Experience

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  Bristow Group

  • Australia

  • Safety Equipment Specialist

    • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Australia

    CH47F Chinook Helicopter- Safety equipment maintenance, repair and servicing.- General aircraft support equipment maintenance- Equipment maintenance control and auditing

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  Aviation Australia

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • MAINTENANCE PLANNING SUPERVISOR

    • May 2013 - Jul 2021
    • Brisbane, Australia

    Retired 2nd July 2021• Supervise planning and forecasting of practical delivery training at hangar and workshop level• Manage hangar facilities and equipment maintenance• Manage installation, administration and control of aircraft maintenance management system (AMS) for aircraft and facilities maintenance planning and forecasting

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  Babcock International Group PLC

  • RAFO; Oman

  • SENIOR MAINTENANCE MANAGER

    • Jan 2000 - Apr 2013
    • RAFO; Oman

    Manage the continuing airworthiness of Super Lynx 300, AB 205, Puma, Super Puma, NH90 Helicopter Maintenance and Asset Management, Planning and Engineering PolicyManage external contractors to adhere to customer regulations and requirementsManage a team of nine Technical Control administration StaffManage all aircraft type field breakdown, crash investigation, recovery, and reporting requirements for the operating baseManage Engineering CMMS computer network software, programming and IT maintenanceProvide engineering advice for local Senior Engineering Officer and Staff and Senior RAFO Headquarters Engineering StaffPerform the roles of administrator for: Lynx HUMS, NH90 GLIMS and CMMS Design, implementation and administration of MS networked software programs for aircraft daily status, maintenance and manpower control using advanced MS Excel with Share Point Web based accessOFFICER I/C HELICOPTER MAINTENANCE FLIGHT (HMF):Airwork Services; VT Aerospace Ltd, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman,; Managed HMF aircraft maintenance, planning and co-ordination for Bell 206 III and Agusta Bell 205 aircraftManaged Contract and RAFO personnel within HMF including the mentoring and assessing of Omani and contractor techniciansManaged aircraft field breakdown and crash recoveryProvided engineering advice for local Senior Engineering Officer and Staff and RAFO Headquarters Engineering StaffFOREMAN, I/C HELICOPTER SCHEDULE SERVICING/INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR/CO-COORDINATOR:Airwork Services; VT Aerospace Ltd, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman,Managed and coordinated helicopter scheduled servicing (planning, forecasting, co-ordination and repairs)Co-ordinated contract and RAFO personnel interactive training including directly mentoring and assessing on the job trainees and contractorsProvided engineering advisory support and reporting for RAFO higher-level Engineering Staff

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  VT Aerospace Ltd

  • SENIOR SUPERVISOR/FOREMAN/INDEPENDENT INSPECTOR/CO-ORDINATOR

    • Jan 1998 - Jan 2000

    FOREMAN IN-CHARGE OF OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE:Airwork Services; Supervised and coordinated aircraft schedule servicing for Bell 214B, 205, 212 and Agusta Bell 202 and 212 helicoptersPerformed the role of mentor and assessor for on the job trainees and contractors, and supervised practical training of trainee engineers, OJT and supervisors Managed flight line maintenance, rectification, special servicing and role changesPerformed maintenance test flight co-ordination, diagnosis and rectification for all tradesManaged aircraft breakdown and crash recoveryPerformed vibration analysis Airframe/Engine, Chadwick Helmuth and RADSProvided engineering advisory support and reporting for RAFO higher-level engineeringManaged outstation Search and Rescue Aircraft maintenance, servicing and co-ordinationPerformed role of second and third line manager

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  Hawker Pacific

  • SENIOR SUPERVISOR (ARMY Contractor)

    • Jan 1991 - Jan 1998

    BELL 206, IROQUOIS UH-1D&H, and BLACKHAWK S70A; Senior supervisor Airframe/Engine/Electrical Trade UH-1D/HSupervised aircraft servicing, Minor to Major services and modificationsSupervised and performed bay service & overhaul of all airframe and engine componentsSupervised flight line maintenance, service, rectifications, co-ordination and operationSupervised the preparation and loading of aircraft for transportation (C-130)Conducted test flight analysis and rectifications: Airframe/EngineSupervised aircraft field breakdown and crash recoveryConducted vibration analysis using Chadwick Helmuth test equipment: Airframe/EnginePerformed role of specific category NDI/NDT Inspector (Eddy Current & Liquid Penetrant)Performed role of Computer Aircraft Maintenance Management (CAMM) operatorMentored and Assessed Contractor and Army personnelPerformed role of Supervisor and In-Charge of field exercises and operationsQualified Ground Run Operator Black Hawk S70 A - APU, plus 2 Engine operationENGINEER

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  Royal Australian Air Force

  • Technician - Airframe/Engine

    • Jan 1971 - Jan 1980

    Bell Iroquois UH1/205 Models B, D & HPerformed service & maintenance to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Line levelsPerformed bay service & overhaul of all airframe/engine componentsCross-trained and performed All Trades for Engine, Electrical, Instruments and AvionicsBay Serviced engine compressor, hot end and componentsPerformed all trades flight engineer, including Emergency Crewman / Pilot flying trainingPerformed test flight and fault diagnosis Airframe/EngineSpecialized in vibration analysis Manual and Chadwick HelmuthAircraft type: P3B Orion /AirframePerformed major servicing Airframe including all levels of line fault findingPerformed test flights and maintenance requirements post major servicingGround Run Operator APU/Engine/Air conditioning and Pressurization up to single engine run