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Trish Machiri

Chatham,Ontario

Summary

Versatile, meticulous and successful with a wealth of technical skills acquired across the mechanical, quality and safety departments. Experienced in performing Quality and Safety Inspections. Proven leader with over 10 years of management experience.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Owner

Charterly Aviation Services
01.2019 - Current
  • Successfully managed four IOSA certifications, with all applicants obtaining certificates.
  • Managed clients applications for IOSA certification with audits with 98%.
  • Developed project scope and project plans leading to successful certification applications.
  • Developed full suite of manuals and procedures according to IOSA standards.
  • Quality Management and Aviation consulting.
  • Mentorship and coaching aspiring aircraft maintenance engineers

Ontario Regional Representative - Part Time

Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace
Toronto, ON
10.2022 - 03.2024
  • Making contact with aviation and aerospace companies to promote CCAA programs
  • Promoting aviation careers and CCAA programs in Ontario
  • Speaking and participating at events to encourage young people to take on aviation careers
  • Guiding prospective aviators and walking them through the registration process.

Assembly Mechanic

BRP
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Carry out all tasks in accordance with the maintenance manuals
  • Removal, assembly and installation of t components and assemblies
  • Removal, installation and components and assemblies and parts and testing of systems
  • Prepare documentation for aircraft Release, Arrival and carry out Release of Aircraft
  • Carry out all tasks in accordance with the customers specifications.

Quality Auditor

AAR Aircraft Services
11.2018 - 08.2020
  • Carry out all tasks in accordance with the customers specifications and regulations
  • Managed the release and completion of work package for multiple customers and aircraft
  • Prepare and manage documentation and ensure that document control process is adhered to
  • Manage work flow and liaise with managers, mechanics, project leaders and customers
  • Provide support for production team in the interpretation of regulations and procedures
  • Liaise with regulators and ensure that work is carried out in accordance with required standards.

Quality Inspector

AAA Canada
12.2017 - 11.2018
  • Inspection of work to ensure compliance with specific instructions and engineering specifications
  • Inspection of aircraft assemblies and mechanical systems for clearances, alignment, symmetry, dimensions, fit, function and quality workmanship
  • Evaluate conformity of work to technical drawings and engineering diagrams and manuals
  • Provide Technical Support to the Engineering team, methods and the whole team
  • Initiating Non-Conformances and investigating and closing Non - Conformance Reports.

Aircraft Maintenance Planning Manager

TopBrass Aviation Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2017
  • Management of company documentation and records across all departments
  • Plan routine and unscheduled maintenance to maintain aircraft in an airworthy condition
  • Ensure tooling is calibrated and maintained serviceable at all times
  • Manage bill of materials, spares and tooling as required for base maintenance
  • Liaise and contact spares vendors to ensure timely arrival of spares.

Airworthiness Manager

HG Aviation Services
Johannesburg, Gauteng
12.2008 - 01.2013
  • Planning and ensuring maintenance is carried out on time and to an approved standard
  • Managing all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks as required
  • Ensuring Technical Records are in conformance with company requirements & regulations
  • Preparing documentation and participating in in-house, customer, regulatory audits
  • Liaising with various regulating bodies, local authorities and company departments.

Education

Master of Science - Air Transport Management

City University
09.2006

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME-M)

ICS Canada
Canada
04.2006

Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance

TTS
2000

Skills

  • KEY COMPETANCIE
  • Strong attention to detail, methodical, practical with a keen focus on Quality and Safety
  • Management, execution and completion of projects, in a timely manner and within budget
  • Ability to read blueprint, have knowledge of BAPS
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and remote working tools
  • Strong knowledge of Transport Canada, FAA, EASA and GCAA regulations
  • Proven Management, leadership and communication skills

References

REFERENCESAvailable on request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Timeline

Ontario Regional Representative - Part Time

Canadian Council of Aviation and Aerospace
10.2022 - 03.2024

Assembly Mechanic

BRP
09.2021 - 12.2022

Founder/Owner

Charterly Aviation Services
01.2019 - Current

Quality Auditor

AAR Aircraft Services
11.2018 - 08.2020

Quality Inspector

AAA Canada
12.2017 - 11.2018

Aircraft Maintenance Planning Manager

TopBrass Aviation Ltd
01.2013 - 08.2017

Airworthiness Manager

HG Aviation Services
12.2008 - 01.2013

Master of Science - Air Transport Management

City University

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME-M)

ICS Canada

Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance

TTS
Trish Machiri