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DANIEL SEDDON

Blaydon,Gateshead

Summary

I am a professional and highly motivated Aircraft Engineering Technician with knowledge and experience across several types of aircraft and associated equipment. I always apply a positive and proactive approach to problem solving and can assess situations quickly. It is important to be meticulous and focused throughout any task to achieve a solution-based outcome. Also, I demonstrate exceptional communication and teamwork, with the ability to lead teams in delivering a high-quality service to enable organisation needs to be met. I can easily understand client requirements and the need for asset serviceability and availability. I am capable and comfortable in working to tight deadlines and under constraints of time and resource, whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Aircraft mechanic

Willis Aviation Services Limited
Teesside International Airport
07.2024 - Current
  • Performed routine and non routine maintenance on aircrafts to ensure high operational standards.
  • Demonstrated commitment to health and safety procedures by following strict guidelines during all tasks undertaken on the job site.
  • Ensured adherence to strict regulatory standards with meticulous documentation and reporting practices.
  • Maintained a clean and organised workspace for enhanced productivity and safety compliance.
  • Read and interpreted technical documents to complete maintenance procedures to required specifications.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components on Boeing & Airbus aircraft.
  • Worked as part of a highly skilled team to deliver multiple aircraft back to service after extensive maintenance packages.

Aircraft engineering technician

Royal Navy
01.2020 - 07.2024

• Experienced in A.C. and D.C electrical systems, including power generation and distribution. Aircraft instruments, Auto pilot, Lighting, Pitot static systems,, 3 phase generators, relays, sensors and transformers.

• Conduct preventative, scheduled maintenance on Merlin Helicopters, including inspections, fitment, testing, and functionality testing the aircraft and each of their components according to forecasts.

• Experienced in Mechanical systems such as engines, reduction gearboxes, freewheel actuator, hydraulics, rotor heads and servo actuators.

• Experienced in the disassembly and reassembly of mechanical structures and composite materials such as rotor blades, composite panels, undercarriages, pulleys and bell cranks.

• Has led teams of up to 8 highly trained technical and engineering specialists.

• Carried out preventative, scheduled and corrective maintenance on all types of aircraft systems.

• Assisted with fault diagnosis and rectification on all electrical and mechanical aircraft systems.

• Followed technical publications/diagrams, both printed and online, precisely to ensure highest attention to detail in work undertaken.

• Tool control in accordance with local authorisations.

• Completed relevant administration and documentation for work undertaken.

• Calibration of equipment and servicing of ground equipment (HP air rigs, Hydraulic ground rig, AC and DC power generators, Ground Power Rigs.

• Health and safety awareness and correct use of correct PPE, COSHH and working at height daily.

Bartender

The Alchemist
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2016 - 01.2020

Apprentice mechanic

Audi
Newcastle upon Tyne
05.2018 - 12.2018

Education

Human Factors training / DAEMS -

Basic Sea Survival Course (firefighting, damage control) (2020 - undefined

NVQ Level 3 - Aircraft maintenance technician

Newcastle College
09.2016 - 06.2018

Level 1 First Aid (basic First Aid) (2020) Diversity & inclusions training - undefined

2 Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering

(Military Air Engineering school)

Skills

  • Leadership – Passionate about leadership and culture, using motivational techniques, incentives and trust to enhance team building abilities and setting regular new targets and objectives Analytics – Ability to fault find in mechanical then following procedure to rectify the fault, finally testing the serviceability of the component or system
  • Communicating & Influencing – Communicates effectively with colleagues and the management team, actively contributing to planning, working and reinforcing the safety culture in the workshop
  • Problem Solving – Experience of working with multiple, highly complex systems, often under environmental, commercial and time constraints Develops and implements effective solutions to resolve problems
  • Safety – Works in a safety critical aircraft engineering environment Challenges poor practices or behaviours and ensures equipment is safe to use and fly Prioritises safety working under pressure or dealing with conflict over availability of assets

Additional Information

  • Full UK Security Clearance
  • Full UK Driving License

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

I enjoy spending my free time with my Son, Partner and friends. I enjoy watching and playing football . I also enjoy going to the gym and boxing whilst trying to take up a new hobby in playing golf.

Personal Information

Timeline

Aircraft mechanic

Willis Aviation Services Limited
07.2024 - Current

Aircraft engineering technician

Royal Navy
01.2020 - 07.2024

Apprentice mechanic

Audi
05.2018 - 12.2018

Bartender

The Alchemist
09.2016 - 01.2020

NVQ Level 3 - Aircraft maintenance technician

Newcastle College
09.2016 - 06.2018

Basic Sea Survival Course (firefighting, damage control) (2020 - undefined

Level 1 First Aid (basic First Aid) (2020) Diversity & inclusions training - undefined

Human Factors training / DAEMS -

2 Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering

(Military Air Engineering school)
DANIEL SEDDON