David Jordison
Napier City,HKB
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 20+ years in risk management, quality assurance, and safety supervision. Developed Enterprise Risk Management process at Napier City Council, ensuring compliance with ISO31000 standards. Extensive experience in aviation systems auditing and internal audits, focused on enhancing organizational resilience. Committed to continuous learning and delivering high-quality results in dynamic environments.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Risk and Assurance Lead
Napier City Council
Napier City, Napier
06.2020 - Current
- Implemented ISO31000-based risk management system for strategic, operational, and project risks.
- Maintained Business Continuity Management process to enhance organizational resilience.
- Facilitated continuous improvement of risk assurance processes, including internal audit planning.
- Reported on strategic and operational risks to Executive Leadership Team, advising on enhancement opportunities.
- Facilitated assurance reporting to the Audit & Risk Committee, ensuring timely resolution of internal audit findings.
- Presented risk profile and emerging risks to Audit and Risk Committee with actionable recommendations.
- Developed Risk Management capabilities through upskilling of directors, managers, and shop floor staff.
- Conducted internal audits of Health and Safety Systems as required.
- Developed a risk-based audit process.
Quality & Safety Engineer
Air New Zealand Technical Operations /Engineering and Maintenance
Auckland Airport
06.2012 - 06.2020
- Directed quality system documentation alongside oversight of standard operating procedures.
- Acted as primary contact for third-party customer and regulatory audits.
- Served as subject matter expert for CAA NZ 145, 146, 148 certificates and ISO9001/AS9100.
- Developed and enforced staff authorization standards to enhance accountability.
- Reviewed contracts for vendors and suppliers to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Executed internal audits, including supplier evaluations, to uphold quality metrics.
- Facilitated investigations and compliance audits to address occurrences effectively.
- Supported safety management system certification per CAA NZ Rule part 100.
Airworthiness Auditor
Air New Zealand Technical Operations
01.2004 - 06.2012
- Providing assurance to both the business and the aviation regulators, that Technical Operations is adhering to the prescribed processes, as listed in the relevant regulatory certificates, at the same time as ensuring the company adherence to the various regulatory rules
- Second, to Manufacturing Senior Quality Control Engineers role for 18 months to support Technical Operations achieving AS9100 certification and train the Quality Control staff.
- Participated in achieving AS9100 Certification for Technical Operations
- Training of Quality Control Engineers in Manufacturing Department for Technical Operations
- Facilitation of the Out of Tolerance tool management
- Consistently conducted audits in accordance with Quality Managers schedules, providing assurance to the business that we meet our obligations of the various customer contracts, National Aviation Authority certificates, and ISO9001/AS9100 certificates.
- Facilitation of Technical Operations overview of Quality Assurance for staff induction process.
Quality Auditor/Assistant Quality Manager/Health and Safety Supervisor
Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd
01.1989 - 01.2003
- Auditing of all aspects of Aircraft manufacture, including suppliers, authorisation of staff where specific skills were required to perform quality control activities, and participating in editing the company exposition to ensure compliance with NZ Civil Aviation Rules.
- Led the business to achieve ISO 9001 certification for an aircraft manufacturing organisation
- Trained Quality Control Inspection staff in all aspects of aircraft manufacturing
- Trained Certificated Aircraft Welders
- Trained, assessed and authorised, staff in planning, inwards goods inspection, special processes, tooling conformance & Quality Control for both detail parts manufacture and aircraft assembly.
- Interface for Quality Assurance and Production Departments for BOEING/ McDonnell Douglas, Airbus/ Aerospace Technologies of Australia/ Hawker DeHavilland/ Transfield Amecon, Textron Marine Systems/ Telarc.
- Interface with ATTTO Industry Training Organisation for trainee qualifications to national standards level
- Safety Supervisor, to ensure safe working practices were outlined and adhered to by all staff
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Rotorcraft
Pacific Aerospace Corporation Limted
Rukuhia, Hamilton
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Performed routine maintenance and overhaul on airframes, engines, and components of various rotorcraft.
