Rhys Jones is seeking to widen his experience in the aviation industry. He currently works as an Aircraft Engineer at GE Aviation where he performs maintenance on various aircraft engines. Prior to this, he completed a Modern Apprenticeship with British Airways, gaining qualifications in aeronautical engineering. He has over 5 years of relevant experience in aircraft maintenance and inspection.
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Curriculum Vitae
Mr Rhys Jones
07557767056 rhysgj123@gmail.com
22 Cae’r Gerddi,
Church Village,
Pontypridd
CF38 1UQ
D.O.B. – 26/09/1988
Personal Profile
A motivated,adaptableandresponsible youngpersonIamlookingtowidenmyexperiences,
knowledge andimprovemyskillsinthe aviationindustrywhichwill utilisethe practical,academic,
organisational andcommunicationskillsdevelopedthroughmymodernapprenticeshipwithBritish
Airways,andcurrentemploymentwithGEAviation.
Duringmy apprenticeshipIsuccessfullycombinedmystudieswithworkandothercommitments
showingmyself tobe self-motivated,organisedandcapable of workingtoachieve targets. Iam
currentlyworkingatGE AircraftEngine ServicesasanAircraftEngineerworkingonprimarilyRB211
seriesengines. Iamalso an LRU inspectorandresponsibleforthe inspectionanddispatchof LRU’s.
I have a clear,logical mindwitha practical approachto problemsolvingandadrive to see things
throughto completion.Ienjoyworkingonmyowninitiativeorwithinateamto achieve goalsand
meettargets.Inshort I am reliable,trustworthy,hardworkingandeagertolearnand have a genuine
interestinaircraftandthe aviationindustry.
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Experience
General ElectricAircraft Engine ServicesWales March 2014 - Present
Aircraft Engineer
In mycurrent role as an AircraftEngineeratGE AviationmyIhave primarilyworkedonthe RB211
seriesenginesincluding RB211-524H2-19/11, RB211-524HT-19/11 and RB211-524H36. Workingon
the BulkStripteam we are responsible forstrippingthe engine downtomodularlevel. Iam alsothe
leadLRU inspectoronsection. Ihave alsoworkedonall otherenginesonsite includingGP7000. My
maindutiesandresponsibilitiesinvolve:
Performing maintenance on RB211, GP700, GE90 andCFM aircraftenginestothe highest
qualitystandards
Follow appropriate AircraftMaintenance Manual,Engine ShopManual procedures andcustomer
requirements
Work to EASA/FAA/GCAA/QCAA Part145 requirementsandprocedures
Performsupplementaryshopandhousekeepingdutiesasrequired
Checkinengine takingnote of anymissingitemsandinputinformationintoSAP
Bulkstripengine tomodularlevel inaccordance withrelevantworkscopesandcustomer
requirements
Cleaningof LRU’sbefore inspection
Inspectall LRU’s removedandidentifyitemsforscrap,repairorrefitas appropriate
Route LRU’s in accordance withindividualworkscopesandrelevantlifedata andmodification
embodiement,creatingrepaircardsandsub contract ordernotifications
Liaise withproductionandengineeringteamstoagree workscopesandagree realisticdeadlines
Provide technical supporttoproductionandengineeringteamsif problemsarise tosolve them
promptlyandefficiently
Ensure paperworkandrelevanthistorycardstatementsare answeredcorrectlyandpromptly
Carriedoutnon delegatedtasksonRB211 final assembly,GP700,GE90 and CFMengines
Ensure trainingiskeptup to date includingairlegislationcourse bi-annually
Human factorstraining
Obtainedforliftlicence toassistin the movementof parts/modules
Memberof the site wide TeamingCouncil
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British Airways AvionicEngineering September2011- March 2014
AvionicTechnician
Duringmy time as an avionictechnicianIwas requiredtoprovide aprofessional,reliableand
technicallycompetentrepairandoverhaul service tothe customersof BAAE,enablingthe company
to achieve itsstatedobjectivesandgoals. Mymaindutiesandresponsibilitiesinmycurrentrole as
an avionictechnicianinvolve:
• The assemblyanddisassemblyof componentsasdirectedbyseniortechnicians/supervisorsand
AuthorizedTechnical Publications
• The solderingandde-solderingof componentsasrequired
• Calibrate andtestunitsusingautomatic, semi-automaticandmanual testrigs
• Cleaningcomponentsandmaintainingacleanandtidyworkarea
• Faultfinding&repairstoPCB’sand sub assembly’s
• Completionof relevantpaperworkanddocumentation
• Adhere tocompanyHealth,Safety,Fire andenvironmentpolicies
• Maintaincompanyqualitystandards&proceduresatall times
• To undertake anyotherjobsthroughoutthe facilitythatfacilitate myskillsandexperience
British Airways Maintenance Cardiff March 2013 - May 2013
Secondment
As part of my ongoingdevelopmentandtrainingIvolunteered,atshortnotice fora 3 month
secondmentatthe BritishAirwaysMaintenance facilityatCardiff airport(BAMC),due tothe
highvolume of worktheyhadon site duringthisperiod. Duringmytime at BAMC mymain
dutiesandresponsibilitieswere toaidandassistthe current staff withtheirdailyjobsof
disassembly,overhaul andre-assemblyof the aircraft. Duringthistime Igainedvaluable
experience of actuallyworkingonthe aircraftthemselvesandworkinginadifferentenvironment
and culture towhat I’musedto.
