Jonathan Levada Email & Phone Number

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

As a Licensed Aircraft Engineer at Animal Dynamics, I have a crucial role in ensuring the airworthiness of the fleet of air vehicles. My responsibilities include managing a team of technicians, developing and updating maintenance manuals and processes, tracking maintenance using a cloud-based system, and overseeing the maintenance facilities. My extensive experience as a licensed aircraft engineer with supervisory authorizations and military experience have equipped me with the skills necessary to effectively manage this role.In this role, it is essential to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team of engineers to produce turnkey aviation systems that meet the diverse needs of our customers. This requires being able to adapt to various tasks and capabilities, whether the systems are manually operated or autonomous. I also have experience in testing the vehicles at remote sites in all weather conditions, allowing me to meet deadlines and exceed customer expectations.In conclusion, my background and experience as a Licensed Aircraft Engineer, combined with my strong teamwork and problem-solving skills, make me a valuable asset to the Animal Dynamics team. I am committed to ensuring the airworthiness of the fleet and contributing to the success of the company.

Wessling, Bavaria, Germany

Build electric VTOL aircraft engines by preparing prototypes and testing of propulsion systems. Designed online tooling asset management website for lending and automatic tool maintenance tracker. Conduct functional/operational testing and assessments to optimise engine calibration process. Implementation of Kanban parts and consumable materials for seamless execution of assembly-line production operations. Develop and review working procedures for assemblies. Coordinate with engineers to comply with aircraft ISO and EASA standards throughout the production process. Implement continuous improvement strategy for efficient tooling management process. Devised marketing development strategy to promote new features of engines amongst investors.

Richmond, New South Wales, Australia

Lockheed C130-J-30Led scheduled/unscheduled maintenance of on-wing engines, QECs, APUs, and propellers at high and low power settings. Performed Quality Assurance inspections to identify the root causes of incidents. Formulated and presented reports based on progress and maintenance results to Maintenance Manager. Utilised 3.2T forklift with jib attachment to remove engine without damage. Professionally represented the RAAF in domestic and overseas environments. Coordinated with cross-functional teams to develop maintenance solutions for unserviceable assets. Organised continuation training sessions for the capacity building of staff.

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

BAE Hawk 127, Fighter class lead-in trainerOversaw the inspection, installation, testing, modification and removal of QEC units, fan blades, APUs, and airframe and engine sub-systems/components. Certified to tow aircraft to runway and high-speed collection of drogue chute. Conducted borescope inspections to examine hard-to-reach components of engines and APUs. Gathered and leveraged post-run engine data for fault diagnosis and repairs confirmation. Coached, mentored, and trained junior technicians.

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia