Matt Caton

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Director of Maintenance and Head of Airworthiness @ Advanced Flight Ltd.
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Matt Caton's Location
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, New Zealand
About Matt Caton

I have a strong Technical and Managerial background in Aviation maintenance with extensive knowledge of Civil Aviation regulations. For the last 20 years I have held Senior positions within Aviation industry Companies in New Zealand and PNG. I began my career with a 5yr Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship, working through to a licenced and rated LAME. My knowledge of Maintenance, Flight Line Operations, Repair technology, Integrated Logistics Support, Quality Control, SMS and Repair Analysis have contributed to my strong reputation in my fields of expertise within the industry. I am comfortable enforcing regulatory and procedural compliance, management of people and in the arbitration or management of conflict resolution.

Matt Caton's Current Company Details
Advanced Flight Ltd.

Advanced Flight Ltd.

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Director of Maintenance and Head of Airworthiness
Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Employees:
28
Matt Caton Work Experience Details
  • Advanced Flight Ltd.
    Director Of Maintenance And Head Of Airworthiness
    Advanced Flight Ltd.
    Hawke'S Bay, New Zealand
  • Advanced Flight Ltd.
    Director Of Maintenance / Head Of Airworthiness
    Advanced Flight Ltd. Jan 2019 - Present
    Auckland, New Zealand
  • Pacific Helicopters Limited
    Senior Project Manager
    Pacific Helicopters Limited Nov 2017 - Jan 2019
    Papua New Guinea
  • Pacific Helicopters
    Director Of Maintenance / Engineering Manager
    Pacific Helicopters Jun 2011 - Nov 2017
    Responsible for all engineering activities for Pacific Helicopters in GorokaDescription* Management and coordination of all maintenance activities* Senior person Part 145* Aircraft acquisition and fleet integration* Maintenance and certification of AS350 series including AS350FX2, BK117 and B206L* Co-ordination of B212 line maintenance and major refurbishments
  • Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters Ltd
    Engineering Manager
    Heliworks Queenstown Helicopters Ltd Apr 2007 - Jun 2011
    Queenstown, New Zealand
    Responsible for internal and external customer aircraft maintenance and control.Description:* Management and coordination of all maintenance activities* Maintenance and certification of AS350B series, including AS350B3, BK117, B206, EC130, EC120, EC135 and R44 aircraft and associated equipment.
  • Airwork Holdings Ltd
    Engineering Manager
    Airwork Holdings Ltd Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
    Queenstown, New Zealand
    Responsible for Airwork South Island maintenance activities.Description:* Management and coordination of all maintenance activities of 3 bases* Maintenance and certification of AS350/355 series, B206, BK117 and MD500 aircraft and associated equipment
  • Advanced Flight Support
    Helicopter Maintenance Contracting & Maintenance Controlling
    Advanced Flight Support Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
    Auckland
    - Control of maintenance (8 aircraft) - Maintenance control which including developing systems to ensure NZCAR compliance - Vetting and control of invoicing- Provide technical advice- Liaise with NZCAA and provide advice regarding rule compliance- Pilot technical trainingAchievements: - Creating spreadsheets that analyzed direct operating costs
  • Eurocopter International Pacific New Zealand (Airbus Helicopters)
    Chief Engineer
    Eurocopter International Pacific New Zealand (Airbus Helicopters) Mar 2000 - Jan 2006
    Auckland
    - Control, planning and carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the fleet, (approx 20 aircraft). Included domestic and internationally based aircraft. - Control of staff and contractors for all work (up to 15 people)- NZCAR compliance including Part 145- Eurocopter Q.A system compliance- Reporting to upper management- Customer liaison regarding technical and invoicing information- Project planning and control including new aircraft deliveries- Budget control- Developing and controlling aircraft inspection documentation systems- Tool acquisition and controlAchievements:- Assisted in Eurocopter’s NZ based organisation progressing from a small customer support outpost into an expanded maintenance, customization, delivery and customer support facility.- Transformation from part 43 to part 145- Managing and recruiting engineering staff in step with expansion- Safe and trusted maintenance of Helicopters
  • Airwork Holdings Ltd
    Licensed Engineer
    Airwork Holdings Ltd Feb 1996 - Mar 2000
    Auckland
    - Line maintenance of customer aircraft both domestically and internationally based- Carrying out and certifying project work - Gained Rotorcraft, engine ratings on NZ licence
  • Erickson Air-Crane, Inc.
    Field Engineer
    Erickson Air-Crane, Inc. Jul 1994 - Feb 1996
    Malaysia
    - Performed all levels of maintenance on the S64E/F in the field in support of aerial logging. Majority of maintenance organised around shift work based system.
  • Helicentre Services
    Licenced Engineer
    Helicentre Services Dec 1993 - Jun 1994
    Somalia
    - Sole engineer based in Africa organising, performing and certifying all work carried out on DC3 aircraft.
  • Airwork (Uk) Ltd
    Airframe Fitter
    Airwork (Uk) Ltd Feb 1993 - Jul 1993
    United Kingdom - Wales
    - Airframe fitter carry out major structural modifications to Panavia Tornado on short term contract.
  • Mt Cook Airlines
    Apprenticeship/ Tradesman/ Licensed Engineer
    Mt Cook Airlines May 1985 - Jul 1993
    Queenstown
    - Indentured aircraft engineering apprenticeship which included courses, trade exams and engine overhaul shop experience. Work carried out on single/Twin GA fixed wing aircraft including Twin Otter.- All areas and levels of maintenance carried out on HS748 aircraft, initially as a tradesman before gaining rated licence and moving into limited supervision and certification.

Matt Caton Skills

Aircraft Aircraft Maintenance Helicopters Engineering Aerospace Project Planning Airworthiness Overhaul Maintenance And Repair Microsoft Excel Management Customer Service Inspection Windows Outlook Airframe Project Management Program Management Line Maintenance Research Microsoft Word Technical Support Budgets Recruiting Troubleshooting Team Building Software Documentation Procurement Inventory Management Process Improvement Helicopter Operations Helicopter Purchases

Matt Caton Education Details

  • Queenstown High School
    Queenstown High School
    School Certificate

Frequently Asked Questions about Matt Caton

What company does Matt Caton work for?

Matt Caton works for Advanced Flight Ltd.

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Matt Caton's current role is Director of Maintenance and Head of Airworthiness.

What schools did Matt Caton attend?

Matt Caton attended Queenstown High School.

What skills is Matt Caton known for?

Matt Caton has skills like Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Helicopters, Engineering, Aerospace, Project Planning, Airworthiness, Overhaul, Maintenance And Repair, Microsoft Excel, Management, Customer Service.

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Matt Caton's colleagues are Kate Herdson, Peron Pearse, Riley Massey, Petra Jensen, Sean Warnock, Iain Macmartin, Andrea Paley.

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