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Sara Canning

Sara Canning

Ilchester,Somerset

Summary

Self-disciplined Military Warrant Officer with demonstrated success in leading rotary and fixed wing air operations in tactical and peacetime working environments (Cross service, CAA/MAA/Civilian/Navy and RAF) . A Bowtie risk analysis specialist and implementor of Air System Safety concepts to bring about continuous improvement and change management. Skilled in identifying Human factor such as behaviours, normalisation, failure to follow procedure and also identifying design floors or equipment processes within the aviation and ground operations space. Demonstrates acute personnel development and interaction whilst resulting in effective mission execution, utilising advanced communication systems, equipment and processes. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations and working with a variety of stakeholders.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Unit Military Transport Manager/ Warrant Officer

HM Armed Forces
Yeovilton, Somerset
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Communicated with drivers to address accurate start times, load information and route issues.
  • Maintained vehicle fleet with precise coordination of preventive maintenance and functional repairs.
  • Participated in recruitment, selection and induction of new drivers.
  • Built and maintained favourable partnerships with carriers and vendors.
  • Coordinated staff training and development opportunities to enhance job-specific skills.
  • Assisted with employee relations issues, addressing disciplinaries, grievances and absences.
  • Planned transport solutions fo local and international clients.
  • Strategically planned delivery runs and routes to maximise available resources.
  • Approved and facilitated supply requisitions and replenishment for warehouse work stations.
  • Reduced in-field incidents by enforcing strict adherence to compliance and safety standards.
  • Fostered a positive work environment through empowering leadership and competitive compensation.
  • Communicated and monitored clear individual performance objectives and service standards.
  • Worked closely with internal departments to coordinate shipping requirements and equipment preparation.

Army Welfare Officer

HM Armed Forces
Ilchester, Somerset
05.2019 - 05.2021
  • Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
  • Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
  • Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
  • Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
  • Partnered with external support networks to deliver holistic client care.
  • Developed and championed accessible, practical solutions for recurring problems faced by service users.
  • Oversaw multiple social work cases simultaneously, directing assessments, conducting interviews and recommending best courses of action.
  • Provided mental health support to service users, as well as signposting community resources and local charities.
  • Responded proactively to changing circumstances for optimised service user care.
  • Coordinated with trained and licensed service providers to facilitate life skills workshops for vulnerable adults.
  • Prepared reports for legal action and provided evidence in court.
  • Monitored service user progress, escalating concerns for swift resolution.
  • Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
  • Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
  • Supervised small groups of adults with additional mental health needs in assigned therapy groups.
  • Created targeted support programmes based on client interviews and assessments.
  • Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.

Senior Aviation Safety Manager/Bowtie Risk Manager

HM Armed Forces
Ilchester, Somerset
05.2016 - 05.2019
  • 22 years experience and knowledge of Aviation Risk Management and Air safety practices within Defence, Aerospace and wider markets,
  • Conducted Occurrence Investigations and carried out OSI events.
  • Conducted market research to guide organisational strategy and decision-making.
  • Devised long-term strategy for Aircraft service provision.
  • Evaluated use of resources to identify areas to improve best practice and opportunities for investment.
  • Championed organisational values to instil a sense of inclusivity and a fair and just culture.
  • Actioned feedback from service users, resulting in improved safety application processes.
  • Implemented requests of improved organisational facilities to guarantee compliance with industry regulations to mitigate and reduce risk factors within the operating space.
  • Identified training needs and opportunities to provide Continued Professional Development (CPD) for staff.
  • Develop innovative Safety Management solutions to support operations.
  • Day to day management of Aviation Bowties for Wildcat/Islander and Gazelle airframes.
  • Implemented strategies for compliance in accordance with MAA regulations.
  • FHA
  • Understanding and application of MAA Regulatory Publications (MRP).
  • Understanding and application of military aviation hazard/accident management.
  • Bowtie Risk analysis trained and indepth knowledge of System safety case practices.
  • Development and generation of Safety Assessment Reports.
  • Developed Safety Management solutions at Higher org levels supporting 3 Aviation platforms/systems Gazelle/Islander and Wildcat helicopters.
  • Experienced in developing proposals and providing technical assurance.
  • Developed innovative Safety Management solutions to support operations at home and overseas.
  • Built trustworthy relations with stakeholders and contractors supporting platform development and continuous improvement.
  • Delivered briefs at ODH/DDH level briefing Stakeholder and organisational facing members on developing risk factors and top level risk factors and common trends.



