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Supervisor in a busy second line hydraulics bay for the Typhoon aircraft managing and supervising a team of engineers during component maintenance, repair and re-categorization.• Supervise use of manual and automatic test equipment including TechFuchs and Airbus test benches as well as the fault diagnosis of select components.• Ensure that all maintenance and testing is performed in accordance with and according to Part M/145 procedures and Technical Instructions, using the necessary spares/tooling and manpower.• Provide effective and timely technical advice and support to Part M and 145 organisations.• Carry out first maintenance verification for the documentation of original Technical Instructions.• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and good housekeeping standards are met at all times.

Supervising the complete removal and assembly of Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft’s power generation, Avionics, Hydraulics, pneumatics, Gas turbine, Electrical and weapon systems within a second line environment. • Support and manage on technical matters with Part M, ensuring that they have up to date clear information and the necessary understanding of the cause of production delays• Give technical support to Technicians performing trouble shooting of defects and repetitive defects.• Lead the precise fault diagnosis, rectification and testing of components on the Typhoon Aircraft.

Accurately diagnosed and repaired faults to both mechanical and electrical systems on Airbus aircraft, utilising schematic diagrams. Ranging from a tripped circuit to an entire component failure. Ability to do so consistently, led to training of new recruits. • Prioritise future scheduled and preventative maintenance to be executed, maximising efficiency of maintenance on ground. • Instigated flight software downloading, for analysis of aircraft and engine data generated during flight. • Successfully accomplished Military B1 A400M type rating course. Displaying relevant knowledge and experience required to sign• aircraft documentation within the category B1.1 licence authority. • Completed Airbus QP04 competency qualification, gaining the ability to work independently on the a400m aircraft. • Demonstrated and encouraged work in accordance with Continuing Airworthiness Management Exposition (CAME) and EASA Part 145 regulations, ensuring that all work was documented correctly.

Efficiently performed preventative and corrective maintenance to Typhoon Aircraft Gas Turbine, Gearbox & drivetrains, Pneumatic, Electrical, Air-conditioning and Hydraulic systems.• Advocated safe handling of engine oils and fuel for aircraft system maintenance. Encouraging the standards set amongst peers and subordinates. • Displayed the high standard of work required on aircraft, in accordance with correct safety procedures. • Co-ordinated the precise fault diagnosis, rectification and testing of components on the Typhoon Aircraft. • Supervised team in controlling the use of Fuel and Lubricants in the workplace. Completely overhauling and improving previous procedures; paying particular attention to correct use, disposal of fuel and lubricants. • Established the raising and amending of COSHH assessments within the squadron set-up. • Inspected and tested gas turbine engines, including the use of Remote Visual Aids and complex test equipment.

Successfully completed 14 month course, gaining the skills to work on aircraft required by both military and civilian standards. Acquiring proficiency in the following qualifications to Level 3 NVQ standards. • Mechanical principles and theory including fuel delivery, pressurization, pneumatics, hydraulics and gas turbines systems. • Mathematics for Engineers. • Mechanical equipment installation, testing, fault finding and repair. • Mechanical and electrical workshop hand skills including soldering, wiring loom creation, Structural construction/repair. • Theory of flight and aerodynamics. Mechanical and electrical workshop hand skills including soldering, wiring loom creation, Structural construction/repair.Theory of flight and aerodynamics.

Organised and controlled the correct marshalling and flight servicing of the sentry aircraft.• replenishing fuel, oil, oxygen and nitrogen. • Carried out preventative and corrective maintenance on Sentry Aircraft.