Sisa Petse
Glasgow
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Structures Technician with 15+ years of experience maintaining and repairing various aircraft models for multiple airline operators. Proficient in working with B737NG, B747, A319, A320, A400M, and AW319 helicopters. Collaborated with renowned operators like South African Airways, Lufthansa, Saudi Airlines, Air Tanzania, LATAM, TAAG (Angola), Cameron Airlines, and Ryanair. Expertise includes sheet metal fabrication, component replacement, and interpreting engineering drawings. Committed to upholding health and safety standards in all operations. Currently pursuing an EASA B1.1 Part66 license to further advance skills and contribute to the aviation industry.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Frame Joiner
Framing Art
Glasgow, North Lanarkshire
05.2023 - Current
- Measured, cut and shaped mouldings to meet project requirements
- Cut wood on machines and join to make frame
- Assemble glass, mount, art/picture with backing
Workshop Technician
Aircraft Deco and Safety Equipment
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Avoided workshop disruptions by monitoring stock levels and placing timely purchase requests.
- Measured components to assess conformity to design parameters or established technical specifications.
- Inspected mechanical components to identify issues and determine proper corrective actions.
- Verified dimensions to guarantee conformance to customer specifications.
Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic
Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance PTY
Glasgow, South Lanarkshire
10.2013 - 09.2016
- Fabricate sheet metal parts to meet drawing specifications and tolerances from raw sheet metal stock
- Operation of hand brakes, foot and hydraulic shears, cutting tools, dimpling tools and presses
- Carrying out Boeing messages, service bulletin and modifications pertaining to aircraft structures
- Carrying out corrosion prevention and treatment
- Read and interpret OEM and engineered drawings and prints
- Hand forming joggles, angles, lightning holes and complex angles
- Ramp1 and 2 pre flight checks on base and line maintenance
- Used AMOS and My Boeing Fleet software to access MM, SRM and IPC
- Sheet metal manufacturing and repair, operation of bend saw, grinders, seat panels manufacturing, floor panels manufacturing and installation of inserts
Workshop Technician
Aircraft Deco & Safety Equipment (PTY)
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2010 - 06.2013
- Sheet metal manufacturing and repair, operation of bend saw, grinders, seat panels manufacturing, floor panels manufacturing and installation of inserts.
- Working on parts fabrication from blueprint diagrams, drawings, specifications, and shop orders.
- Measured components to assess conformity to design parameters or established technical specifications.
Airframe Fitter
Denel Saab Aerostructures PTY
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Working on the production and assembly line for Agusta Westland A109 helicopters and A400M
- Manufacturing and assembly of sheet metal parts
- Aligning parts on jigs using both templates and fixtures sing jigs to make sub-assemblies
- Applied health and safety standards in hazardous environments.
- Tail section before in cooperation into main frame
- Dimpling extreme thin sheet metal and working in confined spaces.
Aircraft Structures Technician
South African Airways Technical PTY
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.1998 - 03.2007
- Minor filing, sawing, burring, crimping, trimming, framing, and drilling, reaming, riveting, countersinking, and cold working
- Maintenance and repairs on aircraft airframe narrow and wide body (D and C checks).
- Components overhaul in workshop
- Manufacture of aircraft brackets and extrusions as per specifications and manuals e.g
- AD,SB and Structural Repair Manuals
- Work on extensive aircraft modification and upgrades
- Attend to Task cards, Snag sheets and Airworthy Directives (AD's)
- Make flexible hose and steel-pipes, and general servicing on aircraft.
- AOG Support.
- Pre flight checks on 737 and 747
Education
Diploma - Aircraft Structures
Kempton Park College
Johannesburg04-2000
Skills
- Aviation safety regulations
- Oxygen System Servicing
- Technical Documentation Interpretation
- Airframe Inspection Proficiency
- Rivet Installation Expertise
- Tool and equipment management
- Fastener Selection Knowledge
- Aircraft Corrosion Control
- Precision Sheet Metal Work
- Hand-tool proficiency
- HAZMAT handling
- Maintenance Documentation
- Technical manual interpretation
- Precision measuring tools
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Team Collaboration
Certification
EASA B1.1 Part 66 (Modules 1,2,4 and 8- Resource Group Academy
EWIS 4&5 , Human Factors and Fuel Tank Safety - KLM Engineering College UK - 2024
Introduction to Technical Records - International Aviation Lease Training Organisation IRELAND-27/08/2024
Structure Repair Manual Training
Demystify Aircraft Technical Documentation- Part 66 Consultancy Pty Ltd Australia -May 2024
Timeline
Frame Joiner
Framing Art
05.2023 - Current
Workshop Technician
Aircraft Deco and Safety Equipment
12.2016 - 12.2017
Aircraft Sheetmetal Mechanic
Prestwick Aircraft Maintenance PTY
10.2013 - 09.2016
Workshop Technician
Aircraft Deco & Safety Equipment (PTY)
12.2010 - 06.2013
Airframe Fitter
Denel Saab Aerostructures PTY
01.2008 - 12.2008
Aircraft Structures Technician
South African Airways Technical PTY
02.1998 - 03.2007
Diploma - Aircraft Structures
Kempton Park College