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Index of contents:
Personal Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 3
Education …………………………….…………………………………………………………………………… Page 4
Qualification ………………………………..…………………………………………………………………..…… Page 4
Employment History and Information ………………………………..………………………………………………………………………. Page 4
Personal Reflection ……………………………………..………………………………………………………………… Page 10
References Contact Details ……………………………………..………………………………………………………………… Page 11
Attachments:
Copy of South African AME License ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 12
Letter of Reference (Sonair) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 14
Letter of Employment (AMS/Aviacon) …………………………………………….………………………………………………………… Page 15
Dangerous Goods Course (Cat 10
Instructor) Load Control (Luanda)
……………………………………………..………………………………………………………… Page 16
Human Factors Course (Latest) ………………………………………………..……………………………………………………… Page 17
PT6 Large Initial (FSI) Wichita …………………………………………………….…………………………………………………. Page 18
B1900 Maintenance Initial (FSI) Wichita ……………………………………………………….………………………………………………. Page 19
DHC6 Twin Otter Maintenance Initial
(FSI) Toronto
…………………………………….…………………………………………………………………. Page 20
PT6 Small Initial (FSI) Montreal ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………. Page 21
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Number of Children: 3
Children’s Names
Cassandra (22) Daughter
Donovan (20) Son
Joshua Nhlanlha (6) Adopted Son
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I completed my Secondary education (Matric) in 1975 and during my Apprenticeship training in the South African
Airforce, I completed T1 & T2 Technical Training at the Pretoria Technical College for Higher Education.
Military duty was compulsory in those years and I joined the South African Airforce and started my Aviation career as
an Apprentice Aircraft Fitter. This was a good choice, because it was one of the best training available at that time.
We were required to do Theoretical training, Workshop training where we were taught the basics of materials,
welding, machining, filing, general workshop tool usage and safety and so forth, and was also given Technical College
training that was required by law. The South African Airforce was by far the best available for apprentice training,
and I am very grateful for the training I received there. I later left the Airforce and completed my apprenticeship and
wrote my Trade Test while I was employed in the private sector. (Qualifying in the Airforce was not accepted in the
private sector)
I am a Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and hold various Aircraft on my South African AME License.
A copy of my License is attached for review. The group 4 & group 5 License coverage cover all aircraft form 12,500
lbs. down, but my experience goes far beyond that (specific single type aircraft on my License were necessary
because legislation required to be licensed on a certain amount of aircraft in a group first, before being allowed to
apply to write the exams on a full group license.) (This licensing system was based on the British Aviation System)
I have also recently (2015) completed the Flight Safety International courses on:
DHC6 Twin Otter Airframe,
Beech 1900D Airframe
Pratt & Whitney Small Series Engines
Pratt & Whitney Large Series Engines
These Aircraft and Engines will be added on to my license as individual licenses soon. (A copy of these certificates are
also attached)
Over the years I have worked on various types of aircraft (as listed below in the companies that I have worked for)
School Completion: Final year 1975
South African Airforce: Period: 1 July 1976 – 31 December 1978 (School for Technical Training, Pretoria & Air
Force Base, Pietersburg)
Technical College T1 & T2 Tertiary Education, General Workshop Practices, Flight Theory & Practical Experience.
Aircraft worked on:
Impala MK1 – Aero Macchi MB326 B with Bristol Sydley Viper 22-1 Jet Turbine Engines.
Impala MK2 – Aero Macchi MB326 KC with Rolls Royce 540 Jet Turbine Engines.
Reason for leaving: End of compulsory military duty – left to do Trade Qualification in private sector.
Comair Services: (Cessna Agents) Period: January 1979 – July 1980 (Rand Airport, Germiston, South Africa)
Completed apprenticeship and wrote Trade Test 17 August 1979
Duties: Carried out routine scheduled maintenance (100 hr. services and annual inspections) I also became heavily
involved with the recovery of crashed aircraft and disassembly before, and assembly after major repairs.
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Aircraft worked on:
Cessna: 150, 152, 172, 177, 207, 208, 210, Caravan & Grand Caravan, 310, 401, 402B & C’s, 411, 421 & 421C, Cessna
Conquest, Cessna Citations.
Piper: L-4 Cub, PA-28 Cherokee, PA-280-181 Archer, PA-28R Arrow, PA-32 Cherokee, Piper Aztec, Piper Navajo, Piper
Comanche, Piper Twin Comanche.
Beechcraft: A36 Bonanza Series, B55 & B58 Baron Series.
Reason for leaving: I was approached by Wing Airways and offered a higher salary and the opportunity to work or
other types of aircraft.
Wing Airways: (Private Airline & Charter Company) Period: July 1980 – July 1982 (Lanseria Airport, South Africa)
AME License obtained. (Cessna 402 Series)
Duties: Carried out routine scheduled maintenance (100 hr. services and annual inspections) and also refurbishment
of aircraft in our fleet.
Dispatch & receiving of aircraft before and after flights. (Line duty)
Aircraft worked on:
Cessna 340 & 402 Series, Aero Commander 680, 680 FL (Lycoming Piston Engines) Aero Commander 690 A (Garret
TPE 331 Turbo Prop Engines) Cessna Conquest II (Garret TPE 331 Turbo Prop Engines) Beechcraft B200 King Air (Pratt
& Whitney PT6A-42 Turbo Prop Engines)
Reason for leaving: Company was placed under liquidation.
Metro Cash & Carry: (Non-Aviation) Training in Pretoria, Mitchell Street and Branch Manager at Metro Brits)
Period: July 1982 – December 1985
After Wing Airways, the economy in South Africa was at a very low point and no jobs were available in aviation, I
started a new career in Wholesale (basically wholesale products for all grocery stores (Food, spices, household goods
etc.) Because of my aviation background with paying attention to detail, I quickly progressed and was sent for my
manager’s course in a record time, which I passed obtaining 4th
place in a group of 27. I completed sometime as a
“relieving branch manager” (basically - running a branch while the manager is away on leave) and was finally given
my own branch to run in Metro Brits.
Duties: Responsible for running the Branch and accountable for every aspect of the branch. Merchandizing, pricing,
ordering, customer care and basically everything.
Reason for leaving: I enjoyed working in the sales industry but my passion was still aviation. I was approached by
Techno Commander Maintenance and offered a job back in aviation, which I decided to take. The salary was
basically the same but aviation and its diversity was more interesting to me.
