Peter Amaral

Research and Development (Researcher)

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Buchrain, Lucerne, Switzerland

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About me
Continuing Airworthiness Specialist | EASA Part-66 License, Mechanical Engineering
Education
- Força Aérea Portuguesa
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  I.C.C.S. Individual Common Core Skills(80hours) Personal Safety Ready
  Activities and Societies: Personal Safety - Procedures in secure areas;- Fire fighting and Rescue;- First Aid;- Individual NRBQ Defense;- Post Attack Reconnaissance; - Tactic and Single Shot.
- Federal Office of Civil Aviation - FOCA
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  B1 Licence - Part 66 - Aircraft Maintenance Licence Aircraft Maintenance Licence No. CH.66.305912
  A and B1 Licence - Aeroplanes Turbine
- Aviation Technical, Leicester (United Kingdom)
  2018 -
  MAINTENANCE HUMAN FACTORS Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Ready
  Aviation Technical Online Training Course satisfying the generic requirements of EASA Part145.A.30(e) and the associated AMC and GM for Maintance Human Factors initial and Continuation Training.
- Aviation Technical, Leicester (United Kingdom)
  2018 -
  FUEL TANK SAFETY Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Ready
  Aviation Technical Online Training Course satisfying the requirements of EU 1321/2014 Part 145 AMC Appendix IV and Part M AMC Apendix XII for Fuel Tank Safety Phase 1 + 2 Training.
- Aviation Technical, Leicester (United Kingdom)
  2018 -
  ELECTRICAL WIRING INTERCONNECTION SYSTEM Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Ready
  Aviation Technical Online Training Course for target group 1 & 2 on Aeroplane Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems, in accordance with EASA AMC 20-22.
- Força Aérea Portuguesa
  2010 - 2011
  Maintenance Technician(700hours) Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  Activities and Societies: General Aeronautics - Propulsion;- Aerodynamics;- Structures;- Accident Prevention; - F O D ´s ;- Avionics;- Military Education.
- Força Aérea Portuguesa
  2014 - 2014
  Air Safety Qualification(180hours) Accident Prevention, Aeronautics Ready
  Activities and Societies: Air and Ground Safety - Aeronautics - Accident prevention (62hours);- Accident investigation (76hours);- The answer to the accident (6hours);- Generalities (36hours).
- Força Aérea Portuguesa
  2014 - 2014
  Supervisor for e-Learning Courses on Moodle platform(50hours) Online Teaching, Moodle Platform Ready
  Activities and Societies: Online Teaching - Knowledge of diferente types of online teaching;- Knowledge of Moodle platform tools for online classes.
- Força Aérea Portuguesa
  2013 - 2013
  CITA P-3C CUP+, Theoretical Instruction of the Orion P-3C CUP+ Aircraft(100hours) Orion P-3C General knoledge Ready
  Activities and Societies: Orion P-3 Specifications - Engines Alison/Rolls-RoyceT56;- General Mechanics Orion P-3C CUP+;- General Electricity and Instruments Orion P-3C CUP+; - Avionics Orion P-3C CUP+;- Armament Orion P-3C CUP+.
- Skydive Portugal
  2012 - 2012
  Parachutist, Auto Aperture Parachut Jump Ready
  Activities and Societies: Radical Sports - 4000 feet altitude.
- Part 147 School
  2014 - 2020
  EASA - Part-66 - B1 License Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General Ready
