Richard Recknell
Howard Springs,NT
Summary
Extensive experience in aircraft avionics, marine electrical and Electronic Warfare systems supervision and maintenance, within both defence and civilian environments. Strategic Supervisor with expertise prioritizing projects, planning workflow and managing employees to achieve operational goals. Resourceful individual with 20 years of active experience managing efforts within deadline-driven environments. Diplomatic individual with strong leadership and decision-making skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
MTTES Delamere Site Lead
Raytheon Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Lead and provide direction to the design and delivery of maintenance activities, and ensure activities are compliant with relevant policies, procedures, quality requirements, directives, and regulations
- Oversee the scheduling and performance of all activities
- Ensure maintenance activities are correctly conducted, using approved and current technical publications, instructions, data and systems, and are certified and documented in relevant databases
- Ensure maintenance personnel are authorised to perform maintenance activities based on evaluation of qualifications, experience, and prescribed employment standard.
Communications/Electronics Technician Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB)
THALES Darwin
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintain, fault Analyse and repair Navy ACPB autopilot, HF/UHF/VHF communications systems, X-Band and S-Band radar systems, IMCOS PA/Warning systems and ECPINS navigation system
- Finalise Job control Sheets and draft reports post maintenance
- Mentor/Train Navy Fleet Support Technicians in maintenance, fault analysis and repair of ACPB electronic systems
- Incorporate modifications, such as DGPS systems into ACPB vessels
- Repair, Incorporate and maintain THALES ORION situational awareness system as fitted to Australian Border Force Cape class vessels
- Liaise with THALES engineers in Darwin and Western Australia on systems issues and provide feedback and possible solutions to rectify those issues.
Flight Line Manager
AIRBUS Oakey
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Manage 10 or more personnel for daily routines
- Supervise technical staff and ensure compliance to applicable work standards
- Perform Avionic Trade Supervisor and Independent Inspections (LAME equivalent) of MRH90 Helicopters aircraft general and critical flight systems
- Perform Maintenance Management duties and release aircraft to operational service
- Provide Operational and Depot Level maintenance, repair and replenishment of MRH90 aircraft avionic related systems
- Final inspection of equipment after maintenance has been completed
- Conduct management meetings
- Liaise with logistic personnel to keep them informed of requirements with respect to spare parts and maintenance issues
- Maintain Aircraft Maintenance Organisation standards in accordance with MMP and regulatory framework, guidelines and instructions (DEFAUST 9022).
Ground Test Technician
Australian Aerospace
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Test, Troubleshoot MRH90 Helicopter avionic electrical, instrument, radio systems, fuel, flight control and engine systems on production helicopters
- Retrofit in service Army and Navy helicopters to upgrade systems to latest hardware and software status
- Perform software loading of avionic systems
- Perform bore sighting of navigation, Forward Looking Infra – Red and Helmet Sighted Display systems
- VSWR and Insertion Loss testing of communication system and Hyper Frequency system transmission cables
- Analyse Milbus 1553 and ARINC data lines for testing and fault finding avionic systems
- Provide avionic Flight Line support to production and ADF helicopters.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Flight Sergeant)
278SQN Super Hornet Training
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Manage a team of 10 in development and instruction of Super Hornet F/A-18F Avionic and Mechanical courses.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Sergeant)
37SQN
01.2007 - 12.2011
- Manage 30 or more personnel for daily routines
- Supervise technical staff and ensure compliance to applicable work standards
- Perform Avionic Trade Supervisor and Independent Inspections (LAME equivalent) of C130J and C130H Hercules aircraft general and critical flight systems
- Perform Maintenance Management duties and release aircraft to operational service
- Provide Operational and Depot Level maintenance, repair and replenishment of C130H and C130J Hercules aircraft avionic related systems
- As an Approved Aerospace Assessor, provide assessments and training to Avionics trainees
- Final inspection of equipment after maintenance has been completed
- Conduct management meetings
- Liaise with logistic squadrons to keep them informed of requirements with respect to spare parts and maintenance issues
- Prepare and organise personnel and equipment for both overseas (Middle East) and domestic deployments including aircraft maintenance rescues for unserviceable aircraft
- Maintain Aircraft Maintenance Organisation standards in accordance with Airforce regulatory framework, guidelines and instructions
- 4 Month duties in Middle East, June 2008 to September 2008 and November 2009 to March 2010.