Techno Commander Maintenance: (Maintenance workshop) Period: February 1986 – July 1991 (Lanseria
Airport, South Africa)
Duties: My first duties at Techno Commander Maintenance was to strip aircraft and then to crate them for export.
This was the back end of the economic situation that South Africa was in. I was also promised a position as
Maintenance Engineer once the crating was completed. After about 3 months, I was moved into the hanger for
aircraft servicing. I was also soon moved into the aircraft rebuilding section because not to many guys were willing to
take on the responsibility of doing this type of work. I was also involved with the recovering of aircraft after their
accidents and doing field repairs for our customers.
During this time I also briefly left the company to become a Private Engineer for a wealthy person that owned a
Lockheed JetStar 731, King Air 200, and a Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter. This however lasted for only 6 months and I was
once again approached by Techno Commander Maintenance to return and was offered the position of Workshop
Foreman with a 10% share in workshop profits. (I was thankful for the private engineer job but it was too slow and
not much maintenance)
National Airways Corporation bought the controlling shares of Techno Commander Maintenance and became
Specialised Aero Maintenance.
Aircraft worked on:
Cessna from 150’s to Cessna 404 (basically the whole range)
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Piper 28 Cherokee to Piper Chieftain, Malibu and Piper Aerostar (basically the whole range)
Beechcraft Bonanza, Baron, Duke, King Air C90 & F90 through to King Air 200.
De Havilland DHC6 Twin Otters.
Reason for leaving: I was transferred to National Airways Corporation in Durban, one of the branches of the mother
company. They had major clients with a few King Airs and I was needed to be Workshop Foreman in the Turbine
Section.
National Airways Corporation: Beechcraft Agents (Maintenance workshop) August 1991 – February
1993 (Virginia Airport, Durban, South Africa)
Duties: Workshop Foreman in Turbine Section (South Hanger) in change of hanger and engineers (9). My duties
included delegation of workload, overseeing all maintenance, completion of Aircraft Logbooks and invoicing
paperwork, dealing with customers, dealing with CAA (South African Civil Aviation Authorities) and general running
of the hanger.
Aircraft worked on:
King Air C90, F90, 100, 200 and King Air 350.
We also worked on any overflow from the Piston Engine Workshop.
Various component overhauls – Landing gear, Starter Generators, Alternators, Magnetos, Hot Section Inspections
and also aircraft refurbishment.
Reason for leaving: As I have had a very successful career up to this point, I thought it only natural to try my hand of
owning my own company.
Gismo Keyring Manufacturers: (Non-aviation) Period: March 1993 – May 1996 (Durban, South Africa)
I had the opportunity to go into business with other partners and we established the Keyring Manufacturing
Company. We acquired several wire forming machines and also acquired various machines to manufacture all the
equipment necessary to produce high quality keyrings for the advertising industry.
My experience that I obtained during my apprentice training on various machines like: Lathes, Milling machines,
Surface grinders and material hardening came in very handy, but we were not prepared for the financial costs of
starting such a business.
After several financial and mechanical setbacks, I could no longer afford to be in such a volatile situation and decided
to sell my share of the company. I managed to work for a Tool and Die company for a few months to get enough
money together to once again return to aviation. The only position available was as a Maintenance Engineer with
National Airways Corporation at Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa.
National Airways Corporation: Beechcraft Agents (Maintenance workshop and Company Head Office)
Period: June 1996 – May 1997 (Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa)
Duties: Licensed Maintenance Engineer. Servicing and maintenance on customer aircraft and preparation of aircraft
for delivery to new owners. This was the Head Office and also the main sales office for Beechcraft in South Africa.
Aircraft worked on:
All Beechcraft models from Beechcraft Musketeer to Beech Jet (Mitsubishi Diamond).
Several Landing gear overhauls, Hot Section Inspections and modifications.
Reason for leaving: Shortly before leaving National Airways Corporation, I was transferred back to the Durban
Branch where I was approached by a previous customer who owned a company that was contacted to the United
Nations World Food Program and was operating in Luanda Angola. He offered me a position that was financially very
lucrative and I accepted the offer.
BalmOral Maintenance Services (Pty) Ltd: (Contract Maintenance) Period: June 1997 – July 2003
(Contacts Company based at Virginia Airport, Durban)
Duties: Assist with the establishment of a maintenance facility and setting up the documents required for the
workshops. Getting the facility operational and conduct maintenance on the aircraft to be used on the contract. The
contract was based in Luanda, Angola and therefore a satellite base had to be established as well for the
maintenance to be done there on an ongoing basis.
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After the setup of the Maintenance Base was completed and the contract had started in Luanda, we noticed that the
quality of maintenance carried out in Luanda was a varying levels. Engineers would go up for tours and it became
noticeable that some engineers were not doing proper maintenance, while others would suffer during their rotations
to catch up on neglected maintenance. It was decided that we would require a dedicated engineer to be stationed in
Angola for an extended period before he would come out on leave, and, this was of course not well received.
I volunteered for that position and moved my family to Luanda where we ended up staying for three and a half
years. I was the sole engineer with a fleet of 4 x King Air 200’s, 2 x Cessna 208 Grand Caravans, 1 x Piper Chieftain.
Local staff was recruited to assist me with aircraft maintenance, aircraft movements and also washing of the aircraft
regularly. Our company also had a Lear 25 that was used for Medivac purposes (Medical Rescue Institute) and I was
also responsible for the aircraft’s “turn around” and minor snags that arose.
Aircraft would rotate back to Durban for every 3rd
Inspection, Major repairs and general touch ups that could not be
done in Luanda. This was a very difficult time because there was still a civil war raging in Angola and flying there was
very dangerous. This was also the reason why the United Nations World Food Program was deployed in Angola at
that time. In December 2000 I ended my stay in Angola and returned to the Durban Base because my daughter was
to start Primary School, so I again ended up back at the hanger as Alternate Chief Inspector and also in control of
Aircraft Documentation and Maintenance Programming and Control. All the Computer generated documents that I
designed while in Angola was implemented into our facilities documentation and we also implemented a computer
based Maintenance Program during this time.
During my time in Angola, I was used various times by the local companies to assist with problems and snags that
they were having difficulty with. This has made me quite well known in Luanda, and I was eventually recruited by
Aero Management Services Ltd. which is based in Switzerland and had a contract to service the aircraft of SonAir
Angola. I was offered the position of Project Chief Engineer for AMS which I accepted.
