Hubert Urban, MSc EE MIET

Experience

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  Polish Air Force

  Aug 1997 - Jul 2004

  - ensuring compliance with PolAF maintenance instructions, specifications and creating corresponding statements of compliance.- ensuring adherence to technical data, policy, procedures, and safe maintenance practices;- providing technical guidance to subordinates;- performing periodic aircraft maintenance inspections;- performing periodic testing and certification of avionics equipment; - supervising of avionics depot overhaul of jet trainers;- troubleshooting of COMM / NAV systems including fault tree analysis;- ensuring accuracy of documentation in aircraft forms and automated systems;- performing periodic aircraft maintenance inspections;- performing testing and certification of avionics equipment.

  • Avionics Engineer

    Jan 2001 - Jul 2004

  • Avionics Overhaul Section Commander

    Aug 1997 - Jan 2001
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  United Nations

  Jul 2004 - Jul 2005

  Air Operations Planning Officer

  - planning, coordinating and executing of all MONUC flights and flights in support of MONUC or its military contingents in the MONUC mission area and outside for the fleet of approx. 65 aircraft (IL-76, Boeing 727, C-130 Hercules, HS-125, An-72, An-24, An-26, DHC-7, DHC-8, Beechcraft B200, Mi-8/17, Mi-24, Mi-26);- supervising the daily air operations to ensure that all aircraft are employed according to UN and international rules and regulations;- assisting Chief Aviation Officer in maintaining and updating the units SOP’s and information databases, technical, operational and administrative;- attending meetings and forums related to planning, coordination and air operations and assist Chief Aviation Planning Officer in aviation planning and / or operational matters as required;- performing duties as Mission Air Operations Duty Officer,- performing other duties as directed by CAVO. Show less

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  Polish Air Force

  Jul 2005 - Feb 2008

  Senior Avionics Engineering Officer

  - formulating avionics maintenance plans and policies to meet unit tasking;- analyzing aircraft maintenance indicators to identify trends and initiate corrective actions to provide continuing airworthiness of an aircraft;- monitoring avionics safety indicators and implementing corrective actions and regulations;- participating in on the job avionics training for pilots and engineering staff;- setting and invigilating exams for engineering staff and pilots;- providing technical guidance to subordinate / inexperienced engineers and pilots;- performing periodic aircraft maintenance inspections;- cooperation with aircraft manufacturers and maintenance centres with regard to avionics matters; Show less

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  United Nations

  Feb 2008 - Feb 2009

  Military Observer

  - supervision, monitoring, verification and reporting of cease-fire agreements, separations and withdrawals of forces;- monitoring of checkpoints, border crossings, entry / exit points and air and sea ports;- monitoring of the disarmament / demobilization, regrouping, and cantonment processes of military forces;- assisting in the location and confiscation of weapons caches;- maintaining liaison with, and between, the belligerent factions, other (civilian) UN Agencies, NGOs and neighbouring countries; Show less

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  Polish Air Force

  Feb 2009 - Nov 2011

  - responsibility for the technical performance of the avionics systems of approx. 100 aircraft from Wing's subordinate units;- establish maintenance work tasks and conduct timely disposition of PolAF Service Bulletins and PolAF Airworthiness Directives;- develop and implement fleet and maintenance reliability measures and operational parameters;- verify ground and flight test procedures and incorporate compliance with latest PolAF design guidelines;- check and revise technical data to reflect avionic components’ current configuration;- cooperation with aircraft manufacturers and maintenance centres with regard to avionics matters. Show less - formulating avionics maintenance plans and policies to meet unit tasking;- analyzing aircraft maintenance indicators to identify trends and initiate corrective actions to provide continuing airworthiness of an aircraft;- monitoring avionics safety indicators and implementing corrective actions and regulations;- participating in on the job avionics training for pilots and engineering staff;- setting and invigilating exams for engineering staff and pilots;- providing technical guidance to subordinate / inexperienced engineers and pilots;- performing periodic aircraft maintenance inspections;- cooperation with aircraft manufacturers and maintenance centres with regard to avionics matters; Show less

  • Senior Officer, Aviation Engineering Department

    Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  • Senior Avionics Engineering Officer

    Feb 2009 - Dec 2010
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  GOMED Healthcare Clinics

  Jun 2012 - Apr 2014

  IT Specialist (Freelancer)

