Stephen Nicholas

Stephen Nicholas has a diverse work history in the aerospace industry. Stephen began their career in 1987 as an Aircraft Airframe Mechanic in the Royal Air Force and later moved on to become an Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Supervisor. Stephen worked in this role from 1991 until 2002 when they transitioned to the position of Tornado GR4 First Line Supervisor. In 2006, they became a Mechanical Engineering Manager (Sergeant) and was responsible for coordinating maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. This role lasted until 2011 when they were promoted to Aircraft Maintenance Operations Manager (Chief Technician), where they prioritized and delegated maintenance activities for a team of 65 aircraft technicians and provided accurate estimates and feedback to senior management. In 2014, Stephen joined the International Centre for Aerospace Training as a Course Coordinator, acting as a single point of contact for aircraft engineers and technicians seeking Part66 B1 and B2 Aircraft Maintenance Licences. In 2020, they joined Cardiff and Vale College as a Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering.

Stephen Nicholas attended Royal Air Force Halton from 1990 to 1991, where they studied Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician. Stephen later pursued a degree in Project Management at APM Group, though specific dates and completion status are not provided. Additionally, Stephen obtained a Graduate in Leadership and Management from City & Guilds, without specified dates of enrollment.