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Rui Inácio

Rui Inácio

Tamai,PN

Summary

Proactive Avionics Systems Technician and Teacher with extensive experience in assembly, installation, and maintenance of avionics systems on various aircraft. Expert in developing and implementing training programs, supporting regulatory compliance, and enhancing technical documentation. Known for strong technical acumen and ability to lead and collaborate effectively in high-pressure environments.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

TECHNICIAN AVIONICS SYSTEMS

LEONARDO HELICOPTERS (Line Up Aviation)
09.2022 - Current

Assembly of avionics equipment and systems in AW139 helicopters. Installation, repair and alterations of wiring and avionics components. Operational tests of avionics equipment and systems.

AVIONICS SYSTEMS TEACHER

Las Formação
10.2014 - Current

Develop and implement complementary means to support classes in the Avionics area to be taught to classes in training at the company LAS Training. Develop exams and tests to prepare trainees for the qualification and certification exam in both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. EASA training areas - REGULATION (EU) No. 1321/2014: Module 3 - Principles of Electrical Engineering; Module 4 – Principles of Electronics; Module 5 – Digital Techniques and Electronic Instrumentation Systems; Module 11 - sub-modules 11A.5, 11A.6, 11A.14; 11A.18; 11A.19; 11A.20; 11A.21: Module 12 (Helicopters) - sub-modules 12.7, 12.8, 12.15, 12.17, 12.18, 12.19: Module 13 - sub-modules 13.3, 13.4, 13.5, 13.8, 13.9, 13.10, 13.20, 13.21, 13.2

ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS/ AVIONICS SYSTEMS TEACHER

ENSINUS- Estudos Tecnicos E Profissionais
01.2022 - 06.2022

Provide professional training courses in the area of Electricity/Electronica (Mecatronica) and Avionics Systems.

TECHNICIAN AVIONICS SYSTEMS

AEROTECH PRO COMPANY
08.2019 - 11.2021

Perform and comply with scheduled inspections on RAFO C 295 aircraft. Audio Integration System Update, (Tactical Communications); MultiFunctional Information Distribution System (MIDS), and Fully Integrated Tactical System (FITS).

REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CATEGORY OF SERGEANTS IN COM

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
01.2013 - 12.2013

Support and collaborate with the CFMTFA Commander in the unit command task. General president of the CFMTFA Sergeants Club (NCO). Perform mediator and/or defender functions in matters related to the category of sergeants with the Command of the CFMTFA. Actively participate in the work team of the Social Office.

AVIONICS SYSTEMS TEACHER

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.2007 - 12.2013

Develop and execute technical manuals for training courses in the field of avionics (MELIAV). Develop and execute session plans for the training courses (CFP and CFS). Provide training in the Avionics area, more specifically in the disciplines of Servomechanism Fundamentals, Airplane Instruments, Electricity and Aircraft Electrical Systems, Navigation, Autopilot and Accident Prevention (SHST) to the training courses for Squares (CFP), Sergeants ( CFS), Officers (CFO-Contracted), pilot students of the Portuguese Navy and trainees from the armed forces of the Republics of Angola and Mozambique.

GROUND SECURITY OFFICER

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.2007 - 12.2013

Monitoring the safety conditions in the area of responsibility of the Electrotechnics Nucleus. Prepare the planning of Awareness Actions for the military belonging to the staff of the Electrotechnics Nucleus. Provide awareness-raising actions in the workplace or in a room/auditorium. Actively work with the Accident Prevention Office (GPA) in simulations and awareness actions.

SAFETY OFFICER AT THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION OFFICE

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
11.2006 - 08.2007

Perform audits and assessments on Accident Prevention (SHST) to functional technical areas of the CFMTFA. Develop and implement the CFMTFA's annual Accident Prevention Plans, together with the ground safety delegates of each functional area. Develop and deliver Awareness Actions to all non-FAP employees. Prepare accident disclosure reports (DIVOC). Fill accident reports with a view to analyzing them

HEAD OF HANGAR OF DOCA 4 MLU-F16

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
11.2004 - 10.2006

Perform and schedule the tasks to be performed on each aircraft under transformation by the technical maintenance areas. Coordinate the work between the various teams of maintenance technicians in the tasks to be carried out on the aircraft. Check and maintain the levels of consumables, for the normal development of the tasks to be carried out on the aircraft. Carry out the processes of supply of equipment and organs necessary for the normal development of the tasks to be performed on the aircraft. Supervise and manage technical publications so that they are properly updated and in perfect conditions of use. Verification and inspection of the execution of the tasks of the different teams involved. Actively collaborate in the execution of tasks in teams of avionics in aircraft transformation.

