Paul Buckland has over 30 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and engineering. He has worked for many companies in roles including quality engineer, inspector, maintenance engineer, and sheet metal worker. He has experience working on a wide variety of aircraft including helicopters, private jets, and commercial airliners. His qualifications include FAA airframe and powerplant licenses and aeronautical engineering degrees.

1. C U R R I C U L U M V I T A E
Paul Michael Buckland
DATE OF BIRTH: 23/05/1966 MOBILE NO: 07768197262
ADDRESS: 10 Buckland Close, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, Hampshire,
SO50 4RD
EDUCATION: Ashby De La Zouch Grammar School – Full Time Border
QUALIFICATIONS: 3 ‘A` Levels – 9 ‘O` Levels
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: ONC & HNC Aeronautical
Engineering/Airframes/Propulsion
FAA Airframe & Power plant License/Avionics
CAREER HISTORY
JAN2015-DATE-QUALITY ENGINEER AT B/E AEROSPACE,LEIGHTON BUZZARD,UK.Duties
included writing F.A.I.R. reports,preparing and signing EASA form 1 airworthiness
certificates,participating in MRB process,opening NCR,s,using 3D teamcentre and catia
programs to check items,adhering to company exposition and all aspects of the”5 whys” and
8D methodology.
NOV2015-JAN2015-MCA AVIATION,BOURNEMOUTH,INSPECTOR ON KING AIR PRIVATE
AIRCRAFT
OCT2014-NOV2014- SIKORSKY HELITECH BERGEN NORWAY.S-92 FRAMES 328-361
CHANGE AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SLEP MOD.
SEP 2014- OCT2014 INSPECTOR/QUALITY-VECTOR AEROSPACE-GOSPORT HANTS
Super Puma as332 heavy maintenance check and CCP,also detailed to assist in sheet metal
and regular minor servicings on Sikorsky S76 aircraft..

2. JULY 2014- SEP2014 SIKORSKY HELITECH,NORWAY
Duties were to carry out modification Sikorsky S-92 helicopters on frame 328 and frame 361
main gearbox fwd and aft supports by removing frames and replacing with new titanium
frames..The job involved a broad spectrum of sheet metal working and using complex
engineering principles to ensure correct frame positioning.I was a key member of a small
team and have references from both the team leader and the supervisor.
JAN 2014_ JULY 2014 INSPECTOR/QUALITY-VECTOR AEROSPACE-GOSPORT HANTS
Sea king mark 3,5,7 price team..Duties included inspection of sheet metal work/structural
repairs,maintenance and functionals.Super Puma AS332L 6 yearly,3000hr and 500hr
check+CCP,Sikorsky S76 1000hr annual check.
NOV 2013- JAN 2014 COBHAM,BOURNEMOUTH,
Duties included sheet metal work repairs and general maintenance including regular engine
changes on Falcon 20 aircraft.
AUG 2013- NOV 2013 INSPECTOR/QUALITY-VECTOR AEROSPACE-GOSPORT
HANTS
Duties include B stamp Inspection and repair,rectification and general maintenance,major
component changes ie RR gnome engines regularly removed/replaced on Sea king
helicopters..
NOV 2012- JULY 2013 INSPECTION/QUALITY-AIRBUS - TOULOUSE,FRANCE
Duties included inspection of modification of A380 wing rib repair,I was detailed to inspect,
read drawings and implement the sheet metal work/rib boom installation from them to the
process and then to certify the work,I was also instructing/supervising inexperienced
operators.
JUNE 2009- NOV 2012 VECTOR AEROSPACE,GOSPORT,HANTS.
Duties included Inspection and rectification and scheduled maintenance on Chinook,Seaking
and Lynx helicopters all marks, including major component change and sheet metal work.

