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In depth knowledge of the Precision and EFW A321 P2F,737-400/800 P2F. FAA A&P EASA B1/C 747-8, 747-400, -300,-200. All engines.757-200 RB211737-100, -200, -300, -400, -500.MD DC-8 All engines.Level 2. HFEC, UTI, FPI.BSI Qualified 747 all engines, 737 All engines. Large maintenance projects run on time and within budget.Heavy Maintenance ChecksEOLPre-Purchase Inspection Mid-Lease Inspection

To provide vital technical subject matter input for the development of LOIs and evaluate the LOI for any conflicts relating to aircraft configuration, delivery conditions or regulatory requirements which may cause risk.Evaluate the lessee’s demand on aircraft specification to determine which change or modification to the aircraft may be required to meet delivery condition. Aircraft on-site inspection.Effectively and efficiently manage the use of the technical consultants who are working on different projects.Analyze, negotiate and settle complex and costly compensation issues with Lessees and MROs.Take necessary steps to order engineering, components, kits required to retrofit the aircraft as needed, while ensuring that the services and equipment provided is done so with the least amount of financial cost and to have an on-time to delivery to the customer.Negotiate MRO agreements and work directly with MROs.Work with regulatory authorities, ferry crews and obtain permits for the ferry flight.P2F A321 Program Manager for the Vallair/Precision conversion in FL USA. In depth knowledge of the A321 EFW and Precision cargo conversion programs.

To initiate, control, manage and organize all necessary actions and processes to provide safe, reliable, cost effective maintenance services to AirBridgeCargo Airlines and ATRAN Airlines and Customers.Responsible to organize, arrange and coordinate all necessary technical and maintenance support for AirBridgeCargo Airlines and ATRAN and at all AirBridgeCargo Airlines and ATRAN line stations and off route destinations, including oversight over aircraft light and heavy maintenance events.

Cargologicair (Seconded from ABC)Creation of a Part-M organization for the UKCAA AOC issuance as part of a small dedicated team for Cargologicair. UKCAA issued the AOC less than 8 months.Part of the AOC team contributing to the writing CAME manuals and processes for the UKCAA interpretation of rules and regulations.The recruiting and writing of all processes for the CLA MCC department. Setting up main stock material requirements. PBH/Pool agreement with a major airline. Fly Away Kit procurement, design and fit for all CLA aircraft. Review of lease agreements, negotiation of Base and Line Maintenance Agreements.Creating training manual for contracted EASA145 Maintenance providers.Manager responsible for Phase-in and Phase-out of aircraft in Cargologicair fleet.Oversight and the day to day running of a Cargologicair Maintenance Department operating Boeing B747-400s for Africa/Europe and other off station locations for Cargologicair.Manager responsible for direct liaison with MRO on line and heavy maintenance checks.Acceptance team Manager for Cargologicair first 747-8 delivery from Boeing Seattle.

Supervisor of Cargolux biggest line station Baku

Performs new aircraft acceptance from Boeing in Seattle.Technical representative on Cargolux aircraft at heavy maintenance checks at Singapore Airlines and other MRO. Performs engine high-power runs (Cargolux and customer aircraft).Release from base maintenance 737 Classic series, 747 all series. C and D check.Auditing Maintenance personnel and procedures.Ensuring that inspection procedures established by Cargolux (Maintenance Manual Exposition and the FAA Repair Station Quality Control Manual) and contracted operators are in accordance with EASA/FAA Regulations. Ensure that Regulations and Safety standards are complied with within the M & E Division by all Maintenance staff, Mechanics Line, Hanger and Production. Contribute to, and promote Risk Assessment within the Quality Assurance Dept.Maintains a CRS, performs routine surveillance and inspections on non-routine work on aircraft and associated systems (airframe, powerplant, electrical and avionics). Provides training to CRS maintenance personnel on CV/Customer paperwork procedures. Works as an examiner for Aircraft Mechanics taking there CRS Exams, written, oral and practical.Accomplish Borescope inspections on CV and customer aircraft, interpret findings and issue reports. Performs spot checks of Maintenance tasks performed by Maintenance staff.Accomplishes the recertifying of aircraft components.Writes internal Quality Assurance Department procedures for approval by the Chief Inspector Quality Assurance..

Accomplishes CRS on A checks, Transit, Main Base checks and Daily checks on Cargolux and customer aircraft in Luxembourg and other stations.Performs flight Mechanic duties on Cargolux aircraft. Performs engine high-power runs on Cargolux and customer aircraft. Performs new aircraft acceptance check from Boeing in Seattle.Technical representative on Cargolux aircraft at heavy maintenance checks C and D at KLM and other MRO.Release from base maintenance 737 Classic series. C and D check. Maintains a CRS, performs routine inspections and inspections on non-routine work on aircraft and associated systems (airframe, powerplant, electrical and avionics). Accomplish Borescope inspections on CV and customer aircraft. Attends Pre and Post A, C and D check meetings

Worked on various Contracts from 1984 to 1988Jet Aviation, Basle.Lufthansa, Frankfurt. HamburgSAS, Stockholm.Dan Air, Manchester.British Caledonian, Gatwick.Pan Am, Frankfurt.DHL, Brussels