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Work Background
Rainbow SkyReach (PTY) LTDEngineering Consultant
May. 2024Assisting with occasional engineering consultation and advice, based on my experience at the company, to aid in production and administrative processes.
Sling AircraftSenior Design Engineer
May. 2024 - Sep. 2024
Rainbow SkyReach (PTY) LTDChief Aeronautical Engineer and Head of Engineering
Oct. 2020 - Apr. 2024Responsible for managing the Engineering team, and organising related tasks for the BushCat Light-sport Aircraft as well as legacy supported products. These include design improvements, existing design problem-solving, documentation management, general engineering support, and production related functions. In addition to being actively involved in the above-mentioned tasks, dealing with customers and distrubutors around the world, as well as regulatory authroties are critical functions that I facilitate.
Rainbow SkyReach (PTY) LTDAeronautical Engineer
Jun. 2015 - Oct. 2020Springs AirfieldDesign of new components and systems for the BushCat, including new production and manufacturing techniques to match. Improvement and redesign of existing aircraft systems. Improvement and redesign of existing manufacture techniques. Troubleshooting of problem components and systems, including developing solutions to solve them. Working with the small engineering team to decide how to keep the Engineering, Research and Development department running smoothly and moving forward. In-depth involvement with and management of the Composites Department regarding new procedures, troubleshooting, and continual development. Managing, maintaining, and fixing the IT network and related features. Giving support to international distributors and customers. Occasional assistance given to Quality Control and Buying departments. Some of the major projects have included:
- Redesign of the main fairing and doors to improve comfort and usability.
- Design of a rudder anti-balance tab and related systems.
- Complete documentation, analysis, and limited refining of all composite parts.
- Developed prototype web-based sites for supply to distributors around the world, as well as a forum to provide builder support to customers.
The Airplane FactoryDraughtsman
Jun. 2015 - Jun. 2015Tedderfield Air ParkAssisted in draughtsman duties for existing and new projects.
Shaya InfosecWorkshop Technician and Flight Operator
Dec. 2013 - Dec. 2013Responsible for construction and testing of surveilance UAV's.
Formulated and executed flight plans to be used for anti-poaching surveilance. This in-field experience included on-site repairing and maintenance of the UAV's when the need arose.
MARCOM Aeronautics & SpaceVolunteer Work
Dec. 2012 - Jan. 2013Developing of modelling solutions to expected flight scenarios.
The Airplane FactoryAeronautical Engineer in Training (Vacation work)
Oct. 2011 - Dec. 2011Tedderfield Air ParkDevelopment of testing and load cases to be tested for the Sling 4 according to the requirements of the CFR title 14 FAR part 23 standard.
Development of flight testing requirements of the Sling 4 according to the advisory circular for part 23 certification.
Initial research for a larger Sling aircraft.
TASS EngineeringGeneral Factory Worker (Vacation Work)
Jan. 2009 - Jan. 2009General metal work including: bending, cutting (both manual and machine supervision), CNC operations, welding.
Guy's Aircraft ServicesAircraft Maintenance Engineer (Vacation Work)
Dec. 2008 - Dec. 2008Grand Central AirportBasic maintenance on small aircraft and aircraft components.
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