1. Alan Longstaff
Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3LE
Email: al012t1286@blueyonder.co.uk Phone: 077450 10032
I am a high calibreindividual primary attributes includewell-developed communication,team-working
and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and dedication, and a dynamic, flexible, and practical problem
solving approach to my work. These attributes, together with significant relevant experience, all
combine in a result driven individual who produces excellent outcomes. I am now seeking a new
challengewithin the aviation industry.
Airways Aviation Academy Limited
Aircraft Maintenance Manager
Jan 2011 – October 2015
Accountabilities and Highlights
 Carried out Maintenance on Diamond singleand twin engine aircraft,including
100/200/1000hr checks ,wingremoval/re-fitment ,engine and component changes ,inc
G/boxes, starter motors , propeller removal and fitment. Usingmanufacturers AFM’s and
IPC’s.Defect rectification,such as bulb replacements,wheel changes.
 Planning,supervision and safedelivery of maintenance programmes for eight Diamond twin-
& single-engineaircraft
 Managed aircraftand simulator maintenancein-linewith the Safety Management System
 Management of airframe,engine and component hours ensuringmaximum fleet availability
and serviceability
 Sourced replacement and new parts for the aircraft and simulator fleet
 Budget management
 Liaised with the Operations department for aircraftand simulator availability
 Liaised with the engineering supplier to ensure maintenance hangar slots areavailableand
they will be completed within the contracted KPI’s
 Liaison with airframe(Austria) and engine (Lichtenstein) manufacturers to ensure
complianceof airworthiness regulations& the management of spares support,and local
maintenance provider
 Carried out and support internal audits in other departments within the company, alongside
the ComplianceManager
Improved serviceability and availability of aircraftand simulator fleetby 40%
Trained as an internal auditor.
Airbase/Air Atlantique Classic Flight
Engineering Assistant
Apr 2010 - Jan 2011
Accountabilities and Highlights
 Trained primarily asa ramp operative
 Refuel the full fleet of aircraftand perform daily fuel quality checks
 Tow and manoeuvre aircraftaround the hanger/apron
 Assist aircraft engineers with various aspects of aircraft engineering; including engine
replacement, servicingand airframerefurbishmentover 12 different aircrafttypes fromsingle
piston engine to classicjetaircraft.
Partof a small team responsiblefor opening the AirbaseMuseum visitorscentre.
Atlantic Flight Training

2. Alan Longstaff
Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3LE
Email: al012t1286@blueyonder.co.uk Phone: 077450 10032
Operations Controller
July 2009 - April 2010
Accountabilities and Highlights
 Flightscheduling
 Tow and manoeuvre aircraftaround the hanger/apron
 Liaising with aircrewregardingfuel requirements and defects
 MaintainingaircraftTechnical Logs
 Co-ordinatingwith the Part M and Part145 maintenance organisation
 Communicate with colleagues,clients and external services
After departure of the Engineering Manager, I enhanced my responsibilitiesin-linewith he company’s
needs and requirements. In this time I reviewed the maintenance contractand sourced a new
supplier. After the new supplier was in placethis then improved the maintenance overall.
Wilsdon & Co Ltd
Coach Builder, Fitter and Improver
Oct 1986 - Sept 1994
Accountabilities and Highlights
 Build and repair of bespoke commercial vehicles,from the chassisup,usinga wide variety of
materials,procedures and toolingfrom supplied drawings
Coach Builder, Fitter and Improver
J C Payne’s & Sons
Sept 1994 - Aug 1995
Accountabilities and Highlights
 Build and repair of bespoke commercial vehicles,from the chassisup,usinga wide variety of
materials,procedures and toolingfrom supplied drawings
LDV Ltd
Coach Builder,Fitter and Improver
Aug 1995 - Jun 2009
Accountabilities and Highlights
 Special VehicleOperations department adaptingstandard vans and mini buses for useby the
Royal Mail,the MOD, various ambulanceservices and other fleet operators Europe wide
 Main assembly line
 Refurbishment/PDI department.
 Fibreglass Mouldingdepartment, buildingand fittingout of bespoke Luton bodies
Land Rover UK
CNC Machine Operator
Nov 1984 - Feb 1986
 OperatingCNC controlled lathes,manufacturingparts for various Land Rover products to
specific sizetolerances
Further Education / Qualifications
 Cloud Aero TrainingLtd, Maintenance Human Factors
 Cloud Aero TrainingLtd, Fuel tank safety phase 1 & 2
 Cloud Aero TrainingLtd, Aeroplane electrical wiringinterconnection system

3. Alan Longstaff
Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3LE
Email: al012t1286@blueyonder.co.uk Phone: 077450 10032
 Computer literatewell versed in the use of Microsoftofficeand Word programmes.
 City and Guilds qualification in EngineeringCraftStudies Part1
 NC/CNC MachineTool Setting and Operation (Credit)
 NC/CNC PartProgramming and Advanced PartProgramming
 CNC Lathe Course
 Basic Robotics and Pneumatic Systems
Full UK DrivingLicence, includingCoventry AirportAirsidedrivingPermit
Interests
Aviation: A great passion for old aircraft,currently partof a small team, rebuildinga T6 Harvard to
flyingcondition and I have been a volunteer with Air Atlantique’s Classic Flight,for 15 years where I
have worked on all aspects of aircraftengineering,includingservicing,overhaul and faultrectification.
REFERENCES
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