Lewis McLeod
Chichester,UK
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated aircraft specialist. Time served British Aerospace apprentice. Over 30 years' experience in the aeronautical industry. With over 6 years continuous supervisory/inspection experience running structures/maintenance repair workshop. Extremely experienced in all aspects of structural production & inspection, repair, maintenance and modification, on a variety of aircraft. Competent, confident and target driven, working to the highest of standards structurally and mechanically, with a meticulous approach to all tasks set, in a supervisory, inspection QC or technician capacity.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work history
Aircraft fitter
StandardAero
Gosport, Hampshire
2024.06 - Current
Major & Minor maintenance and modification on Chinook Aircraft, predominantly responsible for the more involved structural tasks.
Aircraft structural fitter
Boeing
Gatwick Airport, West Sussex
2022.04 - 2024.04
Part of specialist team converting Boeing 737's from passenger to cargo. Undergoing heavy structural modification and deep maintenance.
Certifying Staff
BAE Systems
Dhahran, Air base., Saudi Arabia
2021.01 - 2022.04
Responsible for supervision, inspection, production planning and and hands on repair and modification of Tornado aircraft while undergoing base maintenance.
Fitter
Arriva Traincare
Eastleigh, Hampshire
2020.08 - 2020.12
Modification, maintenance & refurbishment of train carriages.
Structural Repair Consultant
Tui
Luton
2020.02 - 2020.03
Survey & inspect, Tui fleet of wide body aircraft, compile and ensure all repair files are accurate and rectify as required. (Ceased due Covid)
QC Inspection
Leonardo
Milan, Italy
2018.06 - 2020.02
- F-35:Lightning 2, production inspection, Wing & Centre section.
Fitter
Airbus
Hamburg, Germany & Toulouse, France
2016.01 - 2018.05
- A350 & A320 Production Final Assembly Line.
Supervisor/Certifying Staff
Alsalam Aircraft Co.
Dharhan, Saudi Arabia
2008.06 - 2015.12
- Tornado Maintenance & modification program. Supervision & Quality Control.
- Responsible for running sheet metal workshops, and training of Saudi Trainees.
Fitter
(Eagle Airways) Air New Zealand
Hamilton, New Zealand
2005.06 - 2008.05
- Beech 1900D maintenance carrying out all structural and mechanical aspects of ‘A’ & ‘B’ checks including complete recovery of wheels up landing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZZvNmt57rE
Fitter
BAe Systems
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2000.01 - 2005.06
- Tornado maintenance & high spec structural modification, 25 F.I.
- Assisting with on the job training of Saudi aircraft technical apprentices.
Fitter
British Airways (Contractor)
Glasgow, Scotland
1998.01 - 1999.12
- Boeing 737 (400 & 800) responsible for all aspects of structural modifications and repair while undergoing ‘B’ & ‘C’ checks. Ensuring all Boeing and BA safety standards and specification are complied with.
Fitter
Marshall Aerospace
Cambridge, England
1995.01 - 1998.01
- L1011 TriStar freighter conversion programme, involving complete strip out and heavy structural modification.
- Gulfstream V freighter conversion programme, complete strip of green (new) aircraft and structural modification to produce multi-purpose aircraft.
- C130 Hercules major maintenance overhaul and modification programme.
Fitter
British Aerospace
Prestwick, Scotland
1986.06 - 1995.01
- Jetstream 31 & 41, and Hawk Production. Served 4 year Aeronautical engineering apprenticeship.
- Specialising in construction & installation of aircraft air-frames and major assemblies Working on every area of assembly line. Ensuring BAe & CAA quality standards in all assemblies.
Education
BAe Systems
Dharhan2021
Leonardo
Milan2018
Airbus
Toulouse2017
Level 2, Certificate in Fitness Instruction - GYM
IMPACT-BRITISH Training Solutions
Dubai2013
University Of Herts
Hatfield2011
BAe Systems
Dharhan2009
BAe Systems
Preston1999
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE iN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING T1,T2B & T3B. CITY & GUILDS 208 PART 3 iN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (CREDIT) -
Ayr Technical College
Ayr1990
Skills
- Assembly and production
- Base maintenance
- Wide body aircraft
- Boeing & Airbus
- Strong structural repair aptitude
- Hand/power tools, measuring equipment
- Engineering drawings/standards
- Modification & repair standards/regulations
- Identify and report design problems and inefficiency in build
- Good Communication skills
- COSHH
- Tool Control
- Risk assessments
- Bench stock supplies
- Proficiency at reading blueprints & first article verification compliant
- Aircraft Composite repair coursed
- Word & Excel proficient
- Compile design assistance requests
- Health & safety at work practices
- Proactive
- Good judgement
- Team Player
- Conscientious
- Cultural Awareness
- First Aid certified
- Physically fit & mobile
Additional Information
- Keen interest in health & fitness, mentally and physically.
- Looking for a role on 554 or 4x4 rotation, to allow more family time.
- Yoga, breath work, running, skiing, kite-surfing, DIY, and anything outdoors.
Timeline
Aircraft fitter
StandardAero
2024.06 - Current
Aircraft structural fitter
Boeing
2022.04 - 2024.04
Certifying Staff
BAE Systems
2021.01 - 2022.04
Fitter
Arriva Traincare
2020.08 - 2020.12
Structural Repair Consultant
Tui
2020.02 - 2020.03
QC Inspection
Leonardo
2018.06 - 2020.02
Fitter
Airbus
2016.01 - 2018.05
Supervisor/Certifying Staff
Alsalam Aircraft Co.
2008.06 - 2015.12
Fitter
(Eagle Airways) Air New Zealand
2005.06 - 2008.05
Fitter
BAe Systems
2000.01 - 2005.06
Fitter
British Airways (Contractor)
1998.01 - 1999.12
Fitter
Marshall Aerospace
1995.01 - 1998.01
Fitter
British Aerospace
1986.06 - 1995.01
BAe Systems
Leonardo
Airbus
Level 2, Certificate in Fitness Instruction - GYM
IMPACT-BRITISH Training Solutions
University Of Herts
BAe Systems
BAe Systems
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE iN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING T1,T2B & T3B. CITY & GUILDS 208 PART 3 iN AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING (CREDIT) -
Ayr Technical College