Aero Management Services Ltd: (Maintenance facility for Oil Industry based flying) Swiss based company
for contracted maintenance in Angola) Period: August 2003 – October 2015
Duties: Initially, Project Chief Engineer. My initial mandate was to establish a better working relationship between
Sonair and AMS. This goal was achieved and the fleet grew from 4 x Beech 1900D’s to 13 x 1900D’s. We also
operated a fleet of 9 DHC6-300 Twin Otters. Dealing with the various Oil Company auditors was a weekly task.
In order to better understand the situation with Sonair, a bit of explanation is required.
Sonair is the “air wing” of Sonangol the Government owned Oil Company of Angola. Whilst many International Oil
Companies are operating and exploring Angolan offshore oilfields, Angolan law requires external companies to use
only Angolan registered aircraft. Thus, Sonair was the supplier of aircraft to all the various oil companies. These also
included a large number of helicopters that would take crews to the drilling and pumping platforms. Sonair also
owns 2 x Boeing 737-700 aircraft that was mainly used for internal flights to various cities. The Twin Otter fleet was
mainly used for the government and governors of the various districts. Many internal airports were not developed
and the Twin Otters filled this task primarily. Some B1900’s and Twin Otters we also used for charter work.
With Sonair dealing with various oil companies, the standard of maintenance was required to be within the
procedures and standards described in the Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) guidelines. Angola having gone through a
regional war had to rely heavily on Expatriate personnel, and this is the gap that was filled by AMS, Jet Management
and Heli Union. AMS was responsible for the B1900’s and Twin Otters.
As Sonair grew as a company, the necessity to develop into an ICAO Certified Company laid a heavy burden on the
local personnel and we were often used in areas not covered by our original contract to help them with this task. I
was therefore heavily involved with various other projects that was not always part of our job/contract descriptions,
but our company AMS supported this because it was assisting our client, and our involvement grew greatly. I for one
was moved many times between various departments where my experience could be used to help identify problem
areas and assist to get new systems developed and implemented. I was also heavily involved with the designing and
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construction of various internal documents and the implementation of the Company’s Manual of Procedures. Below
I will list some of the documents that I was responsible for developing, implementation and maintaining of.
Documents: This will include the documents for both B1900 & Twin Otter Fleets.
 Approved Maintenance programs.
 MEL’s (Minimum Equipment List). Different for each aircraft because of equipment installed and required
equipment by different Oil Companies.
 List of Accidents and repairs per aircraft. (Logbook research)
 List of Modifications per aircraft. (Logbook research and updates as Mods were done)
 Complete Airworthiness Directive list for each aircraft, including dates complied with and a copy of each
logbook entry confirming the implementation of each AD.
 Complete Service Bulletin list for each aircraft, including dates complied with and a copy of each logbook
entry confirming the implementation of each SB. (The AD & SB project lasted for a bit more than a year)
Although each aircraft came with a compliance list, Sonair and the Angolan Civil Aviation policy required a
complete list with evidence for each aircraft. This was a major task and took a long time.
 Buckle and Dent Charts (Damage and repair) history of each aircraft. (I also did the Charts for the Boeing 737
aircraft).
 Various Maintenance related forms like:
 Aircraft Ground Run Sheets (Auto Completion of parameters dependent on daily conditions).
 Hot Section Inspection Sheets (Average calculation auto completion).
 JetCal Sheets (Instrumentation calibration sheets).
 Weekly & Daily Aircraft Inspection sheets.
 Wheel striping and assembly and NDT Sheets.
 Tool Calibration tracking and record sheets.
 Engineers Toolbox control sheets.
 Maintenance Manual status and update tracking history sheets.
 Weight & Balance Sheets (Auto Calculating)
 Propeller stepdown and assembly sheets.
 Propeller build procedure and report.
 Reliability reports.
 Fleet usage reports.
 Various other procedures and control sheets.
 Staff evaluation forms
 During my time spent in the Quality Control Department, I also designed and implemented the following
sheets and was responsible for the following:
 KPI (Key Position Indicators) Inspection sheets.
 Inspection of KPI related areas and analyzing. Implementing and overseeing problems noted. (Self-
generating report on completion).
 General Auditing of hanger facility and equipment.
 Auditing documentation, inspection sheets and inspection programs.
 Dealing with Auditors from various companies.
 Tracking and liaising of Expat Engineers Tracking sheets consisting of the following areas:
o Passport & Visa status.
o Maintenance ongoing training with relation to the requirements for the Angolan CAA and the
Engineers National License.
o Local training requirements: First Aid, Fire Fighting, Procedures manual training and Health and
Safety requirements (SMS).
o Dangerous Goods training – I also did a Dangerous Goods Cat 10 Instructors course for this
reason. (Organized and paid for by Sonair)
o HR (Human Resource) Training.
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o Application for Local Authorization Licensing with Angolan CAA.
 I was also responsible for starting an “on-line training” program (ClassMarker) to eliminate the
problem of engineers training. With the expats all working different tours, it created a problem for
getting ongoing training done with all the various manuals and procedures and changes. The “online
training” eliminated that problem as engineers could always do the training online and be up to date
with the latest information and procedures. I also included the latest Manufacturers Communiques
and Mandatory SB’s & AD’s to keep staff up to date with the latest maintenance information
available.
 On my recommendation computer base stations were implemented on the hanger floor with all the
relevant maintenance documentation in electronic format. (The upkeep of these computers also
became my responsibility)
 I was also involved with the drawing up of the presentation and extent for the refurbishment of some of
our B1900’s and Twin Otters.
 During my time as Chief Project Engineer I was also involved with travelling to Hawker Beech in Wichita for
inspection and final acceptance inspections of some of our newly acquired B1900’s after sale and
refurbishment.
 I also did the evaluation of 5 x B1900 aircraft at Big Sky Aviation in Cincinnati which led to the purchase of 4
of these aircraft. I was also involved with the acceptance inspection on some of these aircraft in Wichita
after refurbishment.
 I was also involved with the Inspection and overhaul criteria of some of our engines at the overhaul facility
of Standard Aero in Winnipeg Canada where we held meetings on Mods and SB implementation.
 When I arrived for the first time at Sonair, we (AMS) were responsible for the Maintenance program and
tracking of the maintenance and the program we used was Winair. Sonair however bought their own
program (AMASIS) and I was heavily involved to get the AMASIS program implemented and all of our fleet
established and running on this system. Sonair also used the SAP Program to keep track of the Financials
and Stock (logistics), and I was also familiar with the use and implementation of certain areas of this
program.
