Benjamin Dale

Experience

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  Boeing Defence Australia

  Sept 2010 - May 2013

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Apprentice

  Performing modification and In-service Support on RAAF's fleet of 6 E-7 AEW&C Wedgetail aircraft. Performing a large range of flight line activities all the way to R7 deep maintenance to only the highest standard.

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  Banneton

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2014

  Baker

  Baker in a well established and very popular Brisbane bakery. Creating sweet and savoury culinary masterpieces from bold organic sour dough breads, to flaky, buttery croissants. Always on my feet, this was a fast paced work environment where time management was crucial to ensure a smooth production, while producing a consistent, high quality result every time.

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  Qantas

  Apr 2014 - Nov 2016

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

  Performing Base Maintenance on Qantas' fleet of A330 and B737 aircraft, Jetstar's fleet of A330 aircraft, Hawaiian Airlines A330 aircraft and RAAF B737 BBJ and A330 MRTT aircraft. A330 JQ to QF reconfiguration, and Qantas A330 International and Domestic interior reconfiguration programs

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  Northrop Grumman Australia

  Nov 2016 - Jul 2022

  KC-30A rated Cat B1.1 and Cat C licence holder. Providing guidance and leadership to AME’s and apprentices. Planning, scheduling and certifying for maintenance activities. Acting in a Team Lead role when required and Field Services experience. Performing heavy maintenance on the RAAF's fleet of KC-30A MRTT aircraft, based at Brisbane Airport. CASA/DASA B1.1 KC-30A Licence holder. Higher duties as a Military Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer when required. Performing heavy maintenance on the RAAF's (34 SQN) Bombardier challenger 604 and Boeing 737BBJ fleet at Northrop Grumman IDS in Canberra. I have been an integral part of the team carrying out the first 7800 landings checks on A37-001 to A37-003 and coordinated the first double engine change at the SPA maintenance facility.

  • Military Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

    Dec 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

    May 2017 - Dec 2019

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

    Nov 2016 - May 2017
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  Ventus Auto Detailing

  Jul 2021 - now

  Business Owner

  Owner of Ventus Auto Detailing providing high quality vehicle detailing services from maintenance washes to full paint correction and application of nano ceramic coatings. We have sourced the best products in the detailing industry from around the world to ensure we produce the best results possible. Gtechniq Accredited Applicator. Founded in 2016, ABN registered 2021.

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  Boeing

  Jul 2022 - now

  MQ-28A Ghost Bat ProgramCarry out ground and flight testing, maintenance and modification for Boeing MQ-28 autonomous air vehicle.Work with and lead a team of highly experienced technicians from multiple backgrounds to achieve the flying program and successful integration of platform modifications.Work closely with flight test engineers and product customers to offer solutions to issues and discover maintenance innovations. Acted in Maintenance Lead role when required. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Dec 2024 - now

  • Maintenance Coordinator

    Jul 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Military Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Mechanical

    Jul 2022 - Dec 2024