SIMON DAWSON
Summary
Results-driven aviation professional with over a decade of experience in CAMO and Aircraft Management oversight, alongside hands-on MRO execution. Expertise includes managing heavy maintenance, airworthiness audits, and lessor transitions while facilitating collaboration between technical teams and clients to enhance TAT efficiency and maintain asset value.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Representative
ACIA Aero Leasing
11.2022 - Current
- Ensured 100% fleet airworthiness through comprehensive physical inspections of airframes and engines, coupled with rigorous technical record audits in compliance with FAA, Isle of Man (M-Reg), and 2-REG standards. Primary onsite supervisor for MRO heavy maintenance events, ensuring project timelines and safety standards are met.
- Streamlined communication between lessor and MRO during heavy maintenance checks to reduce aircraft ground time (TAT) and return asset to revenue-generating service ahead of schedule.
- Served as primary on-site technical liaison for lessor, overseeing end-to-end aircraft transitions (deliveries and redeliveries) to ensure strict adherence to lease agreements.
Airworthiness Engineer / Aircraft Inspector
Swiss Aeroconsultant Asia
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted airworthiness assessments for financial investment companies, ensuring compliance through thorough physical aircraft inspections and review of technical records.
- Managed projects, served as technical representative, and coordinated maintenance planning for lessors, facilitating effective asset management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on project specifications.
CAMO Executive cum Maintenance Technician
AeroHandlers Sdn Bhd (A Sapura Aero Company)
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Planned aircraft maintenance for entire fleet, creating maintenance programmes and reliability programmes/software.
- Controlled maintenance programme for managed aircraft, integrating reliability programmes/software including CAMPS, TRAXXALL, and spreadsheet-based tools.
- Executed maintenance checks on Falcon 2000Ex, Embraer Phenom 100,300 and Legacy 600.
Production Planning Controller / Technical Representative
AirAsia Sdn Bhd
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Monitored aircraft checks at MRO, ensuring compliance with Air Asia's quality and duration requirements.
- Completed Airbus A320 General Familiarization in 3 months, reinforcing technical expertise and adherence to industry standards.
Technician cum Production Planning Controller
Cessna Authorized Service Facility
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed daily workforce plans for field task execution, maximizing resource allocation for operational efficiency.
- Executed comprehensive maintenance checks on Cessna 550B and Cessna Sovereign 680, ensuring airworthiness and compliance within 12 months.
Education
Bachelor's In Aviation Engineering Technology (HONS) - Mechanical in Aviation Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology
Malaysia12-2013
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Polytechnic Kuching
Kuching, SarawakSkills
- Regulatory compliance
- Technical resourcefulness
- Stakeholder negotiation and influence
- Strategic planning
- Customer support
- Decisive problem solving
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Commitment to excellence
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Technical Representative
ACIA Aero Leasing
11.2022 - Current
Airworthiness Engineer / Aircraft Inspector
Swiss Aeroconsultant Asia
08.2021 - 10.2022
CAMO Executive cum Maintenance Technician
AeroHandlers Sdn Bhd (A Sapura Aero Company)
08.2017 - 08.2021
Production Planning Controller / Technical Representative
AirAsia Sdn Bhd
02.2016 - 08.2017
Technician cum Production Planning Controller
Cessna Authorized Service Facility
01.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor's In Aviation Engineering Technology (HONS) - Mechanical in Aviation Engineering Technology (Mechanical)
Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering -
Polytechnic Kuching