Act as an independent body conducting MARC assurance audits following MAA process: accountable to each aircraft type CAME organisations and reporting direct to the respective Mil CAM for all CHF (Merlin) and Yeovilton (Wildcat) aircraft including military registered Dauphin aircraft operated by British International Helicopters (BIH).• I direct a team of specially authorised auditors/surveyors conducting both a physical & documentary investigations to assure policy compliance and support… Show more Act as an independent body conducting MARC assurance audits following MAA process: accountable to each aircraft type CAME organisations and reporting direct to the respective Mil CAM for all CHF (Merlin) and Yeovilton (Wildcat) aircraft including military registered Dauphin aircraft operated by British International Helicopters (BIH).• I direct a team of specially authorised auditors/surveyors conducting both a physical & documentary investigations to assure policy compliance and support airworthiness; or where required to, highlight where gaps in that evidence exist• Perform Interrogation and detailed evaluation of physical (Aircraft Document Set)and electronic records (GOLDesp & AEROTRAC) for correct compilation in accordance with latest MAA RA’s, CIETP and military service policy.• The coordination, compilation & evaluation of case reports for the respective CAME organisations and presentation of findings to facilitate and endorse the issue of individual aircraft Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) including any recommendations or improvements• To audit Dauphin MRCO aircraft to satisfy compilation of EASA Form A146 and A147 and support issue of CAA Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) and a military MARC• Compilation of error trending reports and briefing of CAME organisations & operating units including case content, assurance review and recommendation• The compilation & review of airworthiness reports and the management of custody & maintenance of a robust physical and electronic archive of MARC audits over the life of each aircraft. Show less

Acted as an independent body conducting MARC audits following MAA process: accountable to each aircraft type CAME organisations and reporting direct to the respective Mil CAM for all CHF (Merlin) and Yeovilton (Wildcat) aircraft including military registered Dauphin aircraft operated by British International Helicopters (BIH).• I directed a team of specially authorised auditors/surveyors conducting both a physical & documentary investigation to assure policy compliance and support… Show more Acted as an independent body conducting MARC audits following MAA process: accountable to each aircraft type CAME organisations and reporting direct to the respective Mil CAM for all CHF (Merlin) and Yeovilton (Wildcat) aircraft including military registered Dauphin aircraft operated by British International Helicopters (BIH).• I directed a team of specially authorised auditors/surveyors conducting both a physical & documentary investigation to assure policy compliance and support airworthiness; or where required to, highlight where gaps in that evidence exist• The Interrogation and detailed evaluation of physical and electronic records (GOLDesp & AEROTRAC) for correct compilation in accordance with MAA RA’s, CIETP and military service policy.• The coordination, compilation & evaluation of case reports on behalf of the respective CAME organisations and presentation of findings to facilitate and endorse the issue of individual aircraft Military Airworthiness Review Certificate (MARC) including any recommendations or improvements• To audit Dauphin MRCO aircraft to satisfy compilation of EASA Form A146 and A147 and support issue of CAA Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) and a military MARC• Compilation of error trending reports and briefing of CAME organisations & units including case content assurance review and recommendation• The compilation & review of airworthiness reports and the custody & maintenance of a robust physical and electronic archive of MARC audits over the life of each aircraft. Show less

Managed a team of specially qualified engineers responsible for the custody and management of both documentary and electronic aircraft records. Reporting direct to unit Engineering Officer as part of the senior management team• Overall Quality Assurance that completed records their content and processes were compiled with in accordance with latest policies• Custody and archiving of aircraft maintenance records to maintain “through life” historical records• Maintained corresponding… Show more Managed a team of specially qualified engineers responsible for the custody and management of both documentary and electronic aircraft records. Reporting direct to unit Engineering Officer as part of the senior management team• Overall Quality Assurance that completed records their content and processes were compiled with in accordance with latest policies• Custody and archiving of aircraft maintenance records to maintain “through life” historical records• Maintained corresponding electronic records within GOLDesp including maintenance schedules and life management of components• Compilation of error trending reports (both written and excel spread sheets) and briefing of CAME organisations• Wrote Annual performance reports on staff and carried out competence checking on individuals. Show less

