Courtney Jones
Wolverhampton
Summary
Talented Aircraft Technician following my service in the REME regiment of the British army, with a team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation and installing new systems. Seeking to bring 5 years of experience.
I am disciplined in Quality Assurance (MAA & CAA) and Health & safety. My core work included: Hands-on mechanical experience, specializing in the Wildcat helicopter platform. Throughout my career, I've been trusted to diagnose, repair, and maintain one of the most multi-purpose aircrafts. I have travelled to multiple countries and applied these regulations in different settings. My background has shaped me into a technician who takes pride in my work, thrives under pressure, adapts easily, and strives to deliver engineering excellence. Seeking to apply my skills and competence to a civilian technician role.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6053
6053
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Aircraft maintenance technician
British army - REME
Yeovil
2020.01 - 2026.02
- Maintenance & Operations: Executed comprehensive pre-flight inspections and major component changes to uphold airworthiness standards.
- Safety & Compliance: Implemented a safety-first mindset through strict adherence to SOPs, QA, and FOD prevention protocols.
- Technical Documentation: Oversaw utilization of MRO software to enhance record-keeping processes aligned with flight safety regulations. Managed the documentation of maintenance logs to ensure adherence to aviation standards. Championed compliance with stringent safety protocols through effective data oversight.
- Rapid Troubleshooting: Diagnosed and resolved critical aircraft on ground faults under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions to ensure operational readiness.
- Physical Resilience: Adapted to challenging global environments to ensure seamless operations across hangars and extreme desert or arctic field locations during night shifts.
- Leadership & Teamwork: Mentored new recruits by providing comprehensive technical instruction and facilitating productive PT sessions to develop their skills.
- Flight Safety : Conducted comprehensive inspections and maintenance on assigned aircraft, applying industry-standard protocols to uphold flight safety standards.
- Followed manufacturer guidelines for repair and replacement of parts to maintain optimal condition of aircrafts.
- Assessed airworthiness of aircraft and components in conformance with established procedure and CAA regulations.
Petrol Station Attendant
Sainsburys
WOLVERHAMPTON
2017.03 - 2020.07
- Customer Service & Sales: Processing payments for fuel, groceries, lottery tickets, and tobacco, and promoting loyalty cards or special offers.
- Forecourt / Filling Station Assistant: This role often involves more outdoor work, such as keeping the forecourt clean, managing fuel deliveries, and assisting customers with air, water, or car wash facilities.
- Observation: The ability to stay alert while multitasking, particularly monitoring multiple pumps and the shop floor simultaneously.
- Forecourt Safety: Managing fuel deliveries (tanker coordination), using sand to clear fuel spillages, and checking equipment like car washes or air lines.
Football Coach
Soccer star coaching
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Strategic Planning: Designed complex tactical frameworks and routines to achieve high-performance goals.
- Structured Training: Developed technical sessions using the STEP framework to meet individual and group requirements.
- Adaptive Communication: Tailored complex feedback styles to suit diverse audiences, balancing diplomacy with authority.
- Human Factors & Safety: Applied sports science principles to manage injury prevention and optimise physical conditioning.
Education
A-Levels -
Smestow School
WOLVERHAMPTONGCSE -
Smestow School
WOLVERHAMPTONEngineering level 3 - Engineering
City & Guilds
2022.01 - 2026.04
Physical education and sport studies
University off Worcester
WorcesterNVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
City & Guilds
united kingdom 2022/2022 - 2026/2026
Skills
- Maintenance Planning
- Quality Assurance
- Critical Thinking
- Risk Mitigation
- Physical & Mental Resilience
- Adaptability
- Airworthiness Standards
- Disciplined Documentation
- Attention to Detail
- Adaptive Problem-Solving
- Aerospace quality assurance
- Hands-On training
- Health and Safety Compliance
- CAA & MAA compliant
Certification
- Application of Professional Engineering Standards
- Human factors continuation training
- NATO security cleared
- Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) – Category B
Affiliations
- Football
- Fitness
Accomplishments
Flight safety | Error management foundation
Flight safety | Human factors error management
REME | Tech AC CL2
REME | Tech AC CL3
IS/IT user | GOLDesp
MIL | ALDP LCPL | MT
Information | Record management
Timeline
Engineering level 3 - Engineering
City & Guilds
2022.01 - 2026.04
Aircraft maintenance technician
British army - REME
2020.01 - 2026.02
Petrol Station Attendant
Sainsburys
2017.03 - 2020.07
Football Coach
Soccer star coaching
2015.01 - 2020.01
A-Levels -
Smestow School
GCSE -
Smestow School
Physical education and sport studies
University off Worcester
NVQ Level 3 - Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship
City & Guilds
2022/2022 - 2026/2026