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Nicholas Coad

Tondu,County Borough of Bridgend

Summary

A skilled professional with extensive experience in cable termination, including Quadrax connectors, and fault diagnosis and rectification of aircraft systems such as Fibre Optics. Proficient in initial software loading for new build Panasonic IFE systems and software updates for existing systems, including B787 GPM systems. Demonstrates strong mentoring abilities by guiding new team members to success. Committed to advancing expertise in aircraft system technologies and contributing to innovative solutions within the industry.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work history

Avionics Mechanic Level 1

BAMC
Cardiff
2024.03 - Current
  • Assisted in installation of Panasonic IFE systems on B777-200, B777-300, B787-8, and B787-9 aircraft.
  • Aided in removal of Thales IFE systems from B777-200, B777-300, B787-8, and B787-9 aircraft.
  • Supported completion of B, C, and D checks on B777-200, B777-300, and B787-8 aircraft.

Avionics Mechanic

BAMC
Cardiff
2022.04 - 2024.03
  • Assisted in installation of Panasonic IFE systems on B777-200, B777-300, B787-8, and B787-9 aircraft.
  • Supported removal of Thales IFE systems from B777-200, B777-300, B787-8, and B787-9 aircraft.
  • Contributed to completion of B, C, and D checks on B777-200, B777-300, and B787-8 aircraft.

Avionics Contractor

BAMC (Shorterm)
Cardiff
2021.06 - 2022.04
  • Conducted checks on B77-200, B777-300, and B787-8 aircraft to ensure operational safety and compliance.

Harness Assembler

CAF Rolling Stock UK
Newport
2021.03 - 2021.06
  • Manufactured cable harnesses for new rolling stock to enhance operational efficiency for Transport for Wales.

Systems Integration and Test Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems
Oakdale
2017.10 - 2021.03

Assisted in developing commissioning scripts for Ajax family of Armoured Fighting Vehicles.

  • Supported fault diagnosis and rectification processes.
  • Completed end user reports efficiently.
  • Utilised test equipment to test and diagnose MiLCAN, J1939 and fibre optic networks.

Quality Technician

Zodiac Seats
Cwmbran
2017.05 - 2017.10
  • Conducted goods in inspection of United Airlines Project Optima seat shrouds to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Avionics Technician

Cardiff Aviation Ltd
MOD St Athan
2017.03 - 2017.05
  • Scheduled Maintenance for Boeing 737, 767 and Airbus 320 aircraft.

Avionics Technician

Marshalls
Cambridge
2016.11 - 2017.03

Converted two Bombardier Global Express 600 aircraft for military surveillance operations.

Avionics Specialist

BAMC (Shorterm)
Cardiff
2016.11 - 2016.11

Executed successful trial installation of WiFi system on B747 aircraft.

Avionics Technician

British Airways (Aeropeople)
London
2016.07 - 2016.11

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly servicing and rectification of incoming defects.

Avionics Technician

BAMC (Shorterm)
Cardiff
2015.11 - 2016.07

Installed Panasonic in-flight entertainment systems and LED lighting on Boeing 747 aircraft.

Aircraft Mechanic

British Airways
London (Heathrow)
2014.03 - 2015.11

Conducted daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and corrections of incoming defects.

Avionics Technician

BAMC
Cardiff
2008.01 - 2014.03

Performed C and D checks on B747, B767, and B777 aircraft.

Section Leader

Catnic
Caerphilly
2004.07 - 2008.01

Supervised production shift managing manufacturing processes for steel profiles and lintels.

Aircraft Electrician

Royal Air Force
1982.03 - 2004.03

Employed as a Aircraft Electrician.

Education

RAF Halton

Tidworth College

Bridgend College

Wadebridge Comprehensive School

Skills

  • Cable termination expertise, including Quadrax
  • Fault diagnosis and rectification
  • Software loading for Panasonic IFE systems
  • B787 systems software integration
  • Mentoring and team development

Timeline

Avionics Mechanic Level 1

BAMC
2024.03 - Current

Avionics Mechanic

BAMC
2022.04 - 2024.03

Avionics Contractor

BAMC (Shorterm)
2021.06 - 2022.04

Harness Assembler

CAF Rolling Stock UK
2021.03 - 2021.06

Systems Integration and Test Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems
2017.10 - 2021.03

Quality Technician

Zodiac Seats
2017.05 - 2017.10

Avionics Technician

Cardiff Aviation Ltd
2017.03 - 2017.05

Avionics Technician

Marshalls
2016.11 - 2017.03

Avionics Specialist

BAMC (Shorterm)
2016.11 - 2016.11

Avionics Technician

British Airways (Aeropeople)
2016.07 - 2016.11

Avionics Technician

BAMC (Shorterm)
2015.11 - 2016.07

Aircraft Mechanic

British Airways
2014.03 - 2015.11

Avionics Technician

BAMC
2008.01 - 2014.03

Section Leader

Catnic
2004.07 - 2008.01

Aircraft Electrician

Royal Air Force
1982.03 - 2004.03

RAF Halton

Tidworth College

Bridgend College

Wadebridge Comprehensive School
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