Highlights:Completing many tours away from the UK in the harshest of environments whilst maintaining the high standards required in Aircraft Engineering.

Skills:Aircraft, Mechanic, Technician, Engineering

Goal:To achieve an FAA issued A&P Mehcanics Licence. After completion of this goal I plan on furthering my education to Degree level so I am able to further my progression in the aviation industry.

Aircraft Technician Mechanical Supervisor 09/2016 - current
Royal Air Force, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OTHER COUNTRIES United Kingdom
Manage a team of up to 12 aircraft technicians responsible for maintaining a fleet 20 Airbus A400M aircraft.
Provide expert opinion and advice on aircraft limitations and acceptable deferred faults. Determine the air worthiness of military aircraft and sign the aircraft off as serviceable against the legal framework. Manage technicians, responsible for: morale; welfare; training (up to NVQ); staff scheduling; career development; changeovers; authorisations; appraisals; trade skill checks. Provide direction and training to junior technicians - assess workmanship and uphold engineering standards, challenge and standardise trade practices. Oversee the diagnosis, repair and maintenance of airframes and engines. Carry out all engineering functions, work at heights and in confined spaces, accountable for: preventative and corrective maintenance; fault finding and diagnostics; rectification; modifications; lifespan cycles; installations, servicing and testing of all mechanical and electrical systems.--
Aircraft Technician 12/2013 - 09/2016
Royal Air Force, Odiham, Hampshire, OTHER COUNTRIES United Kingdom
Successfully serviced and maintained a fleet of 26 Boeing Chinook helicopters (Mark 3, 4 and 4 Alpha) in the UK and on worldwide operations.
Carried out pre/post flight engineering tasks: Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of aircraft; life span changes; hydraulics; fuels; engines; airframes; flying controls; environmental controls; structures; landing gear; flight line handling; propulsion; modifications; component replacement; main & tail rotor replacement; tracking and balancing; fuel tank replacement.--
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic 11/2010 - 10/2012
Royal Air Force, Carterton, Oxfordshire, OTHER COUNTRIES United Kingdom
A member of the Royal Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster fleet. Supporting the aircraft at home in the UK and worldwide.
Carried out all engineering works: servicing; component maintenance; replenishment of essential systems (oils, hydraulics, fuels and oxygens); in-depth preventative/corrective maintenance; diagnosis; rectification; calibration; lifespan cycles; major servicing; inspections; rebuilds; installation, servicing and testing of all mechanical systems--

St Martins Comprehensive School 09/2004 - 07/2010
Caerphilly, OTHER COUNTRIES, United Kingdom
Degree: High School Or Below
Major:Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English Literature, English Language
High School qualifications All Grades B-C

Morgan Bignall Resume Aircraft, Mechanic, Technician, Engineering