Darren Lampard

• Managed budgets for engineering projects, making strategic decisions to optimize resources while maintaining quality standards.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Led a team of engineers to successfully complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints.
• Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
• Completed annual capital budgeting, invoice review and approval and weekly work schedules.
• Determined necessary steps to bring systems into compliance.
• Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.

In addition to the above my position included management:

• Aircraft system data—maintenance and airworthiness information including software certification, component compliance and certification under CASA, EASA and FAA national authorities.
• Ensuring tools, equipment and spares are compliant under CASA Part 30 and 145 where required.
• Stores management —consumables and parts ensuring all parts are authorised under each specific platform and authority to fit.
• Ensuring the personnel are managed and compliant under CASA authority, (drug/alcohol, authorisation, tooling competence,etc)
• Ensuring maintenance operations, including scheduling and estimating job times are accurate,
• Ensuring procedures (AD/SB,SI,TI's) including modification to aircraft are compliant and are completed under Part 21J/M authority, all other maintenance as required by maintenance manuals.
• Ensuring quality compliance under manufacturer recomendations inclusing Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, LSA, and Eclipse business Jet.
• quality control, to be sure all jobs are safely completed
• customers and contractors are approved and the completed works is finalised correctly ensuring compliance under the NAA.
• the regulator’s requirements and all paperwork is administered and approved.

• Championed continuous improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in existing processes and proposing data-driven solutions for enhanced productivity.
• Reduced maintenance downtime by implementing efficient fault detection techniques and processes.
• Optimized system performance with meticulous calibration and testing procedures.
• Increased overall aircraft efficiency by researching and integrating cutting-edge avionic technologies into existing systems.
• Troubleshot and repaired flight management systems, airborne radiotelephone systems, navigation, radar and flight director.
• Mentored junior engineers in best practices for designing robust Avionics Systems that meet stringent industry and customer requirements.
• Conducted comprehensive failure analysis on avionic components, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Worked with OEMs on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness.

• Conducted fleet reliability analysis for unique systems and components in respective codes.
• Developed customized maintenance plans for each aircraft, resulting in extended service life and reduced costs.
• Ensured compliance with industry regulations and safety standards through meticulous documentation and recordkeeping.
• Reduced downtime for avionics repairs with efficient workflow management and precise scheduling.
• Established a culture of safety by implementing rigorous inspection and maintenance protocols for all avionics equipment.
• Evaluated vendor offerings critically to select high-quality components at competitive prices while adhering to budget requirements.
• Successfully met tight deadlines under high-pressure situations by prioritizing tasks efficiently.
• Led a skilled team of technicians, fostering an environment of collaboration, professional growth, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Conducted regular audits of avionics systems to identify potential operational issues before they escalated into costly repairs or safety risks.
• Optimized aircraft performance by overseeing the installation, maintenance, and testing of complex avionics systems.
• Championed new technology adoption within the organization; staying updated on industry trends to ensure cutting-edge services provided.

• Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
• Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
• Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.