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Princes Risborough, Gb

Raf Benson

Managed and led a team of 20 personnel and engineering resources to successfully achieve production schedule targets for the Puma HC Mk2.Accountable for all maintenance tasks including scheduled, preventative and corrective maintenance, test phase operations, in-depth fault diagnosis, lifespan changes, directing and overseeing fault rectification, major component replacement and aircrew debriefing.Exercised comprehensive oversight and strategic management of multiple lines of complex maintenance operations, ensuring seamless execution and optimal performance.Planned and monitored engineering output, continuously updating stakeholders on aircraft status. Provided expert advice on aircraft limitation and deferred faults, determined airworthiness, and signed off aircraft as serviceable for flight.Guaranteed the precise specification and flawless execution of independent system checks on critical aircraft systems, ensuring unparalleled safety and reliability.Championed the welfare, career, and personal development of team members, rigorously upholding MOD and RAF equality and diversity policies.Collaborated with industry partners (Airbus, Heli-One) and stakeholders to complete engineering tasks, including modifications, technical publications, projects, structural repairs.Controlled, coordinated and assured quality of all engineering documentation and the logistical information system (GOLDesp) related to aircraft maintenance.Ensured the highest engineering standards and authorisations for team members by facilitating comprehensive local and formal training courses.

United Kingdom

Raf Benson

Responsible for the front-line training and administration of circa 300 personnel.Development and management of a suitable training schedule.Coordination, organisation and delivery of engineering training days.Provision of composite flight servicing training, testing and authorisation for ground crew, civilian contractors and aircrew.

Raf Benson

Was in charge of the maintenance and recovery of a fleet of 12 Puma HC Mk 2 aircraft, overseeing a multi trade shift of up to 50 engineers. Regulating preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure serviceable aircraft were delivered for flying duties.Presided over all engineering activities, consulting with stakeholders to determine sortie requirements. Functioned as the focal point for debriefs, changes affecting serviceability, and conflict resolution.Guided and developed new arrivals and less experienced colleagues, providing expert mentorship through complex engineering processes, independent inspections, and airworthiness-critical tasks.Conducted supervisor competency assessments and specific training requirements to ensure all subordinates and colleagues were fully authorised.Consulted with Engineering Operations and various agencies to ensure the timely reporting and efficient allocation of engineering resources to support critical operational tasks.Led a team of 25 engineers in Afghanistan, ensuring the operational readiness and serviceability of three Puma HC Mk2 helicopters in a challenging and hostile environment.

Raf Benson

Raf Benson

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