Nicholas Obote
Paul
Summary
I have gained experience working in engineering and technical environments. I have worked in the aviation industry for almost 11 years. I have experience writing Maintenance Manuals, Service Bulletins, Navy Maintenance Data Modules and Engine Repair Manuals, and compiling Illustrated Parts Catalogues. I have recently been security cleared by the Ministry of Defence (DV SC Cleared).
During my time at Atkins, I worked alongside Messier Dowty (Saran Company) collating technical source data, in order to provide fatigue life limitations for Airbus's in service fleet. This gave me the opportunity to coordinate workflow and liaise with supplies and engineers.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
Technical Through Life Support Specialist
DE&S, Ministry of Defence
Bristol, SGC
08.2019 - Current
- Managed internal communication equipment for Royal Navy surface ships and submarines within budgetary constraints.
- Provided financial forecasts to meet quarterly targets and yearly objectives.
- Tasked the OEM to introduce new equipment into service to support system modifications, tests and sea trials.
- Planned repair orders and new manufactures to make sure the fleet has sufficient stock onboard to maintain project life cycles.
- Investigated replacements for obsolescence by exploring the market.
- Wrote safety case reports and organized HAZIDs.
- Collaborated with engineers to find solutions to solve S2022s and operational defects and provide safety mitigation.
- Answered a FOI request from the general public.
Senior Technical Author and QA Specialist
Lionbridge Technologies
Bristol, SGC
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Authored Rolls Royce's jet engine manuals for EJ200, RB199, TP400, Adour, Ghome, Gem MTR 390.
- Gained two promotions to IQC Author and Rolls Royce QA specialist.
Used Arbortext Editor to up issue data modules in line with ASD S1000D. - Trained junior authors in Simplified English and providing on the job training.
- Wrote new repair procedures for compressors, combustion chambers, turbine blade examinations, electrical wiring harnesses and fault-finding procedures for fail safe systems.
- Worked onsite at Rolls Royce to gather data from technical drawings, specs and photographs, and videos of the engine during overhaul maintenance.
- Provided quality support in accordance with Roll Royce style guides.
Wrote in house user guides for understanding SGML concepts and publication processes. - Worked with 3D engine models to produce isometric illustrations.
Senior Engineer; Marine/Avionics Author
BAE Systems
Brough, ERY
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Authored Hawk's Aircraft Maintenance Manuals for the MK108/208, Mk115 and Mk127, and Type 45 Destroyer (LSA division).
- Worked alongside ILS engineers to answer in service queries and to provide new safety procedures using EAGLE LSAR database.
Incorporated revision amendments from engineering drawings and work requests. - Used CSDB System to up issue data modules in line with ASD S1000D.
- Converted manuals from SGML Genesis to Mekon Framemaker 11 format.
- Created verification certificates to provide supporting evidence that the data modules are fit for purpose.
- Updated Data Module Management System to incorporate manual revisions using scripted data modules.
- Carried out documentation audits in accordance with ITAR.
Updated finished data modules onto SharePoint for customer presentation.
Landing Gear Support Engineer
Atkins on behalf Airbus Operations Ltd
Bristol, SGC
04.2011 - 03.2014
- Maintained Airbus's Airworthiness Limitations Sections for the A330 and A340 Main, Nose and Centre Landing Gears in line with EASA Part 145.
- Provided Airbus's operators with FC/FH Trade and Extended Service Goals, based upon engineering design proposals.
Maintained database tracking systems to monitor life limited parts for the main assemblies; shock absorbers, bogie beams and retraction actuators. - Updated life limitation reports based upon stress analysis and fatigue tests.
- Supported the production of service bulletins from the source data to the final draft.
- Worked closely with vendors such as Goodrich and Messier Bugatti-Dowty in order to collate source data from technical reports, drawings and modifications.
Education
BSc - Aerospace Engineering (Technology with Management) - Honours Credit Level
University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield, Hertfordshire 09.2001 - 07.2004
OCR Advanced Vocational Mathematics - Mathematics
Oaklands College
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire 10.1999 - 07.2000
BTEC Advanced Certificate - Electrical Installation
UK Distance Learning & Publishing
Online 06.2012 - 07.2014
BTEC Advanced Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
ICS Open Learning
Online 05.2011 - 07.2012
BTEC Advanced Certificate - Electronic Engineering
ICS Open Learning
Online 04.2010 - 08.2011
Introductory Certificate - Aerospace Composites
Aviation Training Ltd
Airbus's Training Centre 09.2011 - 10.2011
ISTC Exams Part 1 & 2 - Technical Authorship/Communication Techniques
ISTC
Croydon, London 06.2007 - 07.2008
GCSE/RQF Level 2 - English, Maths and Science
Oaklands College
St Albans, Hertfordshire 09.1992 - 07.1993
Skills
Documentation expertise
MS Office: Excel, Word, OneNote & Powerpoint
SGML Frame Maker 11
Epic Editor 431 and 51
MS Project
Microstation J CAD
CAD Ideas V4
Visual Basics 40
ISO Draw V7
EAGLE LSAR Database
Trilogi View
SAP
Timeline
Technical Through Life Support Specialist
DE&S, Ministry of Defence
08.2019 - Current
Senior Technical Author and QA Specialist
Lionbridge Technologies
01.2016 - 08.2019
Senior Engineer; Marine/Avionics Author
BAE Systems
05.2014 - 01.2016
BTEC Advanced Certificate - Electrical Installation
UK Distance Learning & Publishing
06.2012 - 07.2014
Introductory Certificate - Aerospace Composites
Aviation Training Ltd
09.2011 - 10.2011
BTEC Advanced Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
ICS Open Learning
05.2011 - 07.2012
Landing Gear Support Engineer
Atkins on behalf Airbus Operations Ltd
04.2011 - 03.2014
BTEC Advanced Certificate - Electronic Engineering
ICS Open Learning
04.2010 - 08.2011
ISTC Exams Part 1 & 2 - Technical Authorship/Communication Techniques
ISTC
06.2007 - 07.2008
BSc - Aerospace Engineering (Technology with Management) - Honours Credit Level
University of Hertfordshire
09.2001 - 07.2004
OCR Advanced Vocational Mathematics - Mathematics
Oaklands College
10.1999 - 07.2000
GCSE/RQF Level 2 - English, Maths and Science
Oaklands College
09.1992 - 07.1993