Washington Vicente dos Santos Junior
About Candidate
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (ANAC-LAME) with over 20 years of hands-on and leadership experience in helicopter and fixed-wing maintenance across Brazil (ANAC/RBAC 43/145) and Australia (CASA). Committed to aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and maximizing fleet availability in dynamic, high-reliability operations.
Currently at Aerofix Pty Ltd (Camden, NSW, Australia / United Aero Helicopters group), I deliver line and base maintenance on diverse fleets: R22, R44, AS350BA/B3, BK117/H145, and UH-60. Focus areas include advanced troubleshooting, preventive/scheduled maintenance optimization, AOG/downtime reduction, full CASA compliance, logbook & Airworthiness Directives management, and audit preparation.
Previously at HBR Aviação (Brazil), I led technician teams as Maintenance Inspector on Agusta A109 Series, Bell 206/407/429—achieving 100% regulatory adherence, zero major audit findings, and KPI-driven improvements in quality and productivity. Broad experience also includes LATAM Airlines (A320/B737 powerplant/line maintenance), Omni Táxi Aéreo (S-76, AS365, EC135, BO105), and other operators.
Key Strengths & Certifications:
Type ratings/endorsements: Airbus H145 (2025), Bell 429 WLG, AS350 series, Bell 206/407 OJT, Sikorsky S-76, Agusta A109, Rolls-Royce 250, Arriel 2C/2S, and more.
ANAC licenses: GMP (Powerplant) + CEL (Airframe/Structures).
Core expertise: Fault analysis & failure investigation | Structural/mechanical/hydraulic/transmission repairs | Manufacturer manuals & technical library management | Team leadership | Human Factors & safety systems.
Native Portuguese, advanced English (C1 – technical manuals & international ops), intermediate Spanish. Pursuing Effective Leadership for Maintenance and Mechanical Engineering degree.
Let’s connect if you’re in aviation recruitment, operations, or safety in Brazil/Australia. Passionate about high-reliability aviation and continuous improvement.
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