 Because of my computer skills I was approached many times by Sonair to create reports and analyses
sheets of various sectors which were often used for Top Management presentations and included reports
for the mother company Sonangol. (This of course were not made known as I was an Expat and some of the
information was sensitive)
 My last position was in the Engineering department and I was busy with the reconciliations of all the
maintenance tasks regarding the Boeing fleet. I was used to reconcile maintenance tasks that was given by
Boeing that was specifically designed for our fleet and adding it or amending them to what was loaded on
the AMASIS program. The tasks recorded was a mess and I was called in to sort it out and to get the
program running smoothly. (This however was not completed by the time that I left)
Reason for leaving: Because of the drop in the global oil price, the company (Sonair) ended up with a major financial
decrease from income as flying became greatly reduced. Oil companies reduced their flying greatly and even shut
down some of their exploration rigs and pumping stations. Due to this situation the expatriate staff was reduced
from 38 to 23 (15 positions were retrenched) on 13 October 2015. (Thirty (30) expat pilots’ positions were also cut
down to 3, keeping only instructors for training purposes)
When it was noted by some managers in the Sonair that my name had appeared on the retrench list, I was contacted
by several Sonair Department heads and asked not to seek other employment as the situation will be reversed and
would merely be a formality. I waited for 4 months and received a call on the 5th
of February that due to the
continuing drop in oil prices, that SonAir’s Financial Director has made the executive decision to stop any re-
employment and that they are discussing the action of cutting the present expatriate numbers even more. I received
this information via a telephone call from a former Department Head and friend, as they felt that sending an e-mail
was to un-personal and that a personal call would be more appropriate.
This obviously was not foreseen as I did not consider this to be an outcome, and has placed me in the situation to
seek other employment.
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I have included this section into my CV to describe what I feel are important personality traits that I have. I have over
the years of my aviation career worked for many different companies and changing employment was always to
better myself as an engineer and getting more experience in different sectors of aviation.
For instance: Whilst employed by Techno Commander Maintenance, I noticed that with every aircraft in for
maintenance, considerable time was spent on doing AD &SB research. Bear in mind that in those days, computers
were not available as a tools as they are today, and research was done basically by paging though the various
manuals to establish compliance and status. I realized this was an area that took a substantial amount of time and
that there should be an easier way.
I took it upon myself to do a list of all the AD’s & SB’s along with a description, applicability to aircraft type and serial
numbers, compliance and whatever pertinent information was available or applicable, thereby establishing a list that
was cumulative and that could be used in the future to easily check the status of applicable AD’s & SB’s. I did this all
after hours and when it was completed, it was greatly accepted by my then employers.
This and other similar actions on my part eventually led to myself being promoted to workshop foremen. It was
noted by the company that I was self-driven and was motivated to instigate and amend procedures that has been in
place for decades and never updated or adapted. I enjoyed the challenges that was posed by aviation and was
motivated to tackle issues that was mostly ignored by others.
I also had the privilege to have an excellent mentor in my early years of aviation, Mr. Steve Bell, and he taught me
the importance of first studying and understanding an Aircraft’s system and the immense beneficial implications it
has in the aviation. I have made that principle one of my own, and it has helped me greatly through the years. I do
however have to credit the foundation of this to him.
In 1997 I bought my first computer and very much enjoyed the doors that it had opened. My computer skills are self-
taught and I have been complemented by many for the skills I have acquired. I have spent many hours and long
nights to understand and use programs, as basically, the “understanding systems” foundation very much played a
role in this area too.
My Microsoft Office skills as regards to Excel, Word & PowerPoint has been noticed many times and this would also
be a reason why Sonair used me so extensively in various departments of the company. I have also worked with VBA
and designed User Forms but to a lesser extent. I have created several Training Presentations in PowerPoint for the
company and was always complimented on the quality of my work.
Please do not understand me wrong. I am not by any means bragging, but I have been complimented many times on
this and I am sure your company would hopefully come to the same conclusion if I was given the opportunity to
prove it.
I am a punctual person, and prefer to be at a meeting 15 minutes before rather that 1 minute late. During my
employment at Sonair I preferred to work my own hours which was from 5:00 AM to 17:00 PM mainly because of
the workload I was under. I also preferred to work on 6 weeks on and 4 weeks off rotation rather than the standard
6 on 6 off rotation. These changes was accepted and also appreciated by the Sonair Managers as they clearly
understood my self-drive. During my employment at Sonair I have had many privileges, because I was well respected
for my conduct and professionalism and Sonair has demonstrated their appreciation on various occasions.
My Aviation careers has always been hallmarked by my preference to do the extra-ordinary rather than the ordinary.
I would always prefer to do the rebuilds, modifications or the implementations of AD’s and SB’s rather than the
normal run of the mill type of servicing. Fault finding and snag rectification rather than the normal maintenance. I
always prefer to tackle a challenge than to avoid it. I am also known for going the extra mile, and that is a trait that I
inherited from my father and was also supplemented by my mentor Steve Bell.
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I have given various instruction classes but I am not a qualified instructor (Except for Dangerous Goods Cat 10),
although it could be a future interest.
I have always given my best to any company that I was employed at and although my career is not my primary
priority I am well aware that my career provides my finances.
I am not a social type of person and would rather prefer to read or watch educational programs instead.
I love my family dearly, and my greatest goal is to be a decent role model for my children. Our adopted son is a
breath of fresh air in our lives and has been one of the best things we as a family has done.
Hobbies:
 Reading educational material and Prophecy.
 Woodwork and crafts (Pewter Embossing, building models)
 General home improvements.
 Refining my computer skills.
 Doing voluntary repair work and building special projects at the home where our son was adopted from.
Please feel free if any additional information or reference letters are required. I have included a reference letter
from Sonair as they are the people I worked closely with.
Endorsements from people that know me can be viewed on my LinkedIn profile.
Thank you in advance for your time and attached please find recent valid certificates for training done.
Reference Contacts:
SonAir Aviation (Luanda, Angola)
Snr. Candido Van-dunem
Fixed Wing Maintenance Manager – SonAir SARL (Luanda, Angola)
Tel: +244 2266 91015
Cell: +244 9233 55545
e-mail: candido.van-dunem@sonangol.co.ao
Aero Management Services Ltd. (Zurich, Switzerland)
Mr. Johan Kotze
Maintenance Manager for Contracts
Tel: +41 4481 55402
Cell: +41 7939 51804
e-mail: johan.kotze@flyams.aero
Other references can be provided on request.
Training Certificates can be supplied separately as there is a size constraint on many websites and the size needs to
be kept below 2MB for this reason.
