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PAUL KINDARO

Lae

Summary

Experienced Airport Maintenance Supervisor and Inspector with over 40 years in civil aviation and airport operations. Proven expertise in airport safety compliance, runway maintenance, infrastructure supervision, and project coordination. Strong background working on government-funded and international aviation projects. Seeking opportunities in within airport operations, infrastructure maintenance, or civil works supervision.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Supervisor – Airport Operations

National Airports Corporation (PNG)
01.2004 - 01.2024
  • Managed daily airport maintenance and infrastructure operations
  • Ensured compliance with aviation safety and regulatory standards
  • Supervised runway inspections, pavement repairs, and airfield maintenance
  • Coordinated maintenance teams and contractors
  • Prepared inspection reports and safety documentation

Airport Inspector

Civil Aviation Authority (PNG)
01.1990 - 01.2004
  • Conducted inspections of airports, airstrips, and helipads
  • Issued licences and assessed new airstrip developments
  • Monitored safety compliance across multiple provinces
  • Supervised civil works and maintenance projects

Trainee Airport Inspector

Office of Civil Aviation (PNG)
01.1984 - 01.1989
  • Completed technical and field training in airport operations
  • Assisted with inspections, surveying, and