Electrical Design
Resume:
Stephanus Johannes de Villiers
Address: * ****** ******* ******: 27(0) 82-344-2139
* ****** ****** ***: 27(0 83-507-7802
Rynfield, Fax: 27(0) 86 799-9026
Benoni Email: ********.***@*****.***
South Africa
Profile:
Experienced and versatile Aircraft Electrical/ Avionics Designer, accustomed to working on own initiative in a variety of disciplines, including electrical installation, support, and procurement, inspections, manufacture and integration design. Excellent communication skills with a positive, cheerful approach even under pressure, and committed to meeting time scales.
Key Skills:
42 years Electrical Maintenance, Engineering and Design experience in the Aeronautical industry (Military and Commercial). Sound working knowledge of Installation on Wire Bundles, equipment and hardware, Electrical Loads calculations (withdraw and supply power to different systems), specifying hardware/ material for different areas and applications, design integration data packs using CAD software, systems B.O.M., Manufacturing and Installation of Wire Bundles, Electrical Integration to existing systems in accordance with Mil Std 5088; equipment installation according to function, practicality and safety. Fault finding on new and existing systems, installation inspections for safe operation, installation testing and support. Preparation of quotations, material, design, manufacturing and installation costs for all projects.
Computer Skills:
AutoCAD 2013 Cad key 7 & 97 (3D) CATIA V5R14 Cadds 5 Cadra WIRS
Windows NT Windows 95/98 MSWord MSExcel Internet Explorer
RSD Pro-Engineering Windchill Smarteam
Personal Goals:
To be creative in any design, manufacturing or installation task with the skills I have, anywhere in the world. Expand my skills with new Technology, Systems and Aircraft never worked on before.
Name of Organization: Paramount Aerospace Systems (PTY) LTD
Reference: Brain Greyling +27(0)11 266-7600
Employment from: 2nd May 2010 – 18th September 2020 (Retrenched)
Position: Senior Electrical / Avionics Designer
Job Function:
Electro-Mechanical and Electrical Design on Catia V5, AutoCAD 2013 and Cadkey 97 3D.
Wire Bundle and Components installation Design, Wire Bundle Design and Manufacturing for Mirage III and V, Gazelle, Squirrel and Eurocopter 635 Helicopters
Quotations, material costs on all projects done.
Design Engineering, Manufacturing and Installations for various other Projects.
Resolves design and manufacturing problems.
Provides guidance, assistance to other designers and shop floor.
Planning and Procurement of all hardware required for installations.
Manufacture Wire Bundles I.A.W. design and install into A/C with all connections and integrating with existing A/C systems.
Installation of Wire Bundles and Integration with existing A/C systems.
Inspections on Installations with power and function check of system.
Engineering assistance during flight and system evaluation testing.
Employment Synopsis:
Name of Organization: ATE – Advanced Technologies & Engineering
Reference: Nick Richter +27(0)829235044
Employment from: 2nd March 2009 – 30th April 2010
Position: Senior Electrical / Avionics Designer
Job Function:
Design of new Weapon Systems to Helicopters
Wiring Diagrams on RSD, Routed Systems Designer.
Wire Bundle Routings, Installation of new Components on Pro-Engineer Wildfire 4.0.
Reason for leaving: Project Completed and services required at Aerosud
Employment Synopsis:
Name of Organization: Aerosud (PTY) LTD
Reference: B. Ingram +27(0)12 662-5000
Employment from: 1st September 2006 – 27th February 2009
Position: Senior Electrical / Avionics Designer
Job Function:
Design of new systems to Galleys & Stowage’s on CATIA V5 to A318 - A380, Wire Bundle Routings, Installation of new Components, Function checks etc.
Wiring Diagrams on Cadkey 19
Support on purchasing hardware and assistance on Assembly.
Reason for leaving: Work load decreased and opportunity at ATE on different Project
Name of Organization: A/C Mod’s & Design Services (PTY) LTD
Reference: S.J. de Villiers +27(0)11 396-2767
Employment from: 15th March 2003 – 31st October 2006
Position: Director of Own Company:
Electrical / Avionics Design & Installations
Job Function:
Electro-Mechanical and Electrical Designs.
Components installation to A/C and Electrical Control Panels, Wire Bundle design and Manufacturing.
Quotations, material costs on all projects.
Design Engineer, manufacturing and installations for any projects.
Man-hour estimate for each project.
Interior Electrical design, power supply and installation to Galley.
Design integration data pack, Manufacturing and Installation with B.O.M. of Electronic Warfare Systems.
