Sid Hynes Email & Phone Number

RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire

From January 2013 I worked within the Typhoon Maintenance Facility (TMF) as a Mechanical Operator; interspersed with Typhoon training courses to gain qualification. In October 2013 I moved to the Canopy Bay (TMSF) stripping down and rebuilding single and twin seat canopies and windscreens. I hold a current Human Factors Certificate and have full Security.

Broughton, Cheshire

Following the mandatory Airbus training I worked on the A380 wing construction jigs using specialist power tools including the Lubbering, Spacematic, and Through Skin Sensors. I am trained to use correct harness and safety procedures whilst working at height.

Lagardère, Toulouse

Initially when I moved to Toulouse I worked for Blue Arrow on the Airbus A380 wings. The opportunity soon arose for the position of Oversight Manager. Assigned to work on two of nine Aircraft Posts, working alternate shifts in conjunction with a colleague, I maintained a visual presence within the Aircraft fuselage. I advised personnel where necessary of.

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

In January 1992 I joined (what was then) British Aerospace, and after initial Tornado AMS training at Warton, Lancashire, I went to Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in May 1992.For the initial six months I was employed as a Crew Chief on the Tornado, carrying out all first-line duties, and was given the first of many Saudi trainees that I trained during the sixteen.

RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire

Aircraft Component Bays - Hydraulic, Tyre and OxygenJet Provost, Hawk, Meteor, Vampire, Chipmunk Aircraft

RAF Leeming, Yorkshire

Aircraft Component Bays - Hydraulic and TyreJet Provost, Meteor, Vampire, Bulldog, Chipmunk Aircraft

RAF Linton-on-Ouse, Yorkshire

Aircraft Handling, Structures Bay, Hanger Floor Servicing TeamJet Provost Aircraft