Jason Potas
Johannesburg
Summary
Energetic and technically skilled professional specializing in aircraft maintenance with proven leadership as a Crew Chief. Experienced in managing both qualified and unqualified mechanics, ensuring high standards of performance and safety. Demonstrated commitment to aviation through international work experience in Mongolia and Mozambique. Hands-on approach to tasks, driven by a strong passion for the field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Line Support Manager
Cemair
11.2021 - Current
- Executed maintenance, troubleshooting, and defect rectification tasks with efficiency.
- Worked as Base Maintenance Manager, Line Maintenance Support Manager.
- Conducted A-checks and addressed defects to uphold optimal aircraft performance.
- Performed C-checks while resolving issues to enhance the reliability of aircraft systems.
- Completed comprehensive documentation for all maintenance activities, ensuring traceability.
- Oversaw scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations to ensure operational readiness.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and maintenance tasks.
- Verified aircraft airworthiness post-maintenance, confirming readiness for flight operations.
Aircraft maintenance mechanic
Global Aerotech
01.2020 - 11.2021
- Perform maintenance, trouble shooting and defect rectification.
- Perform A-checks and defect rectification.
- Perform C-checks and defect rectification.
- Complete all documentation required for each task.
Aircraft maintenance mechanic (Apprentice)
Global Aerotech
06.2018 - 11.2019
- Perform maintenance, trouble shooting and defect rectification on airbus A320 and A340 Aircraft
- Perform A-checks and defect rectification.
- Perform C-checks and defect rectification.
- Complete all documentation required for each task.
Education
Apprenticeship - GR 12
STOFFBERG HIGH SCHOOL
2016
Qualification - Aircraft Maintenance mechanic - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
ITC ACADEMY
11.2019
Skills
- Line Manager
- Base Manager
- Crew Chief
- Attention to detail
- Quality assurance
- Analytical skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication proficiency
- Technical documentation
- Aircraft maintenance
- SACAA regulations knowledge
- Workload management
- Professional demeanor
- Persistence
- Aircraft troubleshooting
- Maintenance records
- Safety compliance
- Defect resolution
- Problem-solving skills
- Time management
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Type Ratings
- CRJ100, CRJ200 and CRJ450 series
- CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ100 series
- CF34 series
- DHC8-400
- P&W 150 series
- Beachcraft 1900
- P&W PT6 series
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9809175174080
- Citizenship: South-African
- Date of birth: 1998-09-17
- Gender: Male
- Marital status: Single
Training
- Legislation (EASA), ITC Academy
- Human Factors (EASA), ITC Academy
- Gas Turbine Generals, ITC Academy
- Airframe Generals, ITC Academy
- Aircraft Maintenance Mech, ITC Academy
- First Aid Training, ITC Academy
Timeline
Line Support Manager
Cemair
11.2021 - Current
Aircraft maintenance mechanic
Global Aerotech
01.2020 - 11.2021
Aircraft maintenance mechanic (Apprentice)
Global Aerotech
06.2018 - 11.2019
Apprenticeship - GR 12
STOFFBERG HIGH SCHOOL
Qualification - Aircraft Maintenance mechanic - Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
ITC ACADEMY