Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
REFERANCE
Timeline
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Madiragae Makofane

Pretoria

Summary

  • Denel Aeronautics 2018- Present

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

  • Denel Aeronautics 2023- 2024

Team Leader

  • Denel Technical Academy 2013- 2016

Apprenticeship


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Maintenance Technician C130 Hercules

Denel Aeronautics
02.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in performing routine aircraft inspections to ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Learned and utilized hand tools and diagnostic equipment for maintenance tasks.
  • Supported senior technicians in troubleshooting aircraft systems and components.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas to promote safety and efficiency.
  • Participated in training sessions on aircraft systems, procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Assisted in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, providing expert guidance to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Performed vital preventive maintenance tasks to extend the service life of aircraft components and systems.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
  • Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Oryx Helicopter

Denel Aeronautics
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Inspected aircraft systems and components for compliance with safety standards.
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
  • Collaborated with team to streamline maintenance procedures, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
  • Reduced downtime for aircraft by efficiently diagnosing and repairing mechanical problems.
  • Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Fighter Jet Mirage

Denel Aeronautics
09.2013 - 12.2016
  • Maintained accurate records of all maintenance tasks performed, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.
  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
  • Collaborated with other technicians to complete complex repairs and improve team efficiency.
  • Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Improved aircraft longevity by conducting detailed corrosion control inspections and treatments.
  • Improved aircraft fuel efficiency by accurately calibrating engine settings during routine checks.
  • Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
  • Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
  • Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.

Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.

Education

Trade Test Certificate - Aircraft Mechanic

Denel Technical Academy
Kempton Park, South Africa
01-2013

N4 Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Ekurhuleni East College
Kwa-Thema
09-2012

Matriculation - Science Stream

Geluksdal Secondary School
Brakpan, South Africa
12-2011

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Hydraulic systems maintenance
  • Fuel system servicing
  • Electrical wiring repair
  • Quality control
  • Aircraft inspection procedures
  • Hand and power tools proficiency
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Blueprints and schematics interpretation
  • Pneumatic systems repair
  • Fault diagnosis
  • Landing gear maintenance
  • Engine repair
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Maintenance documentation
  • Aircraft inspection
  • Component repair
  • Maintenance inspection

Certification

  • Human Factors, South African Airways Technical 2024
  • Civil Aviation Regulation 2011, Denel Aeronuatics 2018
  • Airframe General CAT A, Denel Aeronautics 2014
  • Aircraft Servicing Safety, Denel Aeronautics 2014
  • Rotocraft General CAT A and C, Denel Aeronuatics 2014
  • Aircraft Mechanic Basic Fitting,Airframe and Engines 2013

REFERANCE

Denel Aeronautics                                   Mr Nico Mogoto

+27 11 927 2620                                           Crew Chief

info@denelaviation.co.za                       +27 73 241 9914

Timeline

Aircraft Maintenance Technician C130 Hercules

Denel Aeronautics
02.2018 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Oryx Helicopter

Denel Aeronautics
01.2017 - 12.2017

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Fighter Jet Mirage

Denel Aeronautics
09.2013 - 12.2016

Trade Test Certificate - Aircraft Mechanic

Denel Technical Academy

N4 Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Ekurhuleni East College

Matriculation - Science Stream

Geluksdal Secondary School
Madiragae Makofane