Nick Coad
Avionics Technician at BRITISH AIRWAYS MAINTENANCE CARDIFF LIMITED- Claim this Profile
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BRITISH AIRWAYS MAINTENANCE CARDIFF LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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May 2021 - Present
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CAF Rolling Stock
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United Kingdom
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Harness Assembler
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Mar 2021 - May 2021
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General Dynamics Land Systems
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Test and Commissioning / Vetronics Engineer
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Oct 2017 - Mar 2021
Within this job role, I am responsible for serving as author of the Commissioning Report and associated documentations, included in end item data pack for each vehicle / variant. I am assigned with the task of collaborating with teams to manage production of AJAX vehicles. My duties comprise of conducting testing of Electronic Architecture of both turreted and non-turreted variants to identify faults and provide efficacious solutions for mitigation of problems. Moreover, I also serve as Vetronics Engineer to introduce AJAX armoured fighting vehicles in the industry. Below listed are some of my achievements in this job role: • Developed and created commissioning scripts to conduct successful testing of each vehicle variant. • Identified faults in electronic architecture of vehicles to ensure timely ratification of issues. • Ensured adherence to quality standards by providing assistance to production fitters regarding installation processes and subsequent testing. Show less
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Zodiac Aerospace
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France
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Technician
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May 2017 - Oct 2017
Quality Technician on acceptance of Seat Shrouds, manufactured in sub-contract locations Quality Technician on acceptance of Seat Shrouds, manufactured in sub-contract locations
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Cardiff Aviation Limited
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Airlines and Aviation
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1 - 100 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Mar 2017 - May 2017
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Marshall Aerospace
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United Kingdom
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
As an Avionics Technician, I spearheaded operations for changing the use of two Bombardier Global Express 600 aircraft from civilian to military surveillance use. I was entrusted with managing manufacturing and installation of bespoke sensor cable harnesses and sensors to airframe. As an Avionics Technician, I spearheaded operations for changing the use of two Bombardier Global Express 600 aircraft from civilian to military surveillance use. I was entrusted with managing manufacturing and installation of bespoke sensor cable harnesses and sensors to airframe.
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Shorterm Group
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Avionics Specialist
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
Trial installation of Gogo Connectivity (WiFi) on BA 747 Trial installation of Gogo Connectivity (WiFi) on BA 747
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Aeropeople Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Aviation & Aerospace
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aircraft Mechanic
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
Daily, Weekly Monthly Maintenance on BA 747 & 777 longhaul fleet, and rectifying incoming defects and ADD's Daily, Weekly Monthly Maintenance on BA 747 & 777 longhaul fleet, and rectifying incoming defects and ADD's
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Shorterm Group
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Nov 2015 - Jun 2016
At British Airways, I led installation of LED Lighting in the 747 Cabin. Moreover, I also removed existing cable harnesses and conducted testing of new lighting installed at multiple locations and Rockwell Collins IFE / installed Panasonic IFE to allow high definition intuitive touchscreen access to cabin passengers. At British Airways, I led installation of LED Lighting in the 747 Cabin. Moreover, I also removed existing cable harnesses and conducted testing of new lighting installed at multiple locations and Rockwell Collins IFE / installed Panasonic IFE to allow high definition intuitive touchscreen access to cabin passengers.
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British Airways
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United Kingdom
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Avionics Technician
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Jan 2008 - Nov 2015
Within this job role, I oversaw maintenance of Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft to ensure seamless working, whilst adhering to strict timelines. My duties comprised of conducting daily, weekly, and monthly service checks to identify faults (if any) and provide efficacious solutions for mitigation of loopholes. Within this job role, I oversaw maintenance of Boeing 747 and 777 aircraft to ensure seamless working, whilst adhering to strict timelines. My duties comprised of conducting daily, weekly, and monthly service checks to identify faults (if any) and provide efficacious solutions for mitigation of loopholes.
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Catnic
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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Shift Manager
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Jul 2004 - Jan 2008
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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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Sergeant
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Mar 1982 - Mar 2004
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Education
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Wadebridge Comprehensive School