Wildcat Fielding Air Operations Lead/ Manager

HM Armed Forces
Ilchester, Somerset
06.2011 - 12.2013
  • Analysed and interpreted capabilities of a brand new aircraft to facilitate the flight planning of a newly introduced digital rotary platform. This including identifying any safety critical issues surrounding an 'all digital' reconnaissance platform.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Championed adherence to operational best practices and company policies.
  • Identified and diminished performance gaps by coaching and supervising subordinates.
  • Recruited and trained department staff to boost employees productivity.
  • Supported and developed the user ability and the fielding and development of CMSS Mission planning Systems with the necessary cryptographic requirements supporting a sensitive Communications system.
  • Fielded and tested communications within the UK and intercommunications with previously untested COMBAT and Boeing A/C systems ( APACHE).
  • Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions with outside stakeholders and contractors such as LEONARDOs and WESTLAND.
  • Worked extensively with the Royal Navy in developing Best practice and Continuous improvement across Service providers of such a new Aircraft.
  • Planned and developed the Wildcat Fielding Team operations and Flight Planning infrastructure along with the appropriate funding to support the IT structure at the main operations location.
  • Procured all the necessary Communications equipment to deploy with Ground Communications and provide Rebroadcasting capabilities across the Uk.
  • IT to support all operations at RNAS Yeovilton.
  • Implemented process-improvement initiatives within department resulting in reduced operating costs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business management and leadership

Chartered Management Institute

BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management - Business management

Pearson College London
London

CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and leadership - Business management

Chartered Management Institute
London

NVQ Level 3 - ICT Systems and principles

city & guilds
wales

MAA Air safety Data Analysis - Air safety Data Analysis Course

Baines and Simmons

MAA MASRAMP - AIR SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER

BAINES AND SIMMONS

OCCURRENCE INVESTIGATION - EFFECTIVE OCCURRENCE INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST

BAINES AND SIMMONS

UNIT WELFARE OFFICERS COURSE - WELFARE

Pearson College London
London

MANAGER OF RISK - RISK MANAGEMENT

DIO DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER - APMQ - PROJECT /CHANGE MANGEMENT

APM
London

HUMAN FACTORS FACILITATOR - HUMAN FACTORS - RISK ANALYSIS

BAINES AND SIMMONS

GCSEs A - C - ENGLISH/ MATHS/SCIENCES/BUSINESS ECONOMICS/RELIGIOUS STUDIES/SPANISH/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Ilkley Grammar School
Ilkley

NVQ Level 2 - transporting goods by road

QCA

Skills

  • Policy development and continuous improvement
  • Environmental protection processes
  • Safety audits
  • Safety program development
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in conducting Safety related practices and processes for example FHA, ZHA , FTA, ETA, FMECA and or CBA
  • Incident Investigation, Reporting, Summarising and Implementation of change (if required)
  • Meeting oversight and participation
  • Aviation safety consulting techniques
  • setting up and heading Working groups in support of Safety Practices and escalation of key top level events
  • extensive military aviation operational experience and the aviation operating space
  • communication skills both verbal, digital and analogue
  • Personable and invested in personal development and coaching of peers
  • self motivated and very reliable

commendations

Commodores Award for excellence -


Awarded by 

Jock Alexander OBE

Commanding Officer 

RNAS Yeovilton

November 2013

Timeline

Unit Military Transport Manager/ Warrant Officer

HM Armed Forces
05.2021 - 01.2023

Army Welfare Officer

HM Armed Forces
05.2019 - 05.2021

Senior Aviation Safety Manager/Bowtie Risk Manager

HM Armed Forces
05.2016 - 05.2019

Wildcat Fielding Air Operations Lead/ Manager

HM Armed Forces
06.2011 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Science - Business management and leadership

Chartered Management Institute

BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Management - Business management

Pearson College London

CMI Level 4 Diploma in Management and leadership - Business management

Chartered Management Institute

NVQ Level 3 - ICT Systems and principles

city & guilds

MAA Air safety Data Analysis - Air safety Data Analysis Course

Baines and Simmons

MAA MASRAMP - AIR SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER

BAINES AND SIMMONS

OCCURRENCE INVESTIGATION - EFFECTIVE OCCURRENCE INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST

BAINES AND SIMMONS

UNIT WELFARE OFFICERS COURSE - WELFARE

Pearson College London

MANAGER OF RISK - RISK MANAGEMENT

DIO DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTITIONER - APMQ - PROJECT /CHANGE MANGEMENT

APM

HUMAN FACTORS FACILITATOR - HUMAN FACTORS - RISK ANALYSIS

BAINES AND SIMMONS

GCSEs A - C - ENGLISH/ MATHS/SCIENCES/BUSINESS ECONOMICS/RELIGIOUS STUDIES/SPANISH/DESIGN TECHNOLOGY

Ilkley Grammar School

NVQ Level 2 - transporting goods by road

QCA

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