James Lindsay

A team member on the Canopy section within the 4 shed facility.

• Performed troubleshooting on mechanical systems maintaining optimal functionality at all times.
• Assembled and fit structural parts and subassemblies to detailed specifications.
• Interpreted specifications, engineering drawings and work orders effectively to produce quality results.
• Rejected faulty assemblies and components to maintain quality.
• Wore P.P.E to protect from personal risk.
• Assembled and installed prefabricated parts and components to produce both Single and Twin seat Canopies..
• Aligned and fastened components to a precise degree of accuracy.
• Participated actively in team briefings before commencing work activities, fostering efficient, productive communication within the team.
• Liaised with design, planning and M.R.B. teams to resolves complex issues regarding non conforming, externally supplied components.
• Guaranteed smooth operations for reducing potential safety risks through daily handovers between Nightshift and Dayshift through the means of legal aircraft handover documentation.

Worked on the Typhoon Final assembly project within 302 Hangar.

• Handled various test procedures situations, including Hydraulic, Fuel, E.C.S (environmental control) systems ensuring functionality, performance and compliance with specifications.
• Tested finished workpieces to measure dimensions and tolerances for quality purposes using a Leica Laser tracker. This skill set enabled me to work in various locations, both nationally and internationally supporting our RAF customer on base in locations such as RAF Conningsby and Raf Mount Pleasant, Falkland islands.
• Routinely conducted both Breakdown (Sfm) and Flight Folder (Aircraft Hard copy) documentation procedure. Handling Part Numbers, Serial numbers, component changes and required retests. All entries being over stamped by S.Q.C prior to any flight activity.
• Completed Electrical bonding checks in accordance with relevant test procedure documentation.
• Aligned and fastened components to precise degree of accuracy. Before moving onto test I worked within the marry up facility. Utilising the Brotje equipment alongside Lieca laser trackers to ensure alignment during the marry up of the Front - Centre fuselage and rear - centre fuselage. This was all done within the range of precise tolerances.
• Achieved a high level of delegation for both airframe structures and for performing test procedures.
• Supported a substantial number of apprentices through their apprenticeships. Providing them with the broad knowledge and confidence to pursue their own career within the business.