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Sergeant)
FLIR Section
02.2004 - 01.2006
- Manage four personnel for daily routines
- Perform Maintenance Management duties and release aircraft to operational service
- Supervise technical staff and ensure compliance to applicable work standards
- Write technical reports and action routine requests
- Provide electronic test equipment on-the-job training to personnel in the workshop and in the field
- Maintain, repair and operate the Harris Electro-Optical Test Station (HEOTS)
- Maintain and repair the Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) system and associated equipment
- Final inspection of equipment after maintenance has been completed
- Conduct management meetings
- Liaise with logistic squadrons to keep them informed of requirements with respect to spare parts and maintenance issues
- Prepare and organise personnel and equipment for both overseas and domestic deployments
- Maintain Aircraft Maintenance Organisation standards in accordance with Airforce regulatory framework, guidelines and instructions.
Systems Technician
75 SQN Aircraft Engineering Maintenance
07.2001 - 02.2004
- Fault diagnosis and system investigation of electronics test equipment within 75 SQN workshops
- Responsible for maintenance and repair of the Mobile Engine Test Stand which provides digital and analogue readouts of jet engine performance data
- Responsible for RADAR Set Test Station (RSTS) - used to test Hornet Attack RADAR equipment, Radio Frequency Expanded Litton Automatic Test Station (RFELATS) and 406C Test Set - Hornet Electronic Warfare equipment, Intermediate Avionics Test Set (IATS) - multi-purpose display groups, aircraft computer and weapons system equipment, Harris Electro-Optical Test Station for forward looking infrared systems
- In March I was deployed to the Middle East for 3 months to support F/A-18 Aircraft Forward Looking Infrared and Laser Target Designation/Ranger Maintenance
- During this time I was responsible for fault-finding (to component level) of FLIR LTD/R System using a temporary workshop and limited support equipment to conduct maintenance to component level.
Education
Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) - Project Management
CLET Training
QLD03.2023
Certificate IV Training & Assessment TAE40110 - Training And Assessment
Royal Australian Airforce
Wagga Wagga, NSW06.2012
Diploma of Management (Aircraft Maintenance ) - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics)
Royal Australian Airforce
Wagga Wagga, NSW11.2008
Certificate IV Business (Frontline Management) - Frontline Management
Royal Australian Airforce
Wagga Wagga, NSW06.2007
Certificate IV in Engineering (Avionics) - Avionics Maintenance
Royal Australian Airforce
Wagga Wagga, NSW11.2005
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
TAFE NSW - NEWCASTLE
Newcastle, NSW12.2000
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Operations Management
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Quality Assurance
- Safety Management, coordination and Safety
- Technical knowledge
- Staff Management
- Team Supervision
- Compliance Monitoring
- Facility Inspection
- Problem-Solving
- Effective Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Written Communication
Qualifications & Education
- 2023, CLET Training, Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820)
- 2008, Royal Australian Air Force, Certificate IV Training & Assessment TAE40110
- 2007, Royal Australian Air Force, Certificate in Engineering IV (Avionics Maintenance)
- 2007, Royal Australian Air Force, Certificate IV Business (Frontline Management)
- 2005, Royal Australian Air Force, Registered Work Place Assessor
- 2005, Royal Australian Air Force, Diploma of Management (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering)
- 2000, Hunter Institute of Technology, Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- 1996, Hunter Institute of Technology, Advanced Certificate in Electrical Engineering
Licenses & citizenship
NT Driver’s Licence: Multi Combination, Forklift Licence: LF, 1992 Certificate of Australian Citizenship, Working At Heights, White Card, NT/Qld restricted Electrical License
Attributes
- Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in maintenance, fault finding and repair of electronic and computer systems
- High level interpersonal skills, developed through liaising with a broad range of technical and non-technical personnel
- 28 years Australian Defence Force(ADF) experience working with highly technical and sophisticated electronics equipment
- Experience and training in workplace safety and management
References
Will be advised when required.
Timeline
MTTES Delamere Site Lead
Raytheon Australia
01.2023 - Current
Communications/Electronics Technician Armidale Class Patrol Boat (ACPB)
THALES Darwin
01.2020 - 01.2023
Flight Line Manager
AIRBUS Oakey
01.2015 - 11.2017
Ground Test Technician
Australian Aerospace
01.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Flight Sergeant)
278SQN Super Hornet Training
01.2012 - 12.2013
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Sergeant)
37SQN
01.2007 - 12.2011
Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (Sergeant)
FLIR Section
02.2004 - 01.2006
Systems Technician
75 SQN Aircraft Engineering Maintenance
07.2001 - 02.2004
Diploma of Project Management (BSB50820) - Project Management
CLET Training
Certificate IV Training & Assessment TAE40110 - Training And Assessment
Royal Australian Airforce
Diploma of Management (Aircraft Maintenance ) - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Avionics)
Royal Australian Airforce
Certificate IV Business (Frontline Management) - Frontline Management
Royal Australian Airforce
Certificate IV in Engineering (Avionics) - Avionics Maintenance
Royal Australian Airforce
Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
TAFE NSW - NEWCASTLE
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