John Allen

Vice President US Operations and Engineering at Percival Aviation
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(386) 825-5501
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Addison, Texas, United States, US

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    • United States
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President US Operations and Engineering
      • Dec 2018 - Present

      Employed to carry out the daily running of the Business. My main duties include. • Responsible for the daily operation of the business.• Ensure all orders received are processed correctly.• Approve all Purchase orders.• Identify resource requirements and hire as appropriate.• Allocate production staff to meet OTD of customer orders.• Ensure that all orders are invoiced in a timely manner.• Attend customer meetings and trade shows.• Finalise costings and create quotations.• Responsible for all new product development from conception to delivery.• Lead engineers through design development and project milestones.• Create all quality manuals, procedures, and forms throughout all departments.• Lead internal and external audits.• Source materials and processes to increase profitability.• Make sure all facility issues are addressed and the business remains compliant. Show less

    • Design Office Manager, Chief of the Office of Airworthiness and CVE
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2018

      Employed to carry out the daily running of the design office. My duties include; • Visiting customers to define project scope of work and provide project updates.• Assigning work and schedules to design engineers and pattern staff to ensure timely delivery of design data and modifications • Responsible for setting compliance plans• Responsible for coordinating testing for the demonstration of compliance with airworthiness regulations• Responsible for CVE selection and allocation• Rewriting the Design Office Handbook and associated documents• Take the lead in EASA Audits• Carrying out Compliance Verification Engineer duties as detailed in the handbook• Responsible for staff performance reviews• Part of the management team responsible for the direction of the company• EASA Form 4 Holder Show less

    • Senior Certification Project Engineer
      • Nov 2013 - Sep 2014

      Employed at Pall Europe to establish an EASA 21J Design Organisation Approval (DOA). Scope of approval to cover major/ minor changes and minor repairs to CS25, CS27 and CS29 products. My primary duties include; • Creation of the Design Office Handbook. • Creation of the Flight Test Operations Manual. • Creation of the associated documents and form templates. • Liaise with regulatory Authorities (EASA) on all points of the application. • Sourcing of external CVE’s. • Create CVE approval process and participate in CVE Interviews. • Creating Internal DOA Training material for managers and staff. • Participate in EASA initial investigation and continual surveillance audits. • Establish a DOA to DOA agreement Post approval, I shall be responsible for coordinating certification activities related to changes and repairs either internally, externally and with EASA. Show less

    • United States
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Design Engineer
      • Jan 2011 - Nov 2013

      • Worked within the Design Office under our EASA 21J approval to create modification and repair packages, changes to cabin interiors to include flooring changes, seat coverings, curtain installations various cabin entertainment changes and satellite communication upgrades.• Responsible for creating change classifications, certification plans, test plans, change records, test reports and compliance reports. • Liaise with customers to create and define modification work scopes.• Liaise with external suppliers for acquisition of drawings and data.• Liaise with third party vendors for supply of materials and services.• Liaise with operations for project accomplishment.• Provide support to operations department with regards to engineering installations, processes and drawing queries.• Member of the SMS site safety council. Show less

    • Maintenance Team Leader
      • Oct 2008 - Dec 2010

      • Manage the overall and day to day technical planning for each aircraft project.• Manage and supervise the manpower resources assigned to a project on a daily basis whilst ensuring all booked hours are kept within the quote. • Ensure all maintenance documentation is complete and correct and meets the correct regulations.• Carry out and attend employee appraisals when requested by the service team manager.• Promote and liaise with the quality manager about any supplemental procedures that may be necessary.• Liaise with internal and external customers to ensure the timely delivery of each aircraft project.• Member of the SMS site safety council Show less

    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
      • Mar 2006 - Oct 2008

      • Maintain Gulfstream G2, G3, G4, G5 and G550.• Perform line/routine maintenance to 72-month inspections.• Carry out structural repairs and modifications.

    • United Kingdom
    • Airlines and Aviation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Contractor)
      • Oct 2005 - Mar 2006

      • Performed Gulfstream G4 72 month check. • Carried out structural repairs and routine work. • Performed Gulfstream G4 72 month check. • Carried out structural repairs and routine work.

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Contractor)
      • Sep 2005 - Oct 2005

      • Performed Bae146 C Checks. • Carried out skin changes, repairs and routine work. • Performed Bae146 C Checks. • Carried out skin changes, repairs and routine work.

    • Türkiye
    • Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Contractor)
      • Jul 2005 - Aug 2005

      • A310 freighters 4C Checks. • Performed structural repairs and modifications in all zones. • B737-700 C Checks. Skin repairs. • A310 freighters 4C Checks. • Performed structural repairs and modifications in all zones. • B737-700 C Checks. Skin repairs.

    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Contractor)
      • Oct 2004 - Mar 2005

      • B757 4C Checks and cpcp, including structural repairs and pylon modifications. • B767 4C Checks, including structural repairs and cabin reconfiguration. • B757 4C Checks and cpcp, including structural repairs and pylon modifications. • B767 4C Checks, including structural repairs and cabin reconfiguration.

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Contractor)
      • Sep 2004 - Sep 2004

      • B767 floor structure modification. • Manufactured and installed aircraft floor structure. • B767 floor structure modification. • Manufactured and installed aircraft floor structure.

    • Switzerland
    • Aviation & Aerospace
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Contractor)
      • Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

      • Carried out 4C maintenance Checks on B737-800 business jets, Falcon 900, Falcon 2000 and Falcon 50 C checks. • GulfstreamG4 checks and B747 cabin reconfiguration. • Performed inspection and rectification in all zones. • Carried out component overhaul, replacement and structural repairs. • Carried out 4C maintenance Checks on B737-800 business jets, Falcon 900, Falcon 2000 and Falcon 50 C checks. • GulfstreamG4 checks and B747 cabin reconfiguration. • Performed inspection and rectification in all zones. • Carried out component overhaul, replacement and structural repairs.

    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Contractor)
      • Oct 2003 - May 2004

      • Carried out C checks on B737-800 and B767. 4C checks on B757. • Performed cpcp checks including structural inspection and repairs in all zones. • Embodiment of service bulletins and modifications. • Carried out B757 SIPS pylon modifications • Undercarriage changes. • Component overhaul, inspection and installation. • Cabin interior reconfiguration various repairs to trim, toilets and galleys. • Carried out C checks on B737-800 and B767. 4C checks on B757. • Performed cpcp checks including structural inspection and repairs in all zones. • Embodiment of service bulletins and modifications. • Carried out B757 SIPS pylon modifications • Undercarriage changes. • Component overhaul, inspection and installation. • Cabin interior reconfiguration various repairs to trim, toilets and galleys.

    • United Kingdom
    • Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
      • Sep 1995 - Sep 2003

      • Performed maintenance on A300-600R, A320/321, B737/B757/B767, DC10• Carried out both hangar “A”, “C”, “D” and “CPCP” checks and line maintenance• Held positions of responsibility as team leader covering several zones of the aircraft and engines.• Part of Monarchs A. O. G. team carrying out assessments and repairs to aircraft both in UK and abroad.• Part of the first team to carry out the B757 SIPS modifications.

    • Apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
      • Sep 1991 - Sep 1995

      Time served apprenticeship covering all aspects of aeronautical engineering, both practical and theoretical. Gained experience in sheet metal work in a hangar environment, engine workshop, safety equipment, bench fitting and line maintenance. Time also spent in support departments including quality assurance, purchasing, projects, avionic workshops, reliability and development, maintenance control, and planning.

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