Responsible for a team of 2 apprentices, 16 engineers, 2 managers, 2 buyers and a QTG specialist.Maintained 14 simulators, 2 FTDs and 4 FPTs to both EASA and UK CAA regulatory standards and to meet ARINC standards for KPIsFully conversant with CS-FSTD(A) and Part ORA regulations and requirements.Ensured all technicians comply with all UK and company health and safety regulations including creation and implementation of local procedures.Conducted both internal and external… Show more Responsible for a team of 2 apprentices, 16 engineers, 2 managers, 2 buyers and a QTG specialist.Maintained 14 simulators, 2 FTDs and 4 FPTs to both EASA and UK CAA regulatory standards and to meet ARINC standards for KPIsFully conversant with CS-FSTD(A) and Part ORA regulations and requirements.Ensured all technicians comply with all UK and company health and safety regulations including creation and implementation of local procedures.Conducted both internal and external audits and responded to any non-conformances.Took on role as a mentor to a newly promoted technical manager at an overseas site to assist and advise on all departmental operations.Established a training programme to recruit college students and train them up to Tech I level in 6 months establishing 2 internal trainers who can also instruct staff on First Aid, Fire Marshall duties and Manual Handling.Operated department within an established budget.Took part in regular defect reviews with customers, maintaining a good working relationship.Liaised with other departmental managers to ensure a seamless operation of the training centre.Ensured all test equipment calibration is in date.Carried out regular meetings with the buyers to ensure all ordered parts and repairs are on schedule.Completed regular defect reviews to ensure there is progress on the rectifications and to plan for extra assistance, parts or time when required for more challenging defects. Show less

Responsible for 16 engineers 8 of which are direct reports.Ensure all internal and external quality audits are completed.Identify training needs and organise the necessary training to fulfil those needs..Carry out biannual PDP appraisals.Update and maintain the documents and processes held in QPulse.Authorise purchasing and repairs ensuring control of department expenditure.Ensure all simulators meet company KPI targets by assessing outstanding defects and allocating… Show more Responsible for 16 engineers 8 of which are direct reports.Ensure all internal and external quality audits are completed.Identify training needs and organise the necessary training to fulfil those needs..Carry out biannual PDP appraisals.Update and maintain the documents and processes held in QPulse.Authorise purchasing and repairs ensuring control of department expenditure.Ensure all simulators meet company KPI targets by assessing outstanding defects and allocating manpower and resources.Carry out all pre and post Authority evaluation tasks.Investigate alternative sources or methodologies to repair line replaceable units.Maximise the operating hours of the simulators and other training devices through properly planning and executing engineering and maintenance tasks.Take full responsibility for the timely closure of open job cards and the completion of other Engineering and Maintenance tasks for my team's simulators and equipment as assigned by the Engineering Manager.Ensure completion of all associated administration tasks required by internal procedures and policies.Brief and de-brief the Simulator Engineers on shift for their allocated tasks and follow up to ensure timely completion.Support the Simulator Engineers on shift as a back up in the event of a technical issue requiring more in depth knowledge and experience.Identify and implement cost savings on spares.Review CVs of prospective new employees and interview the candidates.Organise the preparation of the simulator and present to the CAA evaluation team. Complete all follow up reports.Organise manpower to ensure all shifts and tasks are covered. Prioritise and allocate night shift tasks to optimise available time and competancies.Act as a single point of contact for customers, contractors, other departments/sites. Show less

• Responsible for 4 shift engineers effectively working as both leader and engineer while on shift providing appraisal recommendations to the engineering manager• Prioritise tasks.• Allocate resources.• Provide technical support and guidance to the team.

Primary responsibilities included completing preventative and corrective maintenance on Thales C90, C2000 & C2000X simulators.Sim owner, which involved taking responsibility for the simulators presentation, documentation, QRH and backups as well as taking part in the CAA evaluations. QTG owner, which involves running, checking, signing and filing recurrent tests and preparing them for presenting to the CAA at evaluation time.Repair and maintain SPX and ESIG IG systems.Repair… Show more Primary responsibilities included completing preventative and corrective maintenance on Thales C90, C2000 & C2000X simulators.Sim owner, which involved taking responsibility for the simulators presentation, documentation, QRH and backups as well as taking part in the CAA evaluations. QTG owner, which involves running, checking, signing and filing recurrent tests and preparing them for presenting to the CAA at evaluation time.Repair and maintain SPX and ESIG IG systems.Repair maintain and align WIDE and ESCP visual projection systems.Replace and calibrate all motion and control loading components.Carry out software investigations and implement solutions including creating the training load across a variety of platforms. Show less

VC10 simulators C Mk1 & K Mk3

Experienced in maintenance of a Tornado GR1 simulator with radar specialisationExperienced in maintenance of VC10 aircraft including 4 channel SPX visual system with WIDE and 1406 linkage system.Extensive knowledge of motion and control loading systems, workshop repair and electronic principles.

Tornado GR1 simulator DRLMS

Tornado GR1 simulator DRLMS

Tornado GR1 simulator DRLMS

Simulator engineer on English Electric Lightning Simulator.

LTechST training on DST 53