Brian Russell
Bangor,Down
Summary
Dedicated Lead Hand with expertise in aircraft fitting and quality assurance. Manages hands-on work alongside the team, ensuring precision in technical tasks and adherence to safety regulations. Trains and develops team members to enhance skill sets and improve overall performance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Hand
Airbus UK
Belfast, Antrim
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee a team of 12 fitters
- Communicating schedule and performance targets to the team
- Involved directly with the team in 'hands on' work, demonstrating excellent productivity, quality and encouraging my team to perform in the same manner
- Ensuring individual operators have the appropriate skills to perform the required tasks and advising the Operations Manager of any technical training required
- Training and instructing the team as necessary
- Assisting the Operations Team Manager in the maintenance of the mandatory Health and Safety requirements and ensuring general Health & Safety/housekeeping standards are achieved
- Providing an advisory role to the Operations Team Manager to support with schedules/requirements
Aircraft Fitter
Bombardier/Spirit Aerosystems
11.1999 - 06.2023
- Fitting parts to aircraft, riveting, sealing and installation of fastners i.e rivets and hilites etc
- Using engineering drawings EPR's and PVA's as and when required
- Complying with regulations and in accordance with health & safety
- Carrying out works to a high standard at all times and maintaining good housekeeping practice
- Work effeciently and effectively on production Line
- Booking on and off FATS system throughout working shift
Education
Bombardier/Spirit Aerosystems
Belfast, BFSSkills
- Aircraft fitting
- Quality Assurance
- Health & Safety compliance
- Team Leadership/valued member of team
- strong work ethic
- Effective communication
Timeline
Lead Hand
Airbus UK
06.2023 - Current
Aircraft Fitter
Bombardier/Spirit Aerosystems
11.1999 - 06.2023
Bombardier/Spirit Aerosystems