Bethuel Matome Makgopa
***/** ***** ***** ****** Kirkney Village Pretoria, 0183
(072) 622 - 7827 **********@*****.***
QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR
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Professional and detail-orientated Quality control inspector/avionics technician/technical trainer with impeccable work ethics, holding a National N Diploma electrical engineering. I have ability to work under minimum supervision, identify problems and suggest possible solutions hence adding value to work environment.
Leader (Supervisory)
Strong Analytical Skills
Strong Negotiation & Interpersonal
Productivity Improvement
Effective communication (Verbal and written)
Quality control
Technical training
Ability to identify problems and suggest solutions
Interpersonal
Internal auditing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Airlink (Kempton Park, South Africa) Dec 2017 – Present
Quality control inspector
Performing following duties (on aircraft type Embraer 135, 170, 190 and 195, British aerospace RJ85 and Jetstream 41) but not limited to:
Carry out sampling checks on maintenance being carried out on aircraft
Carry out sampling checks on maintenance carried out in the relevant workshops
Carry out sampling checks on Aircraft for condition of cleanliness, interior aesthetics, and condition of carpets, paint work, seat covering, galleys and cockpit and safety equipment
Ensuring any defective workmanship or documentation relating to aircraft maintenance is identified to the respective Crew Chief, Supervisor via verbal communication or per e-mail for corrective action
Carry out sampling checks on aircraft documentation during maintenance (Aircraft Technical Logs, Task cards, non-routine etc.)
Carry out sampling checks on Aircraft Documentation Folders for validity of certificates
Carry out sample checks on recorded Robbing actions performed against company procedures
Carry out sample checks on spares/parts and components including documentation issued from stores
Carry out random tool check inspections on Technicians/AME tool boxes against company procedures
Carry out random checks on tools booked out of stores and any missing tools from stores as per SOP
Reporting any non-compliance within the organization on IQSMS
Conducting Investigations when requested by the Accountable Manager
Carry out inspection on parts entering the organization that have been quarantined and may require an investigation as denoted by an AD or SB or relative Aircraft documentation
Inspect repairs and modifications process control and review documentation
Acting supervisor in absence of the Quality control department supervisor
South African Air force (Pretoria, South Africa) Jan 2003 – Jul 2007
Aircraft instruments mechanic
Performing flight line maintenance and servicing on aircraft type C130B and C130BZ)
Pre and after flight inspections
Diagnosis and repair of aircraft instruments defects reported by aircrew
Adhoc aircraft instruments systems inspections
High flying oxygen charging
Pitot static systems test
South African Air force (Pretoria, South Africa) Aug 2007 – Jan 2017
Avionics technician
Performing flight line maintenance and servicing on aircraft type Cessna C208 caravan, Pilatus PC12 and Beechcraft king air 200 and 300)
Pre and after flight inspections
Diagnosis and repair of avionics defects reported by aircrew
Adhoc aircraft avionics systems inspections
High flying oxygen charging
Functional and operational test of avionics systems
Modifications incorporation.
South African Air force (Pretoria, South Africa) Aug 2011 – Jan 2017
Avionics technical training coordinator
Facilitating and assessing conversion training for new technicians who qualified on different aircraft type/s
Moderating training exams
Assessing avionics technicians for competency level upgrading
Maintaining avionics technicians training portfolios for internal and external audit purposes.
South African Air force (Pretoria, South Africa) Feb 2017 – Nov 2017
Avionics technical training instructor
Facilitating and assessing apprentice on theoretical competency
Maintaining attendance register
Moderating of exams
Maintaining avionics apprentice training portfolios for internal and external audit purposes.
Invigilating during exams and enforcing discipline
Attending training review board meeting as or when required
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Mega aero training academy (Kempton park, South Africa) Feb 2019 – Feb 2019
Safety management system awareness course
Cranfield aviation training (Chartwell, South Africa) Dec 2018 – Dec 2018
Fatigue risk management systems
National occupational safety association (Centurion Pretoria, South Africa) May 2017 – May 2017
Applying safety health and environmental principles and procedures
Mega aero training academy (Kempton park, South Africa) Dec 2017 – Dec 2017
Human factors course
Mega aero training academy (Kempton park, South Africa) Dec 2017 – Dec 2017
Civil aviation regulations and technical standards course (CATS & CARS)
South African national space agency (SANSA) (Hermanus, South Africa) Aug 2015 – Aug 2015
Human factors course
Education training and development practices sector Jul 2014 – Aug 2017
(Johannesburg, South Africa)
Facilitator, assessor and moderator course
South African air force college(Valhalla Pretoria, South Africa) Apr 2013 – Jul 2013
Junior supervisor course
ExecuJet aviation group (Lanseria Centurion, South Africa) Nov 2008 – Nov 2008
KFC150 Autopilot familiarization course
68 Air school (Lyttleton Pretoria, South Africa) Mar 2003 – Mar 2003
Engineering workshop course
Tshwane South college FET (Centurion Pretoria, South Africa) Apr 2004 – May 2010
Electrical engineering: National Nated diploma
Tshwane South college FET (Centurion Pretoria, South Africa) May 2004 – Jul 2004
Electronic 1 workshop course
Tshwane South college FET (Centurion Pretoria, South Africa) Mar 2003 – Mar 2003
Engineering workshop course
HONORS
Officer commanding commendation certificate in recognition of meritorious services rendered during the inauguration of the 4th democratically elected president of the republic of South Africa on 09 May 2009
Officer commanding certificate of commendation in supporting the duty crew and excellent manner of executing daily tasks which contributed to the promotion of 41 squadron vision, mission and value system
Certificate pf appreciation in recognition of valuable contribution made to ensure success of the 5th South African national defence force participation at the Rand easter show 2017
OTHER PROJECTS
Sasol: Instruments technician at Sasol annual shutdowns from 2007 to 2018 over a period of 6 weeks, performing maintenance on control valves, temperature elements, level switches including plant inspections and trips and alarms functional tests.
PETROSA: Instruments technician during 2009 and 2013 shutdowns over 6 weeks period, performing maintenance on control valves, temperature elements, level switches including plant inspections and trips and alarms functional tests