  - install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications;- oversee the daily performance of computer systems (including Windows Server 2008R2 and database administration);- set up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cable, operating systems, and appropriate software (including computer security solutions);- maintain record of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial action taken, and installation activities;- read technical manuals, confer with users, and conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and to provide technical assistance and support;- confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications;- develop training materials and procedures, and/or train users in the proper use of hardware and software.- refer major hardware or software problems or defective products to vendors or technicians for service;- prepare evaluations of software or hardware, and recommend improvements or upgrades. Show less

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  Larson Language Academy

  Nov 2012 - Apr 2014

  ICAO Phraseology / Aviation English Language Instructor

  - provide Aviation English Language Proficiency training to individuals and aviation organisations;

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  UK Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment & Support, ADATS DT

  May 2014 - Mar 2015

  Radios and Navigational Aids Engineer

  - In-service support engineering activities including acceptance and maintenanceof support arrangements and delivery of effective continued technical management to maintain safe operation of radio communication, navigation aid and/or air traffic control equipment.- Procurement and support of complex technical radio communications, navigation aid and/or air traffic control equipment.- Researching and drafting technical requirements and technical risk assessments.- Working with front-line command and contractors to identify and resolve technical problems.- Investigating the options for improving equipment support arrangements.- Researching alternative approaches to maintenance, obsolescence and upgrade management.- Developing metrics for monitoring performance of support arrangements.- Undertaking technical support duties appropriate to the Subject Matter Expert for a component/sub-system/system. Show less

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  Aquila Air Traffic Management Services

  Apr 2015 - now

  - In-depth support of computer-based communications, radar, navaids, information systems, network management, display systems and other relevant Military Airfield systems and their associated control and monitoring facilities.- Ensuring the documentation and configuration records are accurate and current including the Junction of Maintenance for Infrastructure, Power, Networks and Communications.- Implementing the On-the-Job Training programme for the staff employed in their area of responsibility- Undertaking the installation, commissioning, acceptance and decommissioning of Aquila assets.- Ensuring all safety regulations are complied with throughout the AOR.- Complying with policies, procedures and processes to ensure Aquila maintains its ATM AAOS certification and relevant BS EN ISO accreditation Show less - Ensuring that safety is paramount in maintaining and changing ATM Services- Setting Maintenance Strategy for all new and in-service Assets delivering Marshall Air Traffic Management Services- Effective tracking of in-service Technical Services Performance providing advice, guidance and proposals to ensure that the equipment continue to perform and support the effective Air Traffic Management Service Delivery Capability- Post Design Services - Sponsoring, Approving, Reviewing and Updating Engineering Technical Information including Air Publications, Aquila Developed Manuals, OEM Manuals. Developing Special Instructions (Technical) and Modifications. Instigating and implementing recommendations from Fault Investigations- Technical Advice - Providing Technical advice to the Authority. Advising and assisting Regional Maintainers in the resolution of complex Faults.- Delivering change to Air Traffic Management Capability in a safe, cost effective and committed way- Developing and implementing a Continuous Improvement Programme for engineering delivery- Coaching and developing Engineering staff and teams to achieve high performance working, enriching careers and enabling personal development of team members​ Areas of expertise:- Ground to Ground Communications,- Ground to Air Communications,- Non Air Traffic Control Ground to Air Communications,- Air Defence Communications,- Record & Replay Show less - Provide engineering management for assets within the ATM Engineered System ensuring that the design of an asset is fit for purpose with respect to safety, security, integrity performance in response to current and future operational and regulatory requirements.- Act as the technical leader for the assigned assets/Technical Services. - Act as a communication focal point within Service Performance Engineering for an asset(s) within the ATM Engineered System. - Ensure that the "as-built" engineering design (design, development, configuration, management, maintenance) of an asset is fit for the purpose for providing air traffic control and management services in both normal and fallback/contingency operations. - Ensure the operational asset is managed in accordance with agreed processes and that these processes are fit for purpose and properly maintained. - Ensure the operational asset meets defined legislative and regulatory requirements. - Ensure that the correct level of assurance is provided and maintained for each asset. - Ensure that the sustainability and technical evolution is defined for each asset. Show less

  • Lead Systems Support Engineer

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Communications System Engineer / Engineering Authority

    Jun 2016 - Apr 2023

  • Radio Comms Engineer

    Apr 2015 - May 2016