MARTIN GOHREY
Hampshire
Summary
An accomplished continuous improvement, advisor, facilitator and trainer. Currently working in an organisation with over 30,000 staff, to develop and guide a culture of innovation, challenge and improvement, promoting effective top-down governance alongside bottom-up empowerment. A background in aviation engineering, and a proven track record of carrying out the delivery, management and development of engineering training and authorisation. A sound working knowledge of Quality Management Systems and auditing to ensure compliance with current regulations. Cleared to a high Government standard. Member of Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institute of Innovation & Knowledge Exchange (IKE)
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) and Empowerment Consultant
Royal Air Force
High Wycombe, BKM
07.2021 - Current
- Developed maturity matrix and assessment to shape and build CI practice and culture across >30,000 strong organisation
- Created a network of CI practitioners across over 30 different operating locations across Europe
- Developed and published the overarching CI strategy and policy for the organisation
- Developed reporting system to allow recording and tracking of benefits realised by improvement activity across the organisation
- Facilitated several high-level CI events such as rescaling of the engineering branch governance and restructuring of an international aviation organisation
- Identified and sourced training required for CI practitioner roles throughout the organisation
- Established regular communications with all CI practitioners to ensure all were informed of latest developments with issues, best practice and opportunities
- Wrote reports outlining project progress and results
- Increased maturity level of the organisation by 9% in the first year
- Championed continuous improvement throughout departments, helping teams apply different methods and approaches to service improvement
Aircraft Component Bay Operations Manager
Royal Air Force
Basingstoke, HANTS
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Overall responsibility for repair, overhaul and testing of all Chinook helicopter mechanical, hydraulic and avionic components
- Responsible for technical accuracy of repair and maintenance documentation associated with all components
- Responsible for control and calibration of Test and Measuring equipment (TMEC) used throughout the Chinook fleet
- Developed training package to meet new requirements of the Aviation Authority allowing all technicians to be appropriately authorised to safely maintain aircraft components
- Strategically scheduled and managed 100+ staff members, maintaining high-performing business operations
- Managed and motivated high-performing teams for successful KPI attainment
- Cultivated continuous improvement environment, routinely identifying and addressing training needs to drive staff development
- Established and communicated daily priorities to guide team activities
- Supervised daily operations, acting as point of contact for any queries or obstacles
- Tracked and reported on KPIs, investigating variances and developing solutions to address bottlenecks or constraints
- Served as key corporate representative, liaising with various stakeholders in support of excellence
Engineering Training Manager
Royal Air Force
Basingstoke, HANTS
04.2013 - 10.2019
- Responsible for management of all engineering training and authorisations to meet needs of the Chinook Force with an annual throughput of >400 students/year
- Developed Training Authorisation Document Set (TRADS) to support all current Chinook aircraft in operation
- Providing assurance to Delivery Duty Holder through audit, internal/external validation and instructor observations that all training is compliant, technically accurate and safe
- Introduced new equipment training, ensuring proposed solutions meet the intent of training Defence Line of Development, ensuring all training was compliant with Defence Systems approach to Training (DSAT)
- Effectively trained instructors and supervisors on techniques for managing employees
- Oversaw training courses and promotional paths for professionals and leaders
- Maintained corporate responsibility by staying up-to-date with laws that affect human resource training programmes
- Mentored team members to succeed and advance within department and company
- Created training needs assessments to identify skills and knowledge gaps
- Tracked training outcomes through consistent collection of KPI data ad participant feedback
- Liaised with trainees to answer questions, resolve issues and escalate special circumstances to management
- Reviewed training materials and curriculum to verify alignment with company standards and industry advancements
Technical Author
04.2008 - 04.2013
- Created, amended and controlled technical documents to support maintenance and testing of all rotary aircraft within defence
Technical Instructor
04.2006 - 04.2008
- Provided technical instruction and training to avionics students in radar, radio and autopilot and guidance systems
Engineering Project Specialist
04.2001 - 04.2006
- Supported the introduction of a new integrated logistics tracking system to control aircraft equipment and maintenance
Avionics 1st Line Engineer
Royal Air Force
, HANTS
04.1990 - 04.2001
- Aircraft engineering supervisor
- Maintaining all Chinook avionic systems, auto control, communications, radar, generators and lighting
Education
BTEC HNC Aerospace Studies DCAE Cosford - Aerospace Studies
BTEC
Cosford 04.1987 - 04/1990
CEPA Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
CEPAS
Henlow08.2023
APMG Managing Benefits Foundation -
APMG
Henlow07.2023
APMG Agile Project Management Foundation -
APMG
Henlow05.2023
APMG Change Management Practitioner - undefined
ISO14001 Environmental System Management Lead Auditor - undefined
IKE Certificate of Professionalism in Innovation Practice - undefined
Skills
- Quality process implementation
- Quality management
- Quality audits
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Qualified
- Change Management Practitioner Qualified
- Leadership
- Course Design
- Training Needs Analysis
Timeline
Senior Continuous Improvement (CI) and Empowerment Consultant
Royal Air Force
07.2021 - Current
Aircraft Component Bay Operations Manager
Royal Air Force
10.2019 - 07.2021
Engineering Training Manager
Royal Air Force
04.2013 - 10.2019
Technical Author
04.2008 - 04.2013
Technical Instructor
04.2006 - 04.2008
Engineering Project Specialist
04.2001 - 04.2006
Avionics 1st Line Engineer
Royal Air Force
04.1990 - 04.2001
BTEC HNC Aerospace Studies DCAE Cosford - Aerospace Studies
BTEC
04.1987 - 04/1990
CEPA Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
CEPAS
APMG Managing Benefits Foundation -
APMG
APMG Agile Project Management Foundation -
APMG
APMG Change Management Practitioner - undefined
ISO14001 Environmental System Management Lead Auditor - undefined
IKE Certificate of Professionalism in Innovation Practice - undefined
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