Sam McCall
Guildford,Surrey
Summary
Highly skilled aviation technician with extensive expertise in aircraft technical knowledge, tool usage efficiency, and aerodynamics basics. Demonstrates proficiency in flight control systems, aircraft troubleshooting, and inspection. Adept at using maintenance manuals and ensuring health and safety compliance. Strong understanding of hydraulics, airframe familiarity, and cabin maintenance. Experienced in troubleshooting electrical systems and servicing in-flight entertainment systems. Committed to aviation industry standards with a focus on engine maintenance and ground support equipment operation. Known for patience, perseverance, self-motivation, planning, organisation, and being a team player. Career goal: to leverage technical skills and industry awareness to enhance aircraft safety and performance and obtain my B1/B2 Licence.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Aircraft mechanic
PBES
Farnborough, Hampshire
2019.01 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through accurate documentation and reporting.
- Assisted in problem-solving tasks to aid quick identification and resolution of issues.
- Installed and tested electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems to maintain fleet of high-performing aircraft.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in various aircraft.
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans to restore functionality.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination, verifying aircraft safety and readiness.
- Returned aircraft to operational readiness status, troubleshooting issues and replacing faulty system components.
Customer service representative
Goodwood
Chichester, West Sussex
2017.06 - 2017.10
- Developed strong relationships with customers fostering brand loyalty and repeat business.
- Mitigated conflicts by providing timely and effective solutions to disputes raised by customers.
- Assisted customers with varying questions using product knowledge and service expertise.
- Provided warm, positive customer care from arrival to departure, encouraging return visits and repeat spending.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Aeronautical Engineering
Farnborough College of Technology
Farnborough 2018.09 - 2019.09
GCSEs - English, Math, Science, Computer Science, Geography, Busness Studies, French.
The Petersfield School
Petersfield, Hampshire 2012.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Aircraft technical knowledge
- Tool usage efficiency
- Aerodynamics basics
- Flight control systems familiarity
- Aircraft troubleshooting expertise
- Aircraft inspection
- Use of maintenance manuals
- Patience and perseverance
- Hydraulics understanding
- Airframe familiarity
- Cabin maintenance
- Knowledge of aviation regulations
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- In-Flight entertainment system servicing
- Aviation industry awareness
- Engine maintenance
- Ground support equipment operation
- Self motivated
- Component assembly
- Planning and organisation
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team player
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Aircraft mechanic
PBES
2019.01 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Aeronautical Engineering
Farnborough College of Technology
2018.09 - 2019.09
Customer service representative
Goodwood
2017.06 - 2017.10
GCSEs - English, Math, Science, Computer Science, Geography, Busness Studies, French.
The Petersfield School
2012.09 - 2017.07