John Elkin CMgr MCMI MAPM
Senior Continuing Airworthiness (Civil) & Aviation Safety Consultant at Baines Simmons- Claim this Profile
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Scott Maclennan MCMI MIET IEng
John has a dynamic and calculated approach to management and always strives to achieve the desired results. Key to Johns skill set are his listening skills, he evaluates his workforce and managers views and formulates a structure approach to problem solving. John will always speak to always speak to all stakeholders to ensure a project in managed correctly and in a timely fashion, thus doing the project once and not having to waste more time re-working. John valued his senior engineers and empowered them, giving them ownership of their working areas and projects, this brought the best out of the individuals and it turn the best results for his work environment. He is very astute of utilising the continual improvement model, utilising the "top-down" and "bottom-up" at the most effective opportunities. A real pleasure to work with and proud to achieved the goals in Puma Depth Support Hub working along side this highly experienced engineer.
Andrew Elrod
John is one of the rare managers who naturally serves as the person to look up to for the whole work force. With a high degree of common sense coupled many years’ worth of engineering experience, John's management of assets within the workplace is enviable and second to none. John exhibits a fine set of soft skills and a unique capacity to see clear solutions utilising common sense and patience often in the most challenging of situations. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to take ownership of a project’s outcome, driving success within strict or delicate time frames with limited assets and resources or when dealing with difficult external agencies. I owe John many thanks and take no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending not only his skill set but also John as a highly accomplished manager and good friend.
Scott Maclennan MCMI MIET IEng
John has a dynamic and calculated approach to management and always strives to achieve the desired results. Key to Johns skill set are his listening skills, he evaluates his workforce and managers views and formulates a structure approach to problem solving. John will always speak to always speak to all stakeholders to ensure a project in managed correctly and in a timely fashion, thus doing the project once and not having to waste more time re-working. John valued his senior engineers and empowered them, giving them ownership of their working areas and projects, this brought the best out of the individuals and it turn the best results for his work environment. He is very astute of utilising the continual improvement model, utilising the "top-down" and "bottom-up" at the most effective opportunities. A real pleasure to work with and proud to achieved the goals in Puma Depth Support Hub working along side this highly experienced engineer.
Andrew Elrod
John is one of the rare managers who naturally serves as the person to look up to for the whole work force. With a high degree of common sense coupled many years’ worth of engineering experience, John's management of assets within the workplace is enviable and second to none. John exhibits a fine set of soft skills and a unique capacity to see clear solutions utilising common sense and patience often in the most challenging of situations. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to take ownership of a project’s outcome, driving success within strict or delicate time frames with limited assets and resources or when dealing with difficult external agencies. I owe John many thanks and take no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending not only his skill set but also John as a highly accomplished manager and good friend.
Scott Maclennan MCMI MIET IEng
John has a dynamic and calculated approach to management and always strives to achieve the desired results. Key to Johns skill set are his listening skills, he evaluates his workforce and managers views and formulates a structure approach to problem solving. John will always speak to always speak to all stakeholders to ensure a project in managed correctly and in a timely fashion, thus doing the project once and not having to waste more time re-working. John valued his senior engineers and empowered them, giving them ownership of their working areas and projects, this brought the best out of the individuals and it turn the best results for his work environment. He is very astute of utilising the continual improvement model, utilising the "top-down" and "bottom-up" at the most effective opportunities. A real pleasure to work with and proud to achieved the goals in Puma Depth Support Hub working along side this highly experienced engineer.
Andrew Elrod
John is one of the rare managers who naturally serves as the person to look up to for the whole work force. With a high degree of common sense coupled many years’ worth of engineering experience, John's management of assets within the workplace is enviable and second to none. John exhibits a fine set of soft skills and a unique capacity to see clear solutions utilising common sense and patience often in the most challenging of situations. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to take ownership of a project’s outcome, driving success within strict or delicate time frames with limited assets and resources or when dealing with difficult external agencies. I owe John many thanks and take no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending not only his skill set but also John as a highly accomplished manager and good friend.
