Mark Meiring

Purchase / repair / exchange and training orders to be raised timeously and ensure the AMASIS process is completed. Ensure all core units are returned to the supplier. Prepare all related quotes as per contract, ensure all the necessary authorisations are obtained, together with an adjudication form, and manage orders / repairs according to its priority until its completion on AMASIS. The order must be tracked through all phases of the supply chain until the customer has received the goods and is satisfied. Compile weekly AMASIS report on open orders – repairs and update the client on the status of these orders as well as should a delivery date not be met. Assist freight forwarders and couriers, as well as prepare commercial invoices to accompany shipments into Angola, in accordance with the latest Angolan Decree Law. Respond to and act on over and above requirements from the client timeously and to their satisfaction. Engage in continuously seeking for and suggesting improved working methods and strategies. Ensure all email correspondence pertaining to an order is saved to the server. Buyers may not enter an agreement or obligation on behalf of the company to incur debt or pledge credit. Importation and exportation of aircraft for maintenance in South Africa. Supplier invoices must be compared with approved quotation any discrepancies must be resolved. Signed invoices must be given to accounts dept. for payment. Responsible for the AMS stores at Bedfordview and Lanseria. Stock control for aircraft spares and consumables. Ensure that all cargo handled is correctly labelled and delivered to the applicable cargo company with all the required documentation. All cargo arriving and departing via Johannesburg to be cleared through customs. Collect, receive and deliver cargo and goods ordered by the clients as and when necessary. Control of calibrated instruments. Maintain approved suppliers credentials and update them on a regular basis.

National Service. Apprenticeship. Position inside factory in small engine workshop as engine fitter. Promoted to crew chief – team consisting of 4 engine fitters. Selected to start assembly line of new helicopter engine (fully manufactured at Atlas Aircraft Corporation) to equip new medium lift helicopter – Oryx – for the SANDF. After completing project requested to establish a “TRIAGE “line or hospital line, to determine test bed engine failure and apply preventative measures. Chosen to establish a new Service Station under Turbomeca Africa. New direction for business – offer an onsite service up to deep maintenance level for new generation of Turbomeca gas turbine engines.