1. Curriculum Vitae
Shane Hickman
Telephone 021 949 229
Email planeshane@slingshot.co.nz
Address 17 Judena Place, Pukete, Hamilton, 3200

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Profile
With an excellent work ethic, I consider myself to be a competent and proactive
employee who delivers quality service. I offer good communication skills and easily
establish positive rapport with a diverse range of people. As a committed employee, I
work well both as a collaborative team member and as a self-motivated individual.
My demonstrated record of prioritising work to meet competing demands is a result of
my innovative initiative, well developed organisational capabilities and high levels of
resiliency. My success in contributing to high performing teams is a reflection of my
adaptive people skills and strong ability to work in a calm, composed manner, even when
working within high pressure environments.
It is these attributes, matched with my dedication and professionalism that would make
me an asset to your organisation.
Training
 NZ CAA LAME
 Prince 2 project management
 Air New Zealand Leadership Every Day
 Level 1 infrared thermographer
 Cat 1 Vibration Analysis training
 RNZAF Aircraft Technician
Employment
Eagle Airways, Hamilton/Air New Zealand www.airnz.co.nz
Established in 1969, Eagle Airways is a regional airline based in Hamilton. They are now
wholly owned by Air New Zealand and operates regional services under the Air New
Zealand Link brand. Air New Zealand has planned to disband this airline by August 2016.
Maintenance Scheduler 2013 – present
 Reporting to the Manager Engineering Technical, as part of a team of three
maintenance schedulers, responsible for planning and scheduling overnight and short
term maintenance requirements for up to 18 Beech 1900D aircraft across five
maintenance bases located throughout New Zealand utilising Eagle Air’s CMMS TRAX.
 Communicate in an adaptable manner and act as a pivotal hub between the airline,
pilots, planning department, engineers and management to ensure maintenance and
repair requirements are consistently met 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
 Receive all aircraft defect reports from pilots and coordinate engineering personnel,
parts and equipment required to facilitate repairs across New Zealand.
 Prepare comprehensive management and operational reports outlining daily state of the
airline which includes: flight restrictions, airport delays, aircraft reliability and defects.
 Utilise efficient organisation skills to balance competing demands in a composed
manner within a fast paced environment.
 Demonstrate current knowledge and maintain compliance with CAA legislation.
Contract Engineer (Air New Zealand Maintenance) 2007 – 2010
 Reporting to the Production Supervisor, undertook full range of aircraft maintenance
and repair activities on up to 18 Beech 1900D aircraft in Hamilton.

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Prelim (Plant Reliability Engineers Ltd), Hamilton www.prelim.co.nz
Prelim is a small family owned business providing maintenance products and services to New
Zealand’s corporate forestry, dairy and petrochemical industries. They specialise in Condition
Based Maintenance and use a Computer Maintenance Management System to carry out
onsite lubrication, oil sampling, vibration analysis, plant inspections and shut work.
Reliability Technician 2011 – 2013
 Reporting to the Managing Director, responsible for the delivery of full range of
reliability technician services to businesses in the food manufacture sector including
Fonterra, Alto Plastics and Evonic.
 Assisted with general business operations including recruitment.
Air National, Auckland
Air National operated from 1990 to 2012 as a privately owned Auckland based airline.
With up to 50 staff, they operated domestic and international charter services and
scheduled passenger services for Air New Zealand Link.
Contract Engineer 2010 – 2011
 Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, undertook full range of aircraft maintenance
and repair activities on a BAE 146 aircraft and four Jetstream 32 aircraft.
Basketique, Hamilton www.basketique.co.nz
Basketique has been operating in Hamilton since 1995 with my partner and I purchasing
it in 2002. I contributed to daily operations and management until 2006 when I returned
to the aviation sector. With up to eight staff, we supply gifts, gourmet foods, flowers,
wine and gift baskets to customers via a retail shop and online business. Previously, we
held contracts with all Countdown supermarkets and Farmers stores throughout New
Zealand and Waikato liquor stores.
Director (partner Michelle now operates business) 2006 – present
Managing Director 2002 – 2006
 Managed all aspects of sales, marketing, finance, human resources, supplier
negotiations, purchasing and distribution business functions.
Previous employment prior to 2002
Aircraft Engineer – Heliplane Services, Thames (two years)
In conjunction with working for Heliplane Services, project managed and built two
Storm 300 aircraft from kitsets to flying for an importer and a private owner.
Aircraft Engineer – Europe, Canada, Singapore and Italy (five years)
Predominately completed fixed price structural repair and heavy maintenance on
Boeing 747, 737 and DC10 for the following companies on contract via Chevron
Technical Services in the United Kingdom:
- FLS, Stanstead and Dublin Airports
- KLM, Holland
- SASCO, Singapore
- Aeronavali, Naples, Italy
- Bombardier, Montreal, Canada
Aircraft Technician – RNZAF (five years)

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Interests
 Family (partner Michelle and our two children Ella and Aidan)
 Flying
 Fishing
 Fun
Referees
Dan Chadwick
Manager Engineering Technical
Eagle Air, Air New Zealand
Telephone 021 974 751
Email dchadwick.nz@gmail.com
Duncan Webb
Managing Director
Prelim (Plant Reliability Engineers Ltd)
Telephone 027 577 3561
Email duncan@prelim.co.nz
Dale Trust
Manager
Flight Care Services
(Former Managing Director, Heliplane Services)
Telephone 027 479 8145
Email heliplane@xtra.co.nz