Experience

AVPlacements

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  After founding the business in the middle of the Covid Pandemic my companies aim is to aid as many people within the Aviation, Defence and Logistics sectors as we can. We aim to help individuals find positions within aviation and defence and also outside the sector post pandemic. We do this by utilising their skills and transferable skills to aid them in a secure future with employees that value what they can offer. Our clients look to my team to aid them in finding the… Show more After founding the business in the middle of the Covid Pandemic my companies aim is to aid as many people within the Aviation, Defence and Logistics sectors as we can. We aim to help individuals find positions within aviation and defence and also outside the sector post pandemic. We do this by utilising their skills and transferable skills to aid them in a secure future with employees that value what they can offer. Our clients look to my team to aid them in finding the perfect fit for their business’. I have many verticals to oversee and manage and the growth of my teams within the business as well as the growth of the business itself. I assist my employees by aiding their growth and supporting their ideas to help expand our business as our reach widens within the existing sectors and outside of them. My business specialises in helping: Aerospace Engineering disciplines Customer Service skillsets Pilots - experienced Commercial Pilots and Post training frozen ATPL. Operations Management roles Operational Personnel Ground Handling specialists Supply Chain Logistics skillsets Quality and Compliance based disciplines. Project Management Planning and Scheduling Aviation Catering Infrastructure Rail network Defence Civil Engineering Find more about my team and I and see what we can do for you at AVPlacements.com or on LinkedIn/AvPlacements #AVPlacements Show less After founding the business in the middle of the Covid Pandemic my companies aim is to aid as many people within the Aviation, Defence and Logistics sectors as we can. We aim to help individuals find positions within aviation and defence and also outside the sector post pandemic. We do this by utilising their skills and transferable skills to aid them in a secure future with employees that value what they can offer. Our clients look to my team to aid them in finding the… Show more After founding the business in the middle of the Covid Pandemic my companies aim is to aid as many people within the Aviation, Defence and Logistics sectors as we can. We aim to help individuals find positions within aviation and defence and also outside the sector post pandemic. We do this by utilising their skills and transferable skills to aid them in a secure future with employees that value what they can offer. Our clients look to my team to aid them in finding the perfect fit for their business’. I have many verticals to oversee and manage and the growth of my teams within the business as well as the growth of the business itself. I assist my employees by aiding their growth and supporting their ideas to help expand our business as our reach widens within the existing sectors and outside of them. My business specialises in helping: Aerospace Engineering disciplines Customer Service skillsets Pilots - experienced Commercial Pilots and Post training frozen ATPL. Operations Management roles Operational Personnel Ground Handling specialists Supply Chain Logistics skillsets Quality and Compliance based disciplines. Project Management Planning and Scheduling Aviation Catering Infrastructure Rail network Defence Civil Engineering Find more about my team and I and see what we can do for you at AVPlacements.com or on LinkedIn/AvPlacements #AVPlacements Show less



easyJet

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Base Maintenance Planning Engineer

  • Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  My role requires the reviewing and creation of maintenance inputs from a Part M perspective compiling into 1C, 2C, IV and HV Check packages utilising Equalised and Block type Maintenance programs. I work with Part 21 and MOC departments to make a flying program that supports the needs of the EasyJet operation. My role also requires stakeholder management and planning of maintenance packages to be carried out by Part 145s Base Maintenance facilities around 7 or more European locations… Show more My role requires the reviewing and creation of maintenance inputs from a Part M perspective compiling into 1C, 2C, IV and HV Check packages utilising Equalised and Block type Maintenance programs. I work with Part 21 and MOC departments to make a flying program that supports the needs of the EasyJet operation. My role also requires stakeholder management and planning of maintenance packages to be carried out by Part 145s Base Maintenance facilities around 7 or more European locations incorporating required Service Bulletins and Modifications into these maintenance inputs. This position was a fixed term contract. Show less My role requires the reviewing and creation of maintenance inputs from a Part M perspective compiling into 1C, 2C, IV and HV Check packages utilising Equalised and Block type Maintenance programs. I work with Part 21 and MOC departments to make a flying program that supports the needs of the EasyJet operation. My role also requires stakeholder management and planning of maintenance packages to be carried out by Part 145s Base Maintenance facilities around 7 or more European locations… Show more My role requires the reviewing and creation of maintenance inputs from a Part M perspective compiling into 1C, 2C, IV and HV Check packages utilising Equalised and Block type Maintenance programs. I work with Part 21 and MOC departments to make a flying program that supports the needs of the EasyJet operation. My role also requires stakeholder management and planning of maintenance packages to be carried out by Part 145s Base Maintenance facilities around 7 or more European locations incorporating required Service Bulletins and Modifications into these maintenance inputs. This position was a fixed term contract. Show less



