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Jack Morrison

Jack Morrison

Glasgow

Summary

Military professional with 7+ years of IT experience in Royal Air Force, specialising in complex systems maintenance and troubleshooting. Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional service and achieve successful outcomes consistently. Proven leadership skills through effective team supervision and motivation to meet high standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

Typhoon Ground Support Systems (GSS) Supervisor

Royal Air Force
Lossiemouth, Moray
07.2024 - Current

Employed as GSS Junior Non-Commissioned Officer, providing Ground Support Systems in support of Typhoon operations.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Maintained availability of Engineering and Mission Systems for QRA(I) North and Typhoon operations in UK and overseas.

- Supervised execution of engineering activities in accordance with GSS Engineering Order Book and Quality Management System.

- Provided helpdesk and on-site technical support for Typhoon Engineering and Mission Systems at RAF Lossiemouth.

- Ensured configuration control of all fixed and deployable Typhoon Engineering hardware at RAF Lossiemouth.

- Recorded maintenance activities accurately using F700 series documentation in compliance with MAM-P, MAM-D, and AP600.

- Adhered to all Station Quality Management System procedures, promoting continuous improvement.

- Complied fully with statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.

- Uphold ethos, core values, and standards expected of Royal Air Force personnel.

UK ASACS Engineering Systems Manager

Royal Air Force
Alnwick, Northumberland
02.2023 - 07.2024

Promotion to Junior Non-Commissioned Officer within post, as UK Air Surveillance and Control System Engineering Systems Manager.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Managed, supervised, and mentored ICT Technicians on all Flight Safety critical UK ASACS Equipment.

- Coordinated contractor work within Control and Reporting Centre Boulmer, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

- Liaised with Operations Surveillance Director to address maintenance issues for North and South UK Air Defence Assets.

- Recorded and actioned all equipment faults within Control and Reporting Centre Boulmer, raising Maintenance Work Orders as necessary.

- Controlled and coordinated major servicing, infrastructure, and equipment projects.

- Produced shift handover brief, maintaining updated Engineering Log and Daily Equipment States Website.

- Delivered comprehensive daily brief to Senior Operations Staff, declaring all equipment states and servicing tasks.

UK ASACS Maintainer

Royal Air Force
Alnwick, Northumberland
09.2019 - 02.2023

Within a pressurised environment, providing maintenance of systems that are vital to UK Air Defence. These include; Voice Communications System, Command and Control System and Flight Plan Dissemination System.

- Performed scheduled maintenance on UKASACS equipment, minimising operational impact.

- Organised and executed corrective maintenance for essential systems.

- Deputised for Supervisor, supporting Manager in their absence.

- Liaised with military sites and civilian agencies regarding equipment outages.

- Updated Daily Equipment State database, ensuring transparency across the force.

- Adhered to Health and Safety regulations, ensuring compliance among visiting personnel.

- Completed maintenance documentation to maintain accurate engineering records.

- Executed associated duties, recording occurrences with precision.

Systems Control Operation Plans Technician

Royal Air Force
Falkland Islands
02.2022 - 06.2022

Deployed to British Forces South Atlantic Islands on a 4 month detachment. Employed within Systems Control (SysCon) part of the Joint Communications Support Unit (JCSU). Working as a shift technician my responsibilities included providing first-line maintenance and support to Defence Digital (DD) assured services across the Mount Pleasant complex and remote mountain sites.

Retail Caterer

Elior UK
Glasgow, Glasgow City
01.2018 - 05.2018

Delivered food and drink services in a fast-paced environment at Ibrox Stadium.
Maintained excellent customer service while engaging with patrons in a 50,000 capacity venue.
Handled monetary transactions accurately to ensure efficient operations.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Unified Communications Technician

City and Guilds
United Kingdom
01.2019 - 06.2020

Engineering Technician -

Institution of Engineering and Technology
United Kingdom
09.2024 -

Junior Management Leadership Course

Aviator Command Squadron
United Kingdom
07.2024 - 07.2024

Specialised Management Training

No1 Radio School
07.2023 - 07.2023

Typhoon GSS Administrator (FESS 7.5)

Typhoon Training Facility
United Kingdom
11.2024 - 12.2024

UKASACS - VCS, CCS, FPDS

IBM
United Kingdom
04.2021 - 05.2021

Microsoft Server 2K12

No1 Radio School
United Kingdom
/2019 -

CISCO IT Essentials

No1 Radio School
United Kingdom
/2019 -

CISCO - Introduction to Networks

No1 Radio School
United Kingdom
/2019 -

Advanced Higher - English

Eastbank Academy
United Kingdom
08.2018 -

Higher - Physical Education

Eastbank Academy
United Kingdom
08.2017 -

Higher - Biology, Design and Manufacture, English

Eastbank Academy
United Kingdom
08.2017 -

Higher - Mathematics, Physics

Eastbank Academy
United Kingdom
08.2017 -

National 5 - Biology, English, Physical Education

Eastbank Academy
United Kingdom
08.2016 -

National 5 - Admin & IT, Mathematics, Modern Studies, Physics

Eastbank Academy
United Kingdom
08.2016 -

National 5 - Geography

Eastbank Academy
United Kingdom
08.2016 -

Skills

Database administration and management

Windows system administration

Oracle database

Asset and resource management

Team leadership and management

Network security and operations

Interpersonal communication skills

Troubleshooting and fault finding

Customer service excellence

Cash handling proficiency

Public speaking and presentation skills

Supervisory and leadership abilities

Time management and organization strategies

Maintenance and repair skills

Server management and system maintenance

Military training experience

Accomplishments

New Year Honours List 2022 - Team Commendation - Battlespace Management Force ASACS ELS - CRC Engineering Flight

Timeline

Typhoon GSS Administrator (FESS 7.5)

Typhoon Training Facility
11.2024 - 12.2024

Engineering Technician -

Institution of Engineering and Technology
09.2024 -

Typhoon Ground Support Systems (GSS) Supervisor

Royal Air Force
07.2024 - Current

Junior Management Leadership Course

Aviator Command Squadron
07.2024 - 07.2024

Specialised Management Training

No1 Radio School
07.2023 - 07.2023

UK ASACS Engineering Systems Manager

Royal Air Force
02.2023 - 07.2024

Systems Control Operation Plans Technician

Royal Air Force
02.2022 - 06.2022

UKASACS - VCS, CCS, FPDS

IBM
04.2021 - 05.2021

UK ASACS Maintainer

Royal Air Force
09.2019 - 02.2023

NVQ Level 3 - Unified Communications Technician

City and Guilds
01.2019 - 06.2020

Advanced Higher - English

Eastbank Academy
08.2018 -

Retail Caterer

Elior UK
01.2018 - 05.2018

Higher - Physical Education

Eastbank Academy
08.2017 -

Higher - Biology, Design and Manufacture, English

Eastbank Academy
08.2017 -

Higher - Mathematics, Physics

Eastbank Academy
08.2017 -

National 5 - Biology, English, Physical Education

Eastbank Academy
08.2016 -

National 5 - Admin & IT, Mathematics, Modern Studies, Physics

Eastbank Academy
08.2016 -

National 5 - Geography

Eastbank Academy
08.2016 -

Microsoft Server 2K12

No1 Radio School
/2019 -

CISCO IT Essentials

No1 Radio School
/2019 -

CISCO - Introduction to Networks

No1 Radio School
/2019 -
Jack Morrison