Academic Qualifications

Junior Examination W.A. (1971) Passes in 8 subjects with 5
(equiv U.K. School Certificate) Distinctions - Average 78% 

Achievement Certificate W.A. (1971) A level passes in 7 subjects
B level passes in 4 subjects

Associate Diploma in Electronic Engineering (completing)
(Darwin Community College - Mt Lawley T.A.F.E.)
Passes or Credits for: 
Communications 1
Electronics 1B
Electronics 1D
Electrical Mathematics 1
Electrical Mathematics 2
Electrical Engineering 1D
Electrical Engineering 2D
Computing 1B (Electrical)
Electrical Circuits 2A
Electrical Eng Comp 1A
Workshop Technology 1B
Electrical Eng Science 1A
Electrical Machines 2A
Electrical Workshop 2B
Electronic Instruments 4A
Engineering Supervision 4A
Industrial Practice 1A
Measurement Systems 4B 
 

Train the Trainer Course (1991) - Training Services Australia

Professional & Trade Qualifications

No 74 R.A.A.F Radio Technician Course Feb 74 - July 75
64 Weeks 1930 Hours 
(Distinction)

N.A.S.A. High Reliability Soldering Course Aug 75 40 Hours

F111C Cenpac Computer Training Course Sep 75 30 Hours

F111C Terrain Following Radar Computer Course Oct 75 40 Hours

F111C Attack Radar System Courses 1 & 2 Oct/Nov 75 78 Hours

Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Apr 77 - Aug 77 Technician Course 722 Hours Course (Distinction) 

R.A.A.F Trade Proficiency Certificate Issued June 82

Tradesman Certificate Holder - Tradesman (Radio) Issued July 82

Sikorsky S76 Helicopter Electrical & Instruments Course
(C.A.S.A. Approved) Apr- May 95 160 Hours 

AS332L Super Puma Helicopter - Avionics Course Aug - Sep 95 160 Hours (C.A.S.A. Approved)

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence - Issued Oct 82 W9219

Radio Groups 1 Communications Systems (HF & VHF)
2 Audio & Cockpit Voice Recorder Systems
3 Automatic Direction Finder Systems
4 VHF Omni Range Systems
5 Instrument Landing Systems
6 Weather Radar Systems
7 Air Traffic Transponder Systems
8 VLF/Omega Long Navigation Systems 
9 Radio Altimeter Systems
10 Distance Measuring Systems 
12 Satellite Navigation Systems
 
 
 

Electrical Groups 

1 Group 1 Electrical Systems
2 Group 2 Electrical Systems
20 SA332L Super Puma Electrical Systems
M/A SA330J Puma Electrical Systems

Instrument Groups 

1 Aircraft General Instrument Systems
3 Autopilots - Single Axis
7 Autopilots - Helicopters
8 Remote Compass Systems
20 SA332L Super Puma Instrument Systems
M/A SA330J Puma Instrument Systems

Employment Details
 
 

R.A.A.F. June 73 - April 77 Radio Technician (Air) Maintence of F111C ttack & Terrain Following Radar Systems

April 77 - June 82 Precision Measurement Laboratory Technician Repair/Cal extensive range of Standards & Test Equipment. 

Skycraft Electronics 
10 Years June 82 - July 92 Service Manager Radio L.A.M.E Duties Workshop Supervisor including Installation,
Radio L.A.M.E. Inspection & Repair of all Airborne Comm. & Navigation Systems.Supervision, Management Customer Liaison, Quotations Staff Training.

Fitzgerald Avionics Pty Ltd

July 92 - present Own Business Avionics L.A.M.E. consultant. Many clients within Australia & overseas sub-contract work for other Avionics Companies.

Bristow Helicopters
Dec 92 - Feb 97 Avionics L.A.M.E. Avionics duties at various bases including Cambodia on a range of Helicopters - specializing in AS332L Super Puma & SA330J.
 
 

Fitztrade Equities
Jan 98 - Present Private Share Trader Trading in Shares , Futures and Options on Australian
and Overseas Stock Exchanges

Other Interests & Activities

Share Trading - Member Australian Technical Analysts Association
Motor Cycling - Member Ulysses MC Club of Australia
Philosophy/Phsychology/Meditation/Personal Development/Self Awareness
Health & Fitness, Gym Work, Cycling, Whitewater Rafting, Theatre & Cinema , Music
Overseas Travel .
 

Referees

John Orr Managing Director SKYCRAFT ELECTRONICS Tel: 089 417 9035

Peter Lowmass Managing Director AVIATION ELECTRONICS Tel: 089 478 3616

Adrian Legassick Chief Engineeer R.F.D.S. - Derby Tel: 091 911 338

Andrew Roberton Manager AERIAL ENTERPRISES Tel: 091 911132

John Lawrie Manager TOTAL AVIONICS - Darwin Tel: 089 412 980

Vaughn Whittingham Engineer in Charge BRISTOW HELI (DWN) Tel: 089 454 310
 
 
 
 
 

*****************************************************************