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CJ Beyers

CJ Beyers

Helicopter Maintenance Manager
Cape Town

Summary

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.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Language

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

Military Commitments

None

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 6812225093089
  • Criminal Offences: None
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 12/22/68
  • Nationality: South African
  • Driving License: Code 08
  • Marital Status: Married

Timeline

Maintenance Manager

Equatorial Guinea Presidential Air Fleet
06.2021 - Current

Base Manager/Chief Engineer

Starlite Maintenance Ireland
01.2016 - 01.2021

Chief Engineer

Starlite Helicopters (CRI)
01.2009 - 01.2016

Freelance Engineer

Starlite Helicopters
01.2008 - 12.2009

Freelancer

Starlite Helicopters
01.2007 - 12.2007

Freelancer

Helog International Operations
01.2006 - 12.2006

Freelancer

Starlite Helicopters
01.2006 - 12.2006

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer And Flight Engineer

Bophuthatswana Air Force
01.1993 - 01.1995

N4 National Certificate - Aviation

Technical Coulage Verwoerdburg
01.1990 - 12.1990

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

South African Air Force
01.1987 - 01.1993

High School Diploma -

Pionier High School
01.1986 - 12.1986

Freelancer

Heli-Malongo (CAPGOC)

Freelancer

Starlite Helicopters

Freelancer

AMS (Air Mercy Services) (Red Cross)

Freelancer

CHC Helicopters

Freelancer

Civair Helicopters

Freelancer

Base Four Helicopters (Luderitz Namibia)
CJ BeyersHelicopter Maintenance Manager