Fernando Barber
Luanda
Summary
Resilient, hardworking and flexible Manager with more than 40 years of Aircraft Maintenance experience dedicated to managing teams, implementing procedures and optimizing operations to meet current and expected demands. Talented team builder well-versed in Airworthiness, Manufacturer Documentation and Trouble Shorting. Customer-oriented supervisor desiring to bring expertise to Airlines Maintenance and Engineering Organizations. Dedicated Aviation professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance and Engineering Director
TAAG- Angola Airlines
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Lead Airworthiness Control activities on daily Taag- Angola Airlines fleet operation such as: 1- Mel items, Trouble Shooting, Etops, Cat II and Rvsm operations, EFB and FMC Navdatabases effectivity, Repeater Defects, Aogdesk, Aircraft systems software control, Mel committee Member, responsible to update Mel and DDG Revisions update
- Managed efficient teams of up to 30 employees
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management
- Procured information from various vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Maintenance and Engineering Deputy Director
TAAG- Angola Airlines
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Lead Line and Base Maintenance, and MCC activities
Maintenance Control Center - Manager
TAAG- Angola Airlines
05.2010 - 03.2022
- Lead Airworthiness Control activities on daily Taag- Angola Airlines fleet operation such as: 1- Mel items, Trouble Shooting, Etops, Cat II and Rvsm operations, EFB and FMC Navdatabases effectivity, Repeater Defects, Aogdesk, Aircraft systems software control, Mel committee Member, responsible to update Mel and DDG Revisions update
- Managed efficient teams of up to 30 employees
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management
- Procured information from various vendors to ensure cost-effective purchasing
- Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety
- Planned, scheduled and delegated daily work
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts.
Boeing Airplane Configuration Team Member
TAAG - Angola Airlines
02.2015 - 12.2017
- Participate and contribute for all technical aspects of a new Boeing airplane configuration
- Manages and documents the customer's airplane configuration definition
- Assisted various business groups with document organization and dissemination during configuration.
Line Maintenance Team Leader
TAAG - Angola Airline
03.1996 - 01.2010
- Lead Line Maintenance Teams, developing aircraft maintenance activities on entire Company fleet such as: B737-200, B707, F27, B747-300, B737NG, B777-200/300ER, in base and on outstations.
Quality Control Inspector
TAAG- Angola Airlines
04.1990 - 02.1996
- Assist and monitor all inspections on airplanes during base maintenance checks to improve Quality, Maintenance Performance and Safety flights
- Performing visual inspections and tests where appropriate
- Coached employees on Maintenance procedures, company policies and performance standards.
Aircraft Avionics Technician
TAAG-Angola Airlines
10.1986 - 03.1990
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover any malfunctions
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, control boxes antennas and other pieces
- Performed thorough visual and physical inspections of all electrical parts
- Completed quality assurance checks of all service work and completed documentation outlining all updates.
Trainee Avionics Engineer
TAAG-Angola Airlines
04.1982 - 10.1986
- Worked as a Trainee Avionics Engineer on Radio/Navigation/Instruments and Electrical Shops during Aircraft Maintenance Institute Course
- Performed troubleshooting to solve problems in an efficient and effective manner
- Troubleshot electrical equipment problems such as electro-valves and sensors.
Education
Bachelor of Management Studies - Management Science
Universidade Aberta
Portugal01.2013
Associate in Aircraft Maintenance And Engineering -
14 De Abril - TAAG High School Institute
Luanda, Angola01.1986
High School Diploma -
MAKARENKO High School
Luanda, Angola01.1982
Skills
- Team management
- Task delegation
- Preventive maintenance
- Deadline management
- Quality assurance and control
- Materials requisition
- Teamwork
- Operations Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Staff Development
Certification
- B737-200
- B707
- F27
- B747-300
- 737-700
- B777-200/300
- DASH8-400
- Anac License Nº 25/ERA/1
Languages
Portuguese - Native
English - Upper intermediate
Other Courses
- Management of Aviation Quality and Service- Luanda by lATA
- Air side Safety awareness - Luanda by lATA
- Schedule Maintenance Program Development- Luanda by Boeing
- Aircraft Rigging - Seattle by Boeing
- Technical Instructor
- Wiring Practices Training - Luanda by Boeing
- 12 Principles of Aviation Crisis Management- Luanda by Kenyon
- B777-200/300 (GE90) Ramp and Transit- Lisbon by Lufthansa
- B777 ETOPS Operation- Lisbon by Lufthansa
- Fuel Tank Safety, e learning by TAP
- Honeywell Navigation Database Products and Services- JNB by Honeywell
- Manual Usage Course
- MIS softwares familiarization course
- ETOPS, CAT II/III, RVSM, RII
- IFE and In-Flight Connectivity System - B777
- E-Enabling Ground System - B777
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/12/63
- Nationality: Angolan / Portuguese
Timeline
Maintenance and Engineering Director
TAAG- Angola Airlines
12.2022 - 11.2023
Maintenance and Engineering Deputy Director
TAAG- Angola Airlines
03.2022 - 12.2022
Boeing Airplane Configuration Team Member
TAAG - Angola Airlines
02.2015 - 12.2017
Maintenance Control Center - Manager
TAAG- Angola Airlines
05.2010 - 03.2022
Line Maintenance Team Leader
TAAG - Angola Airline
03.1996 - 01.2010
Quality Control Inspector
TAAG- Angola Airlines
04.1990 - 02.1996
Aircraft Avionics Technician
TAAG-Angola Airlines
10.1986 - 03.1990
Trainee Avionics Engineer
TAAG-Angola Airlines
04.1982 - 10.1986
Bachelor of Management Studies - Management Science
Universidade Aberta
Associate in Aircraft Maintenance And Engineering -
14 De Abril - TAAG High School Institute
High School Diploma -
MAKARENKO High School
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