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Ben McCarthy

Ben McCarthy

Newport,Shropshire

Summary

As an Aeronautical Avionic technician, I excel in electrical repairs, maintenance, safety procedures and servicing equipment. Proficient in fault finding, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and procedures. I bring qualities of effectiveness, reliability, and enthusiasm honed throughout my career and studies. Thriving in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, I am dedicated to delivering work of the highest quality.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Aircraft avionics technician

RAF
Oxford, Oxfordshire
02.2017 - 03.2025
  • Conducted both scheduled and unscheduled inspections to ensure aircraft readiness for flight.
  • Supervised teams of less experienced technicians
  • Utilized various testing equipment, including multimeters and aircraft specific diagnostic equipment, to assess aircraft systems.
  • Executed technical troubleshooting and fault finding to identify and resolve complex issues efficiently.
  • Worked collaboratively with engineers, technicians, and maintenance personnel to accomplish project goals.
  • Provide advanced training to fellow technicians, surpassing standard requirements.
  • Performing line maintenance and servicing duties to ensure optimal efficiency

Service engineer

Transicon
Telford, Telford and Wrekin
04.2025 - 05.2025

While training to become a service engineer over almost two months I picked up necessary skills such as.


  • Industrial Panel wiring
  • Industrial wiring diagram reading
  • Basic knowledge of PLC's
  • Industrial Panel fault finding and components

Education

Apprenticeship Diploma level 3 - Aeronautical avionics

Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE)
Cosford
01.2020

Level 3 - 18th edition BS 7671:2018

City & Guilds
United Kingdom
03.2025 - 03.2025

Skills

  • Scheduled maintenance
  • Navigation systems understanding
  • Electronic fault-finding and diagnosis
  • Supervising less experienced technicians
  • Technical equipment maintenance
  • Soldering tools and equipment
  • Wiring diagram reading
  • Teamwork

Hobbies

  • I have a strong proficiency in using and troubleshooting computers, ensuring optimal functionality and performance due to creating and building them.
  • I have taken up golf in the past few years which greatly improves my physical and mental well being.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Service engineer

Transicon
04.2025 - 05.2025

Level 3 - 18th edition BS 7671:2018

City & Guilds
03.2025 - 03.2025

Aircraft avionics technician

RAF
02.2017 - 03.2025

Apprenticeship Diploma level 3 - Aeronautical avionics

Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering (DSAE)
Ben McCarthy