Dave Jelf

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  • About me

    Principal Test Facility Engineer at Rolls-Royce

  • Education

    • Filton High School

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    • RAF School Of Technical Training

      1987 - 1987
      Trade Instructional techniques Aerospace Training B1

      Vocational training as civilian at RAF School of technical Training at RAF Newton.The course was designed to provide me with the skills and techniques to deliver technical training in gas turbine powerplant maintenance to customer engineers.

    • Rolls-Royce Technical College

      1978 - 1981
      City & Guilds aeronautical engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician Distinction

      City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3.

  • Experience

    • Rolls-Royce

      Sept 1978 - now

      Responsible for the technical validation of data for use in product repair manuals.Continued responsibility for customer test facilities & additionally responsible for design and equipment specifications for new or to be upgraded engine maintenance facilities. My role has further expanded to include factory design and layout for facilities internal to Rolls-Royce.I am responsible for ensuring that facilities used are suitable and have the correct equipment, services and environment to enable products to be maintained in accordance with the appropriate technical documentation. Show less 3 year apprenticeship training scheme, to Engineering Industry Training Board (EITB) standards. Year 1 Off -the Job training in basic engineering skills, fitting, machining, inspection, fabrication, welding, etc.Year 2 General fitting skills development Year 3 specialist engine fitting training in production and development assembly areas as well as engine test area.Formal training at Rolls-Royce Technical College Bristol leading to successful completion of City & Guilds Aeronautical engineering part 3 graduated with Distinctions. Show less

      • Principal Test Facility Engineer

        Jan 2017 - now
      • Principal Maintenance & Overhaul Engineer

        Jan 2014 - Jan 2017
      • Customer Test & Facilities

        Jul 2008 - Dec 2014
      • Air Safety Investigation

        Jun 1998 - Jun 2008
      • Senior Customer Training Officer

        Nov 1986 - May 1998
      • Engine Fitter / Tester

        Sept 1981 - Oct 1986
      • Engineering Apprentice

        Sept 1978 - Sept 1981
  • Licenses & Certifications