Callum Hall
Horndean ,Hampshire
Summary
Meticulous engineer commended for performing quality maintenance under immense pressure with fast turnaround. Offering over 9 years of comprehensive experience in performing aircraft inspections, including basic pre-flight, post-flight and scheduled inspections. I am also proficient in reading technical documentation, troubleshooting issues and enacting successful corrective, scheduled and preventive maintenance actions. Hardworking and detail-orientated with a technical mindset I am a highly skilled individual demonstrating out-of-the-box thinking with a proven track record of largely boosting business growth and building a firm positive reputation within the forever advancing aerospace industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Company Director
Prestige Aircraft Maintenance
Waterlooville, Hampshire
03.2023 - Current
- Drove business growth with strategic planning and forecasting.
- Streamlined operations for improved efficiency and productivity.
- Managed high-profile projects to successful completion within deadlines.
- Implemented technology upgrades, modernising internal workflows and systems with finances and internal working systems to aid productivity.
- Optimised financial performance with rigorous cost control measures.
- Formulated business development strategies to expand market presence to compete with other industry leading businesses in a short time frame of business creation.
- Created long-term business strategy to drive company success.
- Developed professional relationships with business partners and authorities to establish trust, rapport and reliability.
- Recruited and developed a high-performing team, fostering positive and results-driven workplace culture.
- Directed administration and optimisation of financial operations, payroll and accounting processes.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Improved efficiency with regular maintenance checks and routine servicing.
- Maintained accurate logbooks for regulatory compliance.
- Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability when needed,.
- Performed preventative and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft to meet required standards.
- Read and interpreted technical documents to complete maintenance procedures to required specifications.
- Assessed airworthiness of aircraft and components in conformance with established procedure and CAA regulations.
- Inspected completed work to verify maintenance standards and declare aircraft ready for operation.
- Rebuilt aircraft structures, functional components and parts to support timely repair work.
- Detected problems with landing gear, hydraulic systems and de-icers by conducting thorough inspections.
- Referenced aircraft engine manuals and service bulletins to guide maintenance and repair work, minimising risk of accidental damage.
- Tested aircraft systems to guarantee compliance with industry standards and measure performance.
- Adhered to strict safety protocols whilst performing daily tasks, guaranteeing work environment security.
- Diagnosed mechanical problems by utilising specialised testing equipment.
LAA Inspector
Light Aircraft Association
Turweston, UK , Northamptonshire
12.2022 - Current
- Licence covers A-A (All aircraft airframes of all construction i.e Wood & Fabric, Aluminium, Composite & Fibre-glass reinforced).
- Licence covers E (All 4-stroke piston engines of all designs i.e Radial, Inverted, Opposed etc)
- CAA & LAA Certified on all Gipsy Engine types issued from the Type Design holder Deltair Aerospace Ltd
- Signatory for aircraft sign off
- Certify aircraft for Permit renewals.
- Interpret engineering drawings to help and inform owners in aircraft construction phases, to improve build quality, safety and build time.
- Inspect aircraft and components for wear & tear, damage & conformity with current rules & regulations in force.
- Inspect aircraft paperwork.
- Fill out aircraft logbooks & certify if satisfactory.
- Build aircraft AMPs (Aircraft Maintenance Program) to show compliance with current & applicable SBs, ADs, TNS & Other legal publications. Time-limited item check.
Lead Aircraft Engineer
Wiltshire Aircraft Maintenance Ltd
Micheldever, Hampshire
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Upheld individual and team compliance, implementing appropriate procedures and regulatory requirements issued by the CAA. (Civil Aviation Authority)
- Remained current on a large variety of aircraft types by conducting all aspects of general day-to-day maintenance tasks and repairs in accordance with the manufacturer or AC43.13.B if required.
- Led maintenance activities to outline clear team targets and expectations to deliver the highest company and customer satisfaction.
- Provide appropriate guidance during general maintenance tasks and repairs to ensure safety compliance which exceeds regulatory and airmanship standards.
- Managed the successful completion of all maintenance tasks to deadlines through effective team leadership and supervision.
- Operate a wide range of power tools and testing equipment to diagnose, adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircraft.
- Obtain fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Read and understand manufacturer documentation, CAA/FAA & LAA (Light Aircraft Association) directives and technical drawings and implement to the required aircraft tasks in hand.
- Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness to maximize productivity and safety.
- Inspected airframes and engines to detect wear, damage and other defects.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions and diagnose causes and repair.
- Conducted various competency tests in all aspects of Aircraft Maintenance in line with company and governing bodies quality procedures to maintain exceptional levels of work output.
- Carry out maintenance test flights to find various faults, carry out repairs and carry out post maintenance test flights before releasing the aircraft back to the owner.
- Responsible for workload planning and parts ordering to maximize efficiency and through-put of work.
Aircraft Engineer
Wiltshire Aircraft Maintenance Ltd
Micheldever , Hampshire
07.2016 - 05.2021
- Remained current on a large variety of aircraft types by conducting all aspects of general day-to-day maintenance tasks and repairs in accordance with the manufacturer or AC43.13.B if required.
- Operate a wide range of power tools and testing equipment to diagnose, adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircraft.
- Obtain fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Read and understand manufacturer documentation, CAA/FAA & LAA (Light Aircraft Association) directives and technical drawings and implement to the required aircraft tasks in hand.
- Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness to maximize productivity and safety.
- Inspected airframes and engines to detect wear, damage and other defects.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions and diagnose causes and repair.
Education
John Clarke Award For Contribution To Air Safety - Air Safety
RAF Royal Aero Club
City of London09.2021
GCSEs - Science
Perins Community School
Alresford07.2014
GCSEs - Mathematics
Perins Community School
Alresford07.2014
GCSEs - Geography
Perins Community School
Alresford 07.2014
GCSEs - English
Perins Community School
Alresford07.2014
GCSEs - Physical Education
Perins Community School
Alresford 07.2014
GCSEs - Food Technology
Perins Community School
Alresford07.2014
GCSEs - Spanish
Perins Community School
Alresford07.2014
A-Levels - English Language
Peter Symonds College
Winchester07.2016
A-Levels - Mathematics
Peter Symonds College
Winchester07.2016
A-Levels - Geography
Peter Symonds College
Winchester07.2016
Skills
- Team Leader & Management
- Confident communicator
- Parts inspection
- Technical documentation understanding
- Troubleshooting ability
- Aircraft maintenance
- Quality Control
- Financial & Administrative confidence for end of year accounts & VAT Returns
Licences & Certifications Held
LAA Inspector:
Within this licence I am able to certify:
- A-A - All Airframes of all construction (Metal & Fabric, Wood & Fabric, Aluminium, Composite & Fibre-glass Reinforced)
- E - All 4-stroke piston engines of all design types (Opposed, Inverted, Radial, Rotax Engines etc)
- Group 9 Specialist Category obtained in 2024 for De Havilland Chipmunk & Scottish Aviation Bulldog
CAA & LAA Approved For Gipsy Engines
I am one of few CAA & LAA approved for work on all Gipsy engine types. I attended a course held by Deltair Aerospace Ltd who currently own the Type Design Certification.
NPPL Pilots Licence:
I hold a current UK National Pilots, my type ratings include:
- Tailwheel Endorsement
- Complex Endorsement (VP Propeller & Retractable Undercarriage)
- Microlight Endorsement (600Kg or less)
I Currently have over 300Hrs of flight time, in various aircraft types
- Antonov AN-2
- Luscombe 8F
- Diamond
- Piper (PA28 & PA28R)
- Cessna 152, 172, 182
- Bulldog
- Condor
- Ikarus C42
- Beagle Pup (Series 1 & Series 2)
- Rans S6
Timeline
Company Director
Prestige Aircraft Maintenance
03.2023 - Current
LAA Inspector
Light Aircraft Association
12.2022 - Current
Lead Aircraft Engineer
Wiltshire Aircraft Maintenance Ltd
05.2021 - 03.2023
Aircraft Engineer
Wiltshire Aircraft Maintenance Ltd
07.2016 - 05.2021
John Clarke Award For Contribution To Air Safety - Air Safety
RAF Royal Aero Club
GCSEs - Science
Perins Community School
GCSEs - Mathematics
Perins Community School
GCSEs - Geography
Perins Community School
GCSEs - English
Perins Community School
GCSEs - Physical Education
Perins Community School
GCSEs - Food Technology
Perins Community School
GCSEs - Spanish
Perins Community School
A-Levels - English Language
Peter Symonds College
A-Levels - Mathematics
Peter Symonds College
A-Levels - Geography
Peter Symonds College
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