Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Curriculum Vitae

MARTIN MANDIYANIKE

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To build a long-term career in Aviation Industry with opportunities for career growth

WORK EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL RECORDS OFFICER-(AIR ZIMBABWE PVT LTD) JANUARY 2006

TO DATE.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Devising and setting up recording systems for technical records.

Preparing Disc and components states for work scopes at engine change removals

i.e. JT8D, PW127, PW4000 and CFM56-5A1/F

Processing Engine release records by verifying/investigating/rectifying any

Component changes (including Mod Status against previously known engine

Status.)

Making returns to various customer support services and internally.

Preparing work packages in response to work warnings .i.e. Boeing 767,Boeing

B737, BAe 146, Airbus A320 and MA60.

Making entries into the logbooks and certifying them.

Compilation/filing and storing all modifications, trial installation, trial extensions

and concessions.

Records component changes in the kardex and in Alkym- Management and control system for Aircraft Maintenance.

Updating Airframe /Engine/A.P.U./Propeller components using Alkym- Management and control system for Aircraft Maintenance software program .

MODIFICATIONS OFFICER - AIRFRAMES (AIR ZIMBABWE PVT LTD) MARCH 2004 TO December 2005.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Computing weight and balance changes for Boeing 737-200,Boeing 767-200,MA60 and BAe146 seating configurations and modifications that affect the weight and balance of the Aircraft, as required.

Making amendments to manufacturers publications because of engineering order action.

Initiating investigations/research and present data relating to modifications/inspections and other engineering changes for consideration by modifications committee.

Issuing and amending engineering orders.

Soliciting advice, information and suggestions from workshops, maintenance, materials planning, reliability and flight operations personnel as well as manufacturers with regard to modifications implementation, manpower capability, and severity of the problems and availability of materials.

Keep conversant with aviation (Air Navigation Regulations) and company procedures as they affect activities.

Ensuring quality and accuracy of all work done.

Production Planner : Production Planning and Technical Records/Library (Falcon Air) D.D.F. Aircraft Section January 2003 to February 2004.

Experience:

Compiling work packages for all work to be done on aircraft i.e. Cessna Series, Beech-craft Series, Islander Britten and Norman, PT6 Series Engines, Lycoming and Continental Piston Engines.

Preparing paperwork for Certificate of Airworthiness renewal/issue/air-test, certificate of registration, reweighs, and change of category public/private/cargo/passenger and change of ownership i.a.w. Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe Regulations.

Preparing logbook entries for all work done on the aircraft.

Computer literacy (MS/ Word, MS/Excel and MS/PowerPoint) in house training.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Technical Library/Records and production planning.

Schedules aircraft inspections and structural overhauls in accordance with

the maintenance schedules and component life index.

Ensures life control of aircraft hard time and on condition units.

Schedule engineering changes in accordance with Engineering order forms.

Prepare and provide all paperwork and related documentation to work sections.

Prepare a detailed plan for hangar checks and makes sure spares are in stock for planned tasks.

Estimates turnaround times for tasks and scheduled work in accordance

the plan.

Monitor progress of the plan and reschedules tasks accordingly.

Provides feedback on a daily basis on the progress of major checks.

Reports deviations and suggest corrective action on the maintenance program.

Updates all maintenance activities into the computer i.e. component removal, deferred defects etc and make a report to the Quality Assurance Department.

Produces work study reports and loads work into workshops in order to meet scheduled and operational requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Engines and Airframes (Falcon Air) D.D.F. Aircraft Section July 1998 to December 2002.

Experience:

Carried out approved maintenance schedules inspections/repair/modification on continental engines, lycoming engines, and PT6A-Series engines, Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper and Britten-Norman Islander Airframes.

Worked in Airframe Overhaul Component Section fabricating flight control cables, flexible high-pressure hoses and single disc and multi-disc brake units etc.

Carried out Minor skin and fabric repair i.a.w. Aircraft Structural Skin Repair Manual.

Assisted in weighing Aircraft i.e. Cessna F406 and Turbo-thrash Ayres.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Engines and Airframes (Falcon Air) D.D.F. Aircraft Section July 1998 to December 2002. (continued)

Responsibilities/Duties:

Ensures quality of work on aircraft components and associated equipment.

Inspected aircraft components and equipment and rectified defects reported and arising.

Embodied modifications and replaced components.

Dismantled, cleans, views, salvages, repaired, modified, assembled and tested components undergoing repair or overhaul.

Manufactured and processed aircraft parts where necessary i.e. flight control cables, high pressure flexible hoses and rigid pipes.etc.

Production Planner: Production Planning and Technical

Records/Library(Executive Air) January 1997-June 1998.

Experience:

Managing the Day-to-Day operation of the Technical Library/Records and Production Planning.

Complied work package for all work to be done on Aircraft.

Carried out logbook entries for all work done on the Aircraft.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Ensuring that the Technical Library status is kept up to date and current.

Monitoring of adherence to repair/inspection/modification procedures of the aircraft and maintaining safety standards.

Updates all maintenance activities into the computer i.e. component

removal, deferred defects etc and make a report to the Quality Assurance

Department.

Produces work study reports and loads work into workshops in order to meet

scheduled and operational requirements.

