Maintenance Manager on the S92 Sikorsky running the Presidential VIP Helicopter operations in Equatorial Guinea since June 2021 with the following duties/responsibilities To ensure that all maintenance required to be carried out on the line including line defect rectification is carried out to the standards specified in 145.A.65(b) Point of contact for the MM at base station at Bata To ensure that any personnel under management comply with the MOE at all times; To manage and plan all line and base maintenance in compliance with the MOE; Ensure that all the necessary tools and manuals required to carry out the planned maintenance are at hand as required; To control and update manuals and publications at Bata station as required by the MM; To monitor and manage the flow of work under control to ensure maximum availability of aircraft for operational use; To ensure work reports and completed in accordance with this MOE; Liaising with Operations on aircraft status and operational requirements on a daily basis; To ensure the proper functioning and control of stores and the maintenance of ground equipment at the station Ensure all specialist tooling is returned for calibration as required For the cleanliness of hangars, workshops, and offices; For returning aircraft records to the MM following any completed maintenance; Informing the MM of any deficiencies that may affect ability to carry out functions in compliance with EASA Part 145 and the MOE. Any other duties as delegated by the Equatorial Guinea Presidential Fleet Maintenance Manager.
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Work History
Maintenance Manager
Equatorial Guinea Presidential Air Fleet
Bata
06.2021 - Current
To ensure that all maintenance required to be carried out online including line defect rectification is carried out to standards specified in 145.A.65(b)
Point of contact for MM at base station at Bata
To ensure that any personnel under management comply with MOE at all times; To manage and plan all line and base maintenance in compliance with MOE; Ensure that all necessary tools and manuals required to carry out planned maintenance are at hand as required; To control and update manuals and publications at Bata station as required by MM; To monitor and manage flow of work under control to ensure maximum availability of aircraft for operational use; To ensure work reports and completed under this MOE; Liaising with Operations on aircraft status and operational requirements daily. To ensure proper functioning and control of stores and maintenance of ground equipment at base station.
Ensure all specialist tooling is returned for calibration as required
For cleanliness of hangars, workshops, and offices; For returning aircraft records to MM following any completed maintenance; Informing MM of any deficiencies that may affect the ability to carry out functions in compliance with EASA Part 145 and MOE
Any other duties as delegated by Equatorial Guinea Presidential Fleet Maintenance Manager.
Procured pricing information from various vendors to support cost-effective purchasing
Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance, and safety
Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time
Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program
Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals
Created and submitted detailed reports to highlight maintenance activities and equipment performance
Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures
Collaborated with other departments to verify completion of maintenance tasks
Trained maintenance technicians to apply proper techniques and best practices and comply with safety protocols
Created and implemented maintenance program to optimize operational efficiency and reduce downtime
Established and documented protocols for preventive maintenance procedures, decreasing equipment issues, and reducing downtime
Documented inventory of spare parts to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records
Prepared and reviewed maintenance contracts with external service providers to offer mutually binding agreements
Scheduled regular inspections of equipment and facilities to manage wear and tear
Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation
Assisted in organising and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence
Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities
Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention
Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams
Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations
Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills
Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement
Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements
Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills
Base Manager/Chief Engineer
Starlite Maintenance Ireland
Bata
01.2016 - 01.2021
Performed Maintenance Of Presidential Sikorsky S92 Helicopter
Running And Maintaining Of Base At Bata
Chief Engineer
Starlite Helicopters (CRI)
Bata
01.2009 - 01.2016
Performed And Maintaining Serviceability Of Presidential VVIP Sikorsky S92
Managing maintenance & all logistical aspects
Assistant managing of Sikorsky and GE contracts
Keep tight control of budgets & payments
Procure spares from HSI, Sikorsky, General Electric, and Keystone
Managing Helotrack and HUMS maintenance program system.
Freelancer
Heli-Malongo (CAPGOC)
Cabinda
Performed maintenance on Bell 427s, Bell 430s, Bell 212, Bell 412, and Bombardier Dash 8 Q-300s for Heli Malongo supporting Cevron Oil Company.
