Dylan Berntsen

• Helped to prepare and execute projects under supervision.
• Applied knowledge of materials and methods in daily work tasks.
• assist licensed engineers in carrying out pre flight inspections
• carry out line and base maintenance
• assist with skin/structural repairs
• use aviation software such as Aerotrac to complete paperwork for all unscheduled work I carry out
• assist engineers with ground runs
• overhauled wheels and nose wheels to a serviceable condition
• overhauled main leg and nose leg oleo's
• Performed preventative and unscheduled maintenance on assigned aircraft to meet required standards.
• fitted new wing and prop de-ice boots
• Fitted new components tp upgrade and repair engines.
• Referenced aircraft engine manuals and service bulletins to guide maintenance and repair work, minimising risk of accidental damage.
• overhauled the aircraft heater
• Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination, verifying aircraft safety and readiness.
• carried out compass swings to ensure they are calibrated
• Analysed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

• Temporarily assisted with weekly Checks on BAAS Twin Otters at the MPA ramp

During my school holidays I would volunteer at FIGAS to gain as much mechanical experience as I could, As well as to gain a deeper understanding of what the aviation world was like.

Some of my roles where:

• To perform line base and maintenance at a very high standard to ensure the aircrafts where airworthy
• To asst with skin/structural repairs.