1. DANE L Mc MILLAN,
77C Gauldie Way,
Standon,
Ware,
Hertfordshire, SG11 1QD,
01920 822121 / 07469698139
Email;- mcmillandane@yahoo.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT.
“A Professional and competent aircraft technician, with extensive experience in servicing a
wide range of diverse aircraft, for various “high profile” commercial aviation companies
around the world. Experience of production, commercial, and estimating capacities Extensive
knowledge in direct sales with customer representatives. Technical attributes attained thru
certified CAA and FAA aviation authorised companies. An ability to co-ordinate and facilitate
significant project initiatives within time scales and budget, via the management of work-
teams, to achieve collective client focused results. Ability to communicate with personnel at all
levels, across a wide range of functional areas, using strong diagnostic and technical skills to
ensure required outcomes are achieved. An organised, adaptable individual with customer
driven focus, to achieve positive results in fast moving commercial /engineering environments.
May 2015 to Aug 2015 Airbus Military Bremen.
Production Inspection on A400M aircraft on behalf of Derichebourg UK. Assembly of Tunnel Fuselage
sections for various Military Force Specifications : variations based on Final assembly specifications.
Qualified to Airbus Atis Bremen quality standards, courses and documentation undertaken and passed,
physical quality standards undertaken and certified to sign off quality stage Inspection.
Jan 2015 to April 2015 Inflite Aviation Southend
Sheet Metal Work and structural technician duties on BAE 146 Aircraft, carrying out major frame
replacement post NDT inspection on hanger input C check. Partial frame numbers 41 lower and 43

2. lower left and right positions. Carried out to RDO specifications and repair schemes in conjunction with
SRM and maintenance instructions. Aircraft owned by Malmo Aviation Sweden.
Nov2014 to Jan2015 JMC @ Flybe Exeter Airport
Rectification on Flight control surfaces and structures during hanger maintenance inputs of BAE 146
and Embraer 170/190 series A/c. Repair and mods carried out IAW SRM and Modification documents.
Technical recording on AMOS system.
Aug2014 to Nov2014. Structural Technician Morson@GKN Yeovil
Structures on A350 pylon fairings, and production assemblies. Titanium Fireshield fabrication and
production
All work carried out to Loft Drawing Std.
Nov 2013 to Aug 2014 Structural Inspector Westair Airlines
Supervision of ATP series A/c modification programme both in Coventry and Isle of Man. This
programme involved modification to the wing torsion box areaof the lower belly on each A/c,post NDT
Inspection for known area of cracking and corrosion. All work carried out to BAE Prestwick drawing
office repair instructions and replacement parts supplied by same.
3 A/c embodied to Service Bulletin levels complied with and locally certified by West Air Quality
Department. Crack repairs also carried out to each wing structure per A/c, these repairs carried out to
BAE repair schemes.
Dec 2012 to Nov 2013 Inspector Supervisor Airbus Industries
Inspection duties on the A380 Wing Rib Adaptation programme. Inspection of the removal
and replacement tasks undertaken, to enable the programme to progress to the first
adaptation of Modification stage. SAP computer literate, drilling and countersinking
of composites / metal, to Airbus Industries standards. Supervision of operator trained
structural fitters, during ongoing modification embodying wing Rib adaptation.
Airbus certification Stamp held for A380 wing structures. Certification held on Airbus Personal
Achievement Record.
Certification held locally UK and France for inspection duties on A380 Final Assembly Line in
Toulouse. Level 3 wing tank Final clearance inspection duties to Clearance of Areas and
closure level. System and structural Inspections pre and post wing Marry-up to Fuselage.
Customer Inspection on-sight liason team member. Successfully completed and delivered
A380 products, to various high profile airline customers from build to fully modified AD
standard, wing rib adapted aircraft.
Metal and composite structure inspection experience. Method 3 NDT certified and Ardrox
Crack detection trained.

