B2 Licenced Aircraft Engineer

• Oct 2019 - Present

Aircraft Mechanic

• Jan 2018 - Oct 2019

Employed as an Aircraft Mechanic in Loganair's hangar at Aberdeen Airport. As a member of a small team I work on Saab 340 and Saab 2000 turbo-prop aircraft. Recently this has been expanded to include Embraer 135 and 145.Tasks I have been involved with include daily and weekly inspections and A-checks as detailed by the aircraft maintenance programme and updating the Aircraft Tech Log. Additionally, I take an active part in fault diagnosing, repairs of defects and assessment of damage to aircraft structure. Periodically, I am also involved with scheduled and unplanned maintenance tasks such as engine, gearbox and landing gear strut replacements.Other daily tasks I am required to carry out are requisition of spares using the OASES computer system, aircraft towing and taking fuel samples checking for water contamination.I have recently applied for my basic B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licence and in the summer 2018 I successfully completed a Saab 340 type course and associated practical training. Show less

Instrument Technician

• May 2015 - Jan 2018

Member of core crew on CNRI's Tiffany platform in the North Sea.• The installation and calibration testing of pressure, level, flow, temperature and vibration measuring instruments.• Planned and corrective maintenance of the above instruments and testing the electrical loop back to the DCS in the platform Control Room.• Use of Loop, Hook-Up and Cause & Effect Diagrams in the application of safe isolations, and inhibiting of DCS alarms.• Carrying out risk assessments and site visits prior to raising Work Permits in ISSOW.• Completion of Work Orders on Maximo IT based maintenance management system.• Safely testing instruments while on a live plant.• Updating Loop diagrams to reflect ‘As Built’ condition of wiring following temporary modifications.• Operation of Fire and Gas detection and protection systems.• Qualified as Emergency Response Team Member, which includes fire fighting and use of Breathing Apparatus. Show less

Instrument Technician

• May 2014 - May 2015

Member of core crew on Enquest's Kittiwake platform in the North Sea. Developing skills and building experience following 2 months instrument technician training provided by Petrofac at their facility in Montrose. Completed of Diploma in Maintaining Engineering Construction Plant & Systems - Instrument & Controls at SCQF Level 7.

Aircraft Electrician & Avionics Technician

• Sep 1997 - May 2014

Served in the RAF for over 16 years as an Aircraft Electrical and Avionics Technician on Tornado GR1 and GR4 aircraft. I have experience of the following: • Embodiment of modifications and upgrades to existing aircraft systems and installing new electrical wiring and components in accordance with Design Authority procedures and engineering drawings. • Installation, inspection and repair of aircraft wiring during zonal inspections required as part of a scheduled maintenance programme. This required being able to recognise existing and potential wiring damage which can compromise aircraft safety or capability. • Completion of documentation related to all tasks with all relevant details. Also initiate serious fault reports for industry partners detailing initial analysis on fault causes and subsequent implications. • Twin generator aircraft power supply systems, involving monitoring of generator load sharing and output control, DC power generation and battery supplies. • Instrumentation and control of aircraft engines including their associated temperature, pressure and flow rate transmitters in addition to compartment overheat and fire detection with associated fire suppression systems. • Fly-by-wire flying control systems and autopilot, which use computer controlled hydraulic actuators via position sensors, potentiometers and control feedback loops. • Environmental control systems, including temperature sensors and control units, equipment cooling fans and electrical shut-off valve actuators. • Communications systems including V/UHF radio, IFF and secure datalink systems. • Flight/ Mission computing with associated cockpit displays. • Navigation equipment such as Doppler, inertial navigation, GPS, ground mapping and terrain following radar. Show less