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British Airways AvionicEngineering September2007 - September2011
AvionicsApprentice
As of 2007 I startedmy 4 yearapprenticeshipwithBAAEcompletingthe apprenticeshipin2011.
Duringthese 4 yearsI was requiredtocomplete the followingwhichIdidsuccessfully:
• ObtainNVQLevel 2certificate
• ObtainBTEC National certificate
• Complete KeySkillsModules
• ObtainNVQLevel 3certificate
• ObtainHNCcertificate
• Complete anAirLegislationcourse
• Complete asoldercourse
• Spendtime oneachworkshopat BAAEand gainan understandingonthe range of unitsand
processesusedonsite
• Spendtime inthe Qualitydepartmenttogainan understandingonthe qualityside of the
business
• Develop knowledge of the SAPsystemusedonsite
Next April 2007 - September2007
Stockroom Assistant
Duringmy time at Nextmymaindutieswere to:
• Count,sortand checkin incomingarticles;verifyingagainstrequisitions,shippingnoticesor
invoices;placingarticlesonsales floorshelvesorinstoreroom.
• Replenishingmerchandiseonshelvesfromstoreroomstock;rotate merchandise andkeepit
orderlyandneatin appearance.
• Checkinventoryperiodicallytodetermine reorderingneedsandverifywithrecords;requisitions
standardstock items,suppliesormaterialswithinestablishedlimits;notifydesignatedstaff of fast
movingitems.
• Contactvendorsto obtaininformationregardingshippingstatusof ordersor special ordersplaced
by department.
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• Packand shippackages accordingto instructionsusingboxes,packingmaterialsandsealing
tape.
• Assistscustomersorothersinlocatingneededmerchandise,materialsorsupplies.
Argos October 2006 - January 2007
Shop Assistant
My maindutiesandresponsibilitiesduringmytime atArgoswere to:
• Greetingcustomerswhoenterthe shop.
• Be involvedinstockcontrol andmanagement.
• Assistingshopperstofindthe goodsandproductstheyare lookingfor.
• Beingresponsibleforprocessingcashandcard payments.
• Stockingshelveswithmerchandise.
• Answeringqueriesfromcustomers.
• Reportingdiscrepanciesandproblemstothe supervisor.
• Givingadvice and guidance onproductselectiontocustomers.
• Balancingcashregisterswithreceipts.
• Dealingwithcustomerrefunds.
• Keepingthe store tidyandclean,thisincludeshoveringandmopping.
• Responsible dealingwithcustomercomplaints.
Mike JonesConstruction May 2006 - September2006
Labourer
My maindutiesasa labourerwere to:
• Constructretainingwallsandfences
• Load andunloadstructure materialsandmove materialsaboutinworkareas
• Assistwithclerical duties
• Operate machineryforinstance mowersormaterial breakers
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Education
British Airways
Modern Apprenticeship
Newportand District GroupTraining
Aeronautical Engineering
Cross KeysCollege
PerformingEngineeringOperations
Newportand District GroupTraining
Electrical andElectronicEngineering
Ysgol GyfunRhydfelen
Physics A Level Grade C
Ysgol GyfunRhydfelen
Computing A Level Grade C
Ysgol GyfunRhydfelen GCSE’s 13 Achievedgrade CandAbove
IncludingMaths,EnglishandScience
September2007 - July2011
September2009 - May 2011
NVQLevel 3
September2007 - June 2009
NVQLevel 2
September2007 - June 2009
BTEC National Certificate
September2005 - May 2007
Grade C
September2005 - May 2007
C
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Other Information
I am a single non-smoker,whoenjoyswatchingandplayingmostsportsmainlyfootballasoftenasI
can.
Full UK drivinglicence
Adeptwithpersonal computersandhave experienceinusingsoftware packagessuchasWindows,
MicrosoftOffice andOutlook. Competentunderstandinganduse of SAP
Willingtorelocate if needed
Interestedintravellingandlearningaboutnew culturesandmeetingdifferentpeople
I enjoyskiing,bikeriding,swimming,golfing,driving,walking,reading,usingcomputers,listening to
music,socializingandmore
I am alwayswillingtofurthermy education;increasingmypractical skillsalsoIamlookingtogain
qualificationsandbetterknowledge withinthisindustry.
References
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