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Kemble, England, United Kingdom

Electrical Build Technician with hands-on experience in the aerospace industry, contributed to the development and assembly of the first electric VTOL prototype aircraft. In this groundbreaking role, handled the full spectrum of electrical system installations, including harnessing, wiring, and integrating high-voltage power systems, avionics, and control systems.. My role involved collaborating with engineers and design teams to ensure all electrical components adhered to the stringent safety and performance standards necessary for cutting-edge aviation technology.Key Achievements• Conducted precision assembly of custom wiring harnesses, performing troubleshooting and system testing to optimize efficiency and performance. Installed and wired high-voltage power systems, propulsion components, and control systems while ensuring compliance with aerospace safety standards.• Collaborated closely with cross-functional engineering and design teams to develop and integrate complex electrical systems, including avionics, power distribution, and battery management systems.• Ensured rigorous documentation and quality control procedures were followed throughout the build, adhering to both internal and external regulatory standards.

Coningsby

Lead technician maintaining the Royal Air Force's collection of priceless historic World War Two aircraft including 1 of only 2 airworthy Lancaster Bombers in the world. Ensured the safety and airworthiness of these aircraft in order to meet demands of high-profile events such as The Queen’s birthday flypast and the D-Day 75th anniversary.Key Achievements• Provided technical supervision and management for BBMF’s avionics maintenance by delegating tasks and giving ongoing professional development ensuring engineering standards are met. Duties included ensuring the aircraft document data set used within the fleet was kept up to date, controlled an inventory with over 200 publications and over 300 priceless archived documents originating from the 1940s.• Flight line servicing, refuelling and ground handling of all five different aircraft platforms during flying operations. Flight line supervisor of high tempo environment ensuring safety critical procedures followed and aircraft strict movement schedule adhered to.• Responsible for carrying out on-aircraft maintenance of all aircraft electrical and avionics systems, including planned and preventative maintenance, fault investigation and rectification. Workshop maintenance of all electrical and avionics systems, including the embodiment of modifications and the comprehensive strip, rebuild and test of engine ignition units, interpreting manufacturer drawings.

Marham

Workshop environment maintaining components from Tornado aircraft including defensive aid pods, reconnaissance equipment and wiring looms. Completion of both scheduled and unplanned maintenance tasks including the repair, test, service and modification of multiple complex aircraft systems.Key Achievements• Conduct maintenance on multiple aircraft equipment including defensive aids and reconnaissance camera systems. Work with exposed lethal 3 phase AC and DC aircraft power systems, RF radiation sources and chaff/flare systems.• Support military operations worldwide through the completion of maintenance work on these systems from deployed maintenance facilities. Embodiment of equipment modifications and satisfaction of routine scheduled and urgent technical instructions released from project teams.• Delivery of shift handovers (verbal and written), briefs for up and coming tasks and performance updates to higher management. Mentoring of junior staff and providing guidance with academic and vocational aspects of their personal development, as well as providing on the job training.

Cosford, England, United Kingdom

An intense and adaptive learning environment at RAF Cosford school of technical training undertook and completed a City and Guilds NVQ level 3 in aeronautical engineering including both theoretical and physical training. • Excelled at understanding complex aircraft systems including electrical principles, navigational, communication and radar system achieving an average test result of….• Developed key skills learnt in the classroom in the practical assessments achieving high grades including 100% in electrical hand skills and communications.

Brize Norton, England, United Kingdom

Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic on C130K/J Hercules aircraft at RAF Brize Norton. Carried out flight servicing including replenishing lubricants, pressurised air systems and liquid oxygen systems.While on 33 Eng I supported a detachment in Afghanistan supporting the Hercules fleet and special forces squadron. Maintaining the aircraft ready for flight and supporting the trade desks with any corrective or preventative maintenance tasks to ensure all aircraft where serviceable and ready to undertake any taskings required to support Operation Herrick.• Carried out composite flight servicings and aircraft handling of C130-J/K Hercules aircraft, both at the main operating base and whilst deployed on out of area operations and detachment, including tours in Afghanistan.• Assisting in fault diagnosis and rectification of C130-J/K Hercules integrated engineering systems in order to maintain the Squadrons operational tasking.• Maintenance of C130-J/K Hercules components and flight systems in accordance with Squadron and manufacturers engineering procedures and publications.• Ensuring that all work performed is carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and COSHH regulations.

Education record

Level 4 in Leadership & Management

City & Guilds Level 3, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering

City & Guilds, 2377-77 Pat Testing

Eal, Level 3 Award In Industrial And Panel Wiring

City & Guilds, 2382-22 18Th Edition Wiring Regulations