Scott Maclennan MCMI MIET IEng
John has a dynamic and calculated approach to management and always strives to achieve the desired results. Key to Johns skill set are his listening skills, he evaluates his workforce and managers views and formulates a structure approach to problem solving. John will always speak to always speak to all stakeholders to ensure a project in managed correctly and in a timely fashion, thus doing the project once and not having to waste more time re-working. John valued his senior engineers and empowered them, giving them ownership of their working areas and projects, this brought the best out of the individuals and it turn the best results for his work environment. He is very astute of utilising the continual improvement model, utilising the "top-down" and "bottom-up" at the most effective opportunities. A real pleasure to work with and proud to achieved the goals in Puma Depth Support Hub working along side this highly experienced engineer.
Andrew Elrod
John is one of the rare managers who naturally serves as the person to look up to for the whole work force. With a high degree of common sense coupled many years’ worth of engineering experience, John's management of assets within the workplace is enviable and second to none. John exhibits a fine set of soft skills and a unique capacity to see clear solutions utilising common sense and patience often in the most challenging of situations. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to take ownership of a project’s outcome, driving success within strict or delicate time frames with limited assets and resources or when dealing with difficult external agencies. I owe John many thanks and take no hesitation in whole heartedly recommending not only his skill set but also John as a highly accomplished manager and good friend.
Experience
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Baines Simmons
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Continuing Airworthiness (Civil) & Aviation Safety Consultant
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Aug 2019 - Present
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AirTanker
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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300 - 400 Employee
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Continuing Airworthiness Manager
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
Providing Continuing Airworthiness advice and assurance to all parties involved in the UK Airbus A330 MRTT Voyager Force. Providing Continuing Airworthiness advice and assurance to all parties involved in the UK Airbus A330 MRTT Voyager Force.
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Royal Air Force (RAF)
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Aircraft Maintenance Manager
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Oct 2015 - Aug 2018
Strategic and tactical management of C-17 aircraft maintenance, rectification and scheduling. Includes manpower (allocation, training development and mentoring), authorisations, compliance, standards, discipline, QA and CI.Currently leading change programmes as workforce is reduced and aircraft tasking has subtlety changed. Looking for innovative ways to get the best from our people and our industry partners whilst keeping all engaged.
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Senior Engineering Lead
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Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
Chief Engineer's Warrant Officer - reporting directly to the Royal Air Force's Principle Engineer (2*) as the Lead Engineering Manager.Utilising and developing strategies and tools to identify and address the issues behind non-compliance and deviation from aircraft maintenance standards and practices. Aim - to develop sustainable solutions to make it easier to do it better and reduce the number of maintenance errors. Additionally to investigate ways and means to develop our workforce and keep them motivated and engaged.Working to configure a ‘Whole Force’ (Regulars, Reserves, Civil Service and Industrial Partners) solution to provide flexible, effective and safe aviation maintenance support now and for the future. Show less
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Senior Aviation Engineering & Logistics Manager
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2013
Responsible directly to Chief Engineer and Head of Logistics at RAF Coningsby for inter-section coordination of all support for manpower and material across Typhoon, Tornado and Historic aircraft, Ground Communication and Mechanical Support services.
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Aviation Engineering Manager - Puma Helicopter Depth Support
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Jul 2009 - Jun 2012
Managed Depth Maintenance Facility for the UK fleet of Puma helicopters. Charged with the delivery of aircraft to either the front line units or return to OEM for upgrade working to firm deadlines. Responsible for a mixed workforce of 110 people, their HR personal development and welfare, facilities management of the organisation as well as maintaining and improving Engineering Standards. Close liasion with airworthiness authorities and aircraft and equipment manufacturers was required to overcome technical issues and keep the programme on track. Show less
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Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S)
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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A400M In Service Support Solution Team
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Mar 2006 - Jul 2009
SME for large aircraft operational maintenance, particularly in austere tactical environments. Member of the A400M International Intergrated Logistical Support Field Team developing a joint UK/France/Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence & Space) engineering and logistics support solution. SME for large aircraft operational maintenance, particularly in austere tactical environments. Member of the A400M International Intergrated Logistical Support Field Team developing a joint UK/France/Airbus Military (now Airbus Defence & Space) engineering and logistics support solution.
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Education
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2014 -
Joint Services Command & Staff College
Intermediate Command & Staff Course (Air) -
Churchill Comprehensive
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