Armstrong Orapa
Wagga Wagga,NSW
Summary
Holder of CAANZ/CASA Australia and CASA PNG B1 Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License with ATR72 and PW127 engine rating with a recently acquired SAAB340 and CT7 rating with a warm and friendly demeanour! Committed to ensuring aircraft safety and optimal level of operation. Adept at identifying signs of problems and addressing them before they escalate. Proficient in using tools and equipment. Track record of being an essential part of the team and instrumental in providing effective solutions that produce immediate impact and contribute to the establishment’s long-term success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
B1 LAME
Regional Express
02.2023 - Current
- Conduct heavy maintenance on the SAAB340 aircrafts with the CT7 engines of aircraft at the Wagga Wagga base.
- Perform C-checks, ensuring comprehensive inspection, and overhaul.
- Carry out A-checks and B-checks, focusing on routine servicing and operational reliability of aircraft systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet stringent safety and regulatory standards.
- Maintain detailed maintenance records in compliance with aviation regulatory requirements.
- Utilize technical manuals and troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex mechanical and avionics issues efficiently.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
PNG Air Limited
02.2020 - 02.2023
- Observing Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) guidelines in all procedures
- Organizing Parts and Tools for required jobs
- Re-positioning Aircraft and Ground Support Equipment
- Conducting and assisting in preventative, routine, non-routine, Line and Base maintenance inspections on aircrafts
- Tool Inventory check after completion of job
- Identifying, repairing, or replacing damaged parts
- Installing various types of aircraft and engine components
- Performing regular maintenance checks and activities to ensure optimal systems function
- Reducing costs by implementing maintenance and inspection routines to minimize damage and wear
- Defect troubleshooting and rectification and Line Maintenance on schedule turn-around
- Performed Line Checks and A Checks on Dash 8-100/200 Series as an AME
- A Checks and Weekly Checks on ATR72-212A 600 Series as an LAME
- C-Checks & Yearly Checks on Dash 8-100/200 Series as an AME
- C Checks & Yearly Checks on ATR72-212A 600 Series
- 3 Years of experience as an AME on EASA Part 145 C-Checks on ATR72-212A 600 Series aircrafts
- Exposed and assisted in a number of Engine Changes for PW120, PW121 and PW127M plus APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) changes on the Dash 8 Q100 Series aircrafts
Trainee Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
PNG Air
11.2017 - 02.2020
Education
Fiji School Leavers Certificate Year 12
Marist Brothers High School
Fiji01-2012
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Fiji National University
FijiCertificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Fiji National University
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Cooperating and verbal communicator
- Conversant about aspects of aircraft systems Observation, research and troubleshooting
- Proficient in relevant safety and quality regulations
- Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented
- Avid in time management and problem solving
- Friendly, courteous, service oriented and poised under pressure
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
Certification
CAANZ
Licensed Aircraft Maintainence Engineer
ATR72 aeroplane and PW127 engine rating
CASA PNG
Licensed Aircraft Maintainence Engineer
ATR72 aeroplane and PW127 engine rating
CASA Australia B1.1 Licensed Aircraft Maintainence engineer
- ATR72 airframe and PW127
- SAAB340 airframe and CT7 engine
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
B1 LAME
Regional Express
02.2023 - Current
B1 Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
PNG Air Limited
02.2020 - 02.2023
Trainee Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
PNG Air
11.2017 - 02.2020
Fiji School Leavers Certificate Year 12
Marist Brothers High School
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Fiji National University
Certificate IV in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Fiji National University