Michael Weir

Experience

• 

  Royal Navy

  Jan 1999 - Mar 2023

  Senior engineer on the RN's remotely piloted air system Squadron. Developing Squadron policy and processes to meet MAA regulations for in service, and coming into service RPAS. Ensuring policy and processes are being complied with. Assessing individuals for engineering authorisations, allowing them to maintain air system airworthiness.Lead CAD and 3D printing innovator within the unit, developing proof of concepts and skills to lever future capability for maritime UAS.Operate RPAS within the defence air environment, within and beyond visual line of sight.Carry out IT security accreditation on RPAS and associated support equipment, and ensure the systems are being operated in accordance with procedures. Show less Providing the engineering interface between industry and MoD. Ensuring frontline units are supported in order to carry out their operational tasks.Managing and assessing the engineering requirements for current and future contracts with industry. Providing technical support to front line units, and liaising with industry partners for deeper technical support.Publishing, reviewing and amending of technical documentation, to ensure that the end users have appropriate information for them to maintain the systems within my remit. Show less

  • Senior Engineering Manager

    Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  • In Service Support Engineer

    Dec 2018 - Sept 2021

  • Senior Maintenance Rating

    Feb 2017 - Nov 2018

  • Flight Maintenance Coordinator

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Quality System Coordinator

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2016

  • Avionics Trade Lead

    Oct 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Flight Maintenance Coordinator

    Feb 2014 - Oct 2014

  • Avionics Supervisor

    Sept 2003 - Jan 2014

  • Air Engineering Artificer

    Jan 1999 - Aug 2003
• 

  Adventures of Gwennel

  Mar 2023 - now

  Boatswain

  Responsible for the refit and maintenance of Gwennel, a 10m sailing yacht. Including replacement of deck structure, fit out of accommodation, replacement of diesel drive with electric drive, replacement of water systems, fit out of instruments, replacement of DC and AC electrical system, replacement of mast, rigging and sails.