Design integration data pack, Manufacturing and Installation with B.O.M. of TCAS and all other Systems.
Flight test equipment installation.
Reason for leaving: Full time services was required at Aerosud and decided to close Company
Name of Organization: Aerosud (PTY) LTD
Reference: Johan Steyn +27(0)12 662-5000
Employment from: 14th April 1999 – 14th March 2003
Position: Electrical / Avionics Designer / Manager
Job Function:
Electro-Mechanical and Electrical Design on Cadkey 97 3D.
Components installation to Electrical Control Panels, Wire Bundle design and Manufacturing for Galleys on Boeing Business Jet and Airbus 319.
Quotations, material costs on all projects done.
Design Engineer, manufacturing and installations for all projects.
Man-hour estimate for each project.
Interior Electrical design, power supply and installation to Galley for Airbus and Boeing 737 BBJ.
Design integration data pack with B.O.M. of Electronic Warfare System to Hercules C-130 A/C and Puma 330L Helicopter.
Flight test equipment installation to C-130 Aircraft and Puma Helicopter.
Interior Electrical design, power supply and installation to Galleys, Coat Closets, Crew Rest (9 & 2 berth) for Boeing 747 & 737 A/C.
Photographic equipment installation and power supply to equipment to Cessna Caravan and Bell Jet Ranger.
Leo camera installation and power supply to equipment to Cessna 182 Aircraft.
Satcom Aero-C tracking system design and installation to Sikorsky S76, S61 and Dauphin Helicopter.
Satcom Mini-M Telephone integration design and installation to Squirrel 350, 355, Bell 412 Helicopter and King Air Aircraft.
Close coordination with other engineering airplane groups and suppliers.
Develops and oversees the design, documentation, release, and maintenance of engineering data of Electrical/Avionics systems for production purposes.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of designs and product definition data.
Configurations control, release methods and their relationship to manufacturing processes.
Resolves design and manufacturing problems.
Provides guidance, assistance to other designers and shop floor.
Planning and Procurement of all hardware required for installations.
Manufacture Wire Bundles I.A.W. design and install into A/C with all connections and integrating with existing A/C systems.
Installation of Wire Bundles and Integration with existing A/C systems.
Inspections on Installations with power and function check of system.
Engineering assistance during flight and system evaluation testing.
Name of Organization: Hexcel Interior Corporation (Bellingham) now (Brittax)
Reference: RAMON BLASCO / RALPH BURROWS 360-***-**** / 360-***-****
Employment from: 9th November 1998 – 17th March 1999
Position: Electrical Engineer
Job Function:
Design the installation and integration of Electrical /Avionics systems, subsystems, equipment and components into Boeing 767-300 and 747-400 Aircraft.
Design the assembly and installation of wire bundles and all support hardware.
Close Coordination with other engineering airplane groups.
Ensures the accuracy and integrity of designs and product definition data.
Develops and oversees the design, documentation, release, and maintenance of engineering data of Electrical/Avionics systems for production purposes.
Resolves design and manufacturing problems. Provides guidance, assistance to designers.
Configurations control, and release methods and their relationship to manufacturing processes.
Reason for leaving: Contract came to an end.
Name of Organization: Boeing Company
Reference: RICHARD WILSON / STEVEN POTTER 425-***-**** / 425-***-****
Employment from: 29th May 1998 – 29th October 1999
Position: Wire and Connector Designer
Job Function:
Basics of the upkeep and entering of wire bundle data on passenger flight deck Electrical / Electronic systems, using WIRS and CADDS 5 to maintain their existing product structure by means of internal classes.
Alpha Collectors and wire bundle dashes, (DCAC).
Reason for leaving: Contract came to an end.
Name of Organization: Aerosud (PTY) LTD
Reference: Johan Steyn 27(0)11 315-4390
Employment from: 6th January 1992 – 21st May 1998
Position: Electrical / Avionics Designer
Job Function:
Quotations, material costs on most projects.
Design, manufacturing and installation costs for all projects.
Man-hour estimate for each project.
Integration design data pack, B.O.M. for complete interior refurbishment and installation of new Galleys, Toilet on Gulfstream Aircraft.
Russian engine modification and integration design for Mirage F1 and Cheetah D2 Aircraft.
Flight test equipment installation to Mirage F1 and Cheetah D2 Aircraft.
•Integration design data pack, B.O.M. & installation to Oryx Helicopter of Helmet display installation.
Electrical / Avionics System update and rectification’s on Dakota Aircraft.
Nat intercom integration design, B.O.M. and installation to BK117, Porter PC6, BO105 and Hughes 500 Helicopters.