NHS Trust

• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pathology and Oncology Operations and Logistics Manager

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Managing the logistics of Pathology, Oncology, Haematology, Organ Transplant requirements, Blood transfers, Pharmaceutical delivery, Medical Records and Medical supplies between the Brighton Sussex University Hospitals Trust Hospitals and Clinics. The operation spans as far as Portsmouth to Central London and across to Canterbury when required making sure patients and Specialists receive vital information or samples in time to make the right decisions. In my time here I have increased fleet… Show more Managing the logistics of Pathology, Oncology, Haematology, Organ Transplant requirements, Blood transfers, Pharmaceutical delivery, Medical Records and Medical supplies between the Brighton Sussex University Hospitals Trust Hospitals and Clinics. The operation spans as far as Portsmouth to Central London and across to Canterbury when required making sure patients and Specialists receive vital information or samples in time to make the right decisions. In my time here I have increased fleet size supporting an ever growing demand with efficient vehicles. Improved delivery times through improving route networks and utilising council approvals for Bus Lane usage improving quality of samples that deteriorate and are time sensitive. My previous background has aided me in transferring to this role after a down turn in the Aviation sector during the Covid 19 pandemic. Show less Managing the logistics of Pathology, Oncology, Haematology, Organ Transplant requirements, Blood transfers, Pharmaceutical delivery, Medical Records and Medical supplies between the Brighton Sussex University Hospitals Trust Hospitals and Clinics. The operation spans as far as Portsmouth to Central London and across to Canterbury when required making sure patients and Specialists receive vital information or samples in time to make the right decisions. In my time here I have increased fleet… Show more Managing the logistics of Pathology, Oncology, Haematology, Organ Transplant requirements, Blood transfers, Pharmaceutical delivery, Medical Records and Medical supplies between the Brighton Sussex University Hospitals Trust Hospitals and Clinics. The operation spans as far as Portsmouth to Central London and across to Canterbury when required making sure patients and Specialists receive vital information or samples in time to make the right decisions. In my time here I have increased fleet size supporting an ever growing demand with efficient vehicles. Improved delivery times through improving route networks and utilising council approvals for Bus Lane usage improving quality of samples that deteriorate and are time sensitive. My previous background has aided me in transferring to this role after a down turn in the Aviation sector during the Covid 19 pandemic. Show less



Boeing

• United States
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• Line and Base Maintenance Planning Engineer

  • Nov 2018 - Mar 2021

  Reviewing Engineering maintenance inputs for customers around Europe and the world , from routine maintenance to AOG scenarios. My role requires me to work with all Boeing aircraft including 737 NG and 787-8-9-10. My role requires me to implement Part 145 Line and Base maintenance with the help of the maintenance teams local to me. The role requires reviewing future demands, manning levels, skill sets, logistics, materials, tooling, compliance and scope of approval with assistance from Part… Show more Reviewing Engineering maintenance inputs for customers around Europe and the world , from routine maintenance to AOG scenarios. My role requires me to work with all Boeing aircraft including 737 NG and 787-8-9-10. My role requires me to implement Part 145 Line and Base maintenance with the help of the maintenance teams local to me. The role requires reviewing future demands, manning levels, skill sets, logistics, materials, tooling, compliance and scope of approval with assistance from Part M Planning Engineers. I assist in the implementation of such items as Service Bulletins and Mod implementation aside routine work required on certain aircraft types. I consult with the Part M organisation as well as through Technical Services and other third party supporting companies to resolve issues. I also plan and monitor routine/casualty maintenance that keeps the customer aircraft serviceable and with as minimal differed defects per aircraft as possible. Due to the Global Covid Pandemic and it’s effects on the aviation sector my role within Boeing was no longer able to be maintained. Show less Reviewing Engineering maintenance inputs for customers around Europe and the world , from routine maintenance to AOG scenarios. My role requires me to work with all Boeing aircraft including 737 NG and 787-8-9-10. My role requires me to implement Part 145 Line and Base maintenance with the help of the maintenance teams local to me. The role requires reviewing future demands, manning levels, skill sets, logistics, materials, tooling, compliance and scope of approval with assistance from Part… Show more Reviewing Engineering maintenance inputs for customers around Europe and the world , from routine maintenance to AOG scenarios. My role requires me to work with all Boeing aircraft including 737 NG and 787-8-9-10. My role requires me to implement Part 145 Line and Base maintenance with the help of the maintenance teams local to me. The role requires reviewing future demands, manning levels, skill sets, logistics, materials, tooling, compliance and scope of approval with assistance from Part M Planning Engineers. I assist in the implementation of such items as Service Bulletins and Mod implementation aside routine work required on certain aircraft types. I consult with the Part M organisation as well as through Technical Services and other third party supporting companies to resolve issues. I also plan and monitor routine/casualty maintenance that keeps the customer aircraft serviceable and with as minimal differed defects per aircraft as possible. Due to the Global Covid Pandemic and it’s effects on the aviation sector my role within Boeing was no longer able to be maintained. Show less



