Brad Mead

Brad Mead is an experienced engineering professional currently serving as the Engineering Manager at Tegel Foods Ltd since December 2022. Previously, Brad held various positions in the RNZAF from November 2018 to December 2022, including Technical Support Manager for Boeing 757 and Flight Line Co-Ordinator, where responsibilities included managing personnel, ensuring aircraft availability, and overseeing maintenance to airworthy standards. Prior to that, Brad worked as an NDT Technician at NDT from January 2010 to November 2018, managing the Non Destructive Testing bay and ensuring compliance with aeronautical engineering standards. Additionally, Brad completed a contract at Bond Helicopters Australia as an NDT Technician, focusing on ultrasonic inspections of EC225 helicopters. Brad is currently pursuing a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering - Power and Plant at Auckland University of Technology.