GLEN SWAN

Experience

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  Ministry of Natural Resources

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Apprentice

  • Maintained Turbo Beaver and remedied defects• Maintained the air base, facilities and records

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  Skyservices Limited / Norontair

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1997

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  • Inspection and maintenanceAircraft Maintained: DHC 6 (Crew Chief), DHC 8, Mu2, Shorts 330, King Air 200, DHC3T, DHC2T, DHC 2, C-208, Cessna 100 Series, Piper PA12, PA28, PA30 and PA34

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  Mitsubishi / Hughes Aerostructures Contractor

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Production Supervisor

  • Supervised a team of 15 structural assemblers and mechanics to ensure…• Engineer Liaison – Troubleshoot and identify solutions for problems encountered with new aircraft (Dash 8-400)• Contracted structural repairs for DHC 7, Citation and Beechcraft King Air

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  Maxwell Aero Maintenance

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  ACA / Supervisor

  • Carried out heavy structural modifications and , interior refurbishments, composite repairs on Global Express and Dash 8 Q400. Aircraft Maintained: Global Express, Dash 8, Beech 1900, Cheyenne, Navajo and Aztec.

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  Quantum Aviation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2010

  Production Manager

  • Ensured that production functions of the maintenance team were conducted in accordance with Transport Canada regulations and relevant air worthiness requirements were conducted in a safe and cost effective manner• Continuous management and monitoring of all safety procedures and policies as established by the company and required by Transport CanadaAircraft Maintained: ACA on CL601, CL604, CL605, C650, and C208 Series AircraftAMO Size: 22 Aircraft

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  Toronto Aircraft Maintenance Inc.

  Jan 2011 - now

  Director of Maintenance / President

  Maintenance• Manages complete aircraft maintenance, inspections and servicing.• Determines the viability of proposed maintenance facilities and ensures that timely and accurate procurement of aircraft parts, tools, and supplies.• Oversees all aspects of organizational and government-mandated maintenance checks and controls. This includes research and negotiation with service facilities for best cost and logistics, oversight of maintenance and/or repairs required as a result of the check.• Ensures that aircraft are airworthy for departure, flight, and landingCompliance & Safety• Establishes and manages aircraft maintenance policies, procedures, and practices consistent with industry standards and all applicable federal, provincial, municipal and company regulations• Develops, improves, and implements maintenance safety and security policiesSupervision• Provides short and medium term plans for aircraft maintenance activities • Evaluates the performance of aircraft operations personnel and provides on-going feedback• Ensures aircraft operations personnel’s training and qualifications are up to date and coordinates timely and appropriate training as needed / required• Provides for the safety and welfare of the aircraft operations staff. This includes recognizing and mitigating potentially dangerous situations and maintaining work / break guidelines Show less