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Todd Rackebrandt

Parafield Gardens,SA

Summary

I am an organized, dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. i have a strong willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet and exceed team goals and expectations. I am an organized Operator skilled in equipment operation, safety and quality initiatives. I have experience with equipment maintenance, inspections and repairs, coming from 5+ years in a trade background and 5+ years in the aviation industry. I am a team player and clear communicator and am passionate about teaching the newer, less experienced work force my knowledge and assist the transition into becoming a valuable member of the team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Service Operator

REX Airlines
05.2023 - Current
  • Maintained knowledge of company policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Receipt/ Dispatch Aircraft in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Load/ Unload of baggage and freight from aircraft.

Tradesperson/ NDT Technician

QMS NDT and NACE
06.2020 - Current
  • Conduct visual inspections on BEOVs and PHPs in accordance to work instructions at ASC North during Full Cycle dockings.
  • Conduct thread inspections and accurately measure dimensions and document findings
  • Conducted visual inspections to detect surface flaws in components and assemblies.
  • Performed radiographic testing using gamma rays and X-rays on a variety of materials including steel, aluminum, copper and titanium.
  • Ensured proper safety protocols were followed during all NDT operations.
  • Documented all findings from inspections utilisiing appropriate forms and records systems.
  • Work in confined space
  • Certification in 5 NDT methods including - Visual testing Level 2, Magnetic Particle inspection Level 2, Dye Penetrant inspection Level 2, Ultrasonics Level 1.

Storeperson

STRAMECH ENGINEERING
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Forklift duties
  • Stock control and goods receival inventory
  • Component final tolerance checks before delivery
  • Pick ups/deliveries

Airline Service Operator

QANTAS GROUND SERVICES
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Maintained knowledge of company policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely.
  • Baggage Leading Hand duties when required.
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Load/ Unload of baggage and freight from aircraft.
  • 737 Aircraft Pushback

Machinist/Fitter

EZY FIT HYDRAULICS
02.2011 - 08.2015
  • Manual lathe/mill operations
  • Stripping/evaluating and repair of hydraulic cylinders
  • Bench testing hydraulic cylinders.

Electrical apprentice

PRIDEC ELECTRICAL
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • House rewires/ fault finding
  • New lighting/power circuits in domestic and commercial locations
  • Antenna wiring and installation
  • 3 phase installations.

Fitting/Machinist apprentice

A1 ANCO ENGINEERING
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Dismantle, repair and relace engineering components
  • Perform MIG/arc welding
  • Thermal cutting operations
  • Manufacturing of components in jobbing shop
  • Perform complex lathe/milling operations.

Education

Trade Certificate -

ATEC Training
01.2008

SACE Certificate -

Seaton High School
01.2004

Certificate III Transport and logistics -

Integrated Rating

Skills

  • Trade Certificate (Certificate III Engineering)
  • High Risk Forklift License
  • C Class Drivers License
  • White Card
  • Confined space entry
  • NDT Certification- MT2, RT2, PT2, VT2 and UT1
  • Current ASIC

References

  • Allan Russell - Qantas Ramp Leading Hand - 0400629916
  • Michael Nichol - Operations Manager - QMS NDT and NACE - 0433 075 024

Timeline

Aircraft Service Operator

REX Airlines
05.2023 - Current

Tradesperson/ NDT Technician

QMS NDT and NACE
06.2020 - Current

Storeperson

STRAMECH ENGINEERING
08.2018 - 07.2019

Airline Service Operator

QANTAS GROUND SERVICES
08.2015 - 08.2018

Machinist/Fitter

EZY FIT HYDRAULICS
02.2011 - 08.2015

Electrical apprentice

PRIDEC ELECTRICAL
01.2009 - 01.2011

Fitting/Machinist apprentice

A1 ANCO ENGINEERING
01.2005 - 01.2009

Trade Certificate -

ATEC Training

SACE Certificate -

Seaton High School

Certificate III Transport and logistics -

Integrated Rating
Todd Rackebrandt