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RUSSELL DAVIES

RUSSELL DAVIES

Marham,UK

Summary

A dedicated and seasoned management professional seeking to transition into a new industry. Effectively leads large teams with a proactive approach, offering guidance and support to foster professional growth and maintain a highly competent workforce. Possesses extensive experience in delegating tasks and allocating work, overseeing project completion while considering individual skill sets, budget constraints, and resource availability. Accomplished as a trainer and mentor, adept at identifying developmental needs and creating comprehensive training programs to enhance team skills in essential areas. Proficient in administration, strategy, planning, and organisation, ensuring that action plans are in alignment with organisational goals. Works collaboratively across departments, cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders to promote success.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Engineering manager

Royal Navy
05.2024 - 12.2024
  • Provide leadership and management to a large team of military engineering personnel, acting as a Line Manager
  • Conduct risk assessments and produce limitations prior to certifying aircraft fit to fly with minor faults
  • Promote career development, conduct annual appraisals and encourage improvements where necessary
  • Full remit for workforce coordination, assigning personnel to tasks and providing technical expertise to Senior Officers
  • Promote a diverse and inclusive working environment

Engineering Maintenance Controller

Royal Navy
03.2021 - 05.2024
  • Oversaw maintenance activity, driving the provision of sufficient serviceable aircraft to achieve planned programme
  • Managed maintenance inspections planning and execution, ensuring effective personnel and resource deployment
  • Scheduled inspections and rectifications in order of priority
  • Managed aircraft maintenance management system

UK F-35 Avionics Trade Lead

Royal Navy
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Full remit for managing documentation and record keeping, ensuring data is accurate, up to date, and relevant
  • Drove compliance with engineering standards, UK regulations, and US regulations, implementing improved processes
  • Specified and carried out independent checks to ensure flight critical systems were assembled and functioning correctly

UK F-35 Avionics Trade Supervisor

Royal Navy
02.2016 - 07.2019
  • Acted as Supervisor for Avionics trade tasks with full supervisory authorisation and conducted quality assurance
  • Supported trainees with completing task books, delivering training requirements and professional development

SeaKing Avionics Trade Supervisor

Royal Navy
07.2013 - 02.2016
  • Acted as Supervisor for Avionics trade tasks with full supervisory authorisation and conducted quality assurance
  • Supported trainees with completing task books, delivering training requirements and professional development

Avionics Technician

Royal Navy
09.2011 - 07.2013
  • Acted as a technician for Avionics systems and Line Operations

Biometrics System Advisor Task Force Helmand

Royal Navy
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Provided advice on Biometrics Systems to UK personnel in Afghanistan, enabling biometric collection operations
  • Designed and delivered initial training, refresher training, and briefing sessions with awareness of learning styles
  • Produced regular reports to update seniors on progress, identified key issues and developed action plans to rectify

Education

BSc (Hons) - Engineering Management

University of Lincoln

FdEng - Aeronautical Engineering

University of Portsmouth

7 GCSEs grades C - including English, Mathematics, and Science

Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones High School

Level 5 Management & Leadership -

The Chartered Management Institute

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategy & Planning
  • Management
  • Training
  • Collaboration
  • Reporting
  • Administration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Conflict Resolution

Additional Information

Possesses training grant of 1 x £2,000 ELCAS funding available for vocational qualifications in the next five years, Available for domestic and international travel and placements

Timeline

Engineering manager

Royal Navy
05.2024 - 12.2024

Engineering Maintenance Controller

Royal Navy
03.2021 - 05.2024

UK F-35 Avionics Trade Lead

Royal Navy
07.2019 - 03.2021

UK F-35 Avionics Trade Supervisor

Royal Navy
02.2016 - 07.2019

SeaKing Avionics Trade Supervisor

Royal Navy
07.2013 - 02.2016

Avionics Technician

Royal Navy
09.2011 - 07.2013

Biometrics System Advisor Task Force Helmand

Royal Navy
03.2011 - 09.2011

BSc (Hons) - Engineering Management

University of Lincoln

FdEng - Aeronautical Engineering

University of Portsmouth

7 GCSEs grades C - including English, Mathematics, and Science

Ysgol Syr Thomas Jones High School

Level 5 Management & Leadership -

The Chartered Management Institute
RUSSELL DAVIES