3. Aug 2012 to Dec 2012 Cobham Aviation, Bournemouth
Airport, Structures Technician
Conversion of A330 series A/c to Multi role total tanker for Air Tankers Ltd. Structural
modifications carried out to Airbus Military specifications. Standards achieved and maintained
to Airbus Industry Inspection Levels. Security cleared to Military Aviation Level ie encryption
etc.
Mar 2012 to Aug 2012 Kings Aviation Ltd, Southend
Airport Mechanical fitter
Check duties and under-carriage overhaul on Learjet 500 aircraft on N register. Maintenance
work carried out on a 1200 hour routine maintenance input. Inspection duties on aircraft flying
controls, surfaces and associated components.
Jan 2012 to Mar 2012 Inflite Engineering Ltd
Structures Technician
Routine maintenance duties & structural rectification on BAE 146, RJ100 A/c and Embraer 170/190 A/c. Wing
fuel tank inspections and rectification tasks. Major rework on internal wing structures i.e. Blade fittings (Rib
0),bulkhead and stringer replacement, carried out IAW manufacturers repair and overhaul schemes.. Strip &
inspect criteria carried out to manufacturers CMM’s & overhaul procedures. Embraer 170/190, A & C
maintenance duties / rectification
Major frame repairs carried out on RJ85 frame nos 7,15,41 and 48. Crack elimination carried out. Cold Bonded
angles and repair schemes IAW BAE RDO design input fitted to all these frames. Partial frame 7 replacement
carried out due to severe push back damage. These repairs also carried out IAW SRM manual.
Sept 2011 to Dec 2011 British Airways Maintenance Group S.M.W. / Mechanic.
Contract mechanic carrying out 6C maintenance checks on A319 series A/c of BA Fleet.
Structural inspections incorporating Airbus SB's, defect rectification and routine maintenance
tasks undertaken to BA/Airbus documentation and tech planner instructions. Mods carried out,
to cabin areas and upper fuselage structure. MLS mod incorporated, all installations fitted using Airbus drawings. Seat
track replacement carried out, Main Entry door sill replacement on 3 A/c. Contract
completed.
Nov 2010 to Sept 2011 Various Aircraft Repair Stations S.M.W. / Mechanic.
UK based maintenance duties carried out at various locations in the South East of UK, A/c worked on BAE 146

4. and RJ series A/c. Also B737 NG A/c. All work carried out using AMM's and CMM's approved maintenance
procedures.
Sept 2009 to Nov 2010. Dart AOG Ltd Fuel Tank Repairman
Duties carried out on an AOG basis on behalf of major aviation clients such as Southern Air Transport, TNT
Adria Airways etc. Aircraft worked on BAE 146, BAE RJ's,B737 NG and B747 freight A/c. Also Airbus 320
series A/c. Repairs to aircraft fuel tanks and fuel systems associated with the mentioned aircraft. Also major fuel
modifications carried out using manufacturers Service Bulletins and modification instructions. These clients base
in Europe and the Far East.
Sept 2008 to Sept 2009. General Electric Aero Engines Support Technician
(Europe)
Duties involved were, carrying out On-Wing Boro - Scope Inspection (BSI) on variants of GE engines on
Customer Aircraft. Boeing & Airbus variants.
Primarily CFM56 -3,-5 & -7 series embodied A/c (GE90 and CF6 Variants) these Inspections undertaken as
contractual agreement with clients. Full and partial BSI carried out to manufacturers work scopes within approval
of clients AMP’s. QEC carried out in Aero Engine Workshops. GE company training courses undertaken and
passed, list attached , suffix. All documentation and approvals held are of inter-active nature and available on
request. Engine Strip / Build, component replacement duties carried out to FAR 145 and CAA regulatory
authorisation within the GE Organisation, using inter-active publications and certification. Downloading of
trouble-shooting techniques practised and carried out in achieving satisfactory conclusions to maintenance and
servicing standards. H & S courses and Human Factors practised and utilised in daily use whilst carrying out
duties. General maintenance tasks carried out in an Aero-Engine deep strip facility using specialist equipment
generic to Engine type and series.
June 2008 to Sept 2008. WynnWith Aerospace Ltd Contract Technician
Contractual duties carried out in Airbus Industries, Toulouse, France. Structural fastener identification, rectification
and replacement on A380 series aircraft (16 A/c in all) on wing and fuselage positions as requested by British
Aerospace superintendents.
These tasks carried out using specialist equipment and recorded on documentation supplied by BAE Ltd, this was
a limited warranty claim On behalf of BAE Chester Quality Department on identifying a quality issue on certain
fasteners.
May 2008 to June 2008. KSN Support Ltd Contract Supervisor
Responsible for carrying out and overseeing, cabin / flight deck re-configuration, of B737-900 series A/c. Owner
XL Airways at maintenance base @ ATC Ltd. This task done, under CAA instruction , necessary to re-register
A/c from FAA spec to CAA spec/register. Customer On-Condition certification of all removed components
Approved by client.
Apr 2008 to May 2008. Serco Aviation Services Ltd Structural Supervisor.
Inspection and reporting of defects, during inputs of Deep Maintenance on Merlin Mk3 Rotary Wing A/c used for
MOD operations in Middle East. These duties are carried out in conjunction with Military and Civilian
Maintenance personnel. Defect rectification duties carried out using manuals & manufacturers tech publications.
Trained in
I.T. EHUDS, generic to U.K. military systems and associated documentation.