Accountable for the directing of 80+ personnel across a range of skill levels in aviation engineering and for the overall material state up to 13 aircraft.• Assessed & prioritized routine maintenance, determined preparation & recovery maintenance post flight and the diagnosis, rectification & testing of complex faults across a range of environments, both benign and hostile.• Analysis of HUMS data and its administration• Compilation of Engineering documentation and maintenance of… Show more Accountable for the directing of 80+ personnel across a range of skill levels in aviation engineering and for the overall material state up to 13 aircraft.• Assessed & prioritized routine maintenance, determined preparation & recovery maintenance post flight and the diagnosis, rectification & testing of complex faults across a range of environments, both benign and hostile.• Analysis of HUMS data and its administration• Compilation of Engineering documentation and maintenance of electronic data records• Certified aircraft cleared for flight• Conducted quality assurance audits to ISO 9000 & 9001 standard.• Wrote Annual performance reports on individuals and carried out competence checking Show less

Responsible for engineering training at all levels; the management and assessment of engineering candidates, studying to achieve a “Certificate of Competence to Supervisory aircraft maintenance” award including pastoral care.• Performed a tutoring & mentoring role throughout, ensuring individuals were achieving their set milestones through their training plan including remedial action and discipline• Compiled weekly/monthly training assessment reports and maintained a long-term training… Show more Responsible for engineering training at all levels; the management and assessment of engineering candidates, studying to achieve a “Certificate of Competence to Supervisory aircraft maintenance” award including pastoral care.• Performed a tutoring & mentoring role throughout, ensuring individuals were achieving their set milestones through their training plan including remedial action and discipline• Compiled weekly/monthly training assessment reports and maintained a long-term training management plan • Conducted trade exam boards and sat as a member on final assessment oral board, for over 80 candidates with a creditable 98% pass rate.• Wrote Annual performance reports on staff & trainees, carried out competence assessments on individuals.• Designed and presented a broad range of training materials relating to engineering policy, process, supervision and management.• Reviewed, amended & scripted local engineering orders for senior management approval, to comply with revised Military Aviation Authority legislation and service policy Show less

Assistant Desk officer within Sea King Helicopter Project Team in Agusta Westland, Yeovil responsible for Availability and part time Mechanical EA• Provided a combined engineering support and integrated logistics role for the UK Fleet of Sea King Helicopters both Military and SAR Force.• Collated and conducted a daily briefing to a senior management forum on fleet serviceability states and highlighted any key issues that required immediate resolution• Acted as a bridge between… Show more Assistant Desk officer within Sea King Helicopter Project Team in Agusta Westland, Yeovil responsible for Availability and part time Mechanical EA• Provided a combined engineering support and integrated logistics role for the UK Fleet of Sea King Helicopters both Military and SAR Force.• Collated and conducted a daily briefing to a senior management forum on fleet serviceability states and highlighted any key issues that required immediate resolution• Acted as a bridge between military aviation and Industry as part of SKIOS contract including liaising with the Engineering Authority & AW to ensure a swift resolution of emergent issues and that KPI levels are maintained, regularly finding alternate resolutions to issues of supply and thus avoided government financial penalties in excess of an estimated 100k over this period.• Responsible for the review and update of high level platform engineering policy to meet new MAA standards, played a significant role reviewing and re-drafting of policy leaflets e.g Recovery actions on aircraft subjected to flying through volcanic ash clouds.• Played a lead role in new Zonal Hazard Analysis surveying of aircraft on all marks of Sea King recommended in the post Haddon Cave Report into Nimrod XV320 crash• Assisted the Mech EA desk with routine business with limited LOA authority Show less

Directed a small team of specialist trade engineers and the end to end management of an aircraft passing through a deep maintenance facility for a 3 yearly airworthiness & material state inspection• Conducted induction inspections, aircraft surveys,detailed levels of dismantling and any fault rectification including identifying and carrying out any structural repairs, • Planned a program for Modification and technical instruction embodiment • Managed rebuild and flight testing phase… Show more Directed a small team of specialist trade engineers and the end to end management of an aircraft passing through a deep maintenance facility for a 3 yearly airworthiness & material state inspection• Conducted induction inspections, aircraft surveys,detailed levels of dismantling and any fault rectification including identifying and carrying out any structural repairs, • Planned a program for Modification and technical instruction embodiment • Managed rebuild and flight testing phase and the co-ordination of all associated maintenance documentation and electronic records Show less