Chris Riley Email & Phone Number

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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