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Elisa Bovill

WIndlesham,Surrey

Summary

A seasoned CAA B1/C Licensed Aircraft Engineer with over 20 years of experience in the airline industry, specialising in aircraft maintenance management and compliance. Demonstrates extensive hangar and line experience at Heathrow Airport, with a strong background in FAA and CAA audits. Proficient in Part M, Part 145, and Part 147 regulations, with expertise in SMS management and compliance. Skilled in direct reports management, career development, and apprenticeship recruitment and program design. IOSH trained and DBS checked, with a full UK driving licence. Committed to fostering a safe and just culture.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

Asst. Maintenance Manager - International

United Airlines
London, Heathrow, Middlesex
03.2023 - Current
  • Enforced compliance with company policies and industry regulations during maintenance activities.
  • Conducted risk assessments to enhance workplace safety.
  • Led investigations following incidents, employing the 5-Why method for effective resolution.
  • Acted as primary liaison for FAA, Environmental, CAA and internal audits, ensuring thorough communication and agreed resolve.
  • Utilised investigatory software - Sologic - to address FAA and internal audit findings effectively.
  • Initiated and spearheaded Aircraft Maintenance Apprenticeship Scheme for United LHR, creating an FAA-accredited program.
  • Forged relationships with suppliers, negotiating purchasing terms for GSE and aircraft tooling.
  • Directed front-of-house operations, maintaining adherence to company and regulatory standards.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration across departments, including Stores and Operations, to ensure regulatory and internal compliance for the Station.
  • Assisted in set-up of European stations, to ensure compliance and safe working conditions for our field-service technicians.
  • Handled employee relations issues and resolved challenges to support retention.
  • Led Tooling and Calibration team, holding responsibility for compliance for all tooling repairs, documentation, calibration and labelling.
  • Ran a H&S initiative to stock chemical burn sprays, including compliance with Environmental, COSHH and internal regulations.
  • Worked with CAA/DfT/FAA/TSA to design security search process and facility security program for a new hangar facility at LHR.
  • Assisted in the successful setup of a new A-Check line in a new facility, including ensuring correct availability of spares, tools and GSE.

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Virgin Atlantic Airways
Heathrow, London
02.2014 - 03.2023
  • Management and Certification of aircraft maintenance checks (AOG, structural repairs, A/E checks, modifications etc.).
  • Hold a full B1 & C licence with company approvals on several Boeing and Airbus wide-bodied aircraft, including engine run and borescope cover.
  • Run a team of up to 50 engineers to accomplish safe aircraft maintenance in VAA’s Heathrow Hangar.
  • Fostered a strong compliance culture within the team by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations and procedures.
  • Personally responsible for 12+ reports and their objectives, career development, personal issues, appraisals, improvement plans and promotions.
  • Carried out several recruitment drives for annual apprenticeship program, including developing innovative interviewing techniques.
  • Face of STEM and Barbie project - working with local schools to encourage children and females into engineering and promoting apprenticeships.
  • Produce a range of reports and written legal documents, to include answering and resolving audit findings.
  • Responsible for rostering, training schedules, sickness and leave.
  • Event organisation including hangar open days, recruitment drives and assistance in filming.

Certifier

Virgin Atlantic Airways
Heathrow , London
02.2012 - 02.2014
  • Troubleshot problems and diagnosed system faults.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
  • Supervision and Certification of small teams through aircraft maintenance to include engine changes, large component changes, AOGs etc.
  • Mentored apprentices and technicians.

Technician

Virgin Atlantic Airways
Heathrow , London
09.2007 - 02.2012
  • Interpreted aircraft maintenance manuals and manufacturer instructions to install and troubleshoot components.
  • Carried out line maintenance for 5 years.
  • Gained A licence approvals, learnt how to use aircraft logs, manuals, aircraft data software and expanded air legislation knowledge.
  • Health and safety rep for 2 years.

Apprentice Engineer

Virgin Atlantic
Heathrow , London
11.2006 - 09.2007
  • Shadowed qualified engineers to obtain an extensive understanding of engineering best practices.
  • Gained hand skills.
  • Moved across different departments eg stores, workshops and Part M to gain wider understanding of industry, regulations and standards.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering BEng (hons) - Aircraft Engineering

Kingston University & KLMuk Engineering

Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Reading College

A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Geography

Kings Cathedral School

Skills

  • CAA B1/C Licensed Aircraft Engineer


  • Aircraft Maintenance Management


  • Hangar and Line experience at Heathrow Airport


  • Audit (FAA and CAA) experienced


  • Fully conversant in Part M, Part 145 and Part 147


  • SMS Management & Compliance


  • IOSH Trained


  • Direct reports management


  • 20 years’ experience in airline industry


  • Apprenticeship Recruitment & Program Design - FAA approved


  • Tooling and Calibration Management


  • Full UK Driving licence


  • DBS checked

Hobbies

A parent of three young boys, I enjoy all aspects of family life. I founded a charity that has raised over £100,000 for Neonatal Intensive Care Units. I enjoy playing the piano, running for charity, DIY, crafts and travel. I strongly believe in a positive work-life balance and I am an ambassador for the drive to change perception of women in engineering.

Timeline

Asst. Maintenance Manager - International

United Airlines
03.2023 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor

Virgin Atlantic Airways
02.2014 - 03.2023

Certifier

Virgin Atlantic Airways
02.2012 - 02.2014

Technician

Virgin Atlantic Airways
09.2007 - 02.2012

Apprentice Engineer

Virgin Atlantic
11.2006 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Engineering BEng (hons) - Aircraft Engineering

Kingston University & KLMuk Engineering

Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering

Reading College

A-Levels - Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Geography

Kings Cathedral School

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