Samples of created Maintenance Documents & Training PowerPoint shows are possible, but due to the fact that they
were created for another company some of it information is sensitive and will only be shared as evidence for
seriously interested employers.
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Comprehensive Aircraft Engineer CV

  • 1. P a g e 1 | 13
  • 2. P a g e 2 | 13 Index of contents: Personal Information …………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 3 Education …………………………….…………………………………………………………………………… Page 4 Qualification ………………………………..…………………………………………………………………..…… Page 4 Employment History and Information ………………………………..………………………………………………………………………. Page 4 Personal Reflection ……………………………………..………………………………………………………………… Page 10 References Contact Details ……………………………………..………………………………………………………………… Page 11 Attachments: Copy of South African AME License ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 12 Letter of Reference (Sonair) ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 14 Letter of Employment (AMS/Aviacon) …………………………………………….………………………………………………………… Page 15 Dangerous Goods Course (Cat 10 Instructor) Load Control (Luanda) ……………………………………………..………………………………………………………… Page 16 Human Factors Course (Latest) ………………………………………………..……………………………………………………… Page 17 PT6 Large Initial (FSI) Wichita …………………………………………………….…………………………………………………. Page 18 B1900 Maintenance Initial (FSI) Wichita ……………………………………………………….………………………………………………. Page 19 DHC6 Twin Otter Maintenance Initial (FSI) Toronto …………………………………….…………………………………………………………………. Page 20 PT6 Small Initial (FSI) Montreal ………………………………………..………………………………………………………………. Page 21
  • 3. P a g e 3 | 13 Number of Children: 3 Children’s Names Cassandra (22) Daughter Donovan (20) Son Joshua Nhlanlha (6) Adopted Son
  • 4. P a g e 4 | 13 I completed my Secondary education (Matric) in 1975 and during my Apprenticeship training in the South African Airforce, I completed T1 & T2 Technical Training at the Pretoria Technical College for Higher Education. Military duty was compulsory in those years and I joined the South African Airforce and started my Aviation career as an Apprentice Aircraft Fitter. This was a good choice, because it was one of the best training available at that time. We were required to do Theoretical training, Workshop training where we were taught the basics of materials, welding, machining, filing, general workshop tool usage and safety and so forth, and was also given Technical College training that was required by law. The South African Airforce was by far the best available for apprentice training, and I am very grateful for the training I received there. I later left the Airforce and completed my apprenticeship and wrote my Trade Test while I was employed in the private sector. (Qualifying in the Airforce was not accepted in the private sector) I am a Qualified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer and hold various Aircraft on my South African AME License. A copy of my License is attached for review. The group 4 & group 5 License coverage cover all aircraft form 12,500 lbs. down, but my experience goes far beyond that (specific single type aircraft on my License were necessary because legislation required to be licensed on a certain amount of aircraft in a group first, before being allowed to apply to write the exams on a full group license.) (This licensing system was based on the British Aviation System) I have also recently (2015) completed the Flight Safety International courses on: DHC6 Twin Otter Airframe, Beech 1900D Airframe Pratt & Whitney Small Series Engines Pratt & Whitney Large Series Engines These Aircraft and Engines will be added on to my license as individual licenses soon. (A copy of these certificates are also attached) Over the years I have worked on various types of aircraft (as listed below in the companies that I have worked for) School Completion: Final year 1975 South African Airforce: Period: 1 July 1976 – 31 December 1978 (School for Technical Training, Pretoria & Air Force Base, Pietersburg) Technical College T1 & T2 Tertiary Education, General Workshop Practices, Flight Theory & Practical Experience. Aircraft worked on: Impala MK1 – Aero Macchi MB326 B with Bristol Sydley Viper 22-1 Jet Turbine Engines. Impala MK2 – Aero Macchi MB326 KC with Rolls Royce 540 Jet Turbine Engines. Reason for leaving: End of compulsory military duty – left to do Trade Qualification in private sector. Comair Services: (Cessna Agents) Period: January 1979 – July 1980 (Rand Airport, Germiston, South Africa) Completed apprenticeship and wrote Trade Test 17 August 1979 Duties: Carried out routine scheduled maintenance (100 hr. services and annual inspections) I also became heavily involved with the recovery of crashed aircraft and disassembly before, and assembly after major repairs.
  • 5. P a g e 5 | 13 Aircraft worked on: Cessna: 150, 152, 172, 177, 207, 208, 210, Caravan & Grand Caravan, 310, 401, 402B & C’s, 411, 421 & 421C, Cessna Conquest, Cessna Citations. Piper: L-4 Cub, PA-28 Cherokee, PA-280-181 Archer, PA-28R Arrow, PA-32 Cherokee, Piper Aztec, Piper Navajo, Piper Comanche, Piper Twin Comanche. Beechcraft: A36 Bonanza Series, B55 & B58 Baron Series. Reason for leaving: I was approached by Wing Airways and offered a higher salary and the opportunity to work or other types of aircraft. Wing Airways: (Private Airline & Charter Company) Period: July 1980 – July 1982 (Lanseria Airport, South Africa) AME License obtained. (Cessna 402 Series) Duties: Carried out routine scheduled maintenance (100 hr. services and annual inspections) and also refurbishment of aircraft in our fleet. Dispatch & receiving of aircraft before and after flights. (Line duty) Aircraft worked on: Cessna 340 & 402 Series, Aero Commander 680, 680 FL (Lycoming Piston Engines) Aero Commander 690 A (Garret TPE 331 Turbo Prop Engines) Cessna Conquest II (Garret TPE 331 Turbo Prop Engines) Beechcraft B200 King Air (Pratt & Whitney PT6A-42 Turbo Prop Engines) Reason for leaving: Company was placed under liquidation. Metro Cash & Carry: (Non-Aviation) Training in Pretoria, Mitchell Street and Branch Manager at Metro Brits) Period: July 1982 – December 1985 After Wing Airways, the economy in South Africa was at a very low point and no jobs were