Personal Details |
§ 15 years of Space experience, and 9 years Aerospace (Rotary wing) § Married § Full drivers licence (clean) § NATO secret clearance and UK security clearance |
Experience
Projects:
Express AM5 (full preparation phase and build).
Express AM6 (full preparation phase and build).
Lybid (full preparation phase and passed build to another Lead).
AMOS 6 (full preparation phase and build).
Hylas 3 (full preparation phase).
Brisat (full preparation phase and build).
LEE (Mechanical test support) RCM (General support)
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2010 – present MDA Corporation Ste-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC Assembly, integration and test Lead Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering Team Leader. § CAD trained (Siemens NX) MGSE design and design reviewing. § Mechanically responsible for all payloads during all mechanical activities. Including support during Spacecraft activities. § Control all movements of Payload. (Receipt and un-pack of structures, lifting activities, coupling of payload and final packing and shipment). § Write procedures for all work carried out and ensure neither, quality or schedule are impacted during all build activities. § Full understanding of payload/Spacecraft in all aspects (RF, DC power, structure, testing, flight systems and mechanical build requirements). § Train and build a new team of Engineers for the support role. § Run multi-projects, ensuring the right support/equipment are available at the right time.
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Experience
Projects:
UK Military multi build Sub unit (4 off (2 rebuilds and 2 complete).
Amazonas 2 (full preparation phase and build).
Express AM4 (full preparation phase and passed build to another Lead).
KaSat (full build).
Assisted on several other projects in varying degrees. |
2006 – 2010 EADS Astrium Portsmouth. Hants Assembly, integration and test Lead Mechanical Engineer. § Mechanically responsible for payload during all mechanical activities. § Handle all critical movements of payload (receipt and un-pack of structures, lifting activities, coupling of payload and final packing and shipment). § Write procedures for all work carried out and ensure neither, quality or schedule are impacted during all build activities. § Full understanding of payload in all aspects (RF, DC power, structure, testing, flight systems and mechanical build requirements). § Control Dual/Triple mechanical shifts. § Running a multi-build project.
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Projects:
UK military multi build payload 3 off builds.
Anik F1R |
2004 – 2006 EADS Astrium AIT Mechanical (Shift leader and tech) § Waveguide build experience, coax experience and unit installation. § Run a shift of 10 operators and focal point for Lead Mechanical Engineer. § Understanding of RF, SHF and UHF systems. § Understanding of PTS (Payload test system). § General procedures and work instruction layout and rising. |
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2001-2004 EADS Astrium AIT Payload Planner § Control work packages and stock for Satellite payloads. (Hot bird 7, 10-01, 10-02, W3A, Amazonas, Anik F1R). § Oversee control of component supply and schedule. § Control ‘JIT’ (just in time) system for component and ancillaries supply § Customer interface. |
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1996-2001 DARA Fleetlands MOD Airframe/engine fitter and Airframe inspector. § 3rd and 4th line repair and overhaul of Chinook MK2/2a’s § Including cat 3 and cat 4 repairs. Sub system overhauls. § Full range of work undertaken includes: Fuel system (strip/rebuild) § Landing gear (removal/replacement) § Hydraulic systems (flight controls, lifting equipment, Sub systems) |
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§ Naval Lynx Mk3-8 conversion. § Full airframe modification and re-routing of sub-systems. Full use of a/c jigs and fixtures.
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Education |
1992-1996 RNAY Fleetlands § 4-year airframes/engines apprenticeship (rotary wing).
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Equivalent to Bachelors degree in Aeronautical engineering (based on years of learning) by Residency Quebec |
1991-1992 Havant 6th form college Havant, Hants. § GCSE Physics (C grade) § GSCE Computer studies (C grade) § GCSE Maths (C grade) § GCSE English Language (C grade)
1997-2001 Fareham technical college Fareham. Hants § HNC in aerospace engineering (Mechanical). § ONC in aerospace engineering (Mechanical).
§ NAQA (Naval aircraft Quality assurance) course (Fleetlands). § Chinook Mk 2 quality course (RAF Odiham)
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Additional information. |
I have received several management training courses during my time: § Innovating and problem solving § Improving communication skills § Time management § Developing and coaching my team § Managing people. § Product liability § LOBO scaffold Trainer course § Microsoft Project 2010
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Interests |
DIY, computers, technology, Guitar, languages, health and fitness, Snowboarding, Rugby. |
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