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Brendan Michael Du Toit

Kelso,Qld

Summary

  • Vigilant Aviation Operations Manager active in broad spectrum of aviation program administration functions. Enforces high standards in operational safety and team member training to achieve high-level program management. 17 Years handling multi-faceted team of technicians and professionals.
  • Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
  • Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
  • Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Aviation Operations Manager

Australian Defence
05.2016 - Current
  • Assisted Operations Officer (OPSO) with administration and development of Ground Crew Mission Support soldiers and maintain Operations Troop readiness in accordance with Defence Preparedness Directive
  • Understudied Squadron Sargeant Major and Aviation Operations Manager and assume these roles when necessary.
  • Manage large equipment accounts managing Controlled Cryptographic Items and conduct in unit section training for in order to develop and enhance troop skills and knowledge.
  • Assist Operations Officer by implementing current operation plans and strategies.
  • Providing advice on communication and planning to higher commander
  • Ensuring operational functionality of Aviation Command Post that provide aircraft communications, mission tracking, mission planning and search and rescue procedures.
  • Managing and supervising Mission Management Systems and Aviation Mission System planning software.
  • Management of Supervisor Aviation Squadron Operations Ground Crew Mission Support, Command Post Supervisor and Operators
  • Provide critical operational solutions in support of Defence Aid to Civil Community (DACC) e.g
  • Queensland Flood Assist, Operation Tonga Assist and Bushfire Assist.

Process Operator

Karara Mining
09.2013 - 04.2016
  • Iron Ore Process and Plant operator.
  • Ensure Mining plant is maintained and report plant issues.
  • Conduct Risk assessments to conduct high risk mining maintenance.
  • Worked shift work, working 12-hour shifts.

Command Post Supervisor

Australian Defence Force
08.2003 - 08.2013

Assisted Operations Officer (OPSO) with administration and development of Ground Crew Mission Support soldiers and maintain Operations Troop readiness in accordance with Defence Preparedness Directive
Understudied Squadron Sargeant Major and Aviation Operations Manager and assume these roles when necessary.
Manage large equipment accounts managing Controlled Cryptographic Items and conduct in unit section training for in order to develop and enhance troop skills and knowledge.
Assist Operations Officer by implementing current operation plans and strategies.
Providing advice on communication and planning to higher commander
Ensuring operational functionality of Aviation Command Post that provide aircraft communications, mission tracking, mission planning and search and rescue procedures.
Managing and supervising Mission Management Systems and Aviation Mission System planning software.
Management of Supervisor Aviation Squadron Operations Ground Crew Mission Support, Command Post Supervisor and Operators
Provide critical operational solutions in support of Defence Aid to Civil Community (DACC) e.g

Shop Assistant

Planet DVD
04.2003 - 07.2003
  • Worked in this position whilst waiting for mobilization into the Defence Force

Computer Technician/Sales

Tang Professional Computers
09.2002 - 03.2003
  • On-site and in-house technical repairs
  • Booking of on-site jobs
  • Repairs to computers and printers
  • Building of computers
  • Quotes and pricing
  • Sales of computers, peripherals and consumables
  • Insurance claims for customers
  • Technical support
  • Handling of all Microsoft technical queries
  • General office procedures
  • Showroom displays

Computer Technician

Gateway Internet Services
09.2001 - 09.2002
  • Registration/Delegation/Set-up of domains
  • Domain filing
  • Repairs to computers and printers
  • Building of computers
  • Quotes and pricing
  • Tech support to all of Gateway customers
  • Insurance claims for customers
  • Setting up and maintaining software library
  • Handling of all Microsoft technical queries
  • Maintenance of tech room

Night filler

Woolworths Bunbury Plaza
05.1998 - 12.2001
  • Unloading of stock off the truck
  • Unpacking stock
  • Facing up of shelves
  • Operation of box crushing machine
  • Assist in stock takes

Horticultural Assistant

Waldecks
10.1997 - 11.1997
  • Customer services
  • Loading and unloading of stock
  • Pricing of stock
  • Use of cash register and Eftpos
  • Care of plants
  • Advising customers of care of plants
  • Cleaning premises

Education

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Bunbury Catholic College, Edith Cowan University
Bunbury, WA
2000

Certificate IV of Information Technology – Computers -

Bunbury Regional College of TAFE

BSB42015 – Cert IV Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management

National Recognition Training
Canberra, ACT
2019

Skills

  • SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Always eager to learn new skills
  • Able to effectively communicate solutions
  • Always produce high standard of work
  • Have very good situational awareness
  • Work well under pressure
  • High standard of integrity and professionalism
  • Quick learner
  • Work well within a group environment
  • Keen and enthusiastic
  • Motivated
  • Reliable
  • Polite and well mannered
  • QUALIFICATIONS:
    Aviation Operations Manager Qualified
    Aviation Supervisor Squadron Operations Qualified
    Battlefield Command Support Systems
    Responsible Recordkeeping
    Defence Communications Security Custodian
    Airside Awareness
    Asbestos Awareness
    Environmental Awareness
    9mm Pistol Qualified
    Mag 58 Machine Gun Qualified
    F89 Light Support Weapon Qualified
    F88 Austeyr Qualified
    Command Post Operator
    Senior Leader Qualified
    Junior Leader Qualified
    Coaching and Mentoring Qualified
    Risk Management Qualified
    Heat Injury Management Qualified
    Suicide Awareness Course Qualified
    Ethics and Fraud awareness
    Alcohol and Drug Awareness
    Explosive Hazard Awareness
    Marksmanship Instructor
    Security Awareness
    Effective Speaking
    Qualified Assessor
    Qualified Instructor
    Defence Workplace Health and Safety
    Qualified Alcohol Tester
    Qualified Drug Tester
    Qualified Safety Supervisor Ranges
    Basic Combat Communicator
    Specialist Combat Communicator
    Advanced Combat Communicator
  • ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS:
  • Australian Defence Medal
  • Australian Active Service Medal
  • Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal

Accomplishments

  • Received the Deputy Prime Minsters Coin for Excellence in Leadership, Team development and implementation new strategic mission planning software to integrate with the rest of the aviation capability with the Australian Defence Force.
  • Developed and implemented Aviation Operations specific operating procedures which focused on Team building and development, improvement in aviation specific trade skills, develop a mission planning capability that could deploy domestically and internationally to provide critical aviation operations capability.
  • Trained and managed large teams 60 - 200 team members with the ability for these large teams to break into smaller teams then reform into larger teams.

Timeline

Aviation Operations Manager

Australian Defence
05.2016 - Current

Process Operator

Karara Mining
09.2013 - 04.2016

Command Post Supervisor

Australian Defence Force
08.2003 - 08.2013

Shop Assistant

Planet DVD
04.2003 - 07.2003

Computer Technician/Sales

Tang Professional Computers
09.2002 - 03.2003

Computer Technician

Gateway Internet Services
09.2001 - 09.2002

Night filler

Woolworths Bunbury Plaza
05.1998 - 12.2001

Horticultural Assistant

Waldecks
10.1997 - 11.1997

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Bunbury Catholic College, Edith Cowan University

Certificate IV of Information Technology – Computers -

Bunbury Regional College of TAFE

BSB42015 – Cert IV Leadership And Management - Leadership And Management

National Recognition Training
Brendan Michael Du Toit