Andrew Ware
Diector of Field Operations & Logistics (North) at Advantage Sport & Fitness- Claim this Profile
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John Tuck
Andrew brought to the team a great background of practicality coupled with an in depth knowledge of aircraft avionics systems. He coped well with the complex paperwork necessary to plan a trials campaign and in the field he presented a professional and competent impression to the customer. A great team player, Andy quickly became a key member of the team and a great guy to work with.
Gary Edwards
Andrew is a thoroughly competent Avionics technician, who has a proven track record of managing complex system integrations.
John Tuck
Andrew brought to the team a great background of practicality coupled with an in depth knowledge of aircraft avionics systems. He coped well with the complex paperwork necessary to plan a trials campaign and in the field he presented a professional and competent impression to the customer. A great team player, Andy quickly became a key member of the team and a great guy to work with.
Gary Edwards
Andrew is a thoroughly competent Avionics technician, who has a proven track record of managing complex system integrations.
John Tuck
Andrew brought to the team a great background of practicality coupled with an in depth knowledge of aircraft avionics systems. He coped well with the complex paperwork necessary to plan a trials campaign and in the field he presented a professional and competent impression to the customer. A great team player, Andy quickly became a key member of the team and a great guy to work with.
Gary Edwards
Andrew is a thoroughly competent Avionics technician, who has a proven track record of managing complex system integrations.
John Tuck
Andrew brought to the team a great background of practicality coupled with an in depth knowledge of aircraft avionics systems. He coped well with the complex paperwork necessary to plan a trials campaign and in the field he presented a professional and competent impression to the customer. A great team player, Andy quickly became a key member of the team and a great guy to work with.
Gary Edwards
Andrew is a thoroughly competent Avionics technician, who has a proven track record of managing complex system integrations.
Experience
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Advantage Sport & Fitness
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diector of Field Operations & Logistics (North)
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Jul 2022 - Present
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InterConnect Wiring
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United States
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Aviation & Aerospace
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Planner
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Oct 2020 - Jun 2022
Engineering planner for aircraft wiring harness manufacturer, charged with establishing the build requirements, materials and build operations for the manufacture of wiring harnesses for Boeing, Lockheed and SpaceX. • Successfully establish the build criteria for multiple SpaceX harnesses, interpreting the information sent from SpaceX by means of an excel spreadsheet and turning the information into a manufacturing process using Syspro and FoxPro computer systems. • Subject matter expert (SME) for all SpaceX harnesses manufactured by InterConnect wiring. • Successfully planned and advised production on a series of 100 harnesses for a Boeing ground test facility. Show less
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Mountain Supply & Service, L.L.C.
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United States
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Oil and Gas
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations Manager
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Sep 2018 - May 2020
Operations Manager of chemical completions company working throughout the Permian Basin in West Texas, responsible for overseeing and coordinating warehouse activities such as shipping and receiving, maintaining an open dialogue with customers, storing, maintaining inventory levels, ordering, supervising employees and reporting any issues to corporate. • Streamlined workforce to meet present and future requirements saving a minimum of $6000 per month. • Cutting warehouse holdings from $1.4million to $400K, saving on wastage but ensuring the continuation of supplies to our customers. • Highlighted to head office, underfilled totes by the manufacturer, a refund of $100K was forthcoming from the manufacturer and correct filling of totes from this point forward. • Changed our monthly equipment supplier saving approximately $5000 per month, $60,000 per year. • With the changes I made the Midland area went from loss to breaking even or profit every month. • Manging both client and vendor relationships to successfully met the needs of all internal and external customers Show less
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LACO, Inc.