available in aviation, I started a new career in Wholesale (basically wholesale products for all grocery stores (Food, spices, household goods etc.) Because of my aviation background with paying attention to detail, I quickly progressed and was sent for my manager’s course in a record time, which I passed obtaining 4th place in a group of 27. I completed sometime as a “relieving branch manager” (basically - running a branch while the manager is away on leave) and was finally given my own branch to run in Metro Brits. Duties: Responsible for running the Branch and accountable for every aspect of the branch. Merchandizing, pricing, ordering, customer care and basically everything. Reason for leaving: I enjoyed working in the sales industry but my passion was still aviation. I was approached by Techno Commander Maintenance and offered a job back in aviation, which I decided to take. The salary was basically the same but aviation and its diversity was more interesting to me. Techno Commander Maintenance: (Maintenance workshop) Period: February 1986 – July 1991 (Lanseria Airport, South Africa) Duties: My first duties at Techno Commander Maintenance was to strip aircraft and then to crate them for export. This was the back end of the economic situation that South Africa was in. I was also promised a position as Maintenance Engineer once the crating was completed. After about 3 months, I was moved into the hanger for aircraft servicing. I was also soon moved into the aircraft rebuilding section because not to many guys were willing to take on the responsibility of doing this type of work. I was also involved with the recovering of aircraft after their accidents and doing field repairs for our customers. During this time I also briefly left the company to become a Private Engineer for a wealthy person that owned a Lockheed JetStar 731, King Air 200, and a Bell Jet Ranger Helicopter. This however lasted for only 6 months and I was once again approached by Techno Commander Maintenance to return and was offered the position of Workshop Foreman with a 10% share in workshop profits. (I was thankful for the private engineer job but it was too slow and not much maintenance) National Airways Corporation bought the controlling shares of Techno Commander Maintenance and became Specialised Aero Maintenance. Aircraft worked on: Cessna from 150’s to Cessna 404 (basically the whole range)
  • 6. P a g e 6 | 13 Piper 28 Cherokee to Piper Chieftain, Malibu and Piper Aerostar (basically the whole range) Beechcraft Bonanza, Baron, Duke, King Air C90 & F90 through to King Air 200. De Havilland DHC6 Twin Otters. Reason for leaving: I was transferred to National Airways Corporation in Durban, one of the branches of the mother company. They had major clients with a few King Airs and I was needed to be Workshop Foreman in the Turbine Section. National Airways Corporation: Beechcraft Agents (Maintenance workshop) August 1991 – February 1993 (Virginia Airport, Durban, South Africa) Duties: Workshop Foreman in Turbine Section (South Hanger) in change of hanger and engineers (9). My duties included delegation of workload, overseeing all maintenance, completion of Aircraft Logbooks and invoicing paperwork, dealing with customers, dealing with CAA (South African Civil Aviation Authorities) and general running of the hanger. Aircraft worked on: King Air C90, F90, 100, 200 and King Air 350. We also worked on any overflow from the Piston Engine Workshop. Various component overhauls – Landing gear, Starter Generators, Alternators, Magnetos, Hot Section Inspections and also aircraft refurbishment. Reason for leaving: As I have had a very successful career up to this point, I thought it only natural to try my hand of owning my own company. Gismo Keyring Manufacturers: (Non-aviation) Period: March 1993 – May 1996 (Durban, South Africa) I had the opportunity to go into business with other partners and we established the Keyring Manufacturing Company. We acquired several wire forming machines and also acquired various machines to manufacture all the equipment necessary to produce high quality keyrings for the advertising industry. My experience that I obtained during my apprentice training on various machines like: Lathes, Milling machines, Surface grinders and material hardening came in very handy, but we were not prepared for the financial costs of starting such a business. After several financial and mechanical setbacks, I could no longer afford to be in such a volatile situation and decided to sell my share of the company. I managed to work for a Tool and Die company for a few months to get enough money together to once again return to aviation. The only position available was as a Maintenance Engineer with National Airways Corporation at Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa. National Airways Corporation: Beechcraft Agents (Maintenance workshop and Company Head Office) Period: June 1996 – May 1997 (Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa) Duties: Licensed Maintenance Engineer. Servicing and maintenance on customer aircraft and preparation of aircraft for delivery to new owners. This was the Head Office and also the main sales office for Beechcraft in South Africa. Aircraft worked on: All Beechcraft models from Beechcraft Musketeer to Beech Jet (Mitsubishi Diamond). Several Landing gear overhauls, Hot Section Inspections and modifications. Reason for leaving: Shortly before leaving National Airways Corporation, I was transferred back to the Durban Branch where I was approached by a previous customer who owned a company that was contacted to the United Nations World Food Program and was operating in Luanda Angola. He offered me a position that was financially very lucrative and I accepted the offer. BalmOral Maintenance Services (Pty) Ltd: (Contract Maintenance) Period: June 1997 – July 2003 (Contacts Company based at Virginia Airport, Durban) Duties: Assist with the establishment of a maintenance facility and setting up the documents required for the workshops. Getting the facility operational and conduct maintenance on the aircraft to be used on the contract. The contract was based in Luanda, Angola and therefore a satellite base had to be established as well for the maintenance to be done there on an ongoing basis.
