Keakilwe Caswell Manokwane
Kempton Park
Summary
Detail-oriented aircraft professional with a strong background in directing, monitoring, and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance. Possesses thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials, and maintains a continuous drive for acquiring new knowledge. Experienced Aviation Structural Mechanic with a track record of supervising and executing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance tasks. Specializes in hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs, and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols as well as tool and equipment management and maintenance. Demonstrates exceptional skills as a mechanically oriented Sheet Metal Worker, excelling in the creation and installation of sheet metal products. Committed to delivering precise and high-quality metalwork as a skilled tradesman. Maintains physical fitness to effectively navigate tight spaces and challenging environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Structural Mechanic(Sheet Metal/composite
South African Airways Technical
01.2010 - 05.2021
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Removed and installed oxygen system valves, gauges and converters.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
- Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Worked with egress specialists to pull seats for regular maintenance and life support systems refresh.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
Aircraft Structures (sheet Metal/composite)
Denel Saab
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Installed, rigged and removed flight control surfaces and fabricated and assembled metal components to make repairs to aircraft's skin.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Extracted components from aircraft for bench analysis and testing.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Conducted airframe, airfoils and flight controls maintenance and logged actions in aircraft log.
- Fabricated sheet metal components for aircraft skin, working with highly sensitive materials requiring special manufacturing treatments, coatings and installation processes.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Line Warehouse Controller and Store Man
Flysafair
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Communicated with carrier representatives, arranging for special deliveries and shipment receipts.
- Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
- Located materials and supplies by pulling and verifying items on production orders.
- Sorted materials for scanning to meet production goals.
- Recorded daily activities for inventory control.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Prepared and checked outbound shipments for accuracy.
Education
N2 Engineering - Engineering
Kempton Park College
Kempton Park High School - General Studies
Mamatsela High School
Limpopo, BochumSkills
- Quality assurance procedures
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Non-Destructive Testing
- HAZMAT handling
- Welding and repair
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Aircraft inspections
- Mechanical systems knowledge
- Maintenance Documentation
- Decision-Making
- Professionalism
- Fault diagnosis
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time Management
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to Detail
- Precision measurement
- Safety Procedures
- Structural Repairs
- Parts Fabrication
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding skills
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Grease and Lubricant Application
Timeline
Line Warehouse Controller and Store Man
Flysafair
05.2022 - 11.2023
Aircraft Structural Mechanic(Sheet Metal/composite
South African Airways Technical
01.2010 - 05.2021
Aircraft Structures (sheet Metal/composite)
Denel Saab
11.2008 - 01.2009
N2 Engineering - Engineering
Kempton Park College
High School - General Studies
Mamatsela High School
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