I am currently employed as the Engineering Training Manager for 51 Squadron. I oversee all engineering training functions, and am directly responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of engineering training currency for over 120 personnel, both military and civilian.I mentor personnel development of all training staff and students within the organisational structure, administer discipline and provide training that aligns with organisational standards and increases personnel… Show more I am currently employed as the Engineering Training Manager for 51 Squadron. I oversee all engineering training functions, and am directly responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of engineering training currency for over 120 personnel, both military and civilian.I mentor personnel development of all training staff and students within the organisational structure, administer discipline and provide training that aligns with organisational standards and increases personnel engineering competency. I ensure procedural compliance with the Defense Systems Approach to Training policy through the enforcement and review of the Squadron Training Quality Manual and all course learning specifications. A key achievement was the restructure of the Flight Servicing Course (FSC), which reduced the course from 5 to 3 weeks. This has provided newly arrived technicians, awaiting allocation of a FSC, the opportunity to be trained in core competencies via authorised task trainers. This has resulted in a fundamental increase in personnel engineering development & workforce flexibility in what continues to be an exceptionally dynamic period of operations, whilst positively influencing both collaboration & morale across the Squadron. Show less

In the role of Mechanical Trade Lead, I was directly responsible for the management and leadership of a workforce of over 15 technicians and for the supervision of all mechanical trade related line and base maintenance tasks and functions. This included the operation and supervision of engine ground running of the Rivet Joint aircraft (developed from the Boeing 739 series). I was responsible for aircrew debriefings and communicating any implications of this through to the executive… Show more In the role of Mechanical Trade Lead, I was directly responsible for the management and leadership of a workforce of over 15 technicians and for the supervision of all mechanical trade related line and base maintenance tasks and functions. This included the operation and supervision of engine ground running of the Rivet Joint aircraft (developed from the Boeing 739 series). I was responsible for aircrew debriefings and communicating any implications of this through to the executive management team. I would ensure that any aircraft remedial work and preventative maintenance was carried out in accordance with all relevant technical procedures, was correctly resourced, that all personnel had the relevant competency to complete the task and that task progression was concisely communicated to all relevant stakeholders.As Deputy Trade Manager my duty was to collaborate with the various continuing airworthiness and type airworthiness agencies, both in the UK and the USA, to ensure all the mechanical technical needs of the Rivet Joint aircraft were maintained and upheld. As an associated duty to both these roles, I acted as the the Tool Issue Centre Custodian for 51 Squadron. It was my responsibility to ensure that the squadron had the necessary tooling and test and measuring equipment (TME) to operate from multiple locations throughout the world. This tooling and TME had a value of £500K, for which I was accountable. It was also my duty to enforce, review and amended all policy on tool control on 51 Squadron. Show less

As a B1.1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, I deployed to multiple hostile locations throughout the world as a maintenance team leader, acting as an engine ground runner and the primary certifying engineer within line and base environments.Acting as a Training Coordinator and Instructor, my primary duty was to ensure the continued delivery of suitably qualified engineering personnel to continually sustain the operational output of 14 Squadron. This included all flight line tasks and operation… Show more As a B1.1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer, I deployed to multiple hostile locations throughout the world as a maintenance team leader, acting as an engine ground runner and the primary certifying engineer within line and base environments.Acting as a Training Coordinator and Instructor, my primary duty was to ensure the continued delivery of suitably qualified engineering personnel to continually sustain the operational output of 14 Squadron. This included all flight line tasks and operation of ground support equipment and the management of the 14 Squadron engineering authorisation database. Key achievements included the development of a safe working routine during COVID to ensure continued training delivery and the acquisition of over £100K worth of tooling in order to grant 14 Squadron with the ability to perform base maintenance certification at RAF Waddington. Show less

Appointed as Line Controller, managing 6 Beechcraft King Air 300 aircraft and up to 20 personnel in all flight line tasks and ground handling activities while generating assets within strict flying program timelines. Additionally responsible for the discipline and mentoring of all subordinates within my area of responsibility. I also carried out fault diagnosis and rectification of all mechanical related faults and schedule maintenance within base and line environments in the UK and in… Show more Appointed as Line Controller, managing 6 Beechcraft King Air 300 aircraft and up to 20 personnel in all flight line tasks and ground handling activities while generating assets within strict flying program timelines. Additionally responsible for the discipline and mentoring of all subordinates within my area of responsibility. I also carried out fault diagnosis and rectification of all mechanical related faults and schedule maintenance within base and line environments in the UK and in hostile overseas environments as an approved Part 145 mechanical technician. Show less

In this period I was employed as a mechanical technician in a pulse line environment, upgrading the Harrier GR7/T10 aircraft to the GR9/T12 variants. These duties included the strip, inspection (including Penetrant Flaw Detection), modification embodiment, rebuild and test and flight test phases.

Employed predominantly in a base environment as a mechanical technician on the C130J Hercules transport aircraft and on 24/30 Squadron during an operational deployment.

Completed my basic training at RAF Halton then moved to the Defense College of Technical Training where I completed all the requirements of my trade training.