Experience

ETIHAD AIRWAYS P J S C

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• NDT Level 3 Engineer/Assistant Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Present

  Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi Airport – Abu Dhabi): Dec 2013 - Present. Aircraft Lines – Airbus A320, A330, A340, A380, Boeing 737,767, 777 and 787. Assistant manager and Etihad Airways Level 3 engineer Experience includes: (Main disciplines used Level 2 and 3 – UT, ET and TT, PT – MRO) • Leading the NDT department during the company’s initial application for part 145 NDT approval prior to merger with existing MRO. • Daily management of a team of 15 NDT engineers including organising rosters and leave plan for the team • Liaising with suppliers to ensure the required equipment is delivered on time and within budget. • Liaising with senior managers to ensure they are aware of developments within the NDT department. • Liaising with the quality department to ensure all aspects of the required MOE change are in place. • Managing the development of trainee personnel into EN4179 qualified inspectors. • Managing all aspects of the newly formed NDT department (Initial role). • Developing quality systems and procedures to be followed by the companies NDT personnel. • Developing and maintaining the company NDT written practice in accordance with NAS 410 and EN4179. • Performing hands on NDT inspections when direction is required by inspection team. • Boeing trained in the inspection of composite repairs for Boeing 787 Dreamliner by Phased Array. Show less



STRATA Manufacturing PJSC

• United Arab Emirates
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• NDT Level 3 Engineer

  • Oct 2010 - Oct 2013

  STRATA Aerospace (Composite manufacturing plant, Al Ain – Abu Dhabi): Oct 2010-Nov 2013. Aircraft Lines – Airbus A330, A340 and A380, B787 and Alenia ATR. Ultrasonics Level III engineer since October 2011, Level III Eddy Current since Feb 2013 Experience includes: (Main discipline used Level 2 and 3 – UT and ET – Manufacturing) • Leading the ultrasonic inspections team in start-up phase overseeing four major company projects. • Managing the NDT daily ultrasonic/eddy current production requirements of the company. • Managing the development of trainee personnel into EN4179 qualified inspectors. • Making key decisions on the acceptance of components and equipment. • Developing quality procedures to be implemented by the section. • Developing company practices and procedures in accordance with NAS 410 and EN4179. • Ensuring the correct procedural accountability of the ultrasonic inspection section for obtaining NDT NADCAP approval. • Creating QTP’s (Qualification test procedures) and QTR’s (Qualification test reports) for customer approval (Airbus Germany, Airbus France, Alenia). • Developing inspection procedures and programs for new projects where Ultrasonic/eddy current inspection is required including Phased array inspection. • Creating Work instructions for approval by OEMs such as Airbus on behalf of the company. • Organising and developing a team of trainees into a qualified workforce for use by the company. • Ultrasonic inspection A and C-Scan of Airbus Class one components (Ailerons). • Airbus trained (Oct2010-Dec2010, Nantes-France) on PAUT(Phased Array), A and C-scan inspections of Airbus Class one composite components (Ailerons). • In depth NC programming of a 5 Axis C-scan machine (Fill/GE) for inspection of various composite using flat and 3d Scanning programs in both pulse echo and through transmission inspection modes. Show less



GKN Aerospace

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• NDT Level 2 engineer

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2010

  GKN Aerospace (Composite manufacturing plant, Cowes – Isle of wight - UK): Jan 10-Oct 10. Aircraft Lines – Airbus A380, A400M, Boeing 737, Boeing 767, Q400 Dash 8 and C27. Experience includes: (Main discipline used Level 2 – UT – Manufacturing) • Making decisions regarding critical acceptance of class one components • A Scan Ultrasonic inspection of a wide range of aircraft composite components. • Roller probe through transmission inspection of a wide range of aircraft composite components. • Report writing on a wide range of aircraft composite components when defects are found. • Working within a close knit team of NDT inspectors. Show less



Augusta Westland

• Helston, England, United Kingdom

• NDT Level 2 engineer

  • Mar 2009 - Jan 2010

  Agusta Westlands (Field repair services, RNAS Culdrose, cornwall – UK): Mar 09-Jan 10. Aircraft Type - EH101 (Merlin) Experience includes: (Main discipline used Level 2 – ET – MRO - Military) • Designing new reporting systems and templates for all NDT work regularly carried out. • Writing new detailed inspection techniques for the company to ensure all relevant faults will be effectively located and reported. • In depth inspections for defects on critical structural components of the aircraft including the Main Landing Gear Tension Box and Tail Hinge beams for cracking and corrosion. • In depth reporting of all inspection defect findings. • Working as sheet metal worker within a close knit specialist team when NDT was not required. • Maintaining total flexibility and adjusting working patterns to obtain maximum efficiency in output of the work on the aircraft. • Multi-tasking at any one time on up to 3 working lines of Merlin (EH101) aircraft in different locations. Show less



