Brian Y.
About Brian Y.
Brian Y. is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting various military and aviation vehicles. He has worked for the UK Ministry of Defence and currently serves at Amentum in Germany, specializing in under-slung load operations and fuel quality compliance.
Work at Amentum
Brian Y. has been employed at Amentum as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic since 2020. He works in Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In this role, he applies his extensive mechanical expertise to maintain and repair heavy equipment, ensuring operational readiness and safety.
Education and Expertise
Brian Y. completed his secondary education at Bushfield Secondary School, where he studied subjects including English, Maths, Sports Science, Geography, and Food Technology from 1996 to 2001. He furthered his education at City and Guilds, focusing on Aviation and obtaining an Assessor qualification between 2013 and 2015. His qualifications enable him to deliver levels 2/3 QCF training.
Background in Military Service
Brian Y. served in the British Army from 2003 to 2012, gaining experience in Europe, Iraq, and Kuwait. His military background includes specialized training in under-slung load operations and qualifications as a Forward Arming Refuel Point (FARP) commander. He has worked on various military vehicles and aircraft, enhancing his mechanical skills.
Mechanical Skills and Experience
Brian Y. specializes in maintaining and troubleshooting a range of engines, including Cat 7 and Detroit V8 engines. He has extensive experience with both rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, including Lynx, Chinook, Gazelle, Defender, Islander, and Grob. His mechanical expertise extends to military vehicles such as Hmmwv, FMTV, Humvee, MTV, Hemmet, MAN, Leyland DAF, Mercedes, IVECO, and Bedfords.
Safety and Compliance Expertise
Brian Y. has a strong focus on safety and compliance in his work. He has monitored fuel quality and ensured adherence to CAP 748 and CAP 642 standards. Additionally, he has received training in emergency fuel spill actions and has experience driving bulk fuel vehicles in hazardous environments, demonstrating his commitment to operational safety.