James Steed

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About James Steed

Dedicated engineering and technology professional with a passion for delivering safe, reliable solutions. A rich career history in defence and civil aviation, working in safety critical environs across the globe. Upholding compliance with regulatory standards, whilst striving for continual improvement and enhancing business efficiency. Experience includes: · Maintenance of critical airfield Communications, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) systems.(includes Primary Surveillance Radar, Secondary Surveillance Radar, Multilateration, Precision Approach Radar, TACAN, VOR, DME, HRDF, ILS, VHF/UHF communications, Voice Communication Control Systems, Record & Replay and Meteorological systems). · Radio frequency spectrum management and safeguarding, protecting aerodrome CNS functional safety. · Performing rectification, maintenance and installations consistent with UK ANO (2016) Articles 205 & 206, UK Reg (EU) 2017/373 (Annex IV, & CAP670, and CAP1649. · Safety and Quality Management within the scope of Safety Management Systems (SMS). · Change management, including risk and hazard analysis pertinent to modifications of functional systems or processes. · Installation and maintenance of IP networks. · Microsoft server administration with virtual environments utilising VMware via ESX hosts, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and Computer Network Defence configuration. · Management and supervision of teams, ensuring legislation adhered to.· Training, mentoring and assessing of technicians and engineers.