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Andrew Gibson

Aerospace Customer Liaison Officer
Upton,Wirral

Summary

A seasoned aerospace professional with extensive A320 programme experience, specializing in wing structural repairs.

Fluent in MRB Procedures, Drawing systems and Process Specification Adherence.

Inspiring leader of small teams fostering adaptability to changing requirements, ensuring confidence in high-pressure situations.

Committed to exceptional customer service ensuring complex repairs are delivered to correct standard whilst supporting customer deliveries.

Proven results in Product Walk Projects to reduce NCs and improve consistent product Quality.

Excellent communication skills with both customers and suppliers to ensure improvements are driven from source to end customer.

25 Years of hands on experience utilized to train operators and support repairs when required.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Aerospace Customer Liaison Officer

Spirit Aerosystems
Broughton, Flintshire
04.2011 - Current
  • Supported customer in delivering around 10000 Aircraft Wing Sets.
  • Acquired expert knowledge of all Spirit products supplied to Airbus facility. Namely A320 Front and Rear Spar Assemblies, Spoilers, Flap Track Fairings, Lower Composite Panels and Flap Track Beams. A350 Front Spar, Rib Set and J-nose. A380 IOFLE. A330 Composite Leading Edge Panels.
  • Conducted thorough CPA to Identify RCCA and enact rectifications from supplier through to end customer.
  • Managed customer support team, Prioritizing Customer Quality Gates, Paint and CAP dates. Adapting rework plans to mitigate changes in delivery requirements.
  • Collaborated with design engineers to ensure most appropriate repair solutions for product integrity and customer schedule
  • Participated in large-scale repairs on final assembly lines to achieve timely aircraft delivery.
  • Assessed, planned and managed modification activities of Spirit components to return Test A320 and A321 AC into service.
  • Represented company in liability discussions regarding root cause analysis of issues.
  • Supported integration of multiple new mod assemblies into production.
  • Provided on Job training and courses to support to new operators to improve skills base of team. Including review and issue of certification stamps.

Aircraft fitter

Spirit Aerosystems
Prestwick, North Ayrshire
08.2000 - Current
  • Produced Front Spar Track Ribs, Installation of D-nose Skins and all rib assemblies and Rear Spar Assemblies for Airbus A320 Family
  • Manufactured fixed leading edge components for Boeing 767 and 777 aircraft.
  • Executed paint preparation processes to ensure high-quality finishes on Spirit Supplied Assemblies
  • Acquired expertise in composite structures including repairs.
  • Fluent Drawing awareness in all Spirit Programs.
  • Selected as representative for Company in permanent customer support role at Airbus Broughton.

Education

HNC - Aeronautical Engineering

Ayr College
Ayr, South Ayrshire
08.2000 - 05.2004

Skills

  • Works well with all functions to support customer
  • Knowledge of composite materials including repairs
  • Quality assurance in aerospace
  • Repair troubleshooting skills
  • Confidence in high-pressure situations
  • Riveting proficiency
  • Customer service skills
  • Airframe structural repair
  • Extensive A320 program experience
  • Leadership of small teams
  • Can adapt to most roles within Aerospace industry
  • Use of, and understanding of Drawing and Specification systems
  • FOD Trained

Affiliations

  • I take a keen interest in aviation and enjoy high level sports such as F1 and Football. I am a father of three and spend most weekends enjoying family activities and kids events.

Accomplishments

I have built my career from humble beginnings in a small mining village in Scotland through hard work and determination to become a well known name in the industry. I have built my reputation as a hard working and extremely skilled operator who is consulted to support in very complex issues.

Certification

Modern Apprenticeship Airframe fitter and Engineering (and associated Modules) 2004

Composite Repair 2021 (Most Recent)

Working at Height

Confined Spaces

First Aid


Timeline

Aerospace Customer Liaison Officer

Spirit Aerosystems
04.2011 - Current

Aircraft fitter

Spirit Aerosystems
08.2000 - Current

HNC - Aeronautical Engineering

Ayr College
08.2000 - 05.2004

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