1. David Jonathan Ingram
Personal Information
Address : :20 Winchcombe Road, Carshalton, Surrey. SM5 1RB
Mobile No. : 07966662001
Nationality : British
Date of Birth : 11th March 1970
Place of Birth : Plymouth
Driving License : Full
E-mail Address : daveingram_uk@yahoo.co.uk
Human Factors certified : Jan 2018
Fuel safety phase 1 & 2 certified : Jan 2018
EWIS certified : June 2016
Personal Profile
I am a well organised, committed. Aircraft fitter, with excellent communication and people
oriented skills. I work equally well as part of a team or alone and I am well used to working on
my own initiative. I am also familiar with the requirement of meeting demanding deadlines, able
to recognise and prioritise work, remaining flexible, and identifying changes in priority as they
arise, whilst enjoying the challenge of the work.
Eduction and summary of qualifications & courses
• GKN Filton, Bristol
Composite laying up and awareness practical and theory course,
Module 1A,1B Drawing Module & Aircraft awareness
• Tank Devils: Fuel tank safety and repair course
• School of Technical Training • RAF Hilton UK
City and Guilds Diploma In
General Mechanical Engineering Parts I & 2
General Aeronautical Engineering parts 1 & 2
Basic Sheet metal and Structure course
• College of Further Education Plymouth
BTEC First Cert. Construction
BTEC National Cert. Construction
• Southway Comprehensive Plymouth
O Level and CSE Qualifications
English, Mathematics, General Science,
Art, Technical Drawing, World Studies
Professional Experience
LOT AMS, Poland. Jan 2016-Present day
Boeing 767 Airbus A320, D-Checks
Complete strip/rebuild including structural repairs and mechanical rectification incorporated in the major
inspection, including forming, bending & re-working of components.
2. Jets Biggin Hill Ltd, Biggin Hill. February 2015-June 2015.
Challenger 604, Falcon 900DX, Citation
Mechanical and Sheet metal inspection, rectification and repairs carried out as required including
manufacturing, forming, stretching and shrinking structural components.
TAG Farnborough Engineering, June 2015-Oct 2015.
Bombardier Challenger 300, 600 & 850. 24 month Inspections.
Sheet metal, Mechanical & Structural strip, inspection, rectification and rebuild to all areas of the aircraft
required to complete the services within the allotted timescale.
Jets Biggin Hill Ltd, Biggin Hill. February 2015-June 2015.
Challenger 604, Falcon 900DX, Citation
Mechanical and Sheet metal inspection, rectification and repairs carried out as required including
manufacturing, forming, stretching and shrinking structural components.
TAG Farnborough Engineering, January 2015-February 2015.
Bombardier Challenger 300, 600 & 850. 24 month Inspections.
Sheet metal, Mechanical & Structural; strip, inspection, rectification and rebuild to all areas of the aircraft
required to complete the services within the allotted timescale.
ATC Lasham, February 2014-December 2014
Airbus A320 D checks & soundproofing modifications
All aspects involved included in the check in order to make the aircraft serviceable. Mainly structural work
required but also mechanical work carried out. Repairs and manufacturing parts using aluminium, stainless
steel & titanium
Augusta Westlands, Yeovil, September 2013-February 2014
Wessex Helicopters
Complete strip/rebuild including in depth structural repairs and mechanical rectification incorporated in the
inspection. Manufacture and fabrication of components, scab and insert repairs Rectification/Replacement of
severely cracked “J” Stringer and surrounding structure.
Rectification/Replacement of severely corroded transportation joint and surrounding structure,including
fabrication of doubler plates and corresponding components.
Lasham, August 2012-September 2013
Boeing 737,727&757 D checks & soundproofing Modifications
All aspects involved included in the check in order to make the aircraft serviceable. Mainly structural work
required but also mechanical work carried out. Repairs and manufacturing parts using aluminium, stainless
steel & titanium.
GKN Western Approach, Bristol November 2011-August 2012
Airbus A350 Rear spar Production
Manufacture and production of composite rear spars for Airbus A350 aircraft. Including laying up, drilling
and fastening composite spars to attached structure.
