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Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

230 Squadron has provided me the opportunity to refine and implement my managerial skills on a busy front line squadron. As a maintenance supervisor in a fast paced, dynamic environment a proactive approach to work has allowed me to make a tangible impact on operational capability globally. Equally; differing engineering demands have allowed me to learn skills, such as vibration analysis, to compliment my already comprehensive skillset. Promotion in rank brought with it new challenges which I tackled in my usual calm and well reasoned manner. Bridging specific skill gaps and providing professional development to subordinates are examples of how I have ensured the delivery of continued aircraft availability during a period of increased operational demand.Responsibilities

Marham, Norfolk, United Kingdom

Responsible for the repair, reconditioning and certification of Tornado GR4 mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components; this was an extremely demanding post that enabled me to expand and hone my engineering skill set. I became expert in the repair and testing of hydraulic, oleo pneumatic and electro-mechanical components; using high tech test equipment and pressures up to 410 bar. As the subject matter expert on a multitude of components I was regularly involved in writing maintenance procedures and technical reports for both the UK military and foreign allies; allowing lucrative new revenue streams to be exploited. Using LEAN and Six Sigma principles I carried out continuous improvement activities that allowed serviceable output to be increased from 72% to 91% and significantly increased platform availability.

Wallingford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Responsible for the day to day maintenance of 28 Merlin aircraft of differing build specs I helped to increase aircraft availability and reduce in-use failures by carrying out a plethora of preventative maintenance activities, replenishments and implementing airfield safety measures. • Awarded the honour of Silver Salver on 2 occasions for finishing at the top of my class on both phase 2 and 3 technical training courses at the Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering.• Served on exercises and operational tours in Afghanistan, Cyprus, Jordan, France, U.S.A and numerous UK locations.

Nvq Level 3, Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)

Advanced Apprenticeship, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering