for Commercial Bids and Tenders and provide financial targets for projects.
• Arranged and managed, within a two-week timeframe, the preparation and shipping by air-freight of an S76C++ to the Far East. This had to be completed before Christmas to ensure import and delivery prior to the 31st.
• Prepared and compiled Commercial Bids and Tenders, both solicited and unsolicited, for maintenance, modification and repair work on customer helicopters.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Technical Project Manager and Business Consultant on the AMOS Implementation Team with specific responsibility for the Part M CAMO Engineering function.Highlights
• Successfully introduced and obtained approval for the AMOS Maintenance Management System to be used by the CAMO within a fixed timeframe and on schedule for the entry into service of the A380 and B787 fleets.
• Conceived, developed and obtained approval for the new CAME processes and procedures required to operate… Show more Technical Project Manager and Business Consultant on the AMOS Implementation Team with specific.
• Conceived, developed and obtained approval for the new CAME processes and procedures required to operate AMOS.
• Company focal for the management of Aircraft Software Configuration and the control of Field Loadable Software (FLS) and Loadable Software Aircraft Parts (LSAP) within AMOS.
• Produced User Guides and developed training programmes for engineering staff based in the CAMO, Part 145 Planning Department and Maintenance Control.Responsibilities:

RAF Northolt, Ruislip, London, England

• Department Manager in charge of the teams responsible for Production Planning, Technical Records and Technical Publications. Issued with full UK MoD Security Clearance due to location of work.Highlights:
• Created a Business Process and Workflow Model for the Maintenance Production Line to assess work methods and efficiencies. Subsequently developed, organised and introduced new work procedures which allowed a second.
• Created a Business Process and Workflow Model for the Maintenance Production Line to assess work methods and efficiencies. Subsequently developed, organised and introduced new work procedures which allowed a second.
• Created and implemented a new Project Cost Control System which allowed continuous monitoring of project expenditure against budget, provided an accurate overview of the status of work and built a database of.
• Re-organised the Technical Library to allow improved and easier access to Technical Documentation by Engineering Staff and faster processing of updates and amendments.
• Negotiated with the CEO and VP Human Resources as Managerial Representative and Consultant regarding the terms & conditions for the closure of NetJets Technical Services.Responsibilities:

Blagnac, F-31700, France

• Technical Consultant on the Airbus A400M Maintenance Data System (MDS) Project, advising on the structure and format of typical EASA Part M & Part 145 Organisations and contributing to System Testing.Responsibilities:
• Provided advice and information to Airbus Military A400M Programme Managers and the Sub-Contractor, Infotel, on the general structure, roles and processes of typical EASA Part M and Part 145 Organisations.
• Created virtual CAMO and Maintenance Control & Production… Show more Technical Consultant on the Airbus A400M Maintenance Data System (MDS) Project, advising on the structure and format of typical EASA Part M & Part.
• Created virtual CAMO and Maintenance Control & Production organisations in support of the development of the computerised Maintenance Data System, MDS.
• Formulated technical and operational scenarios to test the MDS as part of the Qualification and Verification Milestone set by the military procurement agency, OCCAR. Show less

Basel Euro-Airport, CH-4030 Basel, Switzerland

• Project Manager contracted to manage the cabin modification and refurbishment of a privately owned Bombardier Challenger. Contract extended to assume control and ensure completion of major repairs to a Falcon 900.
• Organised, controlled and managed the modification, cabin refurbishment, repair and overhaul of a Bombardier Challenger and a Falcon 900 Executive Jet.
• Provided technical advice and information to the Commercial… Show more Project Manager contracted to manage the cabin modification and refurbishment of a privately owned Bombardier Challenger. Contract extended to.
• Provided technical advice and information to the Commercial Department during contract negotiations with customers and OEMs as well as in support of sales campaigns.
• Communicated and liaised directly with customers on the work being done, providing regular progress reports, discussing issues of concern and agreeing on courses of action.
• Monitored expenditure in labour and materials and initiated actions to ensure project profit margins and budgets were maintained. Show less