5. Mar 2008 to Apr 2008. Dubai Air Wing.(UAE) Contract Engineer.
Responsible for removal and refit of ailerons, elevators and rudder of B737 BBJ/ 800 series A/C pre input and
post re-spray. These flying controls subject to re-balancing IAW Manufacturers Maintenance manuals and
CMM’s / SRM’s.
Jan 2008 to Mar 2008. Storm Aviation Ltd Contract Airframe / Mechanic.
Responsible for removal and replacement of all flying control surfaces requiring balancing during re-livery of
A/c.
The bare metal inspection of A/c, also the final despatch of A/c to revenue flight. All carried out using
Manufacturers publications and documentation as required for client quality procedures. This operation carried
out at Bournemouth and Norwich Airports under approval of Air-Livery Ltd. These duties carried out on B737
500 & 800 A/c of Sterling Airways, Scandinavia.
Mar 2007 to Jan 2008. Condor Cargo Tech Ltd Frankfurt WG SMW/ENG Inspector
Routine maintenance on B757 and B767 A/c , on behalf of Lufthansa and Air Berlin. Responsible for Inspection
and documentation reporting I.A.W company procedures. All Inspection and defect rectification carried out to
Boeing standard operating publications. SRM, CMM, AD’s / SB’s carried out on applicable areas and A/c
Systems.
Apr 2006 toMar 2007. Inflite Engineering Ltd Stansted Contract Structural Engineer
Routine maintenance duties & structural rectification on Bae 146, RJ100 series a/c Stress & design inspection /
reports on Vickers VC10, Nimrod & Canberra a/c. System component. Strip & inspect criteria carried out to
manufacturers CMM’s & overhaul procedures. All details recorded on Excel / word systems Embraer 145 check
maintenance duties / rectification
Aug 2005 to Apr 2006. Heavylift Tech Services Worldwide Ltd, Aeronavale, Naples, Italy. Contract
Engineer.
Structural Engineer on B767-200 Series A/C, Conversion of Prototype Total Tanker Configuration on behalf of
Boeing Military Division, Kansas & F.A.A. Programme undertaken for Italian Air Force. Section 45(centre wing
box) re-configured, using airframe structural components supplied by Boeing, all work carried out to
FAA/BOEING inspection tolerances(0.002"production). Joint venture for FAA approval, drawings were of a
production build A/C & adapted locally with approval of fit by Boeing/FAA. Boeing Manufacturers. Courses
taken as follows; BAC 5504, 5527, 5373, 5768, 5793, Health&Safety, Aircraft Protection Programme,
Boeing 767 Structural Mods, SB's ADD's etc . All Certificates held, courses undertaken in English & Italian
these courses carried out with ALENIA (Alitalia /Aeronavale) Instructors.
Jan 2005 to Aug 2005. Inflite Engineering Ltd,Stansted Contract Engineer.
Routine maintenance duties & structural rectification on BAE 146, RJ100 A/c and Embraer A/c. Wing fuel tank
inspections and rectification tasks. Major rework on internal wing structures i.e. Blade fittings,bulkhead and
stringer replacement, carried out IAW manufacturers repair and overhaul schemes.
Stress & design Inspection / reports on Vickers VC10, Nimrod & Canberra a/c. System component. Strip &
inspect criteria carried out to manufacturers CMM’s & overhaul procedures. All details recorded on Excel / word
systems Embraer 170/190, A & C maintenance duties / rectification .

