PRODUCTION CONTROLLER

1. Post Graduate Diploma Command Automation (2018)
Airforce Engineering University- Xian China
2. Higher National Diploma in Electronics Engineering (2012)
Kwekwe Poly Technical College, Kwekwe, Zimbabwe
3. National Diploma in Aircraft Engineering- (2009)
School of Technical Training Manyame Air Force Base, Harare, Zimbabwe
4. National Certificate in Aircraft Engineering- (2007)
School of Technical Training Manyame Air Force Base, Harare, Zimbabwe
5. Trade Certificate: Aircraft Engineering
School of Technical Training Manyame Air Force Base, Harare, Zimbabwe

Production Control Officer /Aviation Records Administrator , Air Force of Zimbabwe Engineering, Jan 2015 – May 2020

Duties and Responsibilities
Compilation of servicing schedules, orders, work cards, product specifications.
Use of different word processing techniques like Excel, word, spread sheets for recording worker information like job cards, worksheets and clocking in/out.
Generation of daily aircraft statistics and serviceability states for dispatch to Head Quarters.
Receive requests for Aircraft components, service kits, materials: spares i.e. Engines, Landing gear via signals, telephone, and email.
Facilitation of requested items for packaging, pick up, shipping and delivery.
Organization of files, development of spread sheets, faxing of reports and scanned documents.
Maintenance of detailed administrative and protocol processes to improve accuracy and efficiency in the Engineering Directorate.
Maintaining communication and coordination between squadrons and maintenance departments IAW production and shipping schedules or commanding officers orders.
Liaison and communication between various squadrons and Air HQ by creation of weekly and monthly reports, inventory demand and supply.
Conduct meetings with other production controllers, managers, customers to determine schedules, materials required and expedite timelines.
Maintained proper filling system, both physical files and electronic files.
Arranging internal transfer/movement of materials to meet production schedules: i.e. servicing or manufacturing.
Documented Aviation requirements, functional specifications and training procedures.
Ensured all original technical records are securely stored, ie Aircraft Form 700.
Maintenance of aircraft, engine, radio, instrument, electrical and component log books are updated and kept safe and secure in a clean and presentable state.
Ensured that all records are in an accurate state at all times, i.e. records of all Checks, Servicing Schedules, Maintenance or repairs, modifications and always ready for inspection by Aeronautical Inspection Services.
Engineering Records Control is responsible for the collection, recording, preservation, control, storage and readily retrieving of aircraft records and various documents and being part of this section taught me to be a dedicated administrative assistant with the following skill set:
Competence in Microsoft packages
Spread sheet development and archiving
Inventory management i.e. aircraft spares, tools, accessories
Efficiency and accuracy
Maintenance of Records Management System, including maintenance and management of active and archived records.
Maintenance of organizational security and confidentiality of information in accordance with organizational policy.
Receiving incoming files and processing and forwarding to appropriate custodian or internal or external client.

Technical Training Officer / Avionics Technical Instructor Air Force of Zimbabwe Engineering, Jan 2012– Dec 2014

Technical Training Officer
Monitored apprentices On The Job Training and Education (OJTE) and evaluated their performance.
Preparation of monthly reports on trainees in the school.
Supporting the Officer Commanding Technical Wing in the development of OJTE curricula, documentation and maintenance of proper mechanic ethics.
Monitor the progress of OJTE trainees by ensuring;
Lessons are being conducted.
Progress tests and reports are being submitted before every month end.
Proving Technical facilities and Instructions for trade training.
Managing the day to day smooth running of OJTE.
Monitor and supervise all OJTE of Mechanics including Polytechnic Colleges.
Coordinating Trade Training and Trade Testing for all technical personnel.
Updating individual Technical files on Progress and Promotions.
Internal posting of Technical personnel.
Maintenance of records of Personnel posted or attached to other Bases.
Liaise with Ministry of Man Power for OJTE trainees to be registered, contracts formulation and contract termination.
Holding technical publications as issued from time to time to assist trainees in furthering their studies.
Carried out any relevant tasks allocated by Administrator Technical Training.
Budget Planning and Control (Compiling list of materials needed per month).
Monitoring Key Performance Indicators, providing remedies for off-norm deviations and carrying out continuous improvement projects to smoothen operations.

Avionics Technical Instructor
Training and supervision of Certificate and Diploma apprentices.
Teaching Avionics course including; Aviation Maths, Basic Electricity to include complex DC and AC circuits, Analogue circuits, Digital fundamentals, Aircraft Electrical trouble shooting skills, Wire and cable bundle build up and installation practices.
Teaching Aircraft Communication and Navigations Systems, Installation and removal of Aircraft Avionics LRU’s, Aircraft Schematic Diagram interpretation and utilisation.
Teaching Instrumentation, autopilot and identification systems.
Teaching Soldering through hole and surface mount components to Printed circuit boards .
Instruct, monitor, grade and evaluate individual students’ progress.
Compiling and producing training notes, examinations and the delivery of required instructional lessons.
Compiling, checking and if necessary amending all trade syllabi at the end of each course.
Planning, presentation, invigilating, and marking of progress tests and examinations during the course of instruction.
Preparation of lecture notes and technical data.
Proper up keep of attendance registers, absenteeism reports and examination records.
Preparation of weekly technical data and weekly training programs.
Was responsible for good discipline of students within the classroom.
Preparation and marking of weekly progress tests for trainees in the school.
Proper care and handling of Training Aids.
Ensured classrooms are clean and well prepared prior to commencement of instruction.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician, Air Force of Zimbabwe Engineering, Jan 2006 –
Current

Base and Heavy Maintenance
Duties and Responsibilities

Reading and interpreting aircraft maintenance documents AMM, IPC, CMM, EO, and SB.
A, B, C, D Checks /Inspections on Aircraft i.e. Airbus A320
Embodiment of modifications.
Excellent understanding of SBs, EOs and their execution.
Troubleshooting and rectification of snags.
Removal and installation of major components like Flight controls, Engines, APUs, Landing gears, Wheels and Brakes.
Removal of Waste tanks and accessories for workshop maintenance and their installation.
Excellent knowledge on onboard safety equipment.
Excellent execution of assigned jobs by strictly adhering to the regulations as per respective manuals and laid down handling of removed components through a motto of safety first through housekeeping.
First line servicing including pre-flight, turn around and after flight checks.
General aircraft handling including aircraft towing and marshaling both fixed wing and helicopters i.e. AB 412.
Base and Heavy maintenance of military aircraft, i.e. BAE Hawk Mk 60
Servicing and repair of aircraft ground equipment.
Carrying out periodic servicing schedules i.e. primary star, minor star, and majors servicing on Cessna 337 G, Hawk Mk 60/60A, Genet SF260 F & CASA 212.

• production control, technical documents specialist, maintenance,

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