ATC Lasham, February 2011-November 2011
Boeing 737,727&757 D checks & soundproofing modifications
All aspects involved included in the check in order to make the aircraft serviceable. Mainly structural work
required but also mechanical work carried out. Repairs and manufacturing parts using aluminium, stainless
steel & titanium
Jet Aviation Zurich, November 2010- February 2011.
Beechcraft King Air, 'C' Check.
3. Mechanical and Sheet metal inspection, rectification and repairs carried out as required including
manufacturing, forming, stretching and shrinking structural components.
Lufthansa Brussels, Brussels Airport August 2010- September 2010.
Airbus 330- 300 'D' check.
Under galley inspections. Removal of all galleys and toilets, inspect and rectify and faults found due to
corrosion. Refit galleys and toilets.
Vulcan to the skies, RAF Lyneham March 2010-August 2010.
Avro Vulcan. Modification Programme.
Introduce the fatigue life modification to the forward spars. Landing light aperture strengthening
modification, removal of stringers, manufacture of new parts to introduce the modification from relevant
drawings. These two modifications have never been complete on any other aircraft, so were completed
without any previous knowledge.
ATC Lasham, January 2010 - March 2010,
Boeing 737, D checks and Winglet modification.
Introduction of winglet modification inline with mod leaflet and drawings. Also structural repairs
incorporated for the completion of the D check.
Air South West September 2009 - January 2010,
Dash 8 Q300
Line support including daily, weekly, night stop & A checks.
On going maintenance and ground support for the upkeep of aircraft for a busy regional airline operator.
Rectification of damage sustained from lightning strikes.
Serco, RNAS Yeovilton November 2007 - September 2009.
Seaking Mk 3,3A,4,5&7. Sheet Metal/Mechanical Supervisor. Modification Programme.
Mechanical & Sheet metal Supervisor to introduce the Hums, Zapper, Siff & Elmer modifications
to all marks of Seaking helicopters in a given timescale. Actively embody, supervise and independently
check all aspects of work carried out.
British International, March 2007 – November 2007.
Sikorsky S61, 9000 hour inspection
Complete strip/rebuild including in depth structural repairs and mechanical rectification incorporated in the
inspection. Manufacture and fabrication of components, scab and insert repairs Rectification/Replacement of
severely cracked “J” Stringer and surrounding structure. Rectification/Replacement of severely corroded
transportation joint and surrounding structure, including fabrication of doubler plates and corresponding
components
DARA Fleetlands, Gosport January 2007 - March 2007.
Seaking Helicopters, Minor & Major (C&D Checks).
Sheet metal, Mechanical & Structural; strip, inspection, rectification and rebuild to all areas of the aircraft
required to complete the services within the allotted timescale.
GKN Westlands, Yeovil October 2006 - January 2007.
Production & forming of aircraft components.
Precision forming and truing of manufactured aircraft components by means of hand forming, stretching and shrinking,
bending and rolling to Airbus/Westlands specifications.
Bristows Norwich International Airport September 2006 - October 2006
Sikorsky 76 Helicopters D check.
Build up of the tail section, including removal/replacement of intermediate gearbox, drive shafts and
surrounding fitments. Run out checks, structural repairs & fabrications to complete the check as required.
4. FB Heliservices RAF Shawbury Shropshire. August 2006 - September 2006
Bell 412 Helicopters Major inspection
Sheet metal inspection, rectification and repairs carried out as required including manufacturing, forming,
stretching and shrinking structural components.
Tank Devils, Numerous contracts including-Bournemouth/Amsterdam/Switzerland
AOG Fuel tank repairs to various aircraft type ranging from Airbus-Dash 8.Quick response to AOG call out
for all aircraft type on detection of fuel leak, in depth repair to make serviceable ASAP
British International, Plymouth Airport. December 2005 - August 2006
Sikorsky S61 Helicopters. 9000-hour Major inspection.
Complete strip/rebuild including in depth structural repairs and mechanical rectification incorporated in the
inspection. Manufacture and fabrication of components, scab and insert repairs Rectification/Replacement of
severely cracked MGB mount and surrounding structure.
British International/Air South West. August 2005 – December 2005
De-Haaviland Dash 8 (200&300)
Line support including daily, weekly, night stop & A checks.
On going maintenance and ground support for the upkeep of aircraft for a busy regional airline operator.
Rectification of damage sustained from lightning strikes.
