1. Ashley Smith Ash83smith@Gmail.com 07808741002
PERSONAL STATEMENT
A qualified and highly experienced Mechanical Technician skilled at Project Management and
Maintenance Planning. Skill set includes, strong problem solving techniques, SWOT analysis, Project
planning, resource allocation and delegation, Stake Holder management and effective
Communication planning. Can create & interpret metrics to utilise information for effective decision
making. Experienced in Earned Value Management & Risk Management (RIO). Can use planning
tools such as MS Project and Excel. Use of Six Sigma & Lean process improvement techniques to
ensure efficiency and first time quality. Works hard to resolve emergent problems and comply with
no compromise deadlines, maintains high work standards and ensuring company safety and air
worthiness processes are followed. Maintains composure, achieves high standards and leads
effectively. A high level of written and verbal communication skills. Can work alone or as an effective
member of any team. Made the Military New Years Honours list & awarded Joint Helicopter
Command Commendation, Boeing Atlas Award Nominee & Whole Force Award Winner.
Employment History
Boeing Defence UK 2013 - 2016
BDUK RAF Odiham- Project Manager
Employed as the lead Project manager, to drive a joint RAF and Boeing venture at Chinook Maintenance Flight
(CMF) Engineering Support Squadron. Responsibilities included, leading a combined senior RAF and Boeing
project team established to bring the Chinook maintenance facility up to its Full Operating Capability(FOC). The
project was to increase maintenance capabilities, improve efficiency, develop two existing Quality
Management Systems and amend Quality Processes, re-house a modification production line on a zero funds
budget, whilst maintaining cooperate business goals and strategies. Skills utilised to ensure success were,
SWOT Analysis techniques, Stake Holder Management, RISK/RIO Analysis, Project Planning & Resource
Allocation, Strong leadership techniques and excellent communication skills. MS Project was utilised to
monitor and control the project and MS Excel to calculate the Earned Value Management. Concurrently, I also
developed a bespoke Metrics and Maintenance Planning system to support BDUK RAF Brize Norton, for asset,
personnel and man-hour management to ensure all customer requirements are met on time in a dynamic
military environment.
BDUK RAF Brize Norton- C17 Mechanical Supervisor
Responsibilities include, leading teams in the assembly disassembly and/or modification of systems by
changing removing replacing or upgrading aerospace vehicle components to correct failures or implement
changes. Oversees assembly overhaul. Configures aerospace vehicles and bench test equipment.
Troubleshoots complex pneumatic, Gas turbine, hydraulic and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or
electrical faults and repair faulty components. Performs validation/verification testing of systems and
components. Documents procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory
compliance. Inspects components and verifies repairs for flight worthiness requirements. Borescope
inspections of Gas Turbine Engines. I am responsible for the management, guidance and mentoring of junior
team members. Oversee any required training and encourages a continuous improvement ethos is
subordinates.

2. BAE Systems (sub con for Morsons International) March 2013- October 2013
Providing customer support, overseeing the rectification and troubleshooting of line replacement units, the
over haul, repair diagnostic testing of Tornado GR4 propulsion and airframe systems.
ROYAL AIR FORCE 2000- 2013
2009-2013 RAF Brize Norton- 99 SQN C17 Globe Master III Air Delivery/Transport Sqn
2004-2009 RAF Marham- XIII SQN Tornado GR4 Front Line Fast Jet Sqn
2001-2004 RAF Marham- Tornado Propulsion Flight- overhaul and construction of the RB199.
2000-2001 RAF Cosford- School of Aviation
COURSES AND QUALIFICATIONS
• • Boeing Project Management best practice
• • Advanced Modern Apprenticeship an Aeronautical Engineering
• • Level 3 BTEC in Aeronautical Engineering
• • C&G Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering
• • NVQ Level 3 in Aeronautical Engineering
• • RAF Q Course in Tornado Propulsion Systems
• • RAF Q Course in Tornado Airframe Systems
• • RAF Q Course in C17 Globe Master III Mechanical Systems
• • Perma swage instructor
• • Non Destructive Testing- Composite Materials
• • Human Factors Training Baines and Simmons 2015
• • Defence Information Management Passport
• • NSV Security Clearance- Valid May 2018
• • Key Skills Level 3
• • Several GCSE’s Grade A to C, including Math, Double Award Science, English, Information
Studies.
• • Level 1 & 2 Fuel tank safety and confined spaces
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Additional Skills & Experience
• Application of Earned Value Management concepts, techniques and analysis to aid decision
making.
• Planning model and spreadsheets development for data analysis.
• Experience working with & embodying Lean principles, and Continuous Improvements
methodology, including Six Sigma to lower costs, improve quality and increase efficiency .
• Experience in RIO management and use of tools associated with RIO Management, such as Four
Panel Reporting and Probability Matrix’.
• Proficient in the use of Project planning software such as MS Excel and MS Project.
• Global Boeing Atlas award nomination for my pioneering work in an MRO.
• Whole Force Approach award winner and recognition for project completion at RAF Odiham.

3. • References
Jon Stoackley
Boeing Site Lead at Raf Odiham
jon.r.stoackley@boeing.com
07775817645
Sqn Ldr Nick Adlam
Senior Engineering Officer EES/CMF RAF Odiham
ODI-ELW-ESSOC@mod.uk
0787663490