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Glenn's first Aviation employment by Ansett Australia as an apprentice Aircraft Maintenance Engineer 1987 .
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Glenn Bannister, owner of AMC started his early mechanical career at 12 working on the family collection of various makes and models of automobiles.
These included naturaly aspirated and turbocharged engines from 1.6 to large V8's.
Enjoying his endevours as an encouraged youth after school and on every weekend he eventualy decided that he should endevour to progress to work on aircraft.
After leaving school he applied to Ansett Airlines as a AME providing his prior mechanical automotive work skills as a resume.
This earned him an imeadiate position at Ansett Airlines engineering in Melbourne Airport in 1987.
Commenced with Ansett Airlines of Australia
to September 1993 as a Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Engine/Airframe at the Aircraft Engine Division and Heavy Maintenance Department Tullamarine.
- Leading Hand (Airbus A320 Landing gear modification. All 7 Aircraft.
- Favorite Aircraft – B727
Initial employment at Ansett included Apprenticeship Training at R.M.I.T. and on the job tuition including Engine Overhaul / Repair / Test of CFM56, CF6, JT8D, APU’s.
Maintenance responsibilities included the following.
- Airframe Repair / Overhaul.
B727,B737,B767,B707, F27,F28,F50, A320
- Hydraulics Overhaul / Test.
- Composite Repair/Overhaul.
- Line Maintenance – Melbourne and Brisbane
- Flight Tests.
- Air-conditioning Systems Overhaul.
- Flight Control Servicing / Overhauling.
Employment at Ansett for seven years to September 1993 instilled in Glenn the utmost care that is required to effectively maintain all machinery for optimum use.
After leaving Ansett Glenn decided to obtain a pilots licence and experience repairing lighter aircraft in 1994.
As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) at Superior Aviation Services in Moorabbin Airport Glenn performed
Light Aircraft (single and twin engine) maintenance.
Duties included Engine and Airframe 100-Hour Inspections and A11 Aircraft Maintenance Tasks as well as House Keeping and general workshop duties.
Honeywell Aerospace Australia Aircraft Test Cell.
Setup and operated by Glenn of AMC stressing and monitoring all facets of the FA18 aircraft components parameters in virtual real world operating conditions.
Company: Honeywell Aerospace Australia Engines & Systems
26 - 34 Fraser Street.
Airport West … 3042
Period Employed: From 1996 to 2010
Position Held: Team Leader, Mechanical Division (Turbine)
Level 3 Release to Service Quality Inspector.
Engine and Environmental system engine & critical component test cell operator, both Civilian & Military.
Duties: - Military / Civilian Aircraft test cell operations.
- Engine Repair & Overhaul Operations.
- Testing prioritize duties.
- Delegating / Instruction of tasks for technicians.
- Report Writing.
- Fault Finding/Troubleshooting.
- Test Cell / Component Development.
- Structural Integrity Testing (Engines/Systems)
- Correlation Testing.
- Customer Liaising.
- Test Set-Up Procedure Writing.
- Control of Subcontracting.
- Final Release Certification Inspector.
- Engineering Support (Engines, Systems & Facility)
- HS&E Representative.
I began with Honeywell (Formally NormalAir Garrett Australia) as a bench fitter/engine mechanic. This included Gas Turbine engine Overhaul and repair, Air Turbine Starter, Air Cycle Machine O/H, Heat Exchanger repairs. Within 6 months became the Test Cell operator for the Turbine Division testing the various engines and components (13 Test Cells in total).
Training of extra staff in the Testing area lead to the Test Cell Co-ordinators position that I held for a number of years. This included development of the facility and any new products that Honeywell were taking on as new work.
Finally taking on the role of Team Leader (Turbine Division), this included the entire Mechanical workshop personnel and Test Cell Division.
The day to day operation of the division with regard to maintenance, costing, planning, making a safe environment for technicians and contracting staff. Full support of all Technicians with regards to tools, training and planning of work scope. Time frames and budget requirements on a commercial basis were a focus. A direct link to the customer with regards to engineering, costing and development was also part of the support I provided. 50% of my time was still ‘hands on’
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Royal Australian Air Force
Edinborough, South Australia Engine run up facility.
- Performance Tests for P-3C Orion Engine and
Cabin Compressors.
- Test Cell & Facility Development.
Helicopter REPAIRS
Company: Australian Aerospace Engineering
Position Held:
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Rotary Wing Helicopters)
Period Employed: 2019 untill May 2020
Duties: Heavy Maintenance activities.
Engine Overhaul.
Trans overhaul.
Flight Control overhaul.
Component overhaul.
Sheet metal repairs, Structural repairs.
All cleaning/painting and prep work.
Hangar/workshop organizing and tidy ups.
Inspection and general servicing.
Some extra information regarding Aircraft work history with Honeywell Aerospace Australia by Glenn of AMC.
Additional MARITIME Duties: November 1999
Allied Signal / Honeywell
190th Street West, Torrance
Los Angeles, California
United States of America
- USA Training for Navy Frigate engine starting systems.
Customer Liaison:
RAAF, RNZAF, Qantas, National Jet Systems,
U.S NAVY, Australian Navy, Virgin Blue.
What these clients ask of me may differ from the OEM’s requirements as far as their Engine requirements. They also request technical data on the test results for a particular performance test for their engine, or they may request a solution to a problem they have with a particular fault with an engine or system.
Eg: RAAF P3C Orion EDC (Engine Driven Compressor) Low Spread issues.
Also – RNZAF and Canadian Air Force units.
