Stephen Dunn
Maintenance Manager
Summary
Maintenance Manager experienced in aircraft Line engineering and Base maintenance. Enhanced productivity through innovative solutions, integrating mobile technology into maintenance practices to improve operational efficiency. Focused on aligning maintenance operations with organizational goals and minimizing downtime and safety hazards.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Base Maintenance Manager
InterFlight
12.2023 - 06.2026
- Monitored priorities and liaised between the maintenance team and management, effectively delegating tasks to ensure timely project completion.
- Planned and orchestrated scheduled maintenance outages as part of a comprehensive preventive maintenance programme.
- Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance tasks, and enforced safety protocols.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to optimise productivity and enhance profitability.
Head of Base Maintenance
RAS/JETMS Completions
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Oversaw operations at a full Completions Centre, including an External Aircraft Paint facility, CAA 21G workshop, and CAA/EASA 145c maintenance and repair shop.
B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Avalon Aero
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Executed C Check maintenance tasks on BAe146/RJ aircraft, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Duty Shift Manager/Fleet Shift Manager
British Airways Engineering
04.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed LGW Engineering Line and Base Maintenance for a fleet of 25 A320/19 Shorthaul aircraft and 14 B777 Longhaul aircraft.
- Directed technical oversight and management requirements for Line and Base Maintenance operations.
- Achieved operational targets, quality benchmarks, and health and safety standards.
- Coordinated service checks, managed maintenance clear-ups, and oversaw casualty maintenance from Hangar 6.
- Facilitated communication with customers regarding AOG (Aircraft on Ground) requirements.
- Key Projects & Achievements: Championed the introduction of mobile maintenance operations utilising iPad technology.
Duty Shift Manager/Fleet Shift Manager
British Airways Engineering
05.2001 - 01.2014
- Oversaw service checks for the BA Engineering LHR Longhaul fleet, specifically for B777 & B747 aircraft and casualty inputs at maintenance base hangars.
- Managed engineering establishment performance and quality metrics.
- Maintained operational targets, quality standards, and health and safety compliance..
- Completed area self-audits and CAA Part 145 audits.
- Investigated and resolved SMS (Safety Management System) actions.
- Implemented necessary training requirements.
- Key Projects & Achievements: Played a pivotal role in the entry into service and initial service checks for B787 & A380 aircraft.
Technician/Licensed Aircraft Engineer/Station Engineer
CityFlyer Express
06.1993 - 04.2001
- Managed engineering operations for a fleet of 28 ATR42/72 and BAE RJ100 aircraft.
- Consistently met operational targets, ADD (Average Delay Duration) levels, and quality audit requirements.
- Oversaw daily operations to meet technical delay reporting targets.
- Key Projects & Achievements: Successfully orchestrated the merger of the CityFlyer fleet into BA Shorthaul in 2001.
Mechanic
FLS Aerospace
06.1992 - 06.1993
- Performed hangar maintenance at Diamond Hangar, Stansted.
Mechanic
Dan Air
01.1988 - 06.1992
- Executed line and hangar maintenance on B737, B727, B757, A320, A300, MD86, BAC 1-11 & BAe146 aircraft.
Apprentice/Technician
Bristow Helicopters
04.1981 - 01.1988
- Performed line and hangar maintenance on helicopters at Redhill, Great Yarmouth, and Aberdeen, ensuring operational readiness and safety compliance.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies -
1 1983
Skills
- CAA Part-66 B1 Licence
- CAA/EASA nominated post holder
- Boeing aircraft maintenance
- Airbus aircraft maintenance
- ATR42/72 & BAe 146
- Maintenance planning
- Project management
- Quality Auditing
- Safety investigation expertise
- SMS & Part-145 knowledge
- HF, FTS & EWIS trained
- Project management
Timeline
Base Maintenance Manager - InterFlight
12.2023 - 06.2026
Head of Base Maintenance - RAS/JETMS Completions
01.2022 - 11.2023
B1 Licensed Aircraft Engineer - Avalon Aero
10.2021 - 12.2021
Duty Shift Manager/Fleet Shift Manager - British Airways Engineering
04.2014 - 01.2020
Duty Shift Manager/Fleet Shift Manager - British Airways Engineering
05.2001 - 01.2014
Technician/Licensed Aircraft Engineer/Station Engineer - CityFlyer Express
06.1993 - 04.2001
Mechanic - FLS Aerospace
06.1992 - 06.1993
Mechanic - Dan Air
01.1988 - 06.1992
Apprentice/Technician - Bristow Helicopters
04.1981 - 01.1988
TEC Aero Studies - Certificate of Technical Studies,