Charlie Collier

FIFO Ground Handler with AMS out of Barrow Island working on both Fixed-Wing & Rotary Aircraft:

National Jet Express - E190/Q400

Alliance Airlines - Fokker 100

Offshore Australia - AgustaWestland AW139 (Rotary)

• Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently, resulting in quicker aircraft turnarounds.
• Performed early morning thorough inspections of ground support equipment, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Performed check-in duties answering any queries passengers might have about their journey and checking bookings and issuing boarding passes.
• Followed requirements and regulations for dangerous goods handling.

• Communicated closely with ground crew, flight crew, Aircraft Engineers and tow person via headset radio to maintain loading and unloading safety and efficiency.
• Safely operated various types of equipment such as conveyor belts, push-back tractors and tugs.
• Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travellers with bags.
• Connected electrical power unit and hoses to aircraft.
• Positioned and towed aircraft from remote locations of airport to designated areas for operation.
• Worked on the following Aircraft's, ATR-72, Dash 8 Q400, E190, B737 NG/Max8, A330-200/300, A380, A320/321, B787, Fokker 70/100

• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently. Studied manuals and repair books to increase knowledge and mechanical understanding of vehicles.
• Observed and assisted senior mechanics completing major repairs. Coordinated ready access to tools and parts needed for repair and maintenance activities.
• Made basic repairs and full 1500 hour service on MACK and Volvo prime movers under supervision by qualified mechanic, asking questions and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
• Full quad road train service including Greasing, bearing checks, leafpack repair, and assembling new brakes.

• Assisted supervisor with various daily tasks which improved productivity and resulted in better efficiency.
• Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
• Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
• Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
• Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.