I work for Panasonic Avionics in the Panasonic Technical Services branch (PTS). And have been with them for 5 years this year. I am the Regional Manager covering the UK and Europe and a Form 4 post holder working with the IAA and the UKCAA.
I oversee Line Maintenance operations for Panasonic systems fitted on A/C under the respective Part 145 approval with A and B licensed engineers at each location interacting with most major long-haul carriers in the UK and Europe as well as from around the globe. We have stations in several major European airports as well as three UK basis
Prior to joining PTS I spent eight years with Virgin Atlantic in Various positions, such as Overseas Line maintenance Manager, with stations around the globe supporting VAA and many customers. Outsourced base maintenance manager. Working with MROs such as Delta, LHT Frankfurt, LHT Manila and Malta. EFW Dresden and SRT Zurich. UK Hangar manager. Looking after the two Hangars in the UK. One at LHR primarily maintaining the VAA fleet of A330/ A340 and Boing 747s and 787s, while at LGW I was mainly supporting the B747 fleet during the day and at night the EasyJet operation for overnight checks.
Prior to this I was with British Midland for 18 years as a mechanic then licensed engineer and eventually line and Base manager for LHR operations with well over 100 turns per day on Fokkers, B737s and A320 & A330 A/C. It was here that I acquired a huge amount of experience in various positions including management and obtained my MBA.
I can go further back but probably not to relevant as most companies have since disappeared off the aviation map. I also spent several years on Vintage and light A/C where I learnt my trade and spent many happy hours flying around the skies in both modern and vintage A/C.
Main interests are walking cycling, football