Kristian Holstad

Experience

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  Braathens

  Aug 1997 - Feb 2006

  Worked as a Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, both on Heavy Maintenance and Line Maintenance. Heavy Maintenance included all B737 checks such as C & D-checks, plus Minor and Major modifications. Worked as an Aircraft Mechanic during Heavy Maintenance checks on B737's. Aircraft apprentice, working on heavy maintenance checks on B737 Aircrafts.

  • Licensed Aircraft Engineer

    Jan 2002 - Feb 2006

  • Aircraft Mechanic

    Aug 1999 - Jan 2002

  • Aircraft Mechanic Apprentice

    Aug 1997 - Aug 1999
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  Norwegian Air Shuttle

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2012

  Performed inspections and quality control during the build process of Norwegians Boeing 737-800 Aircrafts.Participated in test-flights to ensure all systems were working as designed. Liaison between the company and the Norwegian CAA to obtain all necessary documents and certificates for the delivery flights Technical representative during pre-lease inspections and phase-in checks. Worked closely with Boeing to obtain the necessary work documentation to re-configure these Aircrafts mechanical systems, avionics systems and interior configurations to suit Norwegians fleet standard.

  • Deputy Delivery & Configuration Manager

    Jul 2010 - Sept 2012

  • Project Manager & Technical Representative

    Jun 2006 - Jan 2011
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  Norwegian Air Shuttle

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2016

  Line Station Supervisor for the Part-145 technical bases in PTP (Guadeloupe, FR) and FDF (Martinique, FR) Project Manager for setting up and getting the EASA Part-145 approval of the technical bases in PTP (Guadeloupe,FR) and FDF (Martinique, FR). Establishing new procedures and updating of existing manuals to support the approval of the PART-145 B787Base Maintenance in Oslo, Norway.

  • Line Station Supervisor

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Project Manager Caribbean 737 Operation

    Jul 2015 - Jan 2015

  • Project Engineer 787 Base Maintenance

    Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
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  Norwegian

  Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  Project manager for setting up and getting the EASA Part-145 approval for Norwegians B787 & B737 technical base in Barcelona, Spain. Project Manager for the preparation and start-up of Norwegians B737 technical bases in Guadeloupe (FR) andMartinique (FR).

  • Project Manager 787/737 Technical Base Barcelona

    Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  • Project Manager Caribbean 737 Operation

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2016
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  Norwegian

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Worked as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer at Stavanger airport, Sola. Performed all types of linemaintenance work, including; scheduled maintenance, Engine changes, Landing Gear changes, Engine Runs, Taxitests, troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and electrical systems. Technical representative during heavy maintenance checks for sales Aircrafts. Liaison between the Company andthe new owner of the Aircrafts.

  • Licensed Aircraft Engineer

    Feb 2006 - Jan 2021

  • Technical Representative

    Jan 2020 - Mar 2020
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  Nordic Unmanned

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  Focal point when on duty, with regards to technical issues.Supporting engineering department to optimize maintenance programs for the platform.Contributing with revising and developing Operational Manuals and SOP's, and making sure procedures are in accordance with rules and regulations.Assisting quality department during audits.Foresee technicians are current and valid to operate. Working as a maintenance instructor on the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter®. Conducting official Schiebel training tocertify new technicians on the platform. The position also includes recurrence training and re-certification ofcurrent technicians. Certified technician on the Schiebel S-100 Camcopter® and the Textron Aerosonde™ MK 4.7 SUAS drones. Working on various deployments in Europe, performing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on the drones.

  • Chief Maintainer Long Endurance Rotary UAV

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Schiebel S-100 Maintenance Instructor

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Drone Technician

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
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  SAS - Scandinavian Airlines

  Sept 2023 - now

  Licensed Aircraft Engineer