Charles Fernandez

Charles Fernandez

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Aerospace Engineer / Aircraft Mechanic / Aircraft Planner / Quality Assurance and Control

  • Education

    • Coventry University

      2015 - 2019
      Masters Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

      • Introduction Solid works and ANSYS simulation, CFD Analysis of theories and experiments• Design of UAV and related mission conditions• Design of theoretical experiment parameters• Final thesis on the effect of cylindrical airfoil in place of conventional horizontal stabilizers

    • Emirates Aviation University

      2012 - 2014
      Higher National Diploma Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Merit

      Activities and Societies: • Principles of Aerodynamics, Stability and Performance • Aircraft Gas Turbine Science, Propulsion and Design • Group Project - Built a Quadcopter with video surveillance

    • Coventry University

      2014 - 2015
      Bachelor's degree Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician Upper Second Class with Honors

      Activities and Societies: • Ethnic Day preparations • Global Day preparations • Conducted research and built a mechanical centrifugal water pump• Conducted research on the canard fins and its effect on airflow• Researched and built a quad-copter with video surveillance

    • British Columbia Institute of Technology

      2009 - 2010
      Diploma Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 84%

      Activities and Societies: -Paper plane building contest • Learned machining, drilling, and filing while making turnbuckle lock• Learned riveting, metal works, fiber glass formation and repairing• Wiring of test bench for avionics• Balancing of propellers and helicopter blades• Performed cotter pinning and lock wiring work on B737-300 landing gear

  • Experience

    • Carline Mufflers

      Aug 2007 - Mar 2008
      General Assistant

      • Assist with oil and filter replacements• Clean fluid spills and work area• Move broken transmissions and engines using hydraulic cranes• Assist with tire replacements

    • British Columbia Institute of Technology

      Jan 2009 - Aug 2010
      Aircraft Maintenance Technician Trainee

      • Assembly and inspection of reciprocating propeller and turboprop engines: o Teledyne Continental (Horizontally Opposed Propeller) Engines o Allison Rolls Royce PT 6 (Turboprop) Engines• Overhaul and inspection of propellers and helicopter blades• General inspections on Bell 205, Bell 206, Robinson R22, Aerostar 600a and Falcon 2000• Re-rigged hydraulic test bench: changed flex hoses to aluminum tubing• Re-configuration of sea plane landing gear from floats to tricycle system Show less

    • St. Monica's Parish Church

      Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
      Landscaping and Premises in-charge

      • Keeping the premises clean• Trimming and tending to the greenery and surroundings of the main building and Priest home• Fixing / repairing malfunctioning equipment

    • Kwantlen Polytechnic University

      Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
      Exam Supervisor

      • To supervise students with disabilities during their exams• To assist students with reading, writing or listening as required • To keep the students calm and finish their exams within the allotted time

    • Al Shirawi Equipment Company

      Feb 2016 - Jul 2016
      Aircraft Fuel Trucks Systems - Technical Assistant

      • Adhered to health and safety regulations while handing dangerous goods and tools• Carried out assembly, disassembly, repair and removal of fuel pump system components• Fabricated aircraft refueller mechanical systems and performed structural repairs and alterations as needed• Managed assembly and disassembly of aircraft re-fueling truck modifications• Performed system analysis and troubleshooting of fuel flow in aircraft refueller systems using CAD software

    • Jet Aviation Dubai LLC

      Oct 2017 - Apr 2019
      Maintenance Planning and Quality Assurance Assistant

      • Managed processing of applications for off-base operations and maintenance personnel authorizations• Performed quality check of maintenance work packages for off-base operations• Supported audit processes relating to Company capabilities, Regulatory Authorities, internal departments, and new service vendors• Managed internal event reporting processes, Quality and/or Safety Corrective action/Preventative action, Root Cause Analysis, investigations, and data updates• Supported documentation processes for employee promotions, presentations and communications relating to safe work environment• Created and provided maintenance work packages for the engineering department based on customerrequirements involving base and line maintenance, defect rectifications, and overseas maintenance assistance, along with dedicated projects for NDT inspections and wheel tear-down and build-up• Use of Maintenance Software such as CAFAM, CAMP and CMP to create and update work packages, track work progress and maintenance updates for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Embraer, Falcon and Gulfstream Aircraft types, as well as for Honeywell, Rolls Royce and CFM International Engine types• Use of Maintenance Documentation such as AMM, CMM, IPC, Schematics and Technical Information to define the scope of maintenance work and job parameters• Downloaded Navigation, E-Charts and Terrain information to assist customer/pilots with flight planning• Performed quality check and control of project paperwork involving proper and conformed completion of the projects by engineers, certifying staff and technicians• Archived completed projects for data management and future referencing• Transmitted completed project work reports to customers as requested Show less

    • Middlesex University Dubai

      Feb 2021 - Jun 2021
      Lab Assistant

      • Created and maintained inventory of lab equipment and devices while maintaining a clean lab environment• Tested and confirmed functionality and basic operation of educational robots (Turtlebots)• Performed and created procedures to establish remote connectivity between Lab computer and robot• Assisted the Robotics Professor with timely inspections and minor technical adjustments in projects

    • ALBA CARS - No.1 Used Car Showroom In Dubai

      Aug 2021 - Jul 2024
      Operations and Quality Assurance Supervisor

      • Handling dispatchment of vehicles for garage work, registration, inspections, as required by the head office• Handling showroom organizing and re-arrangement operations• Managing stock movement, internal work progression and analyzing garage work progress using software programs such as Monday.com, EZcars.com and Kissflow.com for smooth workflow• Conducting visual and performance inspections of purchased vehicles and reporting to the OperationsSupervisor• Conducting daily visual inspections of vehicles in showroom and storage warehouses• Rectifying simple defects (tire deflations, dead battery, malfunctioning trims) as needed or reporting them to the Supervisor and Head of Operations• Conducting inspections of newly purchased vehicles and coordinating with garages to prepare the vehicle for showroom display• Conducting PDI (Pre-delivery Inspections) prior to handover of vehicles to the owner and clarifying queries of customers• Delivering vehicles to the Head Office or to Customers as required, and prepping vehicles for test drives, transport, or transfer for third party jobs and inspections Show less

    • UUDS AERO

      Jul 2024 - now
      Junior Technical Services Engineer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Professional AutoCAD 2018

      Autodesk
      Feb 2020
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Decor and Aid Volunteer

      Issued by Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Commitee on Jul 2009
      Richmond Hospital Auxiliary CommiteeAssociated with Charles Fernandez