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Donald Shanks

Edinburgh,Midlothian

Summary

Licenced Aircraft Engineer with a wide range of experience in the aviation maintenance industry. Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team. Proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. First class analytical and problem solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining airworthiness standards .

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

B1 line supervisor

KLMUK Engineering
EDI and NCL
02.2024 - Current
  • Carrying out line maintenance on B737 and Emb 170-190 a/c types.
  • Performing troubleshooting and component replacements.
  • Performing daily checks, weekly checks,A-checks and actioning defects in the technical log books.
  • Call outs to turnarounds performing MEL maintenance procedures.


A1-3 engineer

Scotrail
Edinburgh, Midlothian
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Performing annual service check tasks and inspections on trains.
  • In accordance with vehicle maintenance instructions.
  • British rail class 170 Turbostar diesel multiple unit and HST diesel type coursed.

B1 licensed aircraft engineer contractor

STS Aviationservices, KLMUK ad-hoc
Edinburgh
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed ETOPS transit checks on A330 aircraft.
  • Actioned defects in technical log and cabin books.
  • Performed M.E.L. maintenance procedures.
  • Performed daily checks, A-checks on Emb170-190 aircraft
  • Performed daily checks B737, A320 aircraft types.

B1 line supervisor

KLMUK Engineering
Aberdeen And Edinburgh
01.2018 - 12.2021
  • Performed daily checks, weekly checks.
  • Troubleshot defects on customer a/c B737Max, B737NG/CL, A320 and EMB 170-190 a/c.

B1 licenced aircraft engineer

B1 Monarch
Edinburgh
01.2017 - 04.2018
  • Performed daily checks, weekly checks, service checks.
  • Troubleshot defects on B737-8 Max a/c and B737NG a/c.

B1 licensed aircraft engineer contractor

BCT Aviation
Edinburgh
04.2016 - 03.2017
  • Performed daily, weekly checks and troubleshot defects on B737NG.
  • Carrying out routine and non-routine maintenance.
  • AD HOC return to service checks A320.

B1 licensed aircraft engineer

Loganair
Inverness
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Performing L1,L2,L3 checks on Saab340 aircraft.
  • Troubleshot defects reported by crews.
  • Carrying out routine and non-routine maintenance.

B1 licenced aircraft engineer contractor

UK,Europe and Middle East
01.2005 - 11.2014
  • Performed troubleshooting of defects, re-roles, daily, weekly and service checks on B737-300 QC a/c at EDI airport.
  • Flight mechanic on B737-300 A.O.G. recovery down-route
  • Debriefed flight crew, performed M.E.L. maintenance procedures on turnarounds.
  • Performed daily, weekly, A-checks line/base maintenance on B737CL , B757 and A320.
  • Provided on job coaching to mechanics.
  • Easily fitting into different M.R.O. environments and cultures.

B1 licensed aircraft engineer

British Airways
Edinburgh
04.1990 - 09.2004
  • EDI worked on B757,B737-400 and A319/A320 led a small line maintenance team coached mechanics.
  • Resolved technical defects ensured the aircraft maintained airworthiness standards, involved in the day-to-day running of station including tech library, stores and admin.
  • Technician at BHX worked in a line/base environment on B737-200 and A319 involved in routine maintenance, service checks, engine changes, landing gear changes etc.
  • Apprenticeship at LHR hangars on various company aircraft types.
  • 2 yr college block release program (BTEC)

Education

NVQ Level 3 - ONC Engineering

Brooklands College
Weybridge
1992

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - 2 Highers 8 Ordinary

Inverness High School
Inverness
1988

Skills

  • Proficient problem solving and organisational skills
  • Strong sense of responsibility able to work under pressure
  • Well organized honed towards being logical and efficient
  • Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Effective interpersonal skills with good cultural awareness
  • Good computer knowledge

Certification

EASA part 66 B1 Aircraft Maintenance License ;

Airbus A318 / A319 / A320 / A321 ( CFM 56 )(V2500)

Airbus A319 / A320 / A321 (CFM LEAP-1A)

Airbus A330 (RR RB211 Trent 700)(GE CF6)(PW4000)

Boeing 737-300/400/500/600/700/800/900 ( CFM 56 )

Boeing 737-8 (CFM LEAP 1B)

Boeing 757-200 / 300 ( RR RB211 )

Saab 340 ( GE CT7 )

Embraer ERJ-170 Series (GE CF34)

Embraer ERJ-190 Series (GE CF34)

Timeline

B1 line supervisor

KLMUK Engineering
02.2024 - Current

A1-3 engineer

Scotrail
02.2023 - 01.2024

B1 licensed aircraft engineer contractor

STS Aviationservices, KLMUK ad-hoc
05.2022 - 01.2023

B1 line supervisor

KLMUK Engineering
01.2018 - 12.2021

B1 licenced aircraft engineer

B1 Monarch
01.2017 - 04.2018

B1 licensed aircraft engineer contractor

BCT Aviation
04.2016 - 03.2017

B1 licensed aircraft engineer

Loganair
01.2015 - 12.2015

B1 licenced aircraft engineer contractor

UK,Europe and Middle East
01.2005 - 11.2014

B1 licensed aircraft engineer

British Airways
04.1990 - 09.2004

NVQ Level 3 - ONC Engineering

Brooklands College

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - 2 Highers 8 Ordinary

Inverness High School

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