RICHARD ANDERSON

A highly accomplished, professional who has acquired forty years of experience within the aviation industry in the UK, France and Australia while demonstrating success in leading a range of regulatory functions to deliver optimal performance, Compliance and operational outcomes. Possessing an extensive and comprehensive understanding of regulatory, legislative and industry practices within Engineering and Flight ops while showcasing the ability to lead the development and execution of policies, procedures and programs to ensure standardisation. Recognised as an authentic transformational leader who is able to influence decision-making processes in support of reforms, while empowering teams to enhance capabilities and deliver excellence. Striving to proactively challenge the industry benchmarks while focusing on mitigating risks through robust safety and quality initiatives. Diligent with solid background in quality management and history of implementing effective process improvements. Successfully led teams to enhance product quality and ensure compliance with industry standards. Demonstrated expertise in problem-solving and continuous improvement methodologies. Adaptable Quality Manager with a number of years in implementing and developing improvement processes through collaboration with cross-functional teams. First-rate computer, analysis and research skills. Specialties include achieving set targets, generating new strategies, and maintaining accurate records.

• Safety & Quality Manager Aerobond I Successfully grew the company next stage of growth buy ensuring compliance to regulations while gaining ISO and AS Certification, in addition to helping the company grew into the defence sector and securing a major defence production contract. In the five years as I was at Aerobond they achieved a reduction in audit findings year on year as well as a doubling in revenue. In addition to all of this I was required to develop process to ensure compliance to a large number of ISO manufacturing standards and to grow its CASA approved maintenance and production capability. In addition I was required to review, approve and issue all internal company personal authorisations, and in addition I had to develop and maintain our extensive internal and external Audit program.
• Continuing Airworthiness Manager | HAAMC | Maintenance Controller, Corporate Air, 07/01/15, 07/31/19, Steer strategic and operational planning activities to ensure the organisation is sustainable and in line with emerging economic, legislative and industry changes, Act as a trusted advisor by providing technical advice, support and guidance to key stakeholders across a number of subject matters, Deliver a high-quality, seamless operation in support of a growing fleet by developing continuing airworthiness management expositions and maintenance programs, Maintain the fleet's performance through the coordination of repairs, maintenance and upgrades (e.g. SAAB 340 B+, FAIRCHILD SA227 DC, Champion process improvement initiatives by steering inspections, audits and evaluations to identify inefficiencies, defects, quality issues and non-compliance, Empower, enable and manage a cross-functional team to deliver excellence while overseeing activities to ensure compliance with relevant requirements, Manage a number of small to large development projects simultaneously, ensuring all project milestones are delivered on time, Establish good governance by leading the development and execution of robust policies, procedures and standards in line with regulatory guidelines, Provide assistance across reforms by undertaking thorough research, proposing amendments to legislation, and developing new regulations, Lead incident investigations to identify the root cause, design appropriate remediation plan and mitigate risk for reoccurrence, Instill a positive, safety culture in line with the corporate vision by fostering safety awareness, training, information and accountability
• Safety & Quality Manager Maintenance Controller, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines, 03/01/12, 07/31/15, Secured CASA approval for AMO Part 145 AMO by leading the development and execution of a robust safety management system including a range of documentation, Drove best work practices by evaluating, refining and executing internal controls to enable accurate risks assessments, mitigate risks and ensure compliance, Encouraged and enforced compliance with relevant requirements while establishing a strong culture based on strong health and safety characteristics, Fostered strong relationships with all regulatory, legislative, certification and internal stakeholders to maintain effective relationships, communication, compliance and collaboration
• Engineering Manager, Golden Eagle Airlines Derby, 03/01/04, 09/30/05, Coordinated and carried out extensive audits to ensure all documentation and activities comply with the airworthiness requirements, Established and maintained effective audit programs, quality management systems, quality awareness program, continuity plan and environmental plan, Led accident investigations by inspecting operations and machinery to identify risks, root cause, and opportunities for solutions, Delivered exceptional customer experience by handling enquiries, feedback, complaints and compliments through a rigid process, Facilitated safety training and presentations to enhance employees capability across safety issues, accident prevention and risk management principles, Prepared and reported on safety awareness, issues, incidents and statistics while recommending solutions for improvement and new preventative measures
• Regulatory Compliance Manager | Maintenance Controller, CHC Australia, 06/01/10, 03/31/12, Managed a fleet of forty-four medium and large helicopters across twenty-two bases, while working across Australia, Europe, and the UK, Delivered the transformation from Lloyd Helicopters to CHC Australia with minimal interruption to the service, including coordinating the move from Adelaide to Perth, Led the development, implementation and maintenance of quality assurance and regulatory compliance strategies in line with the organisation strategic plan, Enhanced the organisation's capability and industry position by obtaining relevant certifications through the development of standard operating procedures, manuals, policies, standards and guidelines in with relevant legislative requirements, Improved employee capabilities by leading the development and facilitation of training sessions across compliance, safety and maintenance practices, Coordinated inspections, service, repair and maintenance while supporting the team in diagnosing and troubleshooting maintenance defaults, issues and discrepancies, Steered equipment modification in line with the relevant requirements at each base and coordinated contract maintenance activities
• Head of Aircraft Airworthiness | Maintenance Control, Pearl Aviation Darwin, 08/01/06, 03/31/10, Provided strategic direction and leadership across aviation, equipment, contract management, asset management, safety, compliance and quality matters, Managed a fleet of twenty-one aircraft based in Australia (e.g. Beech King Air 200, 300, Metro 23, Dornier 328 – 100), Delivered optimal operational performance by managing the entire aircraft airworthiness and maintenance activities, Improved performance and operational outcomes by evaluating the effectiveness of maintenance programs and steering improvement initiatives, Led the development and implementation of fleet management, modification and maintenance programs including plans, processes, systems and procedures