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Supervisor
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Feb 2018 - Jul 2018
Operations supervisor employed to oversee the production of various wiring harnesses, wiring looms and specialist wiring for buses, trains and medical equipment. • Increased production by 10% to ensure all areas of the production floor met their target dates. • Crossed training employees in different areas of the production floor so any absences in the workforce could be covered. • Planned 3-4 weeks in advance to ensure supplies and personnel would be available for forthcoming tasks. • Ensuring all production complies with ISO 9001 & IPC 620 standards. Show less
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MBDA
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Stevenage
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Principal Integration Systems Validation Engineer
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Mar 2013 - Apr 2017
Integration & Systems Validation Engineer (Trials) for a multi national weapons manufacturing company carrying out the integration of a proven weapon system to the Typhoon aircraft. Successfully establish the design for standard for an Environmental Data Gathering (EDG) missile, design the internal and external wiring required to download the EDG data from the missile on-board data recorder. Lead trials engineer for EDG Trials, Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) testing, Air & Ground avionic trials, Safe Separation Trials and Powered Release trials. Successfully facilitate Trials Readiness Reviews for the MBDA safety board to establish that all the trials involved in the integration process are fit to proceed to trial. Produce technical specifications, project plans utilising Mivrosoft Office suite, Teamcentre PDM, SAP, complying with external and internal standards (ISO 9001,9100) Comply with safety standards and employment regulations associated to working with explosives and high value static sensitive electronic components. Show less
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Serco
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Nov 2012 - Mar 2013
Avionics Technician duties including: Successful fault diagnosis, rectification and testing of avionic systems of the BAE 146 (VIP) and HS125 (VIP). Preventative maintenance activities, replenishment of petrol, oils, lubricants and high pressure gas/hydraulic systems. . Avionics Technician duties including: Successful fault diagnosis, rectification and testing of avionic systems of the BAE 146 (VIP) and HS125 (VIP). Preventative maintenance activities, replenishment of petrol, oils, lubricants and high pressure gas/hydraulic systems. .
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Royal Air Force
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RAF Coningsby
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Trials and modification avionics engineer
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Dec 2006 - Oct 2012
Technical specialist employed in a Trials and Project Engineer role to develop, embody and air trial modifications within a multi-stakeholder environment. Encouraged to cultivate ideas that would enhance the capabilities of In-Service aircraft including Typhoon, Tornado and Harrier. Utilised existing knowledge and skills to design manufacture and embody electronic and electrical modifications whilst complying with defined regulations. These included modifications to RS 232/422 Serial and MIL-STD-1553/1760 Databus looms, Fibre Optics, Electro-Optical systems, Communications, RADAR, Navigation (Inc. GPS), Electrical generation/distribution and Safety critical systems. Lead engineer on the integration of a highly complex technology demonstrator AESA radar system to the Tornado GR4. Involving a close liaison with SELEX engineers to carry out demanding flight trials. Drafted multiple technical documents and advice letters to facilitate the embodiment of aircraft modifications complying with defined airworthiness regulations and service writing standards. Designed, produced and embodied multiple aircraft electrical / electronic modifications utilising AutoCAD (2009), engineering drawings and technical knowledge in accordance with airworthiness regulations. Ensured the effective outcomes of multi-stakeholder air trials through the accurate capture and analysis of engineering data and provision of practical recommendations. Carry out independent inspections on safety critical aircraft systems Show less
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47/70 engineering Squadron
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RAF Lyneham
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Aircraft Maintenance Manager
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Sep 2004 - Dec 2006
Aircraft Maintenance Manager employed to lead aircraft engineering on a fleet of 30 C-130K Hercules aircraft. • Aircraft Maintenance Manager of a shift of 80 personnel controlling all aspects of aircraft engineering, determining maintenance priorities, allocating manpower and resources to ensure aircraft are available for their allocated tasks. • Perform independent inspections on safety critical aircraft systems to determine airworthiness. • Continually monitoring manpower requirements to ensure all aircraft trades were covered. • Depth A & B rectification of Communications, Navigation, RADAR equipment on the Hercules, working a rotational shift pattern providing 24 Hr. / 365 day a year cover to provide RAF heavy lift capability worldwide Show less
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Royal Air Force
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United Kingdom
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Avionics Technician
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May 1986 - Sep 2004
Employed for 18 years in several highly demanding roles requiring different skill sets and rapid corrective maintenance in often challenging, austere conditions. • Highly specialized Radar and missile work whilst employed on the Tornado F3 Operational Evaluation Unit carrying out software, radar and missile trials in the UK and USA. • Avionics Technician/supervisor on Tornado F3 aircraft carrying out Depth A maintenance and rectification activities on Communications, RADAR, Navigation, Flight systems, Optical display and Safety critical systems. • Extensive exposure to inspection and repair of cables (data and power) utilising PTT, preventative maintenance activities, replenishment of petrol, oils, lubricants and high pressure gas/hydraulic systems. • Fault diagnosis, repair and overhaul of Directional Gyroscopes, Inertial Navigation Units and Attitude Indicators. • Depth A, B and C maintenance of C130K Hercules Communications, Navigation, RADAR systems both on and off aircraft Show less
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Education
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City & Guilds of London Institute
Licentiateship, Leadership & Management -
Defence Academy
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No. 2 School of Technical Training RAF Cosford
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Dawlish
General Education