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Neil Martin

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler at Heli-One with expertise in cost estimation and project management. Improved shop KPIs and productivity through strategic cross-functional communication and proactive risk management. Demonstrated leadership in regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement, contributing to organizational success and enhanced team collaboration.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Heli-One
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversees maintenance planning and scheduling, including management of two workshops. Engages with the supply chain department for parts procurement and liaises between clients and cross-functional teams for repair updates and progress information.
  • Revitalized shop KPIs by assuming responsibility for monitoring estimated hours, realigning target dates with teams, enhancing cross-functional communication, and identifying risks, leading to improved productivity.
  • Undertook an internal audit of shop processes and standards, and pinpointed communication weaknesses regarding defects and unnecessary parts. Spearheaded standardization efforts, enhancing organizational alignment.
  • Aided in the monthly town hall preparations by creating KPI charts that showcased shop tracking, profit margins, high-risk areas, and work delays, effectively addressing shortfalls.
  • Schedule Management: Implements a Gantt chart to structure repairs, oversee progress and maintain a broad perspective of the targeted outcomes. Formulates a flow diagram to anticipate start and end dates and underlining items at risk.
  • Cost Estimation & Analysis: Conducts cost estimation for third-party customers by developing a component condition report, assessing estimated hours, tallying supplies and consumable items, and presenting the total maintenance repair costs to customer support officers. Computes the sum of all maintenance materials and tools, preparing invoices for the finance department.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Liaises with the supervisor to ensure adherence to both shop and regulatory standards before initiating new tasks. Establishes communication with third-party vendors, conveying organizational compliance standards before commencing any tasks.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Heli-One
04.2019 - 07.2022
  • Oversaw initial and completion inspections, led projects, collaborated with supply chain staff, and liaised with customer support, ensuring all parts were in place before task delegation. Advocated for health and safety measures, promoting the use of Personal Protective Equipment across the organization.
  • Significantly improving repair processes and maintenance devising an innovative tooling improving task completion, maneuvering around bulkheads, and access to critical parts.
  • Technical Documentation: Ensured accurate record-keeping of maintenance data and logbook entries, documenting task completion and any unusual challenges encountered during the repair process.
  • Problem-Solving: Recognized the complexity of issues surpassing the OEM manual's scope, focusing on enhancing and expanding completed tasks. Ensured a comprehensive review of atypical repairs and evaluated additional parts required for executing complex maintenance operations.

Aircraft Component Technician

Alpine Aerotech
02.2018 - 04.2019
  • Conducted comprehensive inspections, including the teardown and overhaul of aircraft components, alongside meticulous disassembly and wear inspection using micrometres, callipers, and gauges. Verified dimensions and clearances of parts for conformance with OEM specifications while coordinating seamlessly with NDT, Supply Chain, and Paint to ensure punctual work completion.
  • Streamlined the teardown report's build sheet, pinpointed and resolved unclear items, and deconstructed inspection steps, significantly enhancing the efficiency of the work process.
  • Inspection Validation: Validated each completed inspection, external repair, and cad plating through a comprehensive checklist for all components. Ensured all line items were diligently recorded following pre- and post-inspection.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Alpine Aerotech
03.2015 - 02.2018
  • Collaborated with Bell Helicopters Product Support Engineers to report non-standard repairs on DND aircraft, providing in-depth details. Maintained comprehensive aircraft maintenance and repair records, utilizing technical manuals to guide inspections, installations, and repairs. Certified adherence to maintenance standards, suggesting necessary equipment replacements or modifications.
  • Identified and improved non-standard repairs for Bell Helicopters and product support engineer helicopters by implementing a detailed checklist featuring measurement locations and repair photos.
  • Fabricated a carbon fibre interior for a customer's helicopter, developed the mould, researched tooling and material requirements, and documented the successful process, achieving organizational goals.
  • Training Supervision: Completed training sessions with apprentices and monitored their progress to enhance skill development. Conducted three-month reviews and inspections, identifying knowledge gaps to facilitate professional growth.

Relief Instructor

University of the Fraser Valley
01.2009 - 01.2013

Education

Maintenance Management Professional -

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanic -

International Career School Canada
01.2019

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures -

British Columbia Institute of Technology
01.2000

Skills

  • Maintenance planning
  • Supply chain management
  • Cost estimation
  • Project management
  • Schedule management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Stakeholder relations
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Technical documentation
  • Work order management
  • Procedure writing
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

  • Maintenance Management Professional Diploma (In Progress)
  • OSA Level 1
  • AME S License
  • Maintenance Work Management Certificate
  • Maintenance Strategy Development Certificate

Earlier Experience

Relief Instructor, University of the Fraser Valley, 2009, 2013

Accomplishments

  • Recognized by the senior leadership team for my interest and input into the mentorship of our apprentices

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Maintenance Planner/Scheduler

Heli-One
07.2022 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Heli-One
04.2019 - 07.2022

Aircraft Component Technician

Alpine Aerotech
02.2018 - 04.2019

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Alpine Aerotech
03.2015 - 02.2018

Relief Instructor

University of the Fraser Valley
01.2009 - 01.2013

Maintenance Management Professional -

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Mechanic -

International Career School Canada

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Structures -

British Columbia Institute of Technology

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