  Activities and Societies: Aircraft Maintenance Module 1(Mathematics), Module 2(Physics), Module 3(Electrical Fundamentals), Module 4(Electronic Fundamentals), Module 5(Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems), Module 6(Materials and Hardware), Module 7A(Maintenance Practices[MCC and ESSAY]) Module 8(Basic Aerodynamics), Module 9(Human Factors[MCC and ESSAY]), Module 10(Aviation Legislation[MCC and ESSAY]), Module 11A(Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems), Module 11B(Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and… Show more Module 1(Mathematics), Module 2(Physics), Module 3(Electrical Fundamentals), Module 4(Electronic Fundamentals), Module 5(Digital Techniques/Electronic Instrument Systems), Module 6(Materials and Hardware), Module 7A(Maintenance Practices[MCC and ESSAY]) Module 8(Basic Aerodynamics), Module 9(Human Factors[MCC and ESSAY]), Module 10(Aviation Legislation[MCC and ESSAY]), Module 11A(Turbine Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems), Module 11B(Piston Aeroplane Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems), Module 12(Helicopter Aerodynamics, Structures and Systems), Module 15(Gas Turbine Engine), Module 16(Piston Engine) and Module 17(Propeller). Show less
- Migros, Lucern
  2015 - 2015
  German Course A1-1 Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics A1-1
  Activities and Societies: German Course 1 week intensive German course level A1 - Beginner
- Universidade de Aveiro
  2002 - 2008
  Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
  Activities and Societies: General Mechanics. Mechanic Engineer. - Mechanics;- Management;- Structures;- Tribology;- Master's thesis on Renewable Energy Field.
- EF Language Schools for Professionals
  2016 - 2016
  German Course A1-3 Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics A1-3
  Activities and Societies: German Course 1 month intensive German course in Berlin during Summer Vacations.
Experience
- Universidade de Aveiro
  Dec 2008 - Jul 2009
  Research and Development (Researcher)
  - Member of R&D Department in Aveiro´s University;- Research and Development in association with several private Companies (Martifer, Isofibras); - CAD Analyses (CATIA VR17);- Research work on Hydrogen Storage on solid stat (Renewable Energies);- Trainee in Bosch Thermotecnology (Water Heaters Solution).
- Portuguese Air Force
  Nov 2010 - Jul 2017
  Mechanical Engineer / Project Manager - Military Aircraft Maintenance -
  - Base Maintenance Manager - Part 145 (601st Squadron - Orion P-3 Aircrafts);- Project Manager on several civil and military projects;- Manage maintenance requirements and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness;- Head of front line operations (responsible for aircraft readiness - 24/7 – “SAR” Missions);- Interface between Maintenance and Air Operations, Fleet Management, Supply Chain and MRO;- Liaises with suppliers and vendor;- Ensure Quality Standards in Maintenance Environment;- Ensure Air and Ground Safety of 601Squadron;- Teacher on the P-3 Aircraft Type Rate Course;- Representative of 601st Squadron Maintenance, when and where required. Show less
- Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
  May 2018 - May 2020
  Aircraft Technician
  Front-Line Aircraft Technician.Ensuring Quality Standards on the final production of PC-12 Aircrafts.Making new Aircrafts ready for the final Teste Flights, Customer Acceptances, and Ferry Flights.
- Swiss Aviation Consulting
  May 2020 - Jan 2024
  Continuing Airworthiness Specialist. Aircraft Surveyor Inspector. Product Manager - Drones.
  Holding an EASA Part-66 Licence and a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Sciences, with more than one decade of experience in the aeronautic industry, my main goal is to ensure that we keep trusting the aeronautic business to be the safest in the world in moving people and cargo.
Licenses & Certifications
- Pilatus PC-12NG (PWC PT6) - B1 Technician Type Rating Training
  Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
  Feb 2019
- EASA Part M Subpart C, G & I
  Sofema Aviation Services
  Apr 2020
- Aviation and Maintenance Human Factors
  Sofema Aviation Services
  Apr 2020
- Fuel Tank Safety Phase 2
  Sofema Aviation Services
  Apr 2020
- EASA Part 66 Licence No CH.66.305912
  Federal Office of Civil Aviation Switzerland
  Apr 2020
- EWIS for Target Groups 1 & 2
  Sofema Aviation Services
  Apr 2020
- Pilatus PC-12 NGX (PWC PT6) - ATA Spec. 104 Level 1 Aircraft Familiarization Training
  Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
  Oct 2019