SQUADRON 601 MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION MANAGER

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.2002 - 09.2004

Control the anomaly record books of each aircraft on Esq.601. Control and manage technical publications of P3P-Orion aircraft. Responsible for assigning aircraft to the front line after completion of maintenance tasks.

TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR OF THE MAINTENANCE AREA FLCS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
12.1993 - 09.2002

Responsible for managing the material and human resources of the FLCS - F 16 functional area, assigning maintenance tasks to each team. Keep the technical publications assigned to the FLCS and Instrumentation functional area up to date and in a state of use. Keep a historical record regarding FLCS and Instrumentation anomalies for each aircraft. Perform maintenance on FLCS and Instrumentation systems and their components, carrying out the detection and repair of malfunctions and system operability tests. Perform control tasks as a maintenance inspector. Carry out and coordinate with other maintenance areas advanced repair actions as well as scheduled inspections. It should be noted that from 2000 to 2002 I was also involved in the removal and installation of equipment and wiring in the “Dock 4 MLU-F16” (name as the work area for the transformation of aircraft "F16 OCU" to "F16 with MLU" was known) .

TECHIMICIAN ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
05.1990 - 12.1993

Carry out the maintenance of electromechanical and electronic systems, of the CESSNA337G aircraft, and respective components. Proceed with the detection of anomalies and their repair, as well as the operation of tests for electromechanical systems. Carry out scheduled inspections as team leader as well as pre-flight inspections. Technically support teams from other functional areas, as well as technical assistance to aircraft assigned to the Air Museum.

TECHNICIAN F ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
03.1988 - 05.1990

Maintenance of electromechanical and electronic systems, of the CESSNA 337G and De Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft, and respective components. Proceed with the detection of anomalies and their repair, as well as the operation of tests for electromechanical systems. Carry out scheduled inspections as team leader as well as pre-flight inspections. Technically support technical teams from other functional areas.

TECHNICIAN F ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
08.1987 - 02.1988

Maintenance of electromechanical and electronic systems, of the Fiat G 91 aircraft, and respective components. Proceed with the detection of anomalies and their repair, as well as the operation of tests for electromechanical systems. Carry out scheduled inspections as team leader as well as pre-flight inspections. Technically support teams from other functional areas.

TECHNICIAN F ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
05.1985 - 07.1987

Maintenance of electromechanical and electronic systems, of the Fiat G 91 aircraft, and respective components. Proceed with the detection of anomalies and their repair, as well as the operation of tests for electromechanical systems. Carry out scheduled inspections as team leader as well as pre-flight inspections. Technically support teams from other functional areas.

AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.1981 - 04.1985

Integrate the maintenance teams of electromechanical and electronic systems, of the Fiat G 91 aircraft and its components. Monitor the team leaders in the procedure for detecting and repairing anomalies, monitoring the operational tests of electromechanical systems in a learning perspective. Carry out inspection and verification actions to lead batteries installed in aircraft. Be part of maintenance teams in scheduled and pre-flight inspections.

Education

Professional Training - F PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

JORGE LOZANO SCHOOL
09.2026

Technical Training - HUMAN FACTORS - INITIAL TRAINING AND AWARENESS

AIR FORMATION- CFAATC
09.2019

Technical Training - FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE ( FOD)

AIR FORMATION- CFAAT
09.2019

Technical Training - AERONAUTICAL LEGISLATION EASA PART M/145 & CRS-INI

AIR FORMATION_ CFAATC
09.2019

Technical Training - EWIS 4 & 5

TERAS AVIATION TRAINING CENTER
09.2019

Technical Training - CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE LASFORMAÇÂO

LAS FORMAÇÃO
10.2014

OSHA - SAFETY, HYGIENE AND HEALTH AT WORK FOR SAFETY

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE
06.2009

Military Training - CIMIC INTERNSHIP CERTIFICATION

Emgfa
10.2008

Professional Training - INSTRUCTOR / TEACHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
09.2008

Military Training - COURSE CHIEF SERGEANT PROMOTION

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)
03.2007

Professional Training - GENERAL COMPUTER SKILLS

IEFP
02.2007

Professional Training - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COURSE

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)
08.2006

Professional Training - AWARENESS IN FIREFIGHTING

NATIONAL FIRE SCHOOL
08.2006

Professional Training - CAD

IEFP
03.2006

Professional Training - EXCELL

IEFP
02.2006

Military Training - CIMIC COURSE - TACTICAL LEVEL

EMFA
04.2005

Professional Training - SAFETY AND HYGIENE CERTIFICATION /

IEFP
02.2005

High School Diploma -

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
01.2005

Professional Training - TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IN BUILDINGS - I