Turkish Airways Istanbul. August 2005 – August 2005
Bae 146
Fwd & Rear Wing spar Replacement.
Removal and replacement of fwd and rear wing spars which where found corroded during scheduled C
check. Then completion of work remaining on the C check
British International Helicopters. November 2004 -August 2005
Sikorsky S61, Helicopters/DaulphanA365.9000 hour major inspection.
All aspects involved included in the check in order to make the aircraft serviceable. Mainly structural work
required but also mechanical work carried out. Repairs and manufacturing parts using aluminium, stainless
steel & titanium
British European Exeter, March 2002 -November 2004
Dash 8 (200-Q 400) B/C/D Checks
Heavy maintenance checks on aircraft including Manufacturer’s modification of
Under wing doubler plate, Nacelle A Frame reinforcement,TRU Pressure Bulkhead, Window cold-
working
KLM Amsterdam, January 2002 -March 2002
Airbus A340 Boeing 747-D Checks
Complete strip/rebuild including structural repairs and mechanical rectification incorporated in the major
inspection, including forming, bending & re-working of components.
Federal Express / Farn Air Transport-Paris France, June 1999 - January 2002
Shorts 360 & Fokker F27 Line maintenance.
Quick and in depth maintenance, A&B checks including troubleshooting and rectifications to enable aircraft
to run on a tight schedule serving cargo to all of Europe
Delta Air Transport – Brussels. February 1999 – June 1999
BAe 146.C/D Checks & 8 Year structure inspections,
In depth maintenance and inspection covering all areas of the aircraft, including fault diagnostics, preventative
maintenance and repairs.
5. Brymon Airways – Plymouth. December 1998 - February 1999
DASH 8. A/B/E Check
All forms of maintenance involved in the above checks. Rectifications of MEL.'s. Inspection and repair of
lightning strikes. Removal, split and installation of Pratt and Whitney engines.
Jersey European Airways – Exeter. October 1998 - December 1998.
ATP, BAe 146, Fokker F27 & Shots 330 - 360 B/C/D Checks.
General hangar maintenance to complete checks including rectifications arising From checks. Role changes to the
330 - 360 aircraft from passenger to mail carriers.
Maersk Ltd - Birmingham. July 1998 - October 1998
Boeing 737. A/B Checks.
In depth maintenance and rectification including fuel tank inspection to repair leaks, windscreen changes and all
other forms of inspection and repair.
British Aerospace – Abu Dhabi U.A.E. October 1997- July 1998
BAe Hawk Mk 63 - 102
A member of the Contract Working Party (CWP) carrying out structural modification to all over wing fuel panels,
IAW, BAe, Spec. Ris 1192.
Newham Engineering Ltd. April 1996 - October 1997
'Tool Maker'
Responsible for the manufacture of all types of precision components for the engineering industry using
lathe, milling, grinding machines etc.
RAF St. Athan. January 1994 - April 1996
VC 10, K 1,2 and 3: C/D Checks
Complete interior servicing to include flight deck removal, installation passenger compartment trim along
with removal of all fuel cells and associated components. Also retrospect part. Oil completion of the check,
engine runs and pressure tests of the upper fuselage.
RAF Chivenor Search and Rescue & 92 Sqn September 1992 - January 1994
Bae Hawk & Seaking Helicopter, A/B Checks
First and second line servicing, incorporating all systems tests and inspection, in depth fault
diagnosis and rectifications,
structural repairs and modifications
HOBBIES AND PERSONAL INTERESTS
Judo (Gold in the RAF Championship and to National level ). Swimming, football, travelling and music.
REFERENCES
Mr Paul Barlow Mr Ian Jones
Maintenance Manager Aircraft Supervisor
JETS Biggin Hill LTD Jets Biggin Hill LTD
Biggin Hill Airport Biggin Hill Airport
Kent Kent
Tel: 01959 579673 / 07765042480 Tel: 07859 821230
paul.barlow@jets.eu ian.jones@jets.eu
Mr Kevin Stone Mr John Hufton
Vulcan to the sky Trust Vulcan to the sky trust
1&2 Venture court, 1&2 Venture court,
Hinkley, Leicestershire Hinkley, Leicestershire
Tel: 01455 895910 Tel: 01249 890669
