Franc Mendes

Experience

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  ANICHEM

  Apr 1995 - May 1996

  Water Treatment Consultant

  Industrial water treatment.

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  Umgeni Water

  Sept 1996 - Feb 1998

  Scientist Microbiology

  Managed the microbiology laboratory reporting to the Principle Scientist, Microbiology and the Manager, Analytical Services. I was responsible for the smooth running of the laboratory and its staff. I was involved in internal and external projects, ISO 9001 accreditation for example. I prepared weekly reports on the microbiology and public health status of drinking water plants, sewage plants and the lakes, rivers and bodies of water in a large catchment. I also served on an organizing committee of the world famous Dusi Canoe Marathon. Show less

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  Rossair Contracts

  Dec 1997 - Jun 2001

  Beech 1900 Captain

  Contract pilot for various agencies in various locales. United Nations, World Food Program, UNICEF, MSF, ICRC, DHL. Mostly war zones in Africa and also Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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  TransAir

  Oct 1998 - Oct 1999

  Corporate Pilot

  Flew and managed a Citation 1 for a Trucking Company.

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  BA Comair

  Jul 2001 - Jun 2002

  B737 First Officer

  Domestic and Regional passenger airline in South Africa.

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  Greenway Air

  Jul 2002 - Apr 2003

  Chief Pilot

  Set up a part 91 flight department for a large car dealership. Conducted flights around the SE USA and Bahamas.

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  Cathay Pacific Airways

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2018

  B777 airline pilot

  International worldwide long-haul heavy jet pilot.

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  Boeing

  Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  Technical Pilot Safety Pilot

  Support airlines with technical assistance for 737, 777, 787. Promote safety, EBT, FOSP (Flight Operations Support Program).

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  Universal Avionics

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Test Pilot, Airworthiness

    Jun 2020 - Dec 2021

  • Airline Business Development Manager

    Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
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  United Airlines

  Nov 2021 - now

  Flight Test - Flight Operations Captain