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