Jason Crowder Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Email: jcrowd@hotmail.com Mobile: 07540 805540

A result driven, hard working and highly experienced Mechanical Engineer with a proven and consistent history of producing outstanding results in some of the most challenging and austere environments. Capable of working under own initiative or as an effective member of a team

during the maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of a broad range of engineering systems, and possesses a real passion for learning and developing new skills. A reliable and loyal

individual who uses knowledge and team spirit to create motivation and will objectively achieve targets using a methodical and determined approach.

Professional Qualifications

• Advanced Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Aircraft Maintenance). • Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering. • NVQ level 3 in Engineering Maintenance. • NVQ level 2 in Performing Engineering Operations (Engineering Practices). • Annual training in human Factors, Health and Safety, First Aid, Equal Opportunities and

Equality & Diversity. Key Skills

• Carrying out reactive and planned preventative maintenance using a variety of

diagnostic/test equipment and precision tools on high value assets. • A comprehensive system knowledge leading to an excellent fault diagnosis ability using

technical drawings. • Conducting maintenance whilst in arduous and high pressure situations. • Distinguished adherence to industry regulations and manufacturers maintenance

procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Possesses broad experience of maintaining and repairing systems such as:

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics • Control Systems

• Diesel Generators

Specialist experience:

• Hydraulic Particle Analysis

• Video inspections

• Rotor Analysis and Detection Systems

Career History

10/2011 - present

Aircraft Technician, HM Forces, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on high value aviation assets which ranges from non-intrusive inspections, through to full refits incorporating engine and gearbox removals.

• Carried out Daily and Technical pre-flight servicing, highlighting and rectifying any potential flight safety issues, before signing to certify the aircraft is fit for flight.

• Deployed on operations, achieved critical deadlines, operated in harsh environmental

conditions whilst maintaining high value aviation assets. • Carried out corrective maintenance and followed rigorous preventative maintenance

schedules in accordance with the correct procedures and airworthiness regulations. • Upheld Health and Safety legislation, by ensuring correct and appropriate use of PPE,

COSHH and ensuring SDS (Safety Data Sheets) and risk assessments are read, understood and conformed to.

• Responsible for the requisition of the spares and consumables, enabling continued business function of the department.

• Organised the vehicles for large scale deployments by liaising with other departments, ensuring serviceability using online asset managers and accurately completing the relevant documentation.

02/2010 - 10/2011 Junior Aircraft Technician, HM Forces, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Gained experience and understanding of the theoretical and practical processes of engineering

maintenance, engineering practices and engineering in an aviation environment.

• Compiled and delivered multiple MS PowerPoint and verbal presentations on a vast array of technical subjects to personnel at all levels.

• Completed vast amounts of personal study to build technical knowledge enabling safe

and efficient working practices. • Developed hand skills and tooled engineering practices.

Additional Qualifications and Training Trained on Apache AH-64 and Lynx Mk 7 airframes. Level 2 Key Skills in Problem Solving, Personal Skills, Improving Own Skills & Performance, Working With Others, Application of Number, Information & Communication Technology. 7 GCSE’s graded A-C including Mathematics and English. Full UK driving license with categories: B, B1, C, C1. NVQ level 2 in Trowel occupations.

NVQ Level 2 in Security Guarding (studied for and achieved during Op Olympic).

Hobbies and Interests

Regularly attend local motorsport and assist in the building and repair of cars. Currently rebuilding a performance engine at home.

Playing the Guitar. Maintaining fitness.