- Maintained and overhauled Bell 206, 205, Hughes 500 C & D, Robinson R22, and Hiller UH 12E models.
- Ensured timely delivery of Bell 205 for RNZAF overhaul contract.
- Conducted fabrication of repair components to meet operational standards.
Aircraft Welder
Turbine Support Europa- Chromalloy
01.1986 - 01.1988
- Weld repair of General Electric Engines and components
- Qualified to ASME IX, Mil-Std-1595 & AWS D17.1
- Performed major weld repairs to CF6, F100 and other GE engine types for both Civilian and Military customers
Education
Trade Certificate - Fitting Turning & Machining
Completion of Fitting, Turning & Machining Apprenticeship. Specialising in Power Station and Substation Construction and Maintenance
Skills
- Leadership in risk management
- Operational and strategic risk identification
- Crisis resolution expertise
- Clear communication techniques
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Experienced judgment application
- Development and training of staff
- Collaborative stakeholder engagement
- Quality control measures
- Internal audit processes
- Safety oversight management
- Compliance with regulations
- Engagement with stakeholders
- Training program development
- Active listening skills
- Team leadership capabilities
- Time management proficiency
- Analytical thinking abilities
- MS Office applications expertise
- Positive interpersonal attitude
- Detail-oriented approach
- Problem-solving strategies
- Communication effectiveness
- Multitasking proficiency
- Building relationships
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: I have an avid interest in Risk Management and Assurance, in addition to Quality and Safety Assurance and take a holistic and professional approach when performing my work whilst enjoying hands-on participation. I am enthusiastic to continue to optimize my previous experience to benefit my next employer as well as challenge myself.
Professional Development
- ICAM Health and Safety Investigation course, 2022
- Basic Internal Investigation Refresher, 2018
- Recurrent Training for ISO9001/AS9100 Auditors, 2018
- CAA NZ Maintenance Controller Course, 2017
- Dynamic Management for Staff Behaviors, 2015
- EASA Regulations Training, 2009
- ISO/IEC ISO17025 Laboratory Managers & IANZ Technical Assessors Course, 2008
- Just Culture Training, 2007
- ICAM Incident Lead Investigator Training, 2007
- Safety & Lead Auditor Training course, 2004
- Workplace Assessors Course for Industry Training Assessment, 2000
- Temperature Measurement, uncertainty and Calibration Course, 1996
- Auditor Skills Training, 1995
Certification
ICAM Health and Safety Investigation Course (2021)
Basic internal investigation refresher (2018)
Recurrent training for ISO 9001, AS 9100 auditors (2018)
CAA NZ Maintenance Controller Course (2017)
Dynamic management for staff behaviors (2015)
EASA Regulations Training (2009)
ISO/IEC Laboratory Managers and IANZ Technical Assessors Course (2008)
Just Culture Training (2007)
ICAM Incident Lead Investigator Training (2007)
Safety & Lead Auditor Training course (2004)
Workplace Assessors Course for Industry Training Assessment (2000)
Temperature measurement, uncertainty, and calibration course (1996)
Auditor skills training (1995)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Risk and Assurance Lead - Napier City Council
06.2020 - Current
Quality & Safety Engineer - Air New Zealand Technical Operations /Engineering and Maintenance
06.2012 - 06.2020
Airworthiness Auditor - Air New Zealand Technical Operations
01.2004 - 06.2012
Quality Auditor/Assistant Quality Manager/Health and Safety Supervisor - Pacific Aerospace Corporation Ltd
01.1989 - 01.2003
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer- Rotorcraft - Pacific Aerospace Corporation Limted
01.1989 - 01.1991
Aircraft Welder - Turbine Support Europa- Chromalloy
01.1986 - 01.1988
New Zealand Electricity Department - Trade Certificate, Fitting Turning & Machining