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Malu O Taufa Haangana

Papatoetoe,Auckland

Summary

I am currently serving as the Engineer in Charge (Line EIC) for one of our two Line Teams at Air Chathams Ltd. I have strong mechanical and electrical skills, along with extensive knowledge of aircraft systems, components, and operations. My expertise includes troubleshooting faults and performing accurate, efficient repairs to ensure flight readiness and on-time performance.

I am a loyal and hardworking individual, dedicated to team success with a strong focus on safety. Highly motivated and eager to take on new challenges, I bring 16 years of experience to any new role.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Chathams Limited
Auckland Airport., Auckland
01.2014 - Current

Currently working as a Line Maintenance Engineer on the following aircraft:

ATR 72

  • C/O Line checks and Weekly checks.
  • Assist A-checks.
  • Assist in C/O C-Check and paperwork.
  • Towing aircraft.
  • Assist compressor wash and EGR.
  • Defect troubleshooting and Rectification.
  • Documented all tasks completed during maintenance operations in order to maintain an accurate record of tasks accomplished.

SAAB 340

  • C/O Line checks and weekly checks.
  • C/O Out of Phase task in 10 and 30 days.
  • Assist C/O C-check.
  • Assist Engine Ground run after defect rectification.
  • Assist Engine and Propeller change.
  • Assist Engine Power Module change.
  • Assist Main Landing Gear and Nose Landing Gear Change.
  • Defect troubleshooting and Rectification.
  • Assist Pitot Static Checks.
  • Assist 24 Month Avionics checks.

METROLINER SA227

  • Tow aircraft.
  • C/O service checks.
  • Assist with Phase Checks.
  • Assist Engine and Propeller change.
  • Assist C/O EGR and Taxi
  • Assist Main Landing Gear and Nose Landing Gear change.
  • Defect troubleshooting and rectification.
  • Assist 24 month Avionics Checks

CONVAIR 580

  • 25 hr checks, 375 hr checks and 750 hour checks and C checks.
  • Assist Engine QEC and Propeller change.
  • Assist Turbine and compressor change.
  • Assist Engine Ground Run.
  • Assist Main Landing Gear and Nose Landing Gear change.
  • Defect troubleshooting and rectification.

DC-3

  • Assist Engine and Propeller change.
  • Assist Engine Ground Run.
  • Landing Gear Change.
  • Assist inspection and checks.
  • Defect troubleshooting and rectification.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

  • Test and Tag of electrical appliances.
  • Stage 1 and Stage 2 Airside Driving Permit.
  • Towing of aircraft around International and Domestic Terminal and Taxi ways .
  • Dangerous Goods handler.
  • First-Aid Level 2 holder for 10 years.
  • Forklift Driver

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Chatham's Pacific
Fua'amotu Airport, Nuku'alofa, Tonga
03.2009 - 12.2013

Heavy maintenance checks (C-checks), Line checks, Phase and hourly checks on the following aircrafts:

CONVAIR CV580, SA227 Metroliner, DC-3, Beech Queen Air B65, Britten Norman BN2A Islander.

Aircraft Maintenance Trainee

Palu Aviation
Fua'amotu , Nuku'alofa, Tonga
04.2007 - 03.2009
  • Daily inspections on two DC 3 (ZK-AMY/ZK-AWP) and a Queen air B65.

Transit Checks on

  • Air New Zealand jets including the Boeing 767s and Airbus A320s.
  • Fiji Airways Boeing 737 and ATR 42s

Sky Pacific Technician Trainee

Tonga Broadcasting Commission
Fasi, Ma'ufanga, Nuku'alofa
01.2006 - 04.2007
  • Sky Pacific Dish installation.
  • Service customer technical issues.
  • Event Cameramen and News documentaries.

Electrician Trainee

Vaiola Hospital
Tofoa, Nuku'alofa
07.2005 - 12.2006
  • Assisted in the installation of electrical wiring and power outlets, electrical switches, and lights.
  • Inspected existing wiring to identify short circuits.
  • Repair and replace of faulty Electrical equipments.

Education

Air Chathams Ltd
Auckland, NZ

Some College (No Degree) - General Engineering (Mechanical Fitting)

Tonga Institute of Science And Technology.
Tonga

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical-Electronics Stage 1

Tonga Institute of Science And Tecnology
Tonga

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical - Electronics Stage 2

Tonga Institute of Science And Technology
Tonga

Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Type Training Course - Fairchild 227

Queensland Aerospace College
Brisbane

Skills

  • System Troubleshooting
  • Maintenance Documentation
  • Aircraft Avionics Troubleshooting
  • Towing Aircraft
  • Computerized Maintenance Records
  • Aircraft Servicing Abilities
  • Troubleshooting and repair of Electrical systems
  • Safety Awareness

Timeline

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Chathams Limited
01.2014 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Chatham's Pacific
03.2009 - 12.2013

Aircraft Maintenance Trainee

Palu Aviation
04.2007 - 03.2009

Sky Pacific Technician Trainee

Tonga Broadcasting Commission
01.2006 - 04.2007

Electrician Trainee

Vaiola Hospital
07.2005 - 12.2006

Some College (No Degree) - General Engineering (Mechanical Fitting)

Tonga Institute of Science And Technology.

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical-Electronics Stage 1

Tonga Institute of Science And Tecnology

Some College (No Degree) - Electrical - Electronics Stage 2

Tonga Institute of Science And Technology

Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Type Training Course - Fairchild 227

Queensland Aerospace College

Air Chathams Ltd
Malu O Taufa Haangana