3. SEPTEMBER 2007 -JUNE 2009 EAS TECHNOLOGIES,PERPIGNAN,FRANCE
A&P licensed engineer woring on Airbus A319/320 Boeing 737/767/777
maintenance/modification.Duties included major component change including
engines,large structural repairs function testing of aircraft systems and ensuring all relevant
paperwork was completed.
FEBRUARY 2005 - SEPTEMBER 2007 LUFTHANSA, MUNICH
Employed by Rockwell Collins as a fly along, duties included trouble shooting and
rectification of ETES IFE system and also Recaro seating system, communicating with
passengers and flight crew about problems and instructing crew on remedial action,
ensuring correct reporting techniques were observed.
JULY 2002 - JANUARY 2005 D.A.R.A. (FLEETLANDS) GOSPORT
Sea King/Chinook maintenance. Duties included major component change including
engines, modification embodiment sheet metal work and repairs, functioning of aircraft
systems, preparation for flight test and snag rectifications, ensuring all paperwork
requirements are met.
DECEMBER 2001 - MARCH 2002 (designing and promoting)
During this time I was patenting, designing and promoting a safety device for Aircraft
Undercarriages.
MAY 2001 - DECEMBER 2001 SKYWEST AIRLINES, SALT LAKE CITY, U.S.A
Employed to carry out warranty work on CRJ fleet by Bombardier of Canada. Work involved
engine beam inspection and repair A&P Certification.
FEBRUARY 2001 - MAY 2001 MIDDLESEX GROUP LTD, BASINGSTOKE
Employed as an inspector using conventional and CMM close tolerance measuring
equipment for inspection of aerospace components.
OCTOBER 2000 - FEBRUARY 2001 BRITISH AEROSPACE, CHESTER
Employed as an inspector on Airbus A340 wing production line.
SEPTEMBER 1999 - OCTOBER 2000 ROCKWELL COLLINS (UK)LTD
A&P Licensed engineer signatory for American and Delta 777, 767, MD-11 inflight
entertainment system. Attended two seek system approval course at D.F.W Texas.

4. JULY 1999 - SEPTEMBER 1999 E.A.S INDUSTRIE PERPIGNAN, S.FRANCE
A&P licensed engineer on A300-B4 heavy `C’ check. 727 `C’ check and C.C.P.
MAY 1999 - JULY 1999 AEROSTRUCTURES, HAMBLE
Supervising a team of contract fitters and sprayers during A300-600ST production of door
and structure.
MARCH 1999 - APRIL 1999 LAUDA AIR, VIENNA
2 x `C’ check on CRJ, duties included incorporation of avionic & mechanical service bulletins.
FEBRUARY 1999 - MARCH 1999 F.A.S FARNBOROUGH, HAMPSHIRE
Repair to a HS125 600 series.
NOVEMBER 1998 - FEBRUARY 1998 F.R AVIATION, BOURNEMOUTH
Part of a two man repair team, detailed to repair Falcon 20 rear pressure bulkhead.
OCTOBER 1998 - NOVEMBER 1998 PEMCO, COPENHAGEN
A&P approved inspector on Boeing 727 & 737 maintenance.
JULY 1998 - OCTOBER 1998 LASHAM AIRFIELD A.H.L
Boeing 737, 400 & 727 `C’ checks.
APRIL 1998 - JULY 1998 BRITISH AEROSPACE, AIRBUS DIVISION, FILTON
Supervising cargo conversion structural modification of A300-B4 price job.
DECEMBER 1997 - FEBRUARY 1998 OSPREY AVIATION, EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE
HS 125 400,600,800,1000 series maintenance and sheet metal work.
AUGUST 1997 - DECEMBER 1997 DAIMLER BENZ AEROSPACE, GERMANY
A300 B4 `D’ check. Duties included structural and mechanical inspection of aircraft prior to
rectification.