British Airways

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operational Fleet Planning Engineer (Longhaul/Shorthaul)

  • Jun 2014 - Dec 2018

  My role involves the management of the engineering plan for Long Haul Fleet and Short Hail Fleet for British Airways covering up to 300+ aircraft on a daily basis. This operational role requires me to manage the maintenance plans, compliance of aircraft and usage of the aircraft around our route network and allocation of manpower. I am also involved in the decision making on the serviceability and choice of aircraft to fly on routes to reduce cost and impact to the customer as well as the… Show more My role involves the management of the engineering plan for Long Haul Fleet and Short Hail Fleet for British Airways covering up to 300+ aircraft on a daily basis. This operational role requires me to manage the maintenance plans, compliance of aircraft and usage of the aircraft around our route network and allocation of manpower. I am also involved in the decision making on the serviceability and choice of aircraft to fly on routes to reduce cost and impact to the customer as well as the operation. I steer a support team of Materials specialists and Parts Co-ordinators aside Technical streams to create an achievable, safe and complaint fleet of aircraft. I use my Commercial Pilot studies, Managerial skills and Aircraft Mechanic skill set to engineer achievable plans to assist the performance of the operation. I also manage the Casualty Hangar maintenance plans and risk asses the individual aircraft to minimise impact to the operation. I co-ordinate purchase of AOG materials and movement of in house materials, Man Power, 3rd Party contracts, Aircraft movements, Part 145, Part 21 and Part M based work to make sure the operation runs smoothly under British Airways CAMOE approval. I also use SAP to assist my day to day work. I attend and hold operational meetings to present my plan involving many areas of the business. The role also requires myself to maintain compliance of the roughly 300 aircraft in the Longhaul and Short haul aircraft fleets and the continuing airworthiness of them. This is done through reviewing the scope of work, planning of materials, resources, downtime and facilities to ensure no delays or costly cancellations are incurred to the business and or customers.

• Aircraft Mechanic (Longhaul/Shorthaul)

  • May 2012 - Jun 2014

  After being trained at British Airways to become an Aircraft Mechanic I worked in the Longhaul Service Check Centre and also on Line Maintenance at Heathrow Airport. I learnt and carried out Routine work to the aircrafts as well as re-enforcing my knowledge gained from my previous aviation studies as a commercial pilot. I qualified on Boeing 747, 777, 787 and Airbus A320 and A380. I also learnt Thales and Rockwell Collins In Flight Entertainment Systems and qualified in repairing such systems… Show more After being trained at British Airways to become an Aircraft Mechanic I worked in the Longhaul Service Check Centre and also on Line Maintenance at Heathrow Airport. I learnt and carried out Routine work to the aircrafts as well as re-enforcing my knowledge gained from my previous aviation studies as a commercial pilot. I qualified on Boeing 747, 777, 787 and Airbus A320 and A380. I also learnt Thales and Rockwell Collins In Flight Entertainment Systems and qualified in repairing such systems on-board.

• Flight Attendant

  • Dec 2007 - Jun 2012

  Working in a customer facing role for British Airways as on-board the aircraft and representing the brand around the globe. I was trained in Customer Service and Aviation Medicine, Food Hygiene and Catering and Evacuation Procedures. I operated on Boeing 737-3/4/500, 777 and Airbus A319-21, working on these aircrafts gave me a good base for my future career path.



