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Richard Stazka

Thornton-Cleveleys,Lancs

Summary

Experienced professional with extensive expertise in fault diagnosis, repairs, and computer and electrical systems. Proficient in cybersecurity principles, remote desktop support, and adaptable to evolving technologies. Skilled in training, effective communication, and team collaboration while also excelling independently. Demonstrated success representing organisations at global conferences and exhibitions.

Additional role of inspection of sub and final assemblies including completion of relevant documentation.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Technical Support Engineer

Texecom Ltd
Haslingden, UK
03.2021 - 08.2025
  • Company Overview: This company designs and manufactures intruder alarm systems for the domestic and commercial market sectors within the UK and many export territories.
  • The position is within the Technical Support department, the role of the department is to provide assistance to engineers and installers dealing with the company's equipment during installation or maintenance work usually on site.
  • The Technical Support covers hardware, software used by the engineer on site and for end users.
  • Technical Support involves telephone calls, email and social media.
  • The nature of the work requires on the spot solutions to issues which may be both common or of a 'one of' nature.
  • Support is also given to 'end users'.
  • This company designs and manufactures intruder alarm systems for the domestic and commercial market sectors within the UK and many export territories.

Electrical / Electronic Technician / Inspector

Aerolux Ltd
Blackpool, UK
03.1997 - 10.2020
  • Company Overview: This company designs, manufactures and maintains galley inserts predominantly to the aviation industry.
  • Responsibilities included the fabrication and installation of wiring looms for various types of aircraft galley equipment.
  • Other roles included the setup, testing and fault finding of all equipment prior to shipment to clients, this also incorporated inspection of electrical equipment, new build and repairs including modular assemblies.
  • Inspected and tested assembled Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) using multimeters, troubleshooting to address and resolve faults.
  • Used precision meters and measurement tools for accurate testing.
  • Tested products manually following strict procedures and documenting results.
  • Compiled diagnostic reports with clear, concise language for easy interpretation.
  • Use of a number of specialist crimping tools for various types of electrical connectors.
  • Population, inspection and testing of PCB modules.
  • As well as the aircraft industry I assisted in the manufacture of various railway equipment-bulk coffee makers and serving trolleys.
  • During refurbishment of the company premises deputised for overseeing the operation of the company computer network which involved major cabling and networking to link the company's PCs.
  • Attended a number of aircraft interiors exhibitions were duties included, setting up and demonstration of galley equipment, also represented the company at these exhibitions to provide any information and technical data for current and potential clients.
  • Other responsibilities included communication with clients using various mediums (phone, face to face, email, etc.) to assist in issues or general enquiries relating to client’s needs, training of airline maintenance staff for in-house repairs whilst the equipment is in situ on the aircraft and resolving technical issues for customers regarding equipment.
  • Redundant due to COVID-19

Electrical / Electronic Technician

AMC Industries
Cleveleys, UK
07.1987 - 02.1997
  • Company Overview: This company designed, manufactured and repaired aircraft galley equipment, including ovens, refrigerators, beverage makers, smoke detectors and water tanks/systems.
  • During my ten years of employment I was involved in a number of major development projects including working within a team that manufactured galley equipment for the Queens flight, Air Force One, the Russian presidential aircraft and the Egyptian Presidential Airbus.
  • Involved in the development of a high speed beverage maker for Fokker and assembly of percussion discs for British Aerospace.
  • Daily work involved the assembly of electrical harnesses, assembly of electrical / electronic modules PCB population and testing, diagnosis and repair of AMC and third party equipment, which was subsequently tested in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Produced in-house test equipment.
  • Designed, built and implemented an electrical control panel for the workshop 3 phase power supply outlets including outlet boxes and also installed testing equipment wiring in the workshop and factory extension.
  • Other duties included stock control, ordering, general cleanliness of the working environment and assisting in general duties as required.
  • This company designed, manufactured and repaired aircraft galley equipment, including ovens, refrigerators, beverage makers, smoke detectors and water tanks/systems.

Education

ONC / BTEC National Diploma Level 3 - Electrical Engineering

Blackpool & The Fylde College

St Mary's R.C. High School

Skills

  • Fault diagnosis and repairs
  • Training
  • Computer literate
  • Vast experience with computer and electrical systems
  • Good communication skills
  • Able to work within a team or on own initiative
  • Company representation at conferences and exhibitions worldwide
  • Cybersecurity principles
  • Remote desktop support
  • Adaptable to changing tech
  • Regulatory understanding
  • Precision measurement
  • ISO 9001 familiarity

Interests & Hobbies

  • Building and upgrading computers
  • Driving and travelling
  • Socializing and learning about new cultures
  • Interest in history and sciences

Certification

Inspection Authorisation. CAA/FAA approvals (CAA Part 21 & 145)

Attended courses for: EASA: Regulations for the time pressured manager.

HACCP (requirement for food standards industries)
Human Factors (in accordance with EASA GM-145. A.30(e) refresher)

Accomplishments

Awarded a certificate of appreciation from Boeing for being part of the team that contributed to the Air Force One program.

Timeline

Technical Support Engineer

Texecom Ltd
03.2021 - 08.2025

Electrical / Electronic Technician / Inspector

Aerolux Ltd
03.1997 - 10.2020

Electrical / Electronic Technician

AMC Industries
07.1987 - 02.1997

ONC / BTEC National Diploma Level 3 - Electrical Engineering

Blackpool & The Fylde College

St Mary's R.C. High School

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