Yannick Dixon

• rResponsible for the supervision of maintenance, modification, servicing, inspection, testing and troubleshooting of aircraft systems, associated components and equipment of EA/18-G and F/A-18F Aircraft.
• Coordinated closely with other departments such as planning or engineering teams to ensure smooth workflow during major modification projects or scheduled deeper maintenance checks.
• Adherence to Defence Aviation Safety Regulations with an in depth understanding of the requirements for Maintenance Organisations and Military Aircraft Maintenance Licensing.
• Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work performed, contributing to accurate tracking and accountability.
• Trained junior technicians on proper maintenance techniques, boosting overall team competency and performance.

• Inventory management including liaising with other business units, stock receipting and stock control through the use of the warehouse management system.
• Strict adherence to OH&S policies and regulations.
• Managing KPI's in the areas of product quality, labour cost, delivery timeframes and stock on hand.
• Provide management, mentoring and coaching to 20 staff members including florists, drivers and support staff.
• Conduct staff performance reviews and appraisals as well as rostering, recruitment and training.
• Monitoring and maintaining quality control and assurance of outgoing products.
• Managing delivery timeframes including courier relationships.
• Efficiently and safely controlling warehouse operations and resources including compliance with company processes and procedures.
• Event planning & management for high volume retail periods including Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and Christmas.
• Purchasing including importing and dealing with offshore suppliers as well as establishing collaborative working relations with national suppliers.

Key Achievements

• Implementation of forklift training for managers and staff across all Roses Only sites nationally.
• Implementation of a warehouse management system to improve warehouse inventory efficiencies and stock control.

• Inspect and repair vital aircraft systems and components such as gas turbine engines, hydraulic and flight control systems and landing gear in accordance with Aircraft Maintenance Documentation processes and procedures.
• Perform high and low power engine ground runs on both F/A-18 F and G model aircraft.
• Supervise, develop and mentor junior technicians in aircraft maintenance activities and providing 1-1 training in flightline, WH&S and general maintenance practices.
• Maintaining records, files and registers when logging maintenance activity and checking out tooling and equipment.
• Perform flight line duties including marshalling aircraft, replenishments and configuration changes.
• Conduct WHS and hangar safety audits, carry out risk assessments and comply with aviation rules and regulations.
• Using support and test equipment to perform functional checks in accordance with safety precautions.

Key Achievements

• Good Show Award 2018 - for technical and professional mastery from the Air Commander Australia.
• Nominated to be a part of the E/A-18G Growler acquisition in the United States for the successful transition to the electronic attack capability for the RAAF.

• Supervised and coordinated scheduled maintenance, production and repairs on aircraft cargo containers, pallets and inflight food service equipment.
• Liaised with customers such as Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Australia inflight catering to expand customer relations and seek client expectations and needs.
• Observed guidelines, specifications and detailed instructions to meet strict operational and maintenance regulations.
• Ensure compliance with workplace WH&S guidelines.

Key Achievements

• Developed strong working relationships with airlines by improving maintenance scheduling and timeframes.