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Paul MacGowan

Prestwick,South Ayrshire

Summary

Seasoned mechanical technician and skilled airframe structural fitter familiar with aircraft systems, operations and safety. Capable of diagnosing problems and completing repairs in an accurate and efficient manner. Bringing over a decade of both heavy maintenance and line maintenance experience in Boeing 737NG series and MAX, in addition to heavy maintenance on Airbus A319/320/321 CEO and NEO, specialising in mechanical servicing and fitting but also take part in sheet metal repair and airframe component repairs such as slats, intake cowls, flying controls, and doors.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
4058
4058
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Aircraft Sheetmetal Worker

British Airways Maintenance Glasgow (contractor)
Glasgow
10.2024 - Current
  • Carry out structural repairs and structural fitting in accordance with SRM, CMM, Airbus repair instructions, and company procedures
  • Fabricate components using various processes such as rolling, bending, jig forming, boring and reaming.
  • Use SAP or iPad mobile maintenance software to order aircraft spares, obtain repair instructions, and raise/amend/complete maintenance records
  • Adhere to company policy regarding PPE, tool control, health and safety, and quality compliance procedures.

Aircraft Mechanic

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance LTD
Prestwick, South Ayrshire
08.2013 - 09.2024
  • Started as a trainee mechanic in 2013, assisting and shadowing in basic tasks, and being taught the importance of documentation, tool control, and system deactivation
  • Moved up through the grades as my skill and knowledge levels excelled.
  • Performed preventative and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft to meet required standards.
  • Assisted with aircraft structural repair and airframe component repair and refurbushment
  • Line maintenance experience from 2015-2019. troubleshooting and prioritizing work loads to ensure both high standards and on-time performance
  • As of 2020, I was promoted to Lead Mechanic, and as a result, I co-ordinate the larger tasks and assign/manage manpower
  • Ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard and are documented before passing to the B1 for inspection
  • Experienced in all levels of line check, A-check, C-check, up to ageing aircraft maintenance programs including aircraft of 25 years old
  • Level 2 Familiarisation certificates in both NG and MAX series aircraft

Store assistant

Co-op Food
Glasgow
08.2003 - 07.2013

Education

SVQ Level 3 - Aircraft Engineering Maintenance

Ayr College
Ayr, South Ayrshire
04.2001 - 05.2024

SVQ Level 2 - Performing Engineering Operations

Ayr College
Ayr
04.2001 - 07.2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Aircraft Engineering

Ayr College
South Ayrshire
07.2013

Diploma of Higher Education - Physics

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow
09.2008

Skills

  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Safety-conscious
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Flexible approach to varied tasks
  • Knowledge of aircraft hardware, materials and processes
  • Use of MyBoeingFleet and AMOS systems
  • Troubleshooting and defect location

Affiliations

  • Classic american car restoration
  • Home workshop projects
  • Boat restoration

Timeline

Aircraft Sheetmetal Worker

British Airways Maintenance Glasgow (contractor)
10.2024 - Current

Aircraft Mechanic

Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance LTD
08.2013 - 09.2024

Store assistant

Co-op Food
08.2003 - 07.2013

SVQ Level 3 - Aircraft Engineering Maintenance

Ayr College
04.2001 - 05.2024

SVQ Level 2 - Performing Engineering Operations

Ayr College
04.2001 - 07.2013

Certificate of Higher Education - Aircraft Engineering

Ayr College

Diploma of Higher Education - Physics

University of Strathclyde

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