I was actively involved in the trouble shooting and testing for these for a number of years to cure the Low Spread issue (lack of airflow through the cabin). Through correlation testing between 2 facilities (Melb and RAAF Base Edinborough Engine run-up facility) it was found that the facilities were not to standard and modifications were put in place to correctly measure parameters. From there the EDC’s could be set to the higher (real-time) spread level and provide the correct amount of air throughout the altitude range of the A/C. Barriers included things such as convincing the owners of the test facilities that they were indeed not built correctly and needed to be changed. Lots of meetings with RAAF technical staff were carried out and the outcome was positive.
E.g: RAAF F/A-18 APU (GTCP36-200) Nil Start Issues.
These APU’s were not starting in the field after being fitted to the A/C after Overhaul. It was found after many trials that the Fuel Control Units were in need of overhauling (they were never previously). So... there was an extra test placed into the A.A.P the required the operator to drop the boost pump fuel pressure down to 1 psi and simulate the A/C environment. Liason with technical staff from the manufacturer reviled this information.
As I am the Senior Test Co-ordinator I was responsible for finding the solution. Any technical faults were sent to myself for a corrective action.
Troubleshooting:
In this area it’s mostly to do with communication between operators, engineering and myself. What we try to establish is, is the problem a facility issue or the engine being tested itself. Validation, Calibration, Production Managers and Quality Assurance people would all get involved with this as it sometimes has an effect of the facility on a commercial aspect.
Instrument Knowledge:
Water Manometers (Analog& Digital, ABS & Diff)
Mercury Manometers (Analog, ABS & Diff)
Digital PSIA, PSIG, PSID gauges.
Digital temperature thermocouple gauges.
RPM measuring equipment.
- Photo electric cells
- Variable strobes
- Hall effect magnetic pickups
Vibration Instrumentation.
- Broad Band, Narrow Band filtering
- Digital Oscilloscopes
- Piezeoelctric transducers (acclererometers, velometers)
- Spectrum Analyser
Digital Airflow computers
Horsepower calculators
Torque indicators (both electric & water brake type up to 450 horsepower/11,000 RPM
X-Y plotting recorders
X-Y-Z plotting recorders (Polar co-ordinates)
Multi channel recorders.
Report Writing:
All tests conducted in test cells are recorded and documented for future reference. These are kept for a number of years as a fall back on trends and training. A detailed report may include things like, Pareto Charts, cause and effect diagrams, some run charts, processes on setup – time – reduction and some stratification technique on collected data.
Bearing temperature fluctuations, vibration status, performance figures, oil flow graphs, oil pressure graphs, horsepower vs torque vs RPM figures, actual runtime figures, airflow, temperature and pressures.
Depending on the type of test being performed (performance, endurance, structural integrity), a detailed report may be asked of me for a comparison of an exact test by the OEM, or a test that the customer would like to run outside of that for their own purposes. Another part of my responsibility is the writing of test procedures and setup procedures for operators for training purposes and for a uniform standard base for procedures. As not every engine type has the same test process or setup.
I Managed 7 individual test cells operating 20 different engine part numbers and 40 different high speed turbine environmental systems and equipment with 18 to 20 technicians’ under that department.
Nissan Skyline 6 Cylinder Turbo. Glenn was commisioned to repair the Nissan RB Turbocharged engine because of a loud strange noise coming from the motor that many mechanics could not identify.
A chance meeting with the owner of a Personal Watercraft repair business was the catalyst for Glenn to become a part time Jetski repairman. Over time becoming familiar in all repairs and maintenance of many makes and models.
Honeywell Aircraft Test Cell.
Setup and operated by Glenn of AMC stressing and monitoring all facets of the FA18 aircraft components parameters in virtual real world operating conditions.
Forklift technology vendor CROWN enhanced Glenn's experience while maintaining and improving many performance aspects for clients.
Institute: Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Melbourne Campus)
Date Attended: 1987 to 1992
Level Obtained: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engine / Airframe)
Institute: Kangan Batman TAFE
Date Attended: June 1999
Level Obtained: High Reliability and Hand Soldering
Institute: Allied Signal / Normal-Air Garrett Aust.
Date Attended: August 1999
Level Obtained: Total Quality Workshop
Institute: Skill Path
Date Attended: October 1999
Level Obtained: Managing Multiple Projects, Objectives and Deadlines
Institute: Honeywell Engine and Systems U.S.A.
Date Attended: December 1999
Level Obtained: Trim Balancing and Proximity Probe Calibration Workshop.
Institute: Australian Industrial Trainers, Assessors and Consultants
Date Attended: October 2000
Level Obtained: Basic Crane and Lifting Gear Appreciation
Institute: Leader Management Australia
Date Attended: February to April 2002
Level Obtained: Effective Communication
Institute: Franklin Covey
Date Attended: September 2004
Level Obtained: Course – The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Institute: Fire Safety Services (Training & Management)
Date Attended: November 2005
Level Obtained: Certificate IV in Public Safety PUA411404
Institute: Aviation Australia
Date Attended: July 2008
Level Obtained: Human Factors (As per EASA Part 66 Module 9 ‘B’
Level & GM 145.A.30(e))
Institute: RMIT University
Date Attended: May 2008
Level Obtained: Occupational Health & Safety Course for Reps,
Managers and Supervisors.
Institute: Derek Stockley
Date Attended: November 2008
Level Obtained: Developing Team Leaders
Institute: WorkSafe Victoria
Level Obtained: Licence to perform high risk work
Class (LF Forklift Truck)
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