LUKE SINCLAIR

SENIOR AVIATION MANAGER

VALUES STRENGTHS INTERESTS

ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCEDEFENCE AVIATION ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCESenior Aviation ManagerNov 2000 – Jul 2012 / April 2016 to date (Reservist)

Joined Air Force’s No.10 Squadron in a role reporting to the Senior Maintenance Manager.

Operated in a highly regulated environment governed by the Directorate General of Technical Airworthiness

Extensive MRO management with shift planning and resource allocation

Installed, configured, repaired, serviced, maintained and calibrated hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems across a fleet of P3C Orion aircraft.

Responsible for maintenance planning, maintenance scheduling, tooling control, spares procurement, regulatory compliance, staff management, technical administration, customer service, records management, governance, trade training and workplace safety

Led a team of Airframe and Engine technicians.

Determined work priorities, set goals, allocated resources, rostered staff, monitored the completion of all work activities and prepared management reports.

Deeply involved in flight line maintenance, including pre-flight and post-flight checks, ground running and towing operations.

Worked with turbine engines, brakes, undercarriage, air-conditioning, environmental control, bleed air, pressurization systems, ramp and cargo systems, flight controls, catering systems, fuel systems, wheels, tyres, and airframe structure.

Installed, configured, repaired, maintained, calibrated and tested propulsion systems, flight control surface, high and low-pressure systems, environmental controls, undercarriage, braking systems, fueling and defueling systems.

Carried out investigations into component failure, including root cause analysis, to determine if further investigation was required at the OEM level.

22 Niedpath Street Walkley HeightsSouth Australia 5098

Mobile: 0407 418 335Email: luke.sinclair72@icloud.com

Aviation engineering Engine & airframe systems System commissioning &

retirement

Maintenance scheduling Quality assurance &

compliance Production control

Spares & tooling management Led teams of up to 20 staff Over 20 years’ work experience

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teamwork Professionalism Initiative Integrity

Good communication skills Excellent organisational skills Likeable nature Reliable & innovative

Current affairs Car restoration Personal fitness Harley Davidson motorcycles

Helped achieve a high level of aircraft availability by making more efficient use of time and making changes to inventory holdings to ensure commonly used spare parts were readily available.

Worked concurrently as a Trade Supervisor, with responsibility for monitoring the progression of trainees and certifying all completed work.

Oversaw the conduct of maintenance in keeping with OEM technical publications, including managing and updating various technical publications.

Controlled scheduled maintenance, initiating maintenance tasks and briefing management on the maintenance plan.

Coordinated maintenance handover briefs encompassing maintenance priorities, flight timings, and resource requirements.

Managed configuration of the Computer Aided Maintenance Management II system, including ‘lifing’ aircraft and their components.

Acted as the defacto Human Resources Manager, coaching, counselling and mentoring staff at all levels to develop their leadership skills and technical expertise.

Conducted engine testing, servicing and troubleshooting, including engine runs.

Repaired aluminum propellers and composite components, assembled parts and sub-assemblies of aircraft frames.

Conducted routine pre-flight inspections of engines, aircraft frames and mechanical systems.

Worked in confined spaces with flammable gases and liquids.

Oversaw Occupational Health and Safety in a busy workshop environment, coordinated emergency services during hazardous maintenance operations, including authoring the emergency plan, conducting hazard assessments and liaising with fire and medical support teams.

Qualified as a Pressurisation Runner.

Employed in the Middle East, Butterworth, Cocos Island, Christmas Island, Learmonth, and Darwin.

Jul 2012 – Oct 2015LIEBHERRWarranty Manager - Mining

Reporting to the Director of Mining Australia in a globally-recognized distribution company.

Given the charter to assess and upgrade the National Warranty Administration to global specifications.

Worked closely with the Managing Director Mining, National Distribution Centre Manager, and National Supply Chain manager to manage warranty support for mining machinery, excavators and trucks.

Developed quality documentation and processes to underpin ISO 9001 certification.

Ensure National standardisation of Warranty processes and descriptions to policy standards.

Manage/Mentor teams at a National branch level.

Provide technical support and advice to the National branches.

Manage Profit and Loss report statements and provide solutions to improve outcomes.

Liaise with internal and external international (Europe and the USA) stakeholders.

Leadership

WORK COMPETENCIES

OTHER APPOINTMENTS

Throughout my career, I have been privileged to exercise leadership of multi-skilled teams across a range of business functions. My role as leader encompassed responsibility for the performance, development, and administration of diverse teams, and involved working under pressure to meet deadlines in challenging circumstances. My current position is a management appointment for which I am regularly required to make independent assessments and decisions.

Commercial Acumen

Management experience gained across a range of Defence businesses has allowed me to develop strong all-round leadership, strategy and execution skills. The development of my general business skills has been refined in busy work environments where it was necessary to adapt readily to changes in technology. I have been directly responsible for communicating the business plan to the team, developing strategies for achieving business goals and monitoring results against key performance indicators to ensure plans were being achieved.

Teamwork & Interpersonal

In all appointments, I have been required to act as both leader and team member. These experiences have deepened my awareness of group dynamics and methods of dealing with conflict. The ability to work both as a member of a team and autonomously is essential in an organisation with the many semi-independent and interdependent units that Defence has. I have worked in teams of varying size and have always enjoyed a good rapport with them, both at work and socially.

Communication Skills

As a manager with the Australian Defence Force, both my written and spoken communication skills are required to be of a very high standard. I have developed an ability to communicate effectively on a wide variety of topics. In addition, I have been trained in report writing and delivering presentations in many settings. I have also undertaken training in presentation skills, negotiation skills and listening skills for customer service.

Resource Management

My managerial experience in Defence has given me an excellent opportunity to develop skills in the area of Human Resource Management. I was trained and have experience in succession planning, career development, personnel administration, recruitment, and selection. In addition to formal qualifications in resource management gained through numerous management and promotion courses, I have extensive practical experience in managing physical resources.

Certificate IV in Aeroskills (Aircraft Maintenance Engineering – Mechanical) Certificate IV in Business (Human Resources – Monitor a Safe Workplace) Qualified Aircraft Technician (Engine & Airframe) Pressurization Runner Trade Supervisor Workplace Safety Management Promotion course - planning, leadership, business management, staff writing Promotion course - training, interpersonal skills, communication skills Promotion course - resource management, OHS, risk management Promotion course - coaching, performance appraisal, counselling Confined Spaced trained Heavy Combination Drivers Licence Elevated Work Platform First Aid Training (Defence) Drivers Licence Working with Privacy Equity and Diversity Awareness Working with Privacy Responsible Record Keeping Asbestos Training for Maintenance and Logistics Professionals Occupational Health and Safety Awareness Fraud and Ethics Awareness Security Awareness Suicide Awareness and Prevention Alcohol and Drug Awareness

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE