Gordon Sellar
Skilled Aircraft Fitter
Mostyn,Flintshire, United Kingdom
Summary
Team-oriented and ambitious Aircraft Fitter With 7 years experience currently based at Broughton in the manufacturing sector. Has a proven track record of meeting deadlines and working with a team to achieve business objectives. In Canada, worked with a team of five to successfully deliver set jobs in order for the aircraft build to be delivered to target. Currently seeking a position in Aircraft maintenance to develop skillset and to further career goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Skilled Aircraft Fitter
Airbus
07.2021 - Current
- Carry out installation of sub-assemblies on trailing edge and leading edge of A320 and A321 wing assemblies
- Qualified First Aider
- Providing On-the-job training to apprentices
- Ensure that engineering activities comply with Health and Safety, engineering drawings and standards.
- Applied strong problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that arose during fitting process.
- Performed detailed inspections of completed assemblies, ensuring adherence to quality standards and client requirements
Aircraft Structural assembler
Airbus
01.2023 - 01.2024
- During this period, I was on a secondment to Airbus Mirabel to assist with the A220 Program Ramp-up
- My responsibilities included: Ensuring workbooks are correctly stamped with no outstanding work
- Training new employees in the correct installation of mechanical fasteners
- Installing firewire within the aft cargo.
Aerostructures Craft Apprentice
Airbus
09.2017 - 07.2021
- Creating Independent Learning Plan to meet academic objectives
- Achieved Level 2 in Team and Lean management.
- Proactively sought opportunities for professional growth by attending workshops and industry events
- Consistently met deadlines by effectively managing time and prioritizing tasks
- Gained exposure to different departments, broadening understanding of business operations
Education
Level 3 NVQ Engineering Manufacture (Aerospace) -
Coleg Cambria (North Wales)
01.2017 - 04.2020
HNC Aircraft Engineering (Grade A) -
University of The Highlands And Islands (Perth, Scotland)
01.2016 - 04.2017
Skills
Material prepping
Precision measuring tools
Installation and maintenance
Blueprint Reading
System assembly
Problem-Solving
Threaded fasteners
References
- Jamie McIntyre, Process Manager A320 Stage 2, +447854679239, jamie.mcintyre@airbus.com
- Mark Morris, Apprentice Assessor, +447522608264, mark.morris@cambria.ac.uk
Timeline
Aircraft Structural assembler
Airbus
01.2023 - 01.2024
Skilled Aircraft Fitter
Airbus
07.2021 - Current
Aerostructures Craft Apprentice
Airbus
09.2017 - 07.2021
Level 3 NVQ Engineering Manufacture (Aerospace) -
Coleg Cambria (North Wales)
01.2017 - 04.2020
HNC Aircraft Engineering (Grade A) -
University of The Highlands And Islands (Perth, Scotland)
01.2016 - 04.2017