Augusta Westland

• Anagni, Latium, Italy

• NDT Level 2 Engineer

  • Jun 2008 - Dec 2008

  Agusta Westlands (Helicopter composite manufacturing plant, Anagni – Italy): Jun 08-Dec 08 Aircraft Blade Line Types-EH101 (Merlin), CH47 (Chinook), line 109 (Koala and Power), line 101, Line 139 and Line 206 (Metallic) Experience includes: (Main discipline used – Level 2 UT – Manufacturing) • Setting up and interpreting of Ultrasonic C-Scans, carried out continuously on various components within the above lines of Rotor Blade Components. • Carbon fibre composite manual A-Scan inspections carried out daily on above equipment lines. • Carbon fibre composite Bondmaster inspections also carried out daily on above equipment lines. • Carbon fibre composite Tapping Hammer inspections also carried out daily on above lines. • Working to manufacturing acceptance criteria for component inspections. • Working within a small and mainly Italian Speaking NDT Team and still being able to communicate effectively to achieve required results, with only limited Italian language skills. Show less



British Airways

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• NDT Level 2 Engineer

  • Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

  British Airways Maintenance Cardiff (Cardiff airport – UK): Jan 08-Jun 08: Aircraft Types-B747, B777, B 767 Experience includes: (Main disciplines used – Level 2 ET, UT, PT and MT – MRO) • Intensive ‘C’ and ‘D’ check level inspections carried out daily on the above aircraft. • Relocated quickly from Bahrain to UK to meet the demand from British Airways (under 4 days). • Working as part of a close-knit NDT team, who work constantly with engineers to be able to ensure the company is able to achieve maintenance goals as efficiently as possible. • Carbon fibre inspection experience on B777 aircraft made of mainly carbon fibre construction. • Working various changing shifts including nights and weekends to ensure maximum flexibility at short notice to meet the work requirement in the most effective and productive manner. • Daily use of SAP/EWS at Engineer authorisation level, creating and amending defect orders as required. Show less



SR Technics Group

• Switzerland
• Aviation & Aerospace
• 700 & Above Employee

• NDT Level 2 engineer

  • Jul 2006 - Dec 2007

  SR Technics/Gulf Air (Manama airport – Bahrain): Jul 06-Dec 07: Aircraft Types-B767, A320, A330, A340 Experience includes: (Main disciplines used – Level 2 ET, UT, PT and MT – MRO) • Successful Set-up and management of Gulf Air’s newly created NDT facility in the Middle East from its concept including the setting up of in depth both training and audit systems. • Carrying out a wide variety of NDT techniques during the company’s daily maintenance on all aircraft (above) flown by Gulf Air in Bahrain. • Managing NDT requirements on wheels and their bolts for the newly formed Wheel and Brake workshop. • Constant Liaison with all Senior Management in Switzerland and Bahrain to ensure the section ran IAW both company and customer policies and procedures. Show less



Material Measurements L.T.D.

• Belgium

• NDT Level 2 engineer

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2006

  Material Measurements (UK/Belgium/France): Jan 06-Jul 06: Aircraft Types-BAe 146, A300, A319, A320, B737, B777, B707 Experience includes: (Main disciplines used – Level 2 ET, UT, and PT – MRO) • Employed as part of an Independent NDT company, working multiple contracts for numerous airlines and maintenance facilities across Europe-BASCO(UK), SN Brussels (Bel), Lufthansa techniks(Bel), DHL(Bel/Ger), HTS(Bel), BA(UK), EADS-Sogerma(Fra). • Managing jobs on a day to day basis to ensure Customer requirements were met. • Working with local management to ensure any disruption to the programme was minimal. • Carrying out a wide variety of ‘C’ Check and ‘A’ Check inspections on Aircraft listed above. • Day to day use of both EASA Form 1 and FAA Release to service Certificates. • Working on call outside of shift hours. Show less



Flybe

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 400 - 500 Employee

• NDT Level 2 Engineer

  • Jul 2005 - Oct 2005

  FLYBE (Exeter airport – UK): Jul 05-Oct 05: Aircraft Types-BAe 146, Bombardier Q300 and Q400. Experience includes: (Main discipline used – Level 2 ET – MRO) • Worked at Very short notice (1 day) long distance (circa 500 miles) as cover when FLYBE’s own NDT operator was taken to hospital for a major operation. • Intensive ‘C’ Check inspections carried out daily on the above Aircraft. • Travelling between Birmingham and Exeter airports as required to assist the company in meeting the work demands. Show less



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Petty Officer Aircraft Engineer

  • May 1995 - Jul 2005

  Royal Navy (Worldwide): May 95-Jul 05: Aircraft Types-Sea King, Merlin, Lynx, Hawk, Harrier GR7/9, Sea Harrier, Chinook, Puma, VC-10, Tristar Experience includes: (Main disciplines used – Military Engineer ET, UT, RT, VT and PT – MRO) • 7 years’ experience as a Manager from a young age as ranked Leading Hand (Corporal) from 20 years old and Petty Officer (sergeant) from 22 years old, Chief Petty Officer on leaving. • 4 years’ experience as a military NDT Operator (equivalent of PCN LI) in all 5 military techniques (PT,MT,ET,UT and RT) • 2 years’ experience as a military NDT Technician (equivalent of PCN LII) on techniques listed above plus as Radiation Protection Supervisor. • 5 years + materials experience working with many different metals to fine tolerances as a supervisor in a military aircraft sheet metal workshop. • 10 years’ experience working mechanically on aircraft. • 5 years’ experience as a mechanical supervisor for military aircraft. • 5 years’ experience as a manpower manager and works co-ordinator, in charge of considerable sized groups of people on a variety of tasks. • 10 years working experience of communicating effectively with people and transforming verbal demands into realistic results. • 10 years working experience of integrating easily with people from all ethnic and social backgrounds on a daily basis. Show less