  • 7. P a g e 7 | 13 After the setup of the Maintenance Base was completed and the contract had started in Luanda, we noticed that the quality of maintenance carried out in Luanda was a varying levels. Engineers would go up for tours and it became noticeable that some engineers were not doing proper maintenance, while others would suffer during their rotations to catch up on neglected maintenance. It was decided that we would require a dedicated engineer to be stationed in Angola for an extended period before he would come out on leave, and, this was of course not well received. I volunteered for that position and moved my family to Luanda where we ended up staying for three and a half years. I was the sole engineer with a fleet of 4 x King Air 200’s, 2 x Cessna 208 Grand Caravans, 1 x Piper Chieftain. Local staff was recruited to assist me with aircraft maintenance, aircraft movements and also washing of the aircraft regularly. Our company also had a Lear 25 that was used for Medivac purposes (Medical Rescue Institute) and I was also responsible for the aircraft’s “turn around” and minor snags that arose. Aircraft would rotate back to Durban for every 3rd Inspection, Major repairs and general touch ups that could not be done in Luanda. This was a very difficult time because there was still a civil war raging in Angola and flying there was very dangerous. This was also the reason why the United Nations World Food Program was deployed in Angola at that time. In December 2000 I ended my stay in Angola and returned to the Durban Base because my daughter was to start Primary School, so I again ended up back at the hanger as Alternate Chief Inspector and also in control of Aircraft Documentation and Maintenance Programming and Control. All the Computer generated documents that I designed while in Angola was implemented into our facilities documentation and we also implemented a computer based Maintenance Program during this time. During my time in Angola, I was used various times by the local companies to assist with problems and snags that they were having difficulty with. This has made me quite well known in Luanda, and I was eventually recruited by Aero Management Services Ltd. which is based in Switzerland and had a contract to service the aircraft of SonAir Angola. I was offered the position of Project Chief Engineer for AMS which I accepted. Aero Management Services Ltd: (Maintenance facility for Oil Industry based flying) Swiss based company for contracted maintenance in Angola) Period: August 2003 – October 2015 Duties: Initially, Project Chief Engineer. My initial mandate was to establish a better working relationship between Sonair and AMS. This goal was achieved and the fleet grew from 4 x Beech 1900D’s to 13 x 1900D’s. We also operated a fleet of 9 DHC6-300 Twin Otters. Dealing with the various Oil Company auditors was a weekly task. In order to better understand the situation with Sonair, a bit of explanation is required. Sonair is the “air wing” of Sonangol the Government owned Oil Company of Angola. Whilst many International Oil Companies are operating and exploring Angolan offshore oilfields, Angolan law requires external companies to use only Angolan registered aircraft. Thus, Sonair was the supplier of aircraft to all the various oil companies. These also included a large number of helicopters that would take crews to the drilling and pumping platforms. Sonair also owns 2 x Boeing 737-700 aircraft that was mainly used for internal flights to various cities. The Twin Otter fleet was mainly used for the government and governors of the various districts. Many internal airports were not developed and the Twin Otters filled this task primarily. Some B1900’s and Twin Otters we also used for charter work. With Sonair dealing with various oil companies, the standard of maintenance was required to be within the procedures and standards described in the Oil & Gas Producers (OGP) guidelines. Angola having gone through a regional war had to rely heavily on Expatriate personnel, and this is the gap that was filled by AMS, Jet Management and Heli Union. AMS was responsible for the B1900’s and Twin Otters. As Sonair grew as a company, the necessity to develop into an ICAO Certified Company laid a heavy burden on the local personnel and we were often used in areas not covered by our original contract to help them with this task. I was therefore heavily involved with various other projects that was not always part of our job/contract descriptions, but our company AMS supported this because it was assisting our client, and our involvement grew greatly. I for one was moved many times between various departments where my experience could be used to help identify problem areas and assist to get new systems developed and implemented. I was also heavily involved with the designing and
  • 8. P a g e 8 | 13 construction of various internal documents and the implementation of the Company’s Manual of Procedures. Below I will list some of the documents that I was responsible for developing, implementation and maintaining of. Documents: This will include the documents for both B1900 & Twin Otter Fleets.  Approved Maintenance programs.  MEL’s (Minimum Equipment List). Different for each aircraft because of equipment installed and required equipment by different Oil Companies.  List of Accidents and repairs per aircraft. (Logbook research)  List of Modifications per aircraft. (Logbook research and updates as Mods were done)  Complete Airworthiness Directive list for each aircraft, including dates complied with and a copy of each logbook entry confirming the implementation of each AD.  Complete Service Bulletin list for each aircraft, including dates complied with and a copy of each logbook entry confirming the implementation of each SB. (The AD & SB project lasted for a bit more than a year) Although each aircraft came with a compliance list, Sonair and the Angolan Civil Aviation policy required a complete list with evidence for each aircraft. This was a major task and took a long time.  Buckle and Dent Charts (Damage and repair) history of each aircraft. (I also did the Charts for the Boeing 737 aircraft).  Various Maintenance related forms like:  Aircraft Ground Run Sheets (Auto Completion of parameters dependent on daily conditions).  Hot Section Inspection Sheets (Average calculation auto completion).  JetCal Sheets (Instrumentation calibration sheets).  Weekly & Daily Aircraft Inspection sheets.  Wheel striping and assembly and NDT Sheets.  Tool Calibration tracking and record sheets.  Engineers Toolbox control sheets.  Maintenance Manual status and update tracking history sheets.  Weight & Balance Sheets (Auto Calculating)  Propeller stepdown and assembly sheets.  Propeller build procedure and report.  Reliability reports.  Fleet usage reports.  Various other procedures and control sheets.  Staff evaluation forms  During my time spent in the Quality Control Department, I also designed and implemented the following sheets and was responsible for the following:  KPI (Key Position Indicators) Inspection sheets.  Inspection of KPI related areas and analyzing. Implementing and overseeing problems noted. (Self- generating report on completion).  General Auditing of hanger facility and equipment.  Auditing documentation, inspection sheets and inspection programs.  Dealing with Auditors from various companies.  Tracking and liaising of Expat Engineers Tracking sheets consisting of the following areas: o Passport & Visa status. o Maintenance ongoing training with relation to the requirements for the Angolan CAA and the Engineers National License. o Local training requirements: First Aid, Fire Fighting, Procedures manual training and Health and Safety requirements (SMS). o Dangerous Goods training – I also did a Dangerous Goods Cat 10 Instructors course for this reason. (Organized and paid for by Sonair) o HR (Human Resource) Training.
  • 9. P a g e 9 | 13 o Application for Local Authorization Licensing with Angolan CAA.  I was also responsible for starting an “on-line training” program (ClassMarker) to eliminate the problem of engineers training. With the expats all working different tours, it created a problem for getting ongoing training done with all the various manuals and procedures and changes. The “online training” eliminated that problem as engineers could always do the training online and be up to date with the latest information and procedures. I also included the latest Manufacturers Communiques and Mandatory SB’s & AD’s to keep staff up to date with the latest maintenance information available.  On my recommendation computer base stations were implemented on the hanger floor with all the relevant maintenance documentation in electronic format. (The upkeep of these computers also became my responsibility)  I was also involved with the drawing up of the presentation and extent for the refurbishment of some of our B1900’s and Twin Otters.  During my time as Chief Project Engineer I was also involved with travelling to Hawker Beech in Wichita for inspection and final acceptance inspections of some of our newly acquired B1900’s after sale and refurbishment.  I also did the evaluation of 5 x B1900 aircraft at Big Sky Aviation in Cincinnati which led to the purchase of 4 of these aircraft. I was also involved with the acceptance inspection on some of these aircraft in Wichita after refurbishment.  I was also involved with the Inspection and overhaul criteria of some of our engines at the overhaul facility of Standard Aero in Winnipeg Canada where we held meetings on Mods and SB implementation.  When I arrived for the first time at Sonair, we (AMS) were responsible for the Maintenance program and tracking of the maintenance and the program we used was Winair. Sonair however bought their own program (AMASIS) and I was heavily involved to get the AMASIS program implemented and all of our fleet established and running on this system. Sonair also used the SAP Program to keep track of the Financials and Stock (logistics), and I was also familiar with the use and implementation of certain areas of this program.  Because of my computer skills I was approached many times by Sonair to create reports and analyses sheets of various sectors which were often used for Top Management presentations and included reports for the mother company Sonangol. (This of course were not made known as I was an Expat and some of the information was sensitive)  My last position was in the Engineering department and I was busy with the reconciliations of all the maintenance tasks regarding the Boeing fleet. I was used to reconcile maintenance tasks that was given by Boeing that was specifically designed for our fleet and adding it or amending them to what was loaded on the AMASIS program. The tasks recorded was a mess and I was called in to sort it out and to get the program running smoothly. (This however was not completed by the time that I left) Reason for leaving: Because of the drop in the global oil price, the company (Sonair) ended up with a major financial decrease from income as flying became greatly reduced. Oil companies reduced their flying greatly and even shut down some of their exploration rigs and pumping stations. Due to this situation the expatriate staff was reduced from 38 to 23 (15 positions were retrenched) on 13 October 2015. (Thirty (30) expat pilots’ positions were also cut down to 3, keeping only instructors for training purposes) When it was noted by some managers in the Sonair that my name had appeared on the retrench list, I was contacted by several Sonair Department heads and asked not to seek other employment as the situation will be reversed and would merely be a formality. I waited for 4 months and received a call on the 5th of February that due to the continuing drop in oil prices, that SonAir’s Financial Director has made the executive decision to stop any re- employment and that they are discussing the action of cutting the present expatriate numbers even more. I received this information via a telephone call from a former Department Head and friend, as they felt that sending an e-mail was to un-personal and that a personal call would be more appropriate. This obviously was not foreseen as I did not consider this to be an outcome, and has placed me in the situation to seek other employment.
