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
2024.05 - 2024.12
- 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
2021.03 - 2024.05
- 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
2019.07 - 2021.03
- 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
2016.02 - 2019.07
- 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
2013.07 - 2016.02
- 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
2011.09 - 2013.07
- Acted as a technician for Avionics systems and Line Operations
Biometrics System Advisor Task Force Helmand
Royal Navy
2011.03 - 2011.09
- 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
2024.05 - 2024.12
Engineering Maintenance Controller
Royal Navy
2021.03 - 2024.05
UK F-35 Avionics Trade Lead
Royal Navy
2019.07 - 2021.03
UK F-35 Avionics Trade Supervisor
Royal Navy
2016.02 - 2019.07
SeaKing Avionics Trade Supervisor
Royal Navy
2013.07 - 2016.02
Avionics Technician
Royal Navy
2011.09 - 2013.07
Biometrics System Advisor Task Force Helmand
Royal Navy
2011.03 - 2011.09
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