Thomas Fulford

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2017

  Avionics/Electrical Technician

  Avionics/electrical technicianRAF Lyneham, RAF Brize Norton, RAF OdihamI am a highly skilled avionics and electrical aircraft engineer with over 6 years experience on multiple aircraft platforms, from large transport to rotary. My experience includes both first line and depth maintenance as a technicianExperienceWorked front line on C-130 Hercules K marks 1 and 3, and J marks 4 and 5, Nov 2010 – Dec 2012 at RAF Lyneham, and then RAF Brize Norton after the closure of RAF Lyneham. Then posted to Chinook HC4 and HC6 at RAF Odiham. During my 3 years on Chinooks I did various tours throughout the UK and overseas. Work on these aircraft include Avionic and electrical fault diagnosis and rectification, scheduled maintenance, secret armament and defence software loading, secret navigation software loading, flight servicing’s, role changing and refuel operations. An exceptionally high level of engineering was carried out when working on systems such as navigation, lighting, auto flight control systems, secure and non secure communications systems, fibre optics and data buses.QualificationsNVQ Level 3 in Electrical and Avionics Aeronautical EngineeringCity and Guilds Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering Show less

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  Greater Anglia

  Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

  Faults and Failures Technician

  Working as a faults and failures technician carrying out both scheduled and reactive maintenance on a electrical multiple unit fleet of class 315, 317 and 321 units.Using wiring schematics, diagrams, R2M, OTMR and test equipment to carry out in depth fault diagnosis and rectification of electrical systems.Undertake fault diagnosis and rectification on pneumatic systems, passenger information systems, traction systems, lighting systems, heating systems and all other systems on board the vehicles.Front line servicing, maintaining and repairing all vehicle systems. Show less

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  MTR Corporation (Crossrail) Limited

  Jun 2018 - now

  Shift Delivery Manager

  Managing all day to day aspects of a multiple Class fleet originally consisting of 36 Class 315 units and the fleet introduction of the first 70 Class 345 units.Accountable for challenging targets for train availability from two Depots.Ensuring train maintenance is completed on time, while safety, reliability and presentation standards are met.Reviewing and creating clear, concise and achievable plans to ensure maintenance is carried out effectively keeping availability and reliability of the fleet at optimum levels.Attend commercial contract meetings with various suppliers including Alstom Group, Greater Anglia and Heathrow Express.Acting as the initial point of contact and liaison between Operations and Engineering on all Fleet matters. Show less