Curriculum Vitae
Aeronautical engineer
Name: Simon Ridgard
Address: ** ********* *******, **. *********
DOB: 09/08/88
Contact Number: 086*******
Email: ***************@*****.***
Career Objective
I am an aeronautical engineer for the past five years with hands on
industry experience of maintaining aircraft. Successfully worked on
engineering projects, controlling them in terms of time, cost and quality.
Thereby ensuring that project tasks are correctly interpreted, planned, and
delivered to the customer specification. I am a hard dedicated worker; I
always work to my full potential. My typical day-to-day responsibilities of
a maintenance technician includes repairing, troubleshooting problems,
conducting inspections, making upgrades to aircraft, emergency repairs and
maintaining record of maintenance activities. I am looking for a full time
position and I am willing to travel if necessary.
Educational Background
Professional Affiliation
CBS Secondary School Tramore, Co. Waterford
Intermediate Certificate
Leaving Certificate
2000 - 2005
Qualified Aircraft Technician
City of Guilds Certificate
5 year apprenticeship with Waterford Airport
2007 - Present
ECDL
2005
Manual Handling Course
Bench Grinding Safety Course
Currently Hold 7 EASA Engineer Certificates
Full Irish driving Licence
Upcoming Qualifications / Certificates
I am hoping to achieve my A & P & B1/B2 combined
Work Experience
Park operator 2003- 2005
Service station key holder 2005-2007
Tramore Landscaping 2007
Panel beating and spraying
Aircraft Technical Support Ireland Easa part M sub F, G, I company 2007 -
present
Professional Excellence Summary
Have fantastic communication skills in both verbal and written.
light fixed wing aircraft
I am extremely knowledgeable in Aircraft piston engines (Lycoming) -
Trouble Shooting diagnostics and problem rectification
Capable of solely performing engine changes, prop changes - 50/100/150 HR
& annual inspections
Highly experienced in Retractable Gear systems and Overhaul of the
components
Full aircraft restoration
Complete aircraft spray painting ( Refinishing )
Sheet metal fabrication and repair
Aircrafts I Specialize In:
Cessna 150-***-***-***
Robin / Socata tb9 / Technam P 2002 / Piper Seminole - Warrior - Archer -
Cherokee - Arrow /
Kolliber 160 A / Rallye 150 / Kit planes / Diamond Gliders
I also have experience working with Turbine engines ( CFM 56 ),
Boroscoping of Piston and Turbine
Hobbies and Interests
Car maintenance, motor sport, Jet Ski, Marine Aquarium, Flight and Aircraft
Engines.
References
James Flynn
Chief Engineer Waterford Airport.
051 876706