Dear Sir/Madam
I am skilled avionics technician with 17+years experience in aviation and technical training environment, holding a National N Diploma electrical engineering and currently working for South African Airlink (Aircraft maintenance organization) as quality control inspector. Attached is my resume which outlines all but not limited to what I can offer to the company.
Overview of previous avionics activities:
Line maintenance on Beech craft King Air 200 & 300, 208 Cessna caravan and Pilatus PC 12.
Diagnostic and repair of avionics and engine instruments systems.
Removal, installation and functional test of Avionics components.
Highflying oxygen system diagnosis and replenishment.
Monthly, weekly and storage inspections.
Technical training coordinator for avionics technicians
Avionics technical training instructor
Overview of current Quality control activities:
Aircraft inspection for compliance.
Overseeing avionics, mechanical and workshop maintenance activities performed by engineers for compliance with company procedures and civil aviation regulations and technical standards.
Highlight important steps missed during maintenance activities or compilation of maintenance documentation to the crew chief and the engineer for rectification before end of shift.
Review of maintenance documentation for correctness.
Parts and documentation verification prior to installation.
Review board assessment for personnel for company certification/authority.
Inspection of facilities for compliance.
Any other task as per Quality control inspector supervisor.
Priority in all activities is to adhere to safety procedures and reach targets with zero harm.
Post matric qualification
Institution: Tshwane South College FET Qualification: National N Diploma electrical engineering
Institution: South African Air Force College Course: Junior Supervisor course
Institution: Department of defence College of education and training Course: Facilitators, Assessors and Moderators ETDP
Institution: Cranfield Aviation training Course: Aviation lead auditors Course: Fatigue Risk Management
Institution: Mega Aero Training Academy Course: CATS and CARS Course: Safety management system awareness
Institution: National Occupational safety Association Course: Applying SHE Principles and procedure
Work experience
Institution: South African Air Force Position: Apprenticeship (Aircraft instrument mechanic) Period: January 2003 – July 2006 Fleet type: C130 B and C130BZ
Institution: South African Air Force Position: Aircraft instrument mechanic Period: September 2006 – July 2007 Fleet type: C130 B and C130BZ Duties: Line maintenance of flying engine instruments navigational and engine instruments. Diagnosis and repair of flying, engine navigational and engine instruments. High flying oxygen system diagnosis and repair including purging and charging. Routine /weekly inspections.
Institution: South African Air Force Position: Avionics technician Period: August 2007 – January 2017 Fleet type: Beechcraft king Air 200 & 300, C208 Cessna caravan and Pilatus PC 12. Duties: Line maintenance of avionics systems. Diagnosis and repair of avionics systems (starter generators, generator control units, fuel system, airspeed indicators, servos, radar & altimeters, navigation and communication systems etc.) High flying oxygen system diagnosis and repair including purging and charging. Routine /weekly inspections.
Institution: South African Air Force Position: Avionics technical training coordinator Period: August 2011 – January 2017 Fleet type: Beechcraft king Air 200 & 300, C208 Cessna caravan and Pilatus PC 12 Duties: Planning and presenting avionics competency modules. Assessing and moderating avionics competency assessments. Assessing avionics competency practical training. Attending audits (Avionics auditee) by technical evaluation committee.
Institution: South African Air Force Position: Avionics technical training instructor Period: February 2017 – November 2017 Duties: Planning and presenting avionics competency modules (Miscellaneous instruments systems, pitot static systems, gyroscopic instruments, high flying oxygen systems, theory of flight, Aircraft communication and navigation systems, lighting system) Assessing and moderating avionics theoretical assessments.
Institution: South African Airlink Position: Quality control inspector Period: November 2017 – Current Fleet type: Embraer 170, Embraer 190, Embraer 135, Jetstream 41 and BAE Avro RJ85 Duties: Aircraft inspection for compliance to company standards and cleanliness so as to meet customer satisfaction. Overseeing avionics, mechanical and workshop maintenance activities performed by engineers for compliance with company procedures and civil aviation regulations and technical standards (stopping any unsafe maintenance activities and reporting findings to the crew chief or relevant team leader on shift). Highlight important steps missed during maintenance activities or compilation of maintenance documentation (aircraft technical logs and work orders) to the crew chief and the engineer for rectification before end of shift. Parts and documentation verification prior to installation (inspecting the parts/assembly for any visible defects, verifying that part number/serial number on parts, repair documentation and release certificates are the same) Review board assessment for personnel for company certification/authority (Assess maintenance personnel on the panel orally using questionnaire to certify the candidate based on assessment outcome). Assist during SA Civil aviation authority AMO audits towards AMO renewal if/when requested by AMO executive manager.
Skills
Quality control and Auditing Technical training Effective communication (Verbal and written) Microsoft office Ability to identify problems and suggest solutions Ability to work under minimum supervision Numerical and technical Interpersonal
Referees
Captain P. Mokwele “South African Air Force Technical officer 073*******
Louis Dercksen “South African Airlink” Quality control inspector (Colleague) *********@**********.*** 083*******