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Shannon, County Clare, Ireland

Contributed to the effective running of the SES Technical Function with a focus on Engine Technical Standards, Engine Maintenance Management, TSP and OEM co-ordination, Engine Performance Analysis, and Airline Lease Return.Managed redeliveries of CFM56 and LEAP engines from customers around the world. Emphasised the customer experience at lease return through transparency, efficiency, and clear communication. Oversaw quick-turn and SP10 shop visits.Led the SES CFM56-5B fleet by reviewing Technical Service Provider recommendations and OEM publications and assessing their impact on owned and serviced assets. Made effective use of contractors and consultants for technical advice and workload support. Ensured that applicable information on the SES lease management database was complete and accurate, and participated in the ongoing development of IT solutions. Participated in process improvements to reduce engine turnaround times and conserve departmental resources.

Ireland

Diverse experience in construction and agriculture (beef, dairy, and arable) including part-time and seasonal work. Maintenance, repair, diagnostics, assembly, and operation of varied heavy equipment.Managed contractors, implemented process improvements, ensured high-quality animal husbandry, adhered to government and department standards, ensured customer satisfaction, and documented paperwork for deliveries and medicines.

Hamburg Finkenwerder, Hamburg, Germany

Worked with the Cabin and Compartment Ventilation team on an eight-month international work placement. I aided the validation of components and systems through laboratory testing, full-scale test rigs, ground tests, and flight tests. Analyzed and presented test data from all cases using Microsoft Office. I created a macro-enabled Excel tool for budget management for the department. Adapted complex Excel models for use on Google Suite. Undertook a cost analysis for composite ducting and used the findings to create best practice rules for cost-effective duct design.I spent two weeks at the A380 Delivery Centre, where I assisted in debugging two new aircraft undergoing pre-delivery test flights.

Shannon, County Clare

Varied student work experience in the aircraft services department of Lufthansa Technik in Shannon including: • Assisted with end of life disassembly of Boeing 737, removal of interior sidewalls, ceiling panels, passenger service units, seats, oxygen masks and assisted with engine removal. • Also helped engineers in servicing of 767, assisted in engine run, re-fit of interior, painting, rudder removal and changed out aileron actuators and other parts that reached regulatory life cycle.

Master Of Engineering In Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical And Astronautical Engineering, First Class Honors

A broad and practical programme of study, encompassing aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, control, materials, avionics, business.

Leaving Certificate, 565 Points

Activities and Societies: Received the JP McManus All Ireland Scholarship, academic performance in the Leaving Certificate examinations