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Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Larkhill, England, United Kingdom

Aviation Engineering Manager working in a busy mini unmanned air system (MUAS) company. Managing 16 highly skilled technicians, to repair, maintain and provide serviceable MUAS for the operators.Working in high pressure environments, in all conditions, to provide the necessary outcome whilst working in line with policy and procedures.Ensuring all additional tasks are completed to the highest standard, including managing COSHH, ASE and spares and expense.Developing newer technicians by either mentoring myself or planning in time for on of the supervisors to mentor the technicians.Carry out competency checks for technicians and operators to be able to maintain the equipment to the correct standard and inline with policy and procedure.Carry out documentation audits to ensure every job is being carried out to the correct standard.Providing engineering solutions to complex engineering problems.Fault diagnosis of aircraft systems.

Larkhill, England, United Kingdom

Transitioned from the Apache Attack Helicopter to the Watchkeeper UAV, I now had the challenge of learning a completely new system whilst being an effective aviation supervisor. I quickly gained a thorough understanding of the equipment and was an asset to my new workplace, showing my capability and getting promoted to aircraft senior supervisor is just a year.During this time, I was able to successfully mentor junior technicians, carry out occurrence investigation and contribute to a high serviceability rate of equipment.

Wattisham Airfield, England, United Kingdom

As a newly promoted aircraft maintenance supervisor, I led and managed a team of up to 4 highly skilled maintenance technicians to repair and maintain Apache helicopters. Consistently completing the work to a high standard and ensuring to develop the technicians capability whilst they worked for me.Mentored the junior technicians to complete their competencies, ensuring to pass on as much information as possible.Kept a keen eye on progress and communicated effectively any issues and solutions to the management.

Wattisham Airfield, England, United Kingdom

Aircraft Technician working on the Army's Apache attack helicopter. Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance to maintain a serviceable fleet under the direction of an Aviation Supervisor. Working on everything form airframes, engines, hydraulic systems, landing gear, weapon systems, flight control systems, ASE, and COSHH to name a few.Worked in harsh environments to consistently provide the required output. I ensure all work was carried out in accordance with the correct policy and procedure.