Malibongwe Palesa Mthembu
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
88 Oakmont Jackal Creek
Summary
Adept Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer from ExecuJet MRO Services, renowned for elevating safety standards by overhauling preventative maintenance programs and optimizing resource use. Excelled in engine performance analysis and mentoring, leveraging aerospace engineering knowledge and human factors awareness to foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines)
ExecuJet MRO Services
Lanseria
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with other departments to develop comprehensive strategies for fleet-wide preventative maintenance programs.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by optimizing resource utilization during scheduled aircraft maintenance checks.
- Increased safety standards by rigorously adhering to regulatory guidelines and promoting a culture of accountability within the team.
- Optimized inventory management for maintenance supplies, reducing waste and ensuring availability of necessary parts.
- Spearheaded troubleshooting efforts, quickly identifying root causes of technical issues and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and sharing expertise in aircraft maintenance techniques.
- Maintained advanced knowledge of various aircraft systems by attending workshops and staying current on industry trends.
- Performed meticulous record-keeping, maintaining detailed logs of all maintenance activities for audit purposes and future reference.
- Acted as a liaison between maintenance team and upper management to effectively communicate progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
Education
Trade Test - Aviation
02.2018 - 05.2021
- Completed Coursework: [Honeywell TFE731 Series Line and intermediate], 2023
- University Coursework:Higher certificate, Mathematics and statistics, University of South Africa
- Study Abroad: Honeywell TFE731 New-Gen, Flight Safety, Wichita USA.
Skills
Human Factors Awareness
Fuel System Maintenance
Pneumatic Systems Knowledge
Precision Measurement Tools
Engine Performance Analysis
Hydraulic Systems Proficiency
Mechanical Systems Competence
Aerospace Engineering Knowledge
Engine repair
Safety Procedures Implementation
Troubleshooting issues
Quality assurance procedures
Timeline
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Engines) - ExecuJet MRO Services
07.2019 - Current
Mega Earo Training Academy - Trade Test, Aviation
02.2018 - 05.2021