Aberdeen Airport, Aberdeen, Scotland

• Planning Manager responsible for coordinating resources, materials and the scheduling of Maintenance Checks and major modifications at operational bases located in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Far East and.
• Completed a survey and review of work practises at Nigerian Bases and compiled a report recommending changes intended to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, most of which were later adopted.
• Compiled a programme of forthcoming Heavy Maintenance… Show more Planning Manager responsible for coordinating resources, materials and the scheduling of Maintenance Checks and major modifications at operational bases.
• Compiled a programme of forthcoming Heavy Maintenance Checks, major modifications and Cabin Role Changes and liaised with Business Unit Directors, Logistics and Commercial to release aircraft and coordinate resources.
• Project Managed the completion of two new S76 Helicopters, which included negotiating and agreeing the scope of work with Business Units, coordinating with the Part 21 Design Office for STC approval and scheduling.
• Conceived and compiled Standard Operating Procedures for all regional Planning Offices and arranged the implementation into Business Unit Organisation Expositions.Responsibilities:

London Luton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire, England

• Departmental Manager responsible for Maintenance Planning, Programmes, Reliability and the Engineering Safety Action Group (SAG).Highlights:
• Developed a 10 Year Maintenance Strategy for the A319 Fleet, which included Maintenance Cost Analyses, identifying and producing a plan for major Life Limited Parts and coordinating with Fleet Planning on the forecast.
• Project Managed the return of B737 aircraft at the End of Lease, including negotiating the… Show more Departmental Manager responsible for Maintenance Planning, Programmes, Reliability and the Engineering Safety Action.
• Project Managed the return of B737 aircraft at the End of Lease, including negotiating the terms of contracts with Leasing Companies, agreeing Work Scopes and arranging the maintenance inputs.
• Completed a technical assessment and organised the integration of the fleets of A320 and A321 aircraft following the acquisition of GB Airways.
• Project Stakeholder for the implementation of AMOS.

Manor Royal, Crawley, West Sussex, England

• Team Leader responsible for reviewing the results of Scheduled Maintenance Checks, managing Maintenance Programme Optimisation Projects and controlling AMP Review Meetings. Highlights:
• CAMO Form 4 Role Holder with authority to approve amendments to the Aircraft Maintenance Programmes as permitted under EASA Part M.A.302.
• Created team with the specific objective of optimising Maintenance Programmes and reduce Fleet DMCs.
• Developed the world's most advanced Maintenance… Show more Team Leader responsible for reviewing the results of Scheduled Maintenance Checks, managing Maintenance Programme Optimisation Projects and controlling AMP.
• Developed the world's most advanced Maintenance Programmes for the B747-400 and A340 Fleets whilst improving overall Despatch Reliability.
• Obtained approval to escalate B747-400 D Checks from 5 Years to 6 Years and A340 C Check from 18 Months to 24 Months.

London Luton Airport, Luton, Bedfordshire, England

• Technical Services Engineer responsible for Avionic & Electrical Systems on the A320 Family Fleet.Highlights:
• Project Manager for installation of EGPWS on customer aircraft.
• Nominated Engineer for Millennium Bug coordination.
• Completed delivery inspection of new aircraft.Responsibilities:
• Responded to both short and long term technical issues concerning avionic and electrical equipment installed on customer A320 Family aircraft.
• Reviewed and advised… Show more Technical Services Engineer responsible for Avionic & Electrical Systems on the A320 Family Fleet.Highlights:

Masters, Management

MSc Air Transport Management Thesis: An Analysis of the Purchasing Power of Airline Alliances. Specialist Topics: Aircraft Accident.

Aircraft Pilot (Private)

Activities and Societies: Private Pilots License (PPL) Providing Customer Service Driving Outstanding Performance Communicating With.

Education record

EASA Part M & Part 145 Maintenance Economics MSG-3: Systems, Structures & Zonal System Safety Analysis Reliability Centred Maintenance.