  • 10. P a g e 10 | 13 I have included this section into my CV to describe what I feel are important personality traits that I have. I have over the years of my aviation career worked for many different companies and changing employment was always to better myself as an engineer and getting more experience in different sectors of aviation. For instance: Whilst employed by Techno Commander Maintenance, I noticed that with every aircraft in for maintenance, considerable time was spent on doing AD &SB research. Bear in mind that in those days, computers were not available as a tools as they are today, and research was done basically by paging though the various manuals to establish compliance and status. I realized this was an area that took a substantial amount of time and that there should be an easier way. I took it upon myself to do a list of all the AD’s & SB’s along with a description, applicability to aircraft type and serial numbers, compliance and whatever pertinent information was available or applicable, thereby establishing a list that was cumulative and that could be used in the future to easily check the status of applicable AD’s & SB’s. I did this all after hours and when it was completed, it was greatly accepted by my then employers. This and other similar actions on my part eventually led to myself being promoted to workshop foremen. It was noted by the company that I was self-driven and was motivated to instigate and amend procedures that has been in place for decades and never updated or adapted. I enjoyed the challenges that was posed by aviation and was motivated to tackle issues that was mostly ignored by others. I also had the privilege to have an excellent mentor in my early years of aviation, Mr. Steve Bell, and he taught me the importance of first studying and understanding an Aircraft’s system and the immense beneficial implications it has in the aviation. I have made that principle one of my own, and it has helped me greatly through the years. I do however have to credit the foundation of this to him. In 1997 I bought my first computer and very much enjoyed the doors that it had opened. My computer skills are self- taught and I have been complemented by many for the skills I have acquired. I have spent many hours and long nights to understand and use programs, as basically, the “understanding systems” foundation very much played a role in this area too. My Microsoft Office skills as regards to Excel, Word & PowerPoint has been noticed many times and this would also be a reason why Sonair used me so extensively in various departments of the company. I have also worked with VBA and designed User Forms but to a lesser extent. I have created several Training Presentations in PowerPoint for the company and was always complimented on the quality of my work. Please do not understand me wrong. I am not by any means bragging, but I have been complimented many times on this and I am sure your company would hopefully come to the same conclusion if I was given the opportunity to prove it. I am a punctual person, and prefer to be at a meeting 15 minutes before rather that 1 minute late. During my employment at Sonair I preferred to work my own hours which was from 5:00 AM to 17:00 PM mainly because of the workload I was under. I also preferred to work on 6 weeks on and 4 weeks off rotation rather than the standard 6 on 6 off rotation. These changes was accepted and also appreciated by the Sonair Managers as they clearly understood my self-drive. During my employment at Sonair I have had many privileges, because I was well respected for my conduct and professionalism and Sonair has demonstrated their appreciation on various occasions. My Aviation careers has always been hallmarked by my preference to do the extra-ordinary rather than the ordinary. I would always prefer to do the rebuilds, modifications or the implementations of AD’s and SB’s rather than the normal run of the mill type of servicing. Fault finding and snag rectification rather than the normal maintenance. I always prefer to tackle a challenge than to avoid it. I am also known for going the extra mile, and that is a trait that I inherited from my father and was also supplemented by my mentor Steve Bell.
  • 11. P a g e 11 | 13 I have given various instruction classes but I am not a qualified instructor (Except for Dangerous Goods Cat 10), although it could be a future interest. I have always given my best to any company that I was employed at and although my career is not my primary priority I am well aware that my career provides my finances. I am not a social type of person and would rather prefer to read or watch educational programs instead. I love my family dearly, and my greatest goal is to be a decent role model for my children. Our adopted son is a breath of fresh air in our lives and has been one of the best things we as a family has done. Hobbies:  Reading educational material and Prophecy.  Woodwork and crafts (Pewter Embossing, building models)  General home improvements.  Refining my computer skills.  Doing voluntary repair work and building special projects at the home where our son was adopted from. Please feel free if any additional information or reference letters are required. I have included a reference letter from Sonair as they are the people I worked closely with. Endorsements from people that know me can be viewed on my LinkedIn profile. Thank you in advance for your time and attached please find recent valid certificates for training done. Reference Contacts: SonAir Aviation (Luanda, Angola) Snr. Candido Van-dunem Fixed Wing Maintenance Manager – SonAir SARL (Luanda, Angola) Tel: +244 2266 91015 Cell: +244 9233 55545 e-mail: candido.van-dunem@sonangol.co.ao Aero Management Services Ltd. (Zurich, Switzerland) Mr. Johan Kotze Maintenance Manager for Contracts Tel: +41 4481 55402 Cell: +41 7939 51804 e-mail: johan.kotze@flyams.aero Other references can be provided on request. Training Certificates can be supplied separately as there is a size constraint on many websites and the size needs to be kept below 2MB for this reason. Samples of created Maintenance Documents & Training PowerPoint shows are possible, but due to the fact that they were created for another company some of it information is sensitive and will only be shared as evidence for seriously interested employers.
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