Daniel Robinson
County Durham,UK
Summary
Experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with a focus on electrical systems and extensive supervisory experience from 13 years in the RAF. Demonstrated success in fast-paced environments, including first-line support for advanced aircraft systems and second-line depth maintenance for fast jet aircraft. Effective communicator and leader, fostering teamwork and achieving operational excellence. Dedicated to problem-solving and professional growth in engineering roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6068
6068
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Aircraft Technician (Avionic/Mission Systems) Manager
Royal Air Force
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Responsible for effective management of aircraft maintenance, leading teams of 30 electrical engineers to prioritise and complete daily engineering tasks while meeting demands of the operational flying programme and scheduled maintenance.
- Conducted final stage Inspections on Aircraft control systems that are vital to air safety to ensure compliance with safety standards following any disturbances. Responsible for verifying correct assembly of components and overseeing successful completion of functional testing, before deeming the A/C serviceable and safe for flight operations.
- Responsible for the communication of inherent aircraft issues to manufacturer and contributing to timely solutions for these problems when maintenance opportunities arise.
- Carry out annual reporting duties for my team comprising of 25 producers and 5 supervisors, meticulously outlining their strengths and achievements during the reporting period. Also providing insightful feedback on potential for development that could further enhance their careers.
- Responsible for investigating airworthiness occurrences, compiling evidence, and completing the engineering section of Defence Air Safety Occurrence Report (DASOR) raised for each occurrence, detailing the sequence of events, engineers' investigative process to determine cause, and the solutions implemented by the engineering team.
- 51 Sqn – UK RC 135 Rivet Joint | RAF Waddington
Aircraft Technician (Avionic/Mission Systems) Supervisor
Royal Air Force
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Supervision of Aircraft Rectification, Aircraft Serving, Fault Diagnosis, Functional Testing & Scheduled Maintenance of UK RC 135 RivetJoints Avionic and Mission systems.
- Using my extensive aircraft knowledge, briefing Engineering Officer of faults unable to be rectified, allowing them to make informed decisions as to whether the aircraft is safe to fly to meet operational tasking.
- Supervisor ensuring all work completed and documented in line with policy such as Manual of Airworthiness Maintenance – Process (MAM-P), Manual of Airworthiness Maintainence – Documentation (MAMP-D) and Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE).
- Ensuring compliance with policy including Military Aviation Authority, Armed Forces Act, Health & Safety and COSHH.
- Development of subordinates by design, implementation, and management of training programs, which increased shift competency levels and developed technical skills.
- 51 Sqn – UK RC 135 Rivet Joint | RAF Waddington
Aircraft Senior Technician Avionic (A Tech Av)
Royal Air Force
04.2018 - 10.2020
- Producer responsibilities within a Civilian Part 145 compliant Maintenance and Flight Line environment.
- Aircraft Rectification, Aircraft Servicing, Fault Diagnosis, Functional Testing and Scheduled Maintenance of UK Shadow platform.
- “Subject Matter Expert” on Shadow Aircraft DAS suite. Completing various courses enabling me to undertake maintenance on its missile warning and countermeasures dispensing system wiring.
- Implemented various upgrade projects and trials as part of a multi trade team for UK Shadow platform.
- Mentoring and development of junior members of Shadow aircraft’s engineering team.
- Completed 4 Tours of Afghanistan on OP Toral, working in support of Special Forces on International operations. Carrying out Aircraft maintenance and flight line tasks in remote, forward operating locations in small teams with minimal support.
- 14 SQN – Shadow Aircraft | RAF Waddington
Aircraft Senior Technician Avionic (A Tech AV)
Royal Air Force
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Producer responsibilities within a Civilian Depth Maintenance Part 145 compliant Environment.
- Aircraft Rectification, Fault Diagnosis, Functional Testing & Scheduled Maintenance of UK Tornado platform.
- Achieved & maintained special engineering authorisations to carry out maintenance on Tornado Aircraft Armament and Fibre Optic Wiring.
- Tornado GR4 – Depth Maintenance | RAF Marham
Education
Intermediate Management Leadership Course -
Technical Engineering and Asset Management Training -
Royal Air Force
IOSH Managing Safely - undefined
Reed in Partnership
Level 3 Award in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - undefined
Reed in Partnership
High Government security clearance - undefined
Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Aerospace
Royal Air Force
04.2016
Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering
City & Guilds
Engineering Technician - undefined
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Junior Management Leadership Course - undefined
Royal Air Force
Aircraft Technician Supervisors Course - undefined
Royal Air Force
Quality Management System Self Audit Course - undefined
Royal Air Force
Human Factors Training - undefined
Royal Air Force
Error Management Training - undefined
Royal Air Force
Skills
- Strong leadership
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Task prioritisation
- Critical thinking under pressure
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Fault finding and rectification
- Electrical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Engineering Documentation
Accomplishments
- Led a specialist team of 12 Engineers on a 3-month scheduled maintenance deployment in USA. Working with US Air Force and American contactors, undertook depth maintenance on the highly complex Rivet Joint surveillance aircraft platform. Despite an unfamiliar work environment, balanced time and staff effectively, completing the scheduled maintenance a week ahead of the deadline, resulting in the early return of the aircraft to the UK to undertake its high priority operational role.
- Hand-picked to lead a team of four specialist engineers on a prestigious six-month course in the USA, focusing on the intricacies of the UK’s most advanced intelligence electrical systems. Gaining in-depth knowledge of system operations, maintenance procedures, and the interpretation of associated documentation and technical drawings whilst representing the organisation in an international training environment.
- Responsible for Test and Measuring equipment inventory worth £500,000+ with equipment held in the UK and at internationally deployed locations. Managing equipment calibration validity cycles from deployment to redeployment, undertaking critical timeline checks, dynamic plan updates and ensuring senior management updated regularly.
Aircraft Training
- UK RC 135 Rivet Joint Mission systems “Q” Course | Royal Air Force | 2022
- UK RC 135 Rivet Joint Avionic “Q” Course | Royal Air Force | 2021
- Shadow Aircraft Avionic “Q” Course | Royal Air Force | 2019
- Aircraft Technician Avionic (A Tech AV) Training | Royal Air Force | 2016
Timeline
Aircraft Technician (Avionic/Mission Systems) Manager
Royal Air Force
08.2024 - 12.2025
Aircraft Technician (Avionic/Mission Systems) Supervisor
Royal Air Force
10.2020 - 08.2024
Aircraft Senior Technician Avionic (A Tech Av)
Royal Air Force
04.2018 - 10.2020
Aircraft Senior Technician Avionic (A Tech AV)
Royal Air Force
04.2016 - 04.2018
IOSH Managing Safely - undefined
Reed in Partnership
Level 3 Award in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) - undefined
Reed in Partnership
High Government security clearance - undefined
Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering
City & Guilds
Engineering Technician - undefined
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Junior Management Leadership Course - undefined
Royal Air Force
Aircraft Technician Supervisors Course - undefined
Royal Air Force
Quality Management System Self Audit Course - undefined
Royal Air Force
Human Factors Training - undefined
Royal Air Force
Error Management Training - undefined
Royal Air Force
Intermediate Management Leadership Course -
Technical Engineering and Asset Management Training -
Royal Air Force
Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture - Aerospace
Royal Air Force