Robert Du Feu

405 followers

Somerton, England, United Kingdom

Connect with Robert Du Feu to Send Message

Connect

Connect with Robert Du Feu to Send Message

Connect

Timeline
About me
Air Engineer Officer
Education
- University of Portsmouth
  2009 - 2010
  Bachelor of Engineering - BEng Mechanical Engineering First with honours
Experience
- Royal Navy
  Apr 2003 - now
  The Deputy Engineering Authority for both the CTS800-4N engine fitted to the Wildcat aircraft (all marks) and legacy Lynx Mk9A, and the Gem engine fitted to the Mk8 Lynx within the UK Military Air Environment (MAE), and deputise as the Lead Engines EA in his absence. Hold a Letter of Airworthiness Authority covering both CTS800-4N and Gem engines. To see full list of responsibilities see attached document. Includes time operating from HMS OCEAN, Bardufoss Air Station (Norway), RFA ARGUS, RNAS Yeovilton, RNAS Culdrose, RAF Leeming, Kirkcudbright Military Training Area and Otterburn Training Camp.
  - 815 NAS Aircraft Engineering Officer
    Oct 2023 - now
  - Navy Dev RPAS Capability Sponsor
    Mar 2023 - Nov 2023
  - Engineering Application Management (Air) Team Lead
    Sept 2020 - Feb 2023
  - Deputy Senior Air Engineer (SAE) Wildcat
    Jul 2018 - Sept 2020
  - T800 Engine Engineering Authority - Lynx Wildcat PT
    Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
  - Deputy AEO of 847 Naval Air Squadron
    Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
  - Deputy SAE Royal Navy Historic Flight
    Jan 2013 - Apr 2014
  - System Engineering Management Course (Air Engineering)
    Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
  - Specialist Fleet Time (Air Engineering) - HMS OCEAN
    Apr 2011 - Aug 2011
  - Initial Officer Training - BRNC Dartmouth & HMS OCEAN
    Sept 2010 - Apr 2011
  - Mechanical and Manufacturing Degree with First Class Honours
    Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
  - M1 Petty Officer Aircraft Engineering Technician (PO AET) of 206 Flight in HMS PORTLAND
    Oct 2008 - Jun 2009
  - Petty Officer Air Engineering Technician (PO AET) of 815 Naval Air Squadron
    May 2007 - Oct 2008
  - Artificer Training Course (Mechanical) HMS SULTAN
    Jan 2005 - May 2007
  - Artificer Field Training on 815 Naval Air Squadron & HMS IRON DUKE
    Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
  - Air Engineering Artificer Phase 2 Training
    Jul 2003 - Dec 2003
  - Artificer Initial Training
    Apr 2003 - Jul 2003
- PUBLIC
  Jun 2020 - Sept 2020
  Percy Hobart Fellowship Fellow
- Glasswall
  Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
  MOD Intern
Licenses & Certifications
- IENG
  IMechE
  Apr 2017
- ECDL Certificate
  THE BRITISH COMPUTER SOCIETY
  Apr 2009
- Engineering Foundation Degree (Aeronautical Engineering - Mechanical) with Distinction
  Kingston University
  Jul 2007
- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering with First Class Honours
  University of Portsmouth
  Aug 2010
- CENG
  IMechE
  Sept 2020
- Level 3 Certificate in First Line Management
  The Institute of Leadership & Management
  Jun 2007
- Airworthiness of Military Aircraft Course
  Cranfield University
  Jul 2016
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Certificate of CEO (4 STAR) Commendation DE&S and MOD May 2018 This award recognises your role in improving the management of Wildcat engines to deliver cost reductions projected >£100M through life. Having identified a potential improvement opportunity, you conducted an evidence-based analysis to prove the validity of your concept, develop it and create the wider-system framework for successful implementation. You have shown professionalism, engineering excellence, initiative in abundance and selfless determination to do the right thing for Defence;… Show more This award recognises your role in improving the management of Wildcat engines to deliver cost reductions projected >£100M through life. Having identified a potential improvement opportunity, you conducted an evidence-based analysis to prove the validity of your concept, develop it and create the wider-system framework for successful implementation. You have shown professionalism, engineering excellence, initiative in abundance and selfless determination to do the right thing for Defence; your actions deserve special recognition. Show less
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Rolls Royce Efficiency Award Royal Navy Apr 2016
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Certificate of Competency for Air Engineer Officers Air Engineering Board - Royal Navy Jul 2014
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Department of Mechanical & Design Engineering Prize University of Portsmouth Aug 2010
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  The Sopwith Pup Trophy Royal Navy Jun 2009 This is awarded for the Ship's Flight that achieves and maintains the highest degree of operational capability over the year.
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Certificate of Competency to Supervise Aircraft Maintenance Work Air Engineering Board - Royal Navy Dec 2007
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering Academic Prize Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering May 2007
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering Craft Trade Test Prize Defence College of Aeronautical Engineering May 2007
- Awarded to Robert Du Feu
  Top Air Engineering Artificer Prize Royal Navy Jul 2003