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 Clearance.

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.

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: Correct working practices Health and Safety matters Housekeeping in accordance with the Airbus Golden RulesIn addition, following the termination of the Protection Team, fragile and vulnerable equipment was often without any form of protection. These discrepancies I was able to highlight to the relevant team leaders, who then fitted the appropriate protection. A relatively simple, yet potentially huge cost saving procedure, considering the ease with which equipment can be damaged. In instances where an issue could not be immediately resolved, then liaison with the Post Chefs and Team Leaders was undertaken.I feel that, along with my six colleagues, I helped significantly improve the overall status of the A380 final assembly line; with higher standards of work practice, cleanliness, Health and Safety, Protection and Hazard awareness.My employment contract ended on 31st August 2010, due to transfer of manpower at Toulouse to Airbus France.

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 years spent in Dhahran as a Technician Trainer.I was then recruited to work in the Mechanical Components Bay. For the next eight years I undertook detailed servicing of Throttle Boxes, Auxiliary Air Intake Doors, Flap and Slat Screwjacks, Arrestor Hook Release units, Crushable Struts and the stripping and re-building of canopies. The Mechanical Components Bay also manned the Wheel and Tyre Bay, where I serviced Tornado Main and Nose Wheels. In 2000 I moved from the Mech Comps Bay to the Tornado Phase Dock Hangar floor. Here, working on various servicing teams, I was involved with HPO1, HPO2 and PE servicing of the Tornado; and in addition Crash Recovery teams.Whilst in Phase Dock I was selected to be part of a special team of dedicated Technician Trainers, concentrating solely on teaching RSAF personnel work techniques whilst on-the-job training. Taking trainees from Skill Level 3 to Skill Level 7. This involved classroom work and preparing lessons, and building a rapport with the Saudis.Latterly I was assigned to work on the support side of the servicing teams, maintaining and providing non-powered Aerospace Ground Equipment. I was selected because of my communication skills and adaptability, which are essential when dealing with different departments. Incorporating teamwork skills with the ability to work on my own initiative and the need to liaise with various sections. I had to be adaptable, self-motivated and able to respond to urgent situations and prioritise tasks.

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

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

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