Aircraft Technician (Engines and Airframes) General Aviation Services July 1994 to December 1996.

Experience:

Carried out approved maintenance schedules inspections/repairs/modifications on continental engines, lycoming engines, and PT6A-Series engines, Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper and Britten-Norman Islander Airframes.

Complied work package for all work to be done on Aircraft.

Carried out logbook entries on all work done on the Aircraft.

Responsibilities/Duties:

Ensuring quality and accuracy of all work done by apprentices.

Ensuring that all work packages for all work done on the Aircraft is correctly signed and finished.

Certifying work carried out by non-certified Aircraft Maintenance Technicians.

Apprentice (Engines and Airframes) Aerotech Pvt Ltd, January 1991 to June 1994.

Experience:

Carrying out approved maintenance schedules inspections/repair/modification on piston continental engines, lycoming engines, PT6A-Series engines, Cessna, Beechcraft, Piper, Britten-Norman Islander and turbo-thrash Ayres Airframes.

Worked in Airframe Component Section fabricating flight control cables, flexible high-pressure hoses and single and multi disc brake units etc.

Carrying out Minor skin and fabric repair i.a.w. Aircraft Structural Skin Repair Manual.

Assisted in weighing of Aircraft i.e. Cessna 402 series and Turbo-thrash Ayres.

Worked in Airframe rebuilding section and carried out 500 hour Airframe inspection on Turbo-Thrash (Crop Spraying).

Apprenticeship training at Air Zimbabwe Aviation National Training School January 1989 to December 1990.

Professional Qualifications:

15/06/09: Certificate of Recognition awarded by Aircraft Training Limited an EASA Part 147 Approved Training Organization. (Continuation training covering Boeing 737-200 and 767-200ER,Human Factors Review, SFAR 88 Level 1 & 2,ESDS,EWIS-RSVM.

01.09.08 to 05.09.08 MA60 weighing course certificate issued by Zimbabwe

Aviation training center.

19/07/07: Fire fighting course certificate issued by A.F.A. Fire Engineers.

23/07/07 to 26/07/07 Human Factors Certificate (Aircraft Maintenance),issued

By Zimbabwe Aviation Training Centre (National Technical Training School)

14/05/07 to 18/05/07: Total Quality Management Certificate, issued by Management Training Bureau.

IOSA awareness course certificate issued by Zimbabwe Aviation Training Centre.

O9/12/04: Aeronautical Engineering Certificate (A.E.C.3) pressurized Airframe

and non-pressurized Airframes .issued by Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.

10/10/2000: Aircraft Maintenance Technician License, type rating Cessna 182 series Airframes and Continental engine O-470 series issued by Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.

15/09/95: Aeronautical Engineering Certificate (A.E.C.4) piston engine including

Turbo -charge, issued by Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.

03/03/95: Certificate of Skilled Worker Class 1, Engines and Airframes Fitter (Journey-mans Card) issued by Ministry of Manpower Planning and Development of Zimbabwe Government.

15/04/94: Aeronautical Engineering Certificate (A.E.C.1) unpressurized Airframe issued by Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.

31/12/90: National Diploma in Engines and Airframe Fitter, issued by Ministry of Higher Education of Zimbabwe Government.

31/12/90: National Certificate in Engines and Airframe Fitter, issued by Ministry of Higher Education of Zimbabwe Government.

Major Achievements

Contributed in setting up of the Approved Maintenance Repair Organisation Station and Technical Library/Records and Production Planning Department for Executive Air and Falcon Air in 1997 and 1998 respectively as per C.A.R.145 of Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.

Contributed to the write up of the Maintenance Organization Exposition Manual and Inspection Procedures Manual for Executive Air and Falcon Air in 1997 and 1998 respectively as per C.A.R.145 of Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe.

I am currently involved in the computerization of the Production Planning and Technical records section from July 2017 to date using Alkym –Management and control system for Aircraft Maintenance. (Planning, Maintenance Control and Engineering) under the supervision of Seabury Solutions –Projects Manager .

Personal Details:

Sex: Male. Date of Birth: 17/02/67 Marital Status: Married.

Number of Children: 3. Nationality: Zimbabwean. Health Status: Good.

Drivers Licence Number: 46694G National I.D. Number: 63-299926R75

Passport Number: DN588999 Passport Expiry Date: 02/09/2023

Civil Aviation Authority Of Zimbabwe A.M.T Number: 1271 AC.

Hobbies:

Outdoor activities such as traveling, scenic viewing and camping.

Reading Aviation Magazines.

Playing Social Volley Ball, Table Tennis and watching soccer.

REFEREES:

Mr. A. Mutsago

Supervisor – Service Engineering

Air Zimbabwe ( Pvt) Holdings.

P.O .Box AP 1

Harare International Airport

Harare

Zimbabwe

E-mail: adqd4v@r.postjobfree.com

PH# +263-*-******

Mr. C. Makavanga

Administrator – Aviation Technical Training School

Air Zimbabwe (Pvt) (Ltd)

P.O. Box AP 1

Harare International Airport

Zimbabwe

PH# +263-*-******

E-mail: adqd4v@r.postjobfree.com

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