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James Landeg

Harlow,United Kingdom

Summary

Experienced Royal Air Force Aircarft Mechanical Technician of over eleven years, with over three years as a supervisor directing maintenance teams of up to 24 and personally training inexperienced personnel. Offering knowledge in hydraulic, pneumatic, gas turbine engine, fuels, air frames and flying control systems. Skilled in maintenance such as fault finding/diagnosis, major component replacement and functional testing including five years expertise engine ground running. Aircarft experience includes Boeing CH-47 Chinook, Panavia Tornado and Beoing C-17 Globemaster.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Royal Air Force
Brize Norton, Oxfordshire
12.2018 - Current
  • Utilised over 11 years of experience to effectively manage multiple teams as Supervisor
  • Managed up to 24 personnel on a front line squadron distributing work according to skill levels and priority, allowing for work to be carried out efficiently and creating an organised work atmosphere
  • Supervised work in fast-paced environments and meticulous settings for optimal output. Adapted pace to meet organisational output requirements effectively.
  • Undertaking training and re-training throughout this field has greatly broadened my hand skills and fault diagnosis skills allowing for increased serviceability of operational aircraft
  • Mentoring inexperienced members of my team is an integral part of my role and one I am passionate about, with my patience creating a productive environment with confident and skilled technicians, and helping secure the organisation's future work output
  • Generated aircraft in under greatly reduced time periods and under high pressure to facilitate important operational sorties. This allows the organisation to create critical sorties at short notice and continue the Squadron's mission supporting the UK's national interests.
  • Communicated complex handovers via F700 paperwork and verbally, creating seamless cross shift maintenance and co-operation.
  • Organising team briefs, ensuring all members know their tasks, including serious risks and safety precautions, keeping the Squadron running as effectively as possible

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Royal Air Force
Marham, Norfolk
03.2015 - 12.2018

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical)

Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering
Wolverhampton
06.2016 - 06/2017

NVQ Level 2 - Aeronautical Engineering

Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering
Wolverhampton
09.2014 - 02/2015

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield
04.2001 -

A-Levels -

Harlow College
Harlow
04.2001 -

High School Diploma - GCSE

Passmores Comprehensive School
Harlow
04.2001 -

Skills

    Leadership

    Mentoring

    Supervising

    Inspection and functional testing

    Fault finding/diagnosis

    Safety conscious

    Engine ground running (operator and supervisor)

    Mechanical maintenance

Affiliations

As a member of the British military, I enjoying keeping fit including through running, and powerlifting training/competitions.


My love of hiking takes me to many beautiful locations in the UK including the West country, Peak District and Lake District


Spending time with family and friends

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Royal Air Force
12.2018 - Current

NVQ Level 3 - Aircraft Maintenance (Mechanical)

Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering
06.2016 - 06/2017

Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Mechanical)

Royal Air Force
03.2015 - 12.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Aeronautical Engineering

Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering
09.2014 - 02/2015

Bachelor of Science - Geography

University of Hertfordshire
04.2001 -

A-Levels -

Harlow College
04.2001 -

High School Diploma - GCSE

Passmores Comprehensive School
04.2001 -

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