Technical Services Manager - Western Australia

• Mar 2021 - Present

B1.1 LAME & Contracted maintenance support within airline sector

• Oct 2016 - Present

Regional Manager - WA (CASA Form 4)

• Oct 2014 - Aug 2016

Regional Maintenance Manager - Western Australia My role was to drive operational and cultural change within the organisation. During this time of change I had to ensure that operational availability was delivered, safety and regulatory standards were improved and the cost base was reduced. • Operational planning & maintenance management – CASA Pt145 Form 4 Responsibility with regulatory responsibilities for Malaysian, Indonesian and New Zealand maintenance operations • Operational improvement leadership with focussed activities on process improvement, operational cost reductions and cultural change • Adherence to local and international compliance and regulation • Resource management - HR & staff development - Staff rostering - Inventory management and stock control - OH&SE • Cost management and budget forecasting • Customer account management • Safety and risk management Show less

Regional Maintenance Manager - Asia Pacific

• Jul 2013 - May 2014

My role was to support and drive changes within the organisation to bring the company into line with national changes to regulations and customer requirements. My Key responsibilities included; • Regulatory responsibility for all operational and safety related activities throughout Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand • Maintenance operations, engineering and technical support, quality and safety assurance • Developed and implemented a LEAN framework meeting both customer and operational drivers • Change programme & event facilitation lead, delivering improved infrastructure, maintenance programmes and practices • Financial P&L control, budget forecast and financial reporting responsibilities • HR related responsibilities including, recruitment, personnel development/performance responsibilities Show less

Strategic Transformation Lead

• Feb 2012 - Apr 2013

My role was to drive a total business transformation that focussed on improving operational performance, bringing in LEAN principles to deliver cost savings and leading organisational change through smart and effective communications. • Programme leadership overseeing improvements in fleet availability, maintenance performance, product reliability & safety and resource utilisation delivering significant cost reductions• Business case development and approvals for insourcing/outsourcing solutions, including rationalisation and investment/acquisition proposals • Programme Management & Lifecycle Management ‘gate-reviewer’. Bid release approval.• Delivered company-wide engagement through effective communications utilising visual management and a balanced scorecard approach Show less

Aircraft Services Group Manager

• Jul 2010 - Apr 2012

My role saw me in a leadership position that oversaw a team of 650 FTE with a cost base of GBP35M, delivering operational availability of a complex and diverse fleet. • MIL & EASA Pt145 Form 4 responsibilities for a varied fleet of large Transporter A/c, Fast Jet, Propeller and Rotary A/c. All support bays, armaments and safety/flying equipment bays• Responsible for maintenance planning and airworthiness, modifications and trials support activities • Profit centre responsibilities with associated business governance expectations and KPI target responsibilities• Commercial release approvals held for bid and contract release from the business• UK Flight Safety Board and Maintenance Standards Committee member• Profit centre and business governance responsibilities utilising Lifecycle Management• Team management and staff performance development leadership through coaching and mentoring• ‘Human Performance Leadership’, driving corporate culture relating to safety and compliance• Development of LEAN operational and safety management accountabilities throughout entire business Show less

Bid/Programme Manager - Typhoon Export (Oman & India)

• Jan 2009 - Jul 2010

My role saw me in a leadership position for the delivery of a compliant and timely bid for MRO Industrialisation for Typhoon (India), and a Typhoon maintenance, logistics, support contract for Oman.• Customer and supplier interactions and negotiations to develop, price and deliver a compliant bid covering logistics, maintenance support, flight crew & engineering training & technical support• Lifecycle management and programme management• Risk & opportunity management• Supported Eurofighter with bid harmonisation activities and final commercial offering prior to delivery of final contract to India Show less

General Manager (Typhoon) - RAF Coningsby

• Oct 2006 - Dec 2008

My role saw me take operational and business leadership position with responsibility for 175 FTE, delivering the introduction of Eurofighter Typhoon with the Royal Air Force.• Leadership over development of Typhoon maintenance, workshop support, technical support, pilot & ground crew training and supply chain, including infrastructure development and facility new-build• Developed HS&E processes meeting corporate and MoD policies, achieving OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 accreditation• Developed a Quality policy allowing transition of governance for all activities from the RAF and MoD to a MAOS MIL145, 147, 66 & CAMO environment• Drive a continuously improving business using LEAN principles and process to enable growth of operational capability• Drove engagement with the community, schools, councils and local industry to drive business reputation Show less

Maintenance Director (EASA Pt145 & Pt147 Accountable Manager)

• Jul 2004 - Oct 2007

My role saw me develop maintenance management through a management buy-out, taking the leadership role for line maintenance operations and the engineering training business • Responsible for delivery of line maintenance and engineering training operations within budgeted cost - EASA Pt145 & Pt147 Form 4 & Accountable Manager Responsibility • Staff leadership to +150 FTE’s, across 17 line stations and the training school • Partnered support development with airline maintenance and training academies to advance the business, capitalising on sharing resources, adding value to the business • P&L management • Sales and contract management Show less

Line Maintenance Manager (EASA Form 4)

• Apr 2001 - Jul 2004

Supported the successful introduction of a new aircraft type, gaining regulatory approvals and developing a capable maintenance operations team delivering worldwide operations support. • Maintenance management responsible for ensuring the continued operations of B747-200 fleet – EASA Pt145 Form 4 responsibility • Maintenance & resource planning • Financial forecasting and costbase management • Hajj operations (Malaysia) project management and operations leadership Show less

Licensed Aircraft Engineer/Fleet Technical Engineer (B747 & B777 Fleets)

• May 1990 - Apr 2001

• Technical Manager on the B747 & B777 fleets, providing technical advice and planning in support of Line & Base maintenance activities • Managed projects driving improved cabin standards across the fleets, introducing new cabin products, and reducing ‘waste’ across base maintenance operations delivering improved productivity, increased reliability through repeatable processes and cost reductions • B1/C1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer • Technical Manager on the B747 & B777 fleets, providing technical advice and planning in support of Line & Base maintenance activities • Managed projects driving improved cabin standards across the fleets, introducing new cabin products, and reducing ‘waste’ across base maintenance operations delivering improved productivity, increased reliability through repeatable processes and cost reductions • B1/C1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer

Engineer Delegate

• Dec 1989 - May 1990

Aircraft Technician

• Jan 1986 - Jan 1990