IEFP
09.2004

Professional Training - TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IN BUILDINGS - P

IEFP
02.2004

Technical Training - FLIGHT CONTROL COURSE PA F-16 A / B

USAF
05.1994

Technical Training, - FLIGHT CONTROL COURSE F-16 A / B

LOCKHEED MARTIN
04.1994

COMPLEMENTARY ELECTROTECHNICAL COURSE -

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
06.1993

Technical Training, - TECHNICAL SERGEANTS TRAINING COURSE

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)
05.1985

Technical Training, - SPECIALIST TRAINING COURSE

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)
09.1981

Technical Training - COMPLEMENTARY COURSE IN MECHANOTECHNICS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
06.1980

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Works Well Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and Organization

Timeline

TECHNICIAN AVIONICS SYSTEMS

LEONARDO HELICOPTERS (Line Up Aviation)
09.2022 - Current

ELECTRICITY/ELECTRONICS/ AVIONICS SYSTEMS TEACHER

ENSINUS- Estudos Tecnicos E Profissionais
01.2022 - 06.2022

TECHNICIAN AVIONICS SYSTEMS

AEROTECH PRO COMPANY
08.2019 - 11.2021

AVIONICS SYSTEMS TEACHER

Las Formação
10.2014 - Current

REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CATEGORY OF SERGEANTS IN COM

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
01.2013 - 12.2013

AVIONICS SYSTEMS TEACHER

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.2007 - 12.2013

GROUND SECURITY OFFICER

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.2007 - 12.2013

SAFETY OFFICER AT THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION OFFICE

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
11.2006 - 08.2007

HEAD OF HANGAR OF DOCA 4 MLU-F16

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
11.2004 - 10.2006

SQUADRON 601 MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION MANAGER

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.2002 - 09.2004

TECHNICAL SUPERVISOR OF THE MAINTENANCE AREA FLCS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
12.1993 - 09.2002

TECHIMICIAN ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
05.1990 - 12.1993

TECHNICIAN F ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
03.1988 - 05.1990

TECHNICIAN F ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
08.1987 - 02.1988

TECHNICIAN F ELECTRICITY AND AIRPLANE INSTRUMENTS

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
05.1985 - 07.1987

AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

Portuguese Air Force (PoAF)
09.1981 - 04.1985

Professional Training - F PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT

JORGE LOZANO SCHOOL

Technical Training - HUMAN FACTORS - INITIAL TRAINING AND AWARENESS

AIR FORMATION- CFAATC

Technical Training - FOREIGN OBJECT DAMAGE ( FOD)

AIR FORMATION- CFAAT

Technical Training - AERONAUTICAL LEGISLATION EASA PART M/145 & CRS-INI

AIR FORMATION_ CFAATC

Technical Training - EWIS 4 & 5

TERAS AVIATION TRAINING CENTER

Technical Training - CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE LASFORMAÇÂO

LAS FORMAÇÃO

OSHA - SAFETY, HYGIENE AND HEALTH AT WORK FOR SAFETY

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE

Military Training - CIMIC INTERNSHIP CERTIFICATION

Emgfa

Professional Training - INSTRUCTOR / TEACHER PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Military Training - COURSE CHIEF SERGEANT PROMOTION

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)

Professional Training - GENERAL COMPUTER SKILLS

IEFP

Professional Training - SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT COURSE

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)

Professional Training - AWARENESS IN FIREFIGHTING

NATIONAL FIRE SCHOOL

Professional Training - CAD

IEFP

Professional Training - EXCELL

IEFP

Military Training - CIMIC COURSE - TACTICAL LEVEL

EMFA

Professional Training - SAFETY AND HYGIENE CERTIFICATION /

IEFP

High School Diploma -

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Professional Training - TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IN BUILDINGS - I

IEFP

Professional Training - TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE IN BUILDINGS - P

IEFP

Technical Training - FLIGHT CONTROL COURSE PA F-16 A / B

USAF

Technical Training, - FLIGHT CONTROL COURSE F-16 A / B

LOCKHEED MARTIN

COMPLEMENTARY ELECTROTECHNICAL COURSE -

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Technical Training, - TECHNICAL SERGEANTS TRAINING COURSE

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)

Technical Training, - SPECIALIST TRAINING COURSE

PORTUGUESE AIR FORCE (PoAF)

Technical Training - COMPLEMENTARY COURSE IN MECHANOTECHNICS

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
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