Andy Knowles
Ashford,Surrey
Summary
I am a highly skilled aviation professional with 30 years experience gained on a variety of Boeing and Airbus types. Experienced in Line and Base maintenance environments including company/ customer aircraft and A, B checks, unscheduled maintenance inputs. I have also been involved in station start ups for third party maintenance providers for current company. I currently hold a UK CAA unrestricted B1 Licence and I am committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency are strictly adhered to in accordance with company and regulatory procedures.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Qantas Airways
London Heathrow, Middlesex
05.2023 - Current
- Responsible for daily maintenance activities for QF fleet ensuring work packages are completed safely within required timescales.
- Ensure cabin defects are managed to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Managing AOG situations, and dealing with all relevant 3rd parties to ensure safe return of aircraft to operation.
- Responsible for daily station tasks to include receipt and dispatch of spares, control of stock, control of vehicle maintenance schedules.
- Ensure tooling is used and controlled correctly by all staff on station.
- Mentoring new engineers to develop their skills. and drive efficiency within department whilst promoting highest levels of safety.
- Carrying out interviews, when AME vacancies have arisen to employ suitable experienced candidates.
- Supported other stations, during route start up, providing certification and support to 3rd party maintenance provider.
Licensed Aircraft Engineer
British Airways
London
01.2019 - 05.2023
- Responsible for daily maintenance activities for customer and British Airways fleet to meet prescribed on time performance targets
- Manage defects efficiently to maintain high dispatch reliability.
- Carry out troubleshooting and defect rectification according to defined maintenance procedures to maintain safe reliable operation of aircraft.
- Communicate with all operational departments during transit checks.
- Co-ordinate with MCC during AOG situations.
- Ensure cabin defects are managed to maintain high customer satisfaction.
- Mentoring new engineers to develop their skills. and drive efficiency within department.
- Compiling accurate recharge sheets for billing of services
- Onsite trainer for 3rd party Airline Documents and procedures
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
British Airways
London
04.2016 - 01.2019
- Managed team of 15 Engineers to plan and deliver maintenance inputs
- Create and deliver achievable work packages with available resource and highlight shortcomings which would impact aircraft service.
- Ensure all required tooling and spares available prior to each input.
- Co-ordinate with Engineering Duty Manager and Operational departments to update on aircraft serviceability.
- Advise on AOG situations with realistic timescales to deliver safe return of aircraft to operation.
- Responsible for maintaining safe working environment with regards to Health and Safety requirements and all staff using correct tooling and following procedures.
- Maintaining staff training requirements and assessing Personal Experience logbooks.
Licensed Aircraft Engineer
British Airways
London
07.2014 - 04.2016
- Licensed Aircraft Engineer employed in Minor Maintenance Unit to carry out A and B checks of BA Long haul fleet
- Responsible for controlling assigned zone utilising teams of mechanics to complete work packages to established timescales, ensuring 100% end of check reliability
- Variety of tasks including component replacement and Scheduled Inspections.
- Carry out Engine runs to assess aircraft performance at end of check.
- Motivated engineering teams to achieve repair and servicing activity within quality and timeframe constraints.
- Adhered to strict safety regulations in all maintenance tasks.
Certifying Engineer and Technician
Virgin Atlantic
London
02.2001 - 07.2014
- Airframe and Engine technician employed to carry out assigned defect rectification, assist in troubleshooting and daily servicing to meet prescribed deadlines.
- Promoted to Certifying Engineer on completion of B1 Licence.
- Perform maintenance on 3rd party contracted airlines aircraft.
- Aircraft types worked: Boeing 747-200/400, Airbus A340-300/600, A330-300.
- Observed manuals and manufacturer instructions to effectively install and troubleshoot devices.
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
FLS AEROSPACE LIMITED
Gatwick Airport
09.1998 - 02.2001
- Employed as a mechanic in LGW hangar to carry out assigned duties during scheduled maintenance checks and Casualty inputs.
- Key member of Engine Replacement team
- Support line maintenance department during busy periods
- Aircraft types worked DC-10, L1011, A320, A330.
Education
British Airways Modern Apprenticeship - Aircraft Maintenance
British Airways Engineering
09/1995 - 09/1998
BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3, C&G 259 - Aerospace Engineering
Brooklands Technical College
Weybridge, SRY 09/1992 - 08/1995
Skills
UK CAA B1 Licence
AIRBUS
- A330-200/300 Trent 700/ CF6-80
- A340-600 Trent 500
- A350-900/1000 Trent XWB
- A380-800 Trent 900
BOEING
- B777-200/300 Trent 800, GE90, GE90-115
- B787-8/9/10 Trent 1000 /GeNX
OTHER
- Engine Ground Run Qualified
- Qualified First Aider
Timeline
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Qantas Airways
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Aircraft Engineer
British Airways
01.2019 - 05.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
British Airways
04.2016 - 01.2019
Licensed Aircraft Engineer
British Airways
07.2014 - 04.2016
Certifying Engineer and Technician
Virgin Atlantic
02.2001 - 07.2014
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
FLS AEROSPACE LIMITED
09.1998 - 02.2001
British Airways Modern Apprenticeship - Aircraft Maintenance
British Airways Engineering
09/1995 - 09/1998
BTEC National Diploma, NVQ Level 3, C&G 259 - Aerospace Engineering
Brooklands Technical College
09/1992 - 08/1995
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