Freelancer
Starlite Helicopters
Performed tasks as Flight Engineer & Maintenance Engineer on Puma SA330 Helicopter (Fire Fighting & Mountain Flying)
Freelancer
AMS (Air Mercy Services) (Red Cross)
Cape Town
Performed Assembling and Maintenance as Engineer on Squirrel AS350 Helicopter
Freelancer
CHC Helicopters
Cape Town
Performed Maintenance On Jet Ranger Bell 206, Long Ranger, Sikorsky S76++ and Sikorsky S61
Freelancer
Civair Helicopters
Ludritz
Performed tasks as Flight Engineer & Aircraft Maintenance Engineer On; Alouette III, BO 105, and Jet Ranger Bell 206
Freelance Engineer
Starlite Helicopters
Durban
01.2008 - 12.2009
Performed work as Flight Engineer & Maintenance Engineer on Puma SA330 during fire season in Spain and also with Red Cross in disaster areas for example Pakistan earthquake and Tsunami relief in Thailand.
Freelancer
Starlite Helicopters
01.2007 - 12.2007
Performed as Flight Engineer & Maintenance Engineer; Puma SA330 Helicopter During Fire Fighting & Mountain Flying
Freelancer
Helog International Operations
Ed Damazine
01.2006 - 12.2006
Performed tasks as Base Manager, Flight Engineer & Maintenance Engineer In Sudan With United Nations Maintaining Puma SA330 Helicopter and base.
Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Freelancer
Starlite Helicopters
Ed Damazine
01.2006 - 12.2006
Base Manager at Ed Damazin Sudan during United Nations operations in Sudan.
Freelancer
Base Four Helicopters (Luderitz Namibia)
Luderitz
Performed tasks as Flight Engineer & Aircraft Maintenance Engineer On; Alouette III, BO 105, and Jet Ranger on diamond vessels based at Luderitz Namibia.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer And Flight Engineer
Bophuthatswana Air Force
Mafiking
01.1993 - 01.1995
Performed as Flight Engineer and maintenance engineer on helicopters
Continuation Training of Aircraft Maintenance Fitter
Purchasing of Aircraft Spares
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
South African Air Force
Hoedspruit
01.1987 - 01.1993
Maintenance Engineer
Training Instructor
Safety Representative
Flight Engineer
Education
N4 National Certificate - Aviation
Technical Coulage Verwoerdburg
Pretoria South Africa
01.1990 - 12.1990
High School Diploma -
Pionier High School
Vryheid Kwazulu Natal
01.1986 - 12.1986
Skills
Project Management Establish Of CAMO and Part 145 organisation for presidential helicopters in Equatorial Guinea
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Qualifications Training
EASA B3 License ( Still in progress )
Basic Training on Maintenance/Overhaul Of Aircraft Battery
FAA A&P License
Helicopter Maintenance Management Course
S-92 Update Course
Human Factors Course
Dangerous Goods Course Level 6
S-92 Maintenance Initial
S-92 Engine Run
Course of Instruction on CT7-8 Line Maintenance 1.0
CHC – Civil Aviation Regulations
CHC – Gas Turbine
CHC – Rotorcraft General
CHC – SA 330 Series
CHC – Helicopter Underwater Escape Trainer
Alouette III Flight Engineers Course
MBB-BK 117 Flight Engineers Course
Dauphin AS365 Technical Orientation Course
Oryx Technical Course (AS332 Super Puma)
Oryx Flight Engineers Course (AS332 Super Puma)
Night Vision Goggles Course
Certificate for Military Aircraft Maintenance Fitter
Maritime Survival Course
Military Service
Airforce Training
South African Airways Tradesmen Certificate for Aircraft Maintenance Fitter
Senior Supervisors Course
Teletuition Safety Training Course
Supervisors Safety Training Course
Mainpack Computer Course
Micro Computer Orientation & Windows
N2 National Certificate First Class
N3 National Certificate First Class
N4 National Certificate First Class
N5 National Certificate First Class
N6 National Certificate First Class
Wine Connoisseur level two course
Barista level one course
Level 10 High School Education - 1986
Secondary Education
Level 10, 1986, Pionier High School, Vryheid, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
Administrative Secretary, Presidential Office at Government of Equatorial GuineaAdministrative Secretary, Presidential Office at Government of Equatorial Guinea