DANIEL Tomkinson
Tewkesbury,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced, versatile and extensively trained Aerospace Technician in both military and civil aviation seeking a progressive role in the Aerospace Quality Engineering Sector. Security cleared and familiar in many aspects of engineering capable of adapting to meet organisational needs with a strong skill of hand and a keen eye for detail. An effective team member possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to work independently with initiative to carry out engineering principles to a high standard with military bearing and a sense of humour. Looking for a long term, challenging position.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
MRO (Maintenance Repair Operations) Technician
Ontic (Previously Triumph)
Staverton, Gloucestershire
08.2019 - Current
- Certified Release staff, ensuring that outgoing work is compliant with applicable procedures and carried out to aerospace standards.
- Experienced in audits, both from internal and external inspectors (i.e CAA/EASA). Requiring a proactive mindset to ensure standards are consistently met regardless of upcoming audits.
- Ensuring work area is compliant with on site requirements such as FOD, COSHH and 5s.
- Coordinate closely with wider team members from various departments to meet business requirements within deadlines.
- Repair, Modification, Overhaul and Testing of multiple hydraulic/electrical/mechanical aircraft components. Products can vary depending on application ranging from medium to high complexity.
- Fault finding and execution. Analysing data provided from incoming test results and reports from customers in order to rectify faults and return units to a flightworthy condition.
- Voluntarily learning new product and skilled techniques as part of the business' ongoing licence acquisitions.
- Voluntarily training other technicians in multiple areas such as Final View / Release inspection and technical principles.
Aircraft technician
Royal Navy
Helston, Cornwall
02.2014 - 01.2019
- Working within a diverse range of teams and environments.
- Active aircraft maintenance and deep maintenance packages involving full strip down, overhaul and reassembly of hi-tech military aircraft to procedural literature.
- Fault finding in mechanical, avionic and electrical systems vital to flight safety.
- Modifications. Part of a 2 man team tasked with the modification of all RNAS Culdrose Merlin MK2 aircraft.
- Often carried out skilled and sensitive work requiring High level of focus.
- Role changing aircraft to suit task specific flights. (i.e Sonar and weapons installation).
- Refuelling operations (both aircraft on deck and airborne).
- Line operations for take-off and landing. Included marshalling (day and night), fire safety rating and aircraft movement.
- Often required to demonstrate leadership skills.
Fabricator
CKF ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2008 - 11.2014
- Development of bespoke industrial machinery and systems.
- Unique projects made to fit the exact specifications provided from engineering drawings, tailored specifically for each client.
- High standard TIG welding of sheet metal and structural frames.
- Creative problem solving and modifications to meet deadlines.
- High skill of hand fabrication of individual parts and the assembly of complex machinery.
- On site installation for client, occasionally having to make alterations due to
unforeseen site limitations with minimal resources from workshop floor.
Education
Higher National Certificate - Level 5 : Mechanical Engineering
Gloscol
Gloucester, Gloucestershire 09.2009 - 09.2014
NVQ Level 2 - Aeronautical Engineering
Royal Navy
Portsmouth11.2014
NVQ Level 2 - Military Air Engineering
Royal Navy
Portsmouth 05.2014 - 12.2014
GCSEs - B-C English, Maths and Science
Tewkesbury School
Tewkesbury 07.2003
Skills
- Quality Management - Able to ensure work is carried out in compliance with procedure requirements
- Fast and Flexible Learner - Capable of taking on board new skills and implementing effectively to suit current objectives
- Technical ability - Experience in high level technical background
- Eye for detail - Observant with engineering drawings, procedural literature and physical product
- Multiple Skills of Hand - Conversant in several mechanical and electrical disciplines
- Creative Problem Solving - Either as a team member or individual to overcome obstacles
- Risk Assessment - Able to carry out work safely in accordance with relevant procedures
Affiliations
- Music - Keen musician and audio engineer.
- Downhill sports - Mountain biking and snowboarding.
- Climbing - Social indoor climber.
- Cooking - Enjoy exploring new recipes and techniques both indoors and outdoors.
Timeline
MRO (Maintenance Repair Operations) Technician
Ontic (Previously Triumph)
08.2019 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Military Air Engineering
Royal Navy
05.2014 - 12.2014
Aircraft technician
Royal Navy
02.2014 - 01.2019
Higher National Certificate - Level 5 : Mechanical Engineering
Gloscol
09.2009 - 09.2014
Fabricator
CKF ltd
09.2008 - 11.2014
NVQ Level 2 - Aeronautical Engineering
Royal Navy
GCSEs - B-C English, Maths and Science
Tewkesbury School
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