David Elias
Bridgend,County Borough of Bridgend
Summary
Highly experienced Electronics Engineer whose has worked extensively on Radio and Radar , In Flight Entertainment(IFE), Computer, Microprocessor , Electronic and electro-Mechanical equipments in both the ground and Aircraft(Avionic) environments. This involved working to very high safety and quality standards and involved effective liaison with customers . I have recently passed a Cisco network Academy course as part of my Open University Studies.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Technician
British Airways Avionic Engineering
Pontyclun , Rhondda Cynon Taf.
01.1994 - 10.2020
Repaired ,modified and tested avionics equipments for Certified Release to Service(CRS) as per a JAR-145 Maintenance organisation. Components were released to EASA and FAA levels. Units included Radio Navigation receivers(VOR & ILS) , Radio Transceivers, Radio Altimeters ,Ground Proximity Warning Systems(GPWS), In Flight Entertainment(IFE) seat back LCD displays , handsets and Video Modulator equipments .
Air Traffic Engineer 2
National Air Traffic Services
Wear Drayton, Middlesex
12.1987 - 01.1994
Repaired and Tested electronic equipments supporting the Air Traffic Controllers at the London Air Traffic Control centre. These included CCTV systems, multitrack voice recorders, colour and monochrome CRT monitors,computer PCB boards, communications distribution equipments, radio pagers and emergency power supply maintenance.
Electronics Technician
British Airports Authority(BAA).
Gatwick Airport, Sussex
09.1987 - 12.1987
Carried out repairs and maintenance on the Airfield Runway Lighting system which was controlled by the Air Traffic Control tower. This involved working on current regulators and a computer control system.
Radio Radar Technician Airfields .
Royal Air Force
UK
02.1978 - 07.1987
Junior Technician(4 years) , Corporal(4years).
Repair , testing and scheduled maintenance of all airfield radio and radar equipments. These included search surveillance and precision approach primary radars,radio navigation aids such as airfield beacons ,Instrument landing System(ILS), HF,VHF & UHF radio transmitters and receivers and all radio radar equipments in the Air Traffic Control tower to include PPI radar displays and multi track tape voice recorders.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd06.1998
Higher National Diploma - Electronic Engineering
Thames Valley University
Slough06.1992
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronic Engineering
Kingston University
London06.1991
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
Norwich City Technical College
Norwich06.1981
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
RAF Locking
Weston-S-Mare,Somerset.09.1979
Skills
- Very experienced in Engineering
- Repair , Calibration, Modification and Testing
- Scheduled preventative maintenance
- Solder skills
- Good team member
- Experience of use of computer systems
- Fault finding to system and component level
- Structured , methodical and logical approach
Open University Study
Currently studying a BSc(Hons) Computing with Electronic Engineering.
Sensing , Logic and Actuation (Electronics module) Oct 2020 to May 2021( End of module result , 83%).
Introduction to Information Technology 1 April 2021 to Sept 2021(Distinction 87%).
Cisco networking(CCNA) part 1 , 02 Oct 2021 to June 2022.(End of module result , 81.5% , awarded 2 Cisco network certificates and a digital Cisco Badge.
Introduction to Information Technology 2, Oct 2022 to May 2023.(Distinction, 87%).
Additional Skills
I have extensive experience of using the following Test Equipment :- Spectrum Analysers (incorporating Sweep Generators) , Signal Generators (RF , AF & Video) , Oscilloscopes , Audio Analysers , Audio Wattmeters , RF Wattmeters , Power Supplies , Multimeters , Attenuators and Automatic Test Equipments(ATE).
This involved working with various cables(RF 50 ohm , Video 75 ohm , fibre optic ) and cable assemblies/harnesses.
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy running , walking , cycling , going to the gym and sailing .
References
Richard Lintern
Avionics Operations Manager Cardiff Airport, British Airways Engineering.
Mr Paul Hampshire
Workshop Manager , British Airways Engineering
Mr Mark Swainston
Workshop Supervisor , British Airways Engineering .
Timeline
Senior Technician
British Airways Avionic Engineering
01.1994 - 10.2020
Air Traffic Engineer 2
National Air Traffic Services
12.1987 - 01.1994
Electronics Technician
British Airports Authority(BAA).
09.1987 - 12.1987
Radio Radar Technician Airfields .
Royal Air Force
02.1978 - 07.1987
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronic Engineering
University of Glamorgan
Higher National Diploma - Electronic Engineering
Thames Valley University
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronic Engineering
Kingston University
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
Norwich City Technical College
Certificate of Higher Education - Electronics
RAF Locking
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