5. AUGUST 1997 - AUGUST 1997 FLS, GATWICK
DC10 super 30 `A’ checks. Service checks and turnaround on line. Also minor sheet metal
work on problems arising.
MARCH 1997 - AUGUST 1997 HAMBLE AEROSTRUCTURES, HAMBLE
A300-600 ST, main cargo door and fixed structure build. Duties included inspection of work
and supervision of 20 contractors through all aspects of build.
FEBRUARY 1997 - MARCH 1997 BRITISH AEROSPACE, FILTON, BRISTOL
Employed as a sheet metal worker/structural fitter. Duties were to carry out all aspects of
structural repair work to A300-B4.
JANURARY 1997 - FEBRUARY 1997 SOUTH AFRICAN AIRLINES, JOHANNESBURG
Inspection/Rectification of Boeing 747 and 737 on C/D check. Inspection of 747 SP and B
check.
SEPTEMBER 1996 - JANUARY 1997 RAYTHEON CORP JETS INC, BROUGHTON
Inspection of Hawker executive jets series 800,1000 and special variants HSX.
AUGUST 1996 - SEPTEMBER 1996 JET AVIATION, GENEVA
BAC 1-11 CCP six month check, gulfstream IV line maintenance.
JULY 1996 - AUGUST 1996 LASHAM AIRFIELD AHL
Boeing 727 heavy `C’ checks, keel skin change, 737 maintenance C,D check.
JUNE 1996 - JULY 1996 MAERSK AIR, BIRMINGHAM
BAC 1-11 `C’ check.
MAY 1996 - JUNE 1996 HAMBLE AEROSTURCTURES, HAMBLE
Production of 125 tail plane.
JANUARY 1996 - MAY 1996 JET AVIATION, GENEVA
Jetstar 2 engine nacelle re-work, BAC 1-11 400 `C’ check gulfstream III, IV various structural
work and maintenance. Convair `C’ check.

6. DECEMBER 1995 - JANUARY 1996 HAMBLE AEROSTRUCTURES, HAMBLE
A300 flap track beam assembly.
OCTOBER 1995 - DECEMBER 1995 E.A.L BOURNEMOUTH LTD
BAC 1-11 510 `D’ checks.
SEPTEMBER 1995 - OCTOBER 1995 BRITISH AEROSPACE, FILTON
A300-B4 maintenance.
JUNE 1995 - AUGUST 1995 MALAYSIAN AIRLINES, SUBANG
AIRPORT,&747-400 ,737 300, 400 line maintenance.
MARCH 1995 - JUNE 1995 HAMBLE AEROSTRUCTURES, HAMBLE
A300-600 ST. New build of fixed structure and cargo door for guppy replacement.
Supervising skinning of both fixed structure and door assemblies.
NOVEMBER 1994 - MARCH 1995 PALL EUROPE, PORTSMOUTH
Night shift Supervisor…Involved with Chinook centrisep recovery programme. Work
involved sheet metal and detail fitting.
AUGUST 1993 - NOVEMBER 1994 F.R AVIATION, BOURNEMOUTH AIRPORT
Canberra PR9, T17, T4 PR7, T22, Sea King MK3, MK5, MK6, ASR and Wessex MK1 major
servicing.
JUNE 1993 - JULY 1993 E.A.L BIRMINGHAM
BAC 1-11 `D’ check.
OCTOBER 1992 - JUNE 1993 BRITISH AEROSPACE, FILTON
VC10 Tanker conversion.
MAY 1991 - OCTOBER 1992 BOMBARDIER SHORTS, BELFAST
Fokker 100 wing equipment fitting and jig build production.
JANUARY 1990 - MAY 1991 FOKKER SCHIPOL
Fokker100 Wing and fuel systems.

7. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: I served my apprenticeship at RAF Halton from 1982 to
1985 and during my time in the Royal Air Force I worked on Chinooks, Puma’s, jet Provost,
Harrier and Hercules C130 Aircraft.
I am reliable, trustworthy and punctual. I work well in a team as well as on my own. I am
available for UK and Overseas long or short term contracts at very short notice. I have a vast
wealth of experience in production, maintenance and detail sheet metal work and produce
an excellent standard of work in all disciplines. I am regularly employed in
supervisory/inspection positions.