• A300 Airframe
• AA3503 Maintenance Training
• Air Maestro Administrator Level
• APMA CASA
• ATSB Human Factors for Investigators
• AUF Level 2 & 3 Inspectors
• Aviation Safety Investigation
• CASA Part 145 Training Part 66 Module 10
• Bombardier MSG-3 Advanced Training
• CASA Aircraft Maintenance Reliability Program
• CASA CAR 37 MEL and PUS
• CASA Certificate of Airworthiness & Special Flight Permits
• CASA System of Maintenance
• DC10 Airframe & General Electric CF6 Engines
• FAR 21 Thru 35
• Human Factors EASA Part 66 Module 9
• IAS at Supervisor Level
• Introduction to Risk Management
• Managing Continual Improvement
• Mitcom
• OPPS Leadership
• Pratt & Whitney PT6A Large Series Line Maintenance
• Pratt & Whitney Web ECTM
• PT6A Large Series Engine
• Safety Management System
• SES First Aid Certificate
• Small Business Management
• TAFE Welding Gas Tungsten Arc
• TPE 331 Engine
• UK PFA Inspectors Licence
• UK PPL
• Win Air Computer Program in Administrator Level

Wrote a new Quality manual and gained certification to AS9100D, AS9110C, ISO9001:2015 and ISO140025 in the space of 6 months. all while maintaining compliance to our existing CASA P145 and part21 production approval and maintaining both our internal and external audit schedule and our external customers Audits. During this time we achieved and or maintained approvals with and for Boeing, Northrop Grumman, Qantas, Alliance Airlines, Virgin Australia and Kongsberg. the Kongsberg contract was particularly demanding as it required us to amintai8n compliance with a large number of ISO standard's related to the product development and production standards.

CASA From 4 Holder CAM

CASA Form 4 Holder Quality Manager

CASA form 4 Holder Safety Manager

CASA P66 Licence A,B1.1,and C unrestricted

Lead Auditor

Airworthiness review certificate approval

CASA Maintenance Controller

CASA Head of Airworthiness and maintenance control approval

CASA Human Factors

CASA DAMP Supervisor