Jan Harm Ebersohn
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
I have been in the Aviation Industry since 1999 and have obtained my SACAA as well as UAE GCAA Part 66 B1.1 and C Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License on Bombardier Dash 8-Q200/300/400 and CRJ 200/700.
My positions have included Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Line & Base) Line Maintenance Shift Manager, Maintenance Controller and currently Senior Engineer, planning and supervising Line and Base Maintenance.
I am loyal, hardworking, attentive to detail and a dedicated team player with excellent communication and supervising skills. Adaptability, problem solving and working under pressure comes naturally to me. Safety and the Airworthiness of aircraft is my highest priority.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Abu Dhabi Aviation
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2014.05 - Current
- Supervising Line and Base Maintenance on Dash 8 - Q200 / Q300 / Q400 ensuring all maintenance are up to date. Ensuring work performed carried out iaw GCAA and company procedures.
- Supervising, planning and co-ordinating C-checks (Base Maintenance) for company and 3rd party Aircraft, keeping to time frame allocated.
- VVIP Operations for Presidential Flight - Traveling Engineer maintaining Aircraft away from base for 4 - 6 weeks depending on customer requirements, ensuring serviceability and readiness at all times.
- Utilize Aircraft and Fault Isolation Manuals to diagnose and solve problems.
- Maximize Aircraft performance and reliability by constantly tracking and responding to repair and maintenance needs.
- Provided technical advice to junior engineers, enhancing their understanding and proficiency.
Maintenance Controller
South African Express Airways
Johannesburg, South Africa
2013.01 - 2014.03
- Ensuring fleet serviceability for operational requirements to maintain a flight schedule of 26 aircraft daily.
- Tracking and compiling of deferred items across all outstations and non-routing maintenance for rectification purposes to line maintenance.
- Coordinating of defect rectifications between flight crew, Third Party and Line Engineers to ensure reduced grounding times.
- Monitoring and pro-actively attend to re-occurring defects.
- Compiling and presenting fleet status for company use. Attending fleet status and delay meetings.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions with flight crew especially while the operation requires it the most, whether it’s on the ground or in flight.
Shift Manager
South African Express Airways
Johannesburg
2007.01 - 2012.12
- Managing a well-motivated team of licensed engineers, avionics and fitters to perform Line Maintenance.
- Ensuring maintenance and work packs completed to comply with SACAA and company standards.
- Releasing Aircraft to service on completion of all maintenance carried out in allocated time frame to maintain on time performance.
- Accepting CRJ 700 Aircraft to company fleet.
- Inspection and acceptance of Dash 8-Q400 aircraft from Flybee into current company fleet.
- Engine ground runs and OJT on SA Express fleet.
- Assisted employees in resolving workplace conflicts, improved overall team harmony.
- Improved team morale through effective communication and feedback practices.
- Coordinated with team members for seamless shift transitions.
Aircraft Technician
South African Express Airways
Johannesburg, South Africa
2003.04 - 2007.12
- Line and Base Maintenance on Dash 8-300, CRJ 200 and Dash 8-Q400.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks to ensure optimal aircraft performance.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship whilst replacing defective parts.
Aircraft Mechanic
Safair (Pty) Ltd.
Johannesburg , South Africa
1999.01 - 2003.03
- Basic Training
- Line and Base Maintenance on Boeing 727-200, 737-200/400, MD 80 and C130, JT8 Series, Allison 501-D22A and CFM56-3 Engines.
- Gain experience and general knowledge in the AMO 145 organisation workshops ( Brake and wheel, Avionics, NDT, Sheet metal, Paint and Engine shop)
Education
BASIC MODULE 9, HUMAN FACTORS B1 &B2 - Aviation
SR TECHNICS ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi2015
ACCESSOR TRAINING COURSE -
ABU DHABI AVIATION
Abu Dhabi2015
BASIC MODULE 10, AVIATION LEGISLATION B1 & B2 -
SR TECHNICS ABU DHABI
Abu Dhabi 2014
DYNA Training - Aviation
CORE First Line Managing Skills Program
South Africa 10.2011
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES -
FLIGHT LINE TRAINING
South Africa 2011
CANADAIR CL 600 - 2C10 AME (CRJ 700/900) - Aviation
FLIGHT LINE TRAINING
Canada2008
GE CF34 - 8C1 SERIES - Aviation
FLIGHT LINE TRAINING
South Africa 2008
GE CF34-3B1 - Aviation
BOMBARDIER - CANANDA
Canada 2006
CANADAIR CL600-2B19 (CRJ200) - Aviation
BOMBADIER - CANADA
Canada 2006
DE-HAVILLAND DASH 8 Q400 - Aviation
FLIGHT SAFETY - CANANDA
Canada 2006
PRATT & WHITNEY PW150 - Aviation
FLIGHT SAFETY - CANANDA
Canada 2006
PRATT & WHITNEY PW123E - Aviation
CBT - SA EXPRESS
South Africa 01.2004
DE-HAVILLAND DASH 8 100/200/300 AME - Aviation
CBT-SA EXPRESS
South Africa 2004
B737-200 AIRFRAME - Aviation
SAFAIR
South Africa 02.2003
PRATT & WHITNEY JT8D - Aviation
SAFAIR
South Africa 01.2003
B737-200 Line Maintenance - Aviation
SAFAIR
South Africa 01.2000
Grade 12 - Matriculated - Education
Hans Moore
South Africa 11.1998
Skills
- Disciplined and hard working
- Dedicated and loyal
- Good communication and Inter-personal skills
- Adaptability and able to work under pressure
- Problem Solving
- Planning
- Attentive to detail
- Computer Literate - Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel
References
Philip Brown
Abu Dhabi Aviation - Engineering Manager
+971 56 547 6270 / p.brown@ada.ae
Timeline
Senior Licensed Aircraft Engineer
Abu Dhabi Aviation
2014.05 - Current
Maintenance Controller
South African Express Airways
2013.01 - 2014.03
Shift Manager
South African Express Airways
2007.01 - 2012.12
Aircraft Technician
South African Express Airways
2003.04 - 2007.12
Aircraft Mechanic
Safair (Pty) Ltd.
1999.01 - 2003.03
BASIC MODULE 9, HUMAN FACTORS B1 &B2 - Aviation
SR TECHNICS ABU DHABI
ACCESSOR TRAINING COURSE -
ABU DHABI AVIATION
BASIC MODULE 10, AVIATION LEGISLATION B1 & B2 -
SR TECHNICS ABU DHABI
DYNA Training - Aviation
CORE First Line Managing Skills Program
TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES -
FLIGHT LINE TRAINING
CANADAIR CL 600 - 2C10 AME (CRJ 700/900) - Aviation
FLIGHT LINE TRAINING
GE CF34 - 8C1 SERIES - Aviation
FLIGHT LINE TRAINING
GE CF34-3B1 - Aviation
BOMBARDIER - CANANDA
CANADAIR CL600-2B19 (CRJ200) - Aviation
BOMBADIER - CANADA
DE-HAVILLAND DASH 8 Q400 - Aviation
FLIGHT SAFETY - CANANDA
PRATT & WHITNEY PW150 - Aviation
FLIGHT SAFETY - CANANDA
PRATT & WHITNEY PW123E - Aviation
CBT - SA EXPRESS
DE-HAVILLAND DASH 8 100/200/300 AME - Aviation
CBT-SA EXPRESS
B737-200 AIRFRAME - Aviation
SAFAIR
PRATT & WHITNEY JT8D - Aviation
SAFAIR
B737-200 Line Maintenance - Aviation
SAFAIR
Grade 12 - Matriculated - Education
Hans Moore