Roy Junior GAGAU
Cairns,QLD
Summary
Efficient Aircraft Maintenance Engineer offering 21-year background verifying aircraft conformity, maintaining functioning of all aircraft parts and conducting routine checkups to diagnose problems. Certified in Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems. Knowledgeable and dexterous professional well-versed in adjusting and calibrating equipment, modifying systems and structures and monitoring indicators.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
B1 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
JET AVIATION
CAIRNS
10.2022 - Current
- Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
- Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work performed, contributing to accurate tracking and accountability.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Improved aircraft safety by conducting thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Trained junior technicians on proper maintenance techniques, boosting overall team competency and performance.
- Implemented best practices for corrosion prevention and control, prolonging the lifespan of aircraft structures.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
AIR NIUGINI LTD
PORT MORESBY
02.2003 - 10.2022
- Began career with Air Niugini Engineering Division as a Cadet Engineer under an Apprenticeship program with the Airline.
- Seventeen years' worth of Industry experience in Workshop Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, Base Maintenance and Line Maintenance.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis, identifying root cause of malfunctions.
- Performed servicing functions such as refuelling and marshalling.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Reduced downtime for aircraft by effectively troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Coordinated closely with other departments such as planning or engineering teams to ensure smooth workflow during major projects or routine checks.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
Education
AVIATION AUSTRALIA
Brisbane, QLDBachelor of Science -
UNITECH
LAE, Papua New Guinea02.2002
Skills
- Trouble shooting Airframe system and components
- Trouble shooting Engine system and components
- Composite repairs
- Borescope inspection
- Removing and installing Airframe system components
- Removing and installing Engine system components
- Non Destructive Testing
- Engine repairs
- Aircraft ground handling
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership
- Auditing
- Airline operations
- Administration
- Management
- Report Writing
Activities
- During the final year of apprenticeship, was involved in the IOSA Audit undertaking IOSA Exposition compliance for Air Niugini Aircraft Maintenance Division operating as a Part 145 Organization. This included undergoing ICAM Audit training.
- Engine shop experience was in the maintenance of Rolls Royce SpeyRB183 Mk 555-15/15N Engines, Pratt & Whitney 123E Engines, Hamilton Sundstrand propeller system components and hot section inspections on Garrett AiResearch GTCP 36-4 APU's.
- Heavy Maintenance Experience involved Dash8 (Q100/Q200/Q300) and Fokker 100. This included Heavy maintenance experience with Fokker Services Singapore on the Fokker 100.
- Base and Line Maintenance experience involved Fokker (F28/F70/F100), Dash8 (Q100/Q200/Q300/Q400) and Boeing (737/767).
- Apart from professional interests in the Aerospace Industry, other interests include sports and social activities with a keen interest in technological developments.
Timeline
B1 AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
JET AVIATION
10.2022 - Current
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENGINEER
AIR NIUGINI LTD
02.2003 - 10.2022
AVIATION AUSTRALIA
Bachelor of Science -
UNITECH