Senior Technical Manager

• out. de 2016 - - o momento

Covering all aspects of powerplant management, from new engine selection through its operational life all the way to teardown. Life cycle analysis including expected TOW estimates and flight hour and cycle cost calculations, shop visit management, lease start to end as well as maintenance reserve calculations. Covering all aspects of powerplant management, from new engine selection through its operational life all the way to teardown. Life cycle analysis including expected TOW estimates and flight hour and cycle cost calculations, shop visit management, lease start to end as well as maintenance reserve calculations.

Director

• set. de 2016 - out. de 2016

Engineering Manager

• out. de 2015 - set. de 2016

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and NDT supervisor

• set. de 2012 - ago. de 2015

NDT SUPERVISOR (2004 – 2015):Oversaw whole NDT division as the non-destructive testing supervisor. Ensured inspectors certification current, controlled calibration of NDT equipment, audited procedures to ensure compliance as mandated by maintenance schedulePOWER PLANT ENGINEER (2012 - 2015): CF56-3, TFE731-5, PW123 and PW150 * ECTM (engine condition trend monitoring) – received real time data e.g. fuel burn, oil consumption, turbine temperature, crucial indicators and exceedances from satellite systems. Used all factors for analysis, to monitor engine health and to assist with troubleshooting to ensure optimal service life * LLP (life limited parts) - tracked and monitored engine clocking system (start & shut down), liaised with technical reps re: situations to assist with additional information for airline engines* AD (airworthiness directives) – planned maintenance as mandated by regulatory authority, scheduled mandatory inspections, repairs, parts replacement and ensured engines went to shop before due date* SB (service bulletin) – ensured work instructions carried out, completed detailed task delivery, updated procedures and advised on options to perform ‘on wing’ or ‘off wing’ (during shop visit)* Shop visits – oversaw all shop visits and budgets, specified engine shop visit work scope (hard time and intermittent visits), managed work scope tendering process for cost controlling and compliance purposes, analysed and recommended on appropriate MRO (maintenance and repair organisation) * Maintenance - Used Digimaint program for tracking purposes of each engine status, saved data relating to all engines onto SharePoint for information transparency and availability to all parties involved* Boroscope inspections – evaluated photos and videos (.jpg & .mpg files) along with measurements taken that restricts length of parameter limitations

AME Overhaul, Engine and Sheet Metal workshop supervisor

• set. de 2000 - ago. de 2012

AME OVERHAUL, ENGINE & SHEET METAL WORKSHOP SUPERVISOR (Apr 2004 - Aug 2012):Components workshop supervisor, managed 8 employees (2 x maintenance engineers and 6 x fitters) in the workshops. Specialised in main components (wheels and brakes) and limited airframe components. Managed the sheet metal workshop, engine shop, all NDT requirements on the airframes and components, boroscope inspections, base maintenance, line maintenance, calibration equipment control, engine O/H and repair correspondence and ECTM on all the engine types * Engine specialist – specialised consultant, advised companies on usability of engines* Testing, inspection and recertification – supervised function testing and inspection of components removed from aircraft* Controlled all sheet metal repairs carried out on aircraft structures* Wheel assembly – repaired and overhauled various types of wheels, brakes and tyres * Performed all boroscope inspections on on-wing and off-wing engines* Developed workshops from limited capability to a more extensive division (first workshop in Nigeria to be approved for this type of work) * Trained workshop participants, expanded capabilities, acquired tools and equipment* Performed 3rd party maintenance and recommendations AME SHIFT LEADER (Sep 2000- Mar 2004): Dash-8, HS125 and DHC-6 Twin Otter Aircraft Worked for Schreiner Airways, assigned to Aero Contractors. Duties included compliance with the maintenance schedule, line maintenance, base maintenance, SB and AD compliance, troubleshooting and repairs

Engineering Manager and Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

• abr. de 1996 - ago. de 2000

ACTING ENGINEER MANAGER (1998 - 2000): Dash-8 and CRJ-200 aircraftManaged the engineering services, technical planning, technical library and logistics (shipping and stores). Duties included all modifications, service bulletins, airworthiness directives compliance and structural repairs, coordinated annual inspections carried out on all aircraft e.g. inspections, repairs, modification and painting AME - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER (1996 - 1998): Dash-8 and CRJ-200 aircraftPosition included line and base maintenance. Acted as crew chief / shift supervisor on various occasions

Maintenance Mechanic

• jan. de 1992 - mar. de 1996

Atlas Aircraft Corporation (now known as Denel aviation) is a state-owned aircraft maintenance organisation based in JohannesburgMAINTENANCE MECHANIC (1994 - 1996): Impala MB 326 M and MB 326 KC Airframe base maintenance and overhauls as part of a crew comprising 2 crews and 20 mechanics FITTER / APPRENTICE TRAINING (1992 - 1994): Started career in aviation as maintenance fitter on fixed wing aircraft and engines. Obtained national diploma during apprenticeship training. Obtained apprentice of the year award, achieving highest trade test results for maintenance mechanic qualification in the country