Patrick B.

Experience

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  PNG Air

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Assistant Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

  ▪ Carried out general hangar duties and aircraft cleaning on Dornier 228, DHC6 Twin Otter, Super Kingair Beech 1900, Beechcraft 200▪ Rotated through workshops every 3 months: wheels & brakes; engine & propeller, upholstery, electrical and battery.

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  Air Niugini

  Jan 1997 - Apr 2022

  ▪ Support Engineering Management in coordinating Heavy Maintenance/ C checks on Dash 8 and Fokker fleet; implementing targets and supervising/mentoring staff (of over 20 to 30 skilled personnel) where needed;▪ Liaise with Base Maintenance for daily LAME/AME assistance for Line operation and AOG support.▪ Overall management of hangar operations including aircraft maintenance, cleaning, planning, technical support and related tasks.▪ Implement operational procedures and processes IAW company exposition to ensure targets achieved on time.▪ Liaised with other departments and within Engineering Services to ensure products were supplied on time and the technical information kept up to date.▪ Planned and managed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance checks on fleet of aircraft ▪ Built strong relationships within Engineering Services to deliver timely maintenance services that add value to overall airline operations. Show less ▪ Support Crew Foreman in coordinating Line operation; implementing targets and mentoring staff where needed;▪ Liaise with Base Maintenance for daily LAME/AME assistance for Line operation. HoldPart 145 Quality Control Authorisation for: o Release to service, Pre-flight checks o Quality control checks including 2nd inspections o All QC acceptance certification o Extended Twin Engine Operations (B737NG) o Engine Ground Run ▪ F70/F100 ▪ DHC-8 100/200/300 ▪ Falcon 900 EX Easy; B737NG o Airside Driving and Towing (including push-back)▪ Narrow and wide body aircraft▪ Perform and certify for Line Maintenance Inspections▪ Defect rectification including Aircraft On Ground (AOG), flying engineer duties as required; aircraft recovery away from main base; component removal & installation, Engine Ground Run and Aircraft Release to Service▪ Perform Tay Engine boroscope inspections ▪ Authorised Engine Ground Run Instructor/ Assessor Show less ▪ Managed a team of Aircraft Type Specialists and was responsible for providing engineering support to various departments and within Engineering.▪ Liaised with Executive Management and ensured targets and budgets were met.▪ Facilitated training and refresher courses as needed.▪ Developed maintenance and strategic plans and reports to support Engineering.▪ Ensured specialists performed to a high standard with effective monitoring and rectification of recurring defects were achieved in a timely manner. Show less ▪ Overall management of hangar operations including aircraft maintenance, cleaning, planning, technical support and related tasks.▪ Implement operational procedures and processes iaw company suite of manuals to ensure targets achieved on time.▪ Liaised with other departments and within Engineering Services to ensure products were supplied on time and the technical information kept up to date.▪ Planned and managed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance checks on fleet of aircraft ▪ Built strong relationships within Engineering Services to deliver timely maintenance services that add value to overall airline operations. Show less ▪ Perform pre-flight transit, daily (24hr) service, and base checks on Fokker F28-1000/4000/MK100; DHC8-200/300; Boeing 767-300.▪ Perform troubleshooting and defect rectification on entire fleet.▪ Travel to outports with Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers to rectify unserviceable aircraft.▪ Act as Quality Assurance Technical Stores Inspector and carry out inward clearance of rotable components, aircraft spares and consumable items for conformity with documentation and standard specifications▪ Support Crew during shifts and provide a high standard of support and dedication to ensure operations are not disrupted. Show less ▪ Performed arrival, transit, departure, stay-over, daily and A-checks on Qantas Boeing 747-400/ RB211-524G2, Boeing 747 Classic/ RB211-524D4 and Boeing 767-200/300/CF6-80C2/JT9-7R4 aircraft types.▪ Performed arrival, transit, departure, lay-over checks for other international airlines including o Air New Zealand Boeing 767-300/CF6-80C2o Malaysian Airlines Boeing 747-400/PW4000/CF6-80C2Fo Korean Air Boeing 777-200/300o KLM Dutch Airlines Boeing 747-400/CF6-80C2▪ Participated in heavy and minor maintenance at the Qantas Mascot Jetbase, Sydney carrying out A, C, D checks on Boeing 747 Classic/ RB211-524D4 and Boeing 767-200/300/CF6-80C2/JT9-7R4▪ Participated in overhauling RB211-524D4, CF6-80C2, JT9-7R4 at Engine Line Qantas Jetbase Mascot, Sydney▪ Performed cabin interior checks on Qantas Boeing 767-200/300, 747-400/ Classic/Combi▪ Performed inspections and repairs in Qantas Engine Overhaul Centre, Wheel Bay and Chair/Thrust Reverser workshops Show less

  • Foreman - Heavy Maintenance Checks

    Dec 2019 - Apr 2022

  • B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

    Oct 2007 - Apr 2022

  • Mechanical Team Leader - Line Maintenance

    Dec 2013 - Dec 2019

  • Maintenance Superintendent

    Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  • Base Maintenance Coordinator

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Mechanical Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

    Dec 2000 - Oct 2007

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Apprentice

    Jan 1997 - Dec 2000
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  Jet Aviation

  Oct 2023 - now

  Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - B1

  Responsible for daily maintenance activities in aircraft wheel and brake shop - carry out tire changes and overhaul on aircraft main and nose wheel assy as per Jet Aviation AMO exposition, customer requirements, and OEM procedures.Carry out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities on SAAB 340, Dash 8 -100, 200, 300, Dash 8 - Q400, and Fokker 70/100 as per Jet Aviation AMO exposition, OEM and customer requirements.