Bristol Groundschool

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Commercial Pilot

  • Aug 2009 - Oct 2011

  Trained as a commercial pilot after studying in other flight schools prior to ATPL training with Bristol Ground School Studied 14 EASA subjects as follows: Principles of Flight Mass and Balance Operational procedures Air Law Powerplant (Jet turbine/Piston) Aircraft Systems (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic) Airframes and Structures Radio Navigation Instrumentation IFR Comms VFR Comms Flight Planning General Navigation Trained as a commercial pilot after studying in other flight schools prior to ATPL training with Bristol Ground School Studied 14 EASA subjects as follows: Principles of Flight Mass and Balance Operational procedures Air Law Powerplant (Jet turbine/Piston) Aircraft Systems (pneumatic, electric, hydraulic) Airframes and Structures Radio Navigation Instrumentation IFR Comms VFR Comms Flight Planning General Navigation



G4S

• United Kingdom
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Aviation Security Agent (British Airways Contract)

  • May 2004 - Jun 2006

  In this role I gained many skill sets from the use of Xray machines to dealing with Explosives and transporting Dangerous Goods. I assisted in the sweeping of aircraft and passengers alike at Gatwick Airport during the 7/7 attacks and heightened security issues around airports regarding travel. This role gave me valuable knowledge about the day to day running of the airport customer facing and the operation behind. It also taught me the importance of Safety in the Aviation sector. I worked on… Show more In this role I gained many skill sets from the use of Xray machines to dealing with Explosives and transporting Dangerous Goods. I assisted in the sweeping of aircraft and passengers alike at Gatwick Airport during the 7/7 attacks and heightened security issues around airports regarding travel. This role gave me valuable knowledge about the day to day running of the airport customer facing and the operation behind. It also taught me the importance of Safety in the Aviation sector. I worked on the British Airways contract and occasionally seconded to Virgin Atlantic and Emirates contracts when required. Show less In this role I gained many skill sets from the use of Xray machines to dealing with Explosives and transporting Dangerous Goods. I assisted in the sweeping of aircraft and passengers alike at Gatwick Airport during the 7/7 attacks and heightened security issues around airports regarding travel. This role gave me valuable knowledge about the day to day running of the airport customer facing and the operation behind. It also taught me the importance of Safety in the Aviation sector. I worked on… Show more In this role I gained many skill sets from the use of Xray machines to dealing with Explosives and transporting Dangerous Goods. I assisted in the sweeping of aircraft and passengers alike at Gatwick Airport during the 7/7 attacks and heightened security issues around airports regarding travel. This role gave me valuable knowledge about the day to day running of the airport customer facing and the operation behind. It also taught me the importance of Safety in the Aviation sector. I worked on the British Airways contract and occasionally seconded to Virgin Atlantic and Emirates contracts when required. Show less



Carrera Sport

• Brighton, United Kingdom

• Mechanic

  • Jan 1998 - 2006

  Trained as a Exotic Car Mechanic and worked in a niche industry, while at school and college, working with other mechanics to repair Italian and German sports cars such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, De Tomaso, Maserati and more besides.. I learnt hand skills and customer service skills as well as working on cutting edge cars of their day. Trained as a Exotic Car Mechanic and worked in a niche industry, while at school and college, working with other mechanics to repair Italian and German sports cars such as Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, De Tomaso, Maserati and more besides.. I learnt hand skills and customer service skills as well as working on cutting edge cars of their day.



Penny Lane Music

• Brighton, United Kingdom

• Sales Manager/ Director

  • Mar 2003 - May 2005

  I was the manager of Penny Lane Music, this was a specialist guitar shop with over 12 outlets around the south east of England. I directed the marketing of the business and purchasing of vintage and antiquity stock aside the day to day running of the 12 outlets through the south east of the U.K. With my business partner we became Fender GBI's 5th biggest buyer within the UK in our first year of business. I was the manager of Penny Lane Music, this was a specialist guitar shop with over 12 outlets around the south east of England. I directed the marketing of the business and purchasing of vintage and antiquity stock aside the day to day running of the 12 outlets through the south east of the U.K. With my business partner we became Fender GBI's 5th biggest buyer within the UK in our first year of business.