Interior Electrical design, power supply and installation to Galleys, Coat Closets, Crew Rest (9 & 2 berth) for Boeing 747 & 737 A/C.
Photographic equip. installation and power supply to equip. to Cessna Caravan and Bell Jet Ranger.
Leo camera installation and power supply to equipment to Cessna 182 Aircraft.
Satcom Aero-C tracking system design and installation to Sikorsky S76, S61 Helicopter and Cessna.
•Rebuilds and faultfinding to Bell Jet Ranger 206 -.
•Rebuilds and faultfinding and modifications to Robinson R22.
•Cessna 210 - fault finding.
•Installation Design and installation for A.L.S. Photographic Equip. Installation Bell Jet Ranger 206.
Close coordination with other engineering airplane groups and suppliers.
Develops and oversees the design, documentation, release, and maintenance of engineering data of Electrical/Avionics systems for production purposes.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of designs and product definition data.
Configurations control, release methods and their relationship to manufacturing processes.
Resolves design and manufacturing problems.
Provides guidance, assistance to other designers and shop floor.
Planning and Procurement of all hardware required for installations.
Manufacture Wire Bundles I.A.W. design and install into A/C with all connections and integrating with existing A/C systems.
Installation of Wire Bundles and Integration with existing A/C systems.
Inspections on Installations with power and function check of system.
Engineering assistance during flight and system evaluation testing.
Reason for leaving: Opportunity to go and work in USA for Boeing.
Name of Organization: Advanced Aeronautics (PTY) LTD
Reference: Marnie Warren
Employment from: 4th April 1998 – 11th November 1991
Position: Electrical / Avionics Designer
Job Function:
Integration design data pack, B.O.M. for Radar Warning System to Mirage F1 and Cheetah D2 and E.
•Integration design data pack and installation for Chaff and Flare system on Canberra and Mirage F1.
Close coordination with other engineering airplane groups and suppliers.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of designs and product definition data.
Configurations control, release methods and their relationship to manufacturing processes.
Resolves design and manufacturing problems.
Liaison and provides guidance, assistance to other designers and shop floor.
Planning and Procurement of all hardware required for installations.
Inspections on Installations with power and function check of system.
•Engineering assistance during flight and system evaluation testing.
Reason for Leaving: Retrenched due to Company liquidation.
Name of Organization: Atlas Aircraft Corporation (PTY) LTD
Reference: Marnie Warren 27(0)11 927-3446
Employment from: 3rd January 1978 – 21st April 1989
Job Function:
1 October 1985 – 21st April 1989 Electrical Draughtsman 1
Integration design data pack, B.O.M. for weapon and various systems on Impala MK1 & 2, Mirage F1 AZ & CZ.
Close coordination with other engineering airplane groups and suppliers.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of designs and product definition data.
Configurations control, release methods and their relationship to manufacturing processes.
Resolves design and manufacturing problems.
Liaison and provides guidance, assistance to other designers and shop floor.
Assistance with power and function check of system.
•Engineering assistance during flight and system evaluation testing.
•Modifications to existing drawings, installation drawings, wiring diagrams, amendments, bundle assemblies and plug details and routing detail.
1st November 1980 –30th September 1985 Electrical Technician
•Minor and major servicing on Impala MK 1 & 2.
•New systems and modifications to Mirage 3 EZ, CZ and D2.
•Radio testing, installation and servicing.
3rd January 1978 – 30th October 1980 Electrical Apprentice
Electrical Aircraft theory and performing projects.
Rewiring of Aircraft and panels.
Servicing of components - motors, generators, and inverters.
Servicing and fault finding on Helicopters and fix wing.
Modifications on fighter Aircraft, Helicopters.
Formal Education, Courses and Training:
Std. 10 / Gr.12: Benoni Technical High School
N4 Technical Certificate: Boksburg Technical College
Trade Diploma (Aircraft Electrician): Department of manpower
Drafting Course for Designers: Atlas Aircraft Corporation
Aircraft Electrical Systems: Atlas Aircraft Corporation
Electronics: Atlas Aircraft Corporation
Worked in Foreign Countries:
Malaysia & Philippines
Algeria, Angola, Spain, Namibia, Congo, Mali, Pakistan
UAE & Albania (Kosovo)
United States of America
H1B Visa for Employment in USA:
CTS Technical Services, INC. A Subsidiary of CTS International, INC.
Contact numbers: Tel: 425-***-**** Fax: 425-***-****
Personal Details:
Languages: Read, Speak, Write English and Afrikaans very well
Passport: South African.
Health: Excellent.
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