6. Dec 2004 – Jan 2005. Omega Aviation, Le Bourget, France Contract Structural Engineer
Structural Inspection & rectification of Boeing 737-300 series a/c on check maintenance. Rectification carried out
to Boeing maintenance procedures & Amp schedules.
April 2004--Dec 2004. Inflight Engineering Ltd, Stansted, Essex Contract Structural
Engineer
Routine maintenance operations & structural rectification on Bae 146, RJ100 series a/c
Stress & design inspection / reports on Vickers VC10, Nimrod & Canberra a/c. Systems & component. Strip &
nspection criteria carried out to manufacturers CMM’s & overhaul procedures. All details recorded on Excel /
Word
computer systems, Embraer 170/190 series a/c, check maintenance duties / rectification
Sept 2000 – April 2004. FLS Aerospace Ltd, Stansted Airport. Estimating Engineer.
Providing estimated man hours and downtime for Aircraft Overhaul maintenance checks/inputs to Commercial
Department, Production Planning and Control, Sales & Marketing.
Responsibilities:
1 Monitor defect man hours.
2 Present and agree man-hour estimates with customers ( these are additional to pre input value).
3 Utilise estimating data, input and update estimating data for clients agreement.
4 Provide estimates of man-hours, evaluating and planning procedures .
5 Liaising with various planning departments/technical services and design authorities in investigation of
service bulletins, airworthiness directives, modifications and customer requests.
Aug 1998 – Sept 2000. FLS Aerospace . Aircraft Leading
Technician.
Responsibilities include:
1 Lead a team of Technicians & Mechanics undertaking repairs and maintenance dutiescarrying out heavy
maintenence programmes on B737 A/c.
2 Establish and enhance the team and working environment to achieve “impacted: client focused results.
3 Organise, ordering and control of spares to fulfil targeted results.
4 Liase with line managers on business issues and project requirements.
5 Evaluate and establish resources required in line with projects specifications and produce and deliver shortfall
reports where required.
6 Train and develop team members in all technical and support activities.
7 Maintain a safe healthy working environment in line with relevant legislation.
May 1995 – Aug 1998. Various Contracting Positions. Structural Engineer.
Various A/C Maintenance positions held on Wide Bodied Aircraft maintenance bases.
1 Airframe and structural repair/modification duties carried out on Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft.
2 All tasks completed and certified to manufacturers design approvals.
3 Modifications of major airframe structural positions, to design specifications authorised by the
manufacturer/design authorities.
4 Health and Safety legislation adhered to.
Aug 1994 – March 1995 . Summit Aviation Ltd . Supervisor / Aircraft Technician.
1 Recruitment and training of engineers in overhaul facility on JT3B-3D Aero engines.

7. 2 Setting up procedures to incorporate CAA requirement for overhaul facility.145 Cert
3 Overseeing of day to day running of the overhaul of customer engines.
4 Compliance of Health and Safety procedures.
Feb 1994 – July 1994. MCD Component Accessories, Miami (USA).
Workshop Supervisor.
1 Planning and implementation of aircraft components and repair/overhaul of flight surfaces on FAA registered
A/C. Airbus 300 series A/c
2 Certification to FAA requirements carried out in the above position.
Nov 1993 – Jan 1994. IDS (Citation Centre) Bournemouth Structural Engineer.
1 Responsible for modifications to Citation series aircraft to CAA/FAA requirements.
Oct 1991 – Jan 1994. Various Positions (UK) Structural Mechanic.
(Aviation Industry)
Structural and General fitting duties
Apr 1991 – Sept 1991. Excellair Ltd (Omega Aviation), Airline Maintenance Representative
1 Overseeing Aircraft maintenance on Boeing 707-300 series aircraft whilst on input at Florida West Miami
2 Operational Manager for Omega Aviation in Georgetown, Guyana. S.America
Dec 1990 – April 1991. Excellair Ltd (Eastern Airlines), Miami, USA Shift
Supervisor.
1 Responsible for overseeing maintenance activities on Airbus 300 series aircraft during heavy maintenance
inputs.
Oct 1985 – Dec 1990. Various Positions Structural Engineer.
Aviation Industry – European Locations.
Engineering Training.
1974 – 1983 Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm)
Airframe / Structural Engineering. Aircraft Engine Courses (various).
Rotary / Fixed Wing Hydraulics. Aircraft Component Overhaul.
Installation / Rectification of structural assemblies. Modification of Naval Aircraft.
Education
1966 – 1972 North Kelvinside Academy – Glasgow 7 SCE “O’ Grades
INTERESTS/HOBBIES
Golf, Football , DIY.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth 18.08.54
Human Factors Course Undertaken Sept 2006.
UK Passport held.
Suffix

8. General Electric courses undertaken & Passed “interactively”, Human Factors certificates held, copies
on request.
Boeing Aircraft Courses;- 5504, 5527, 5373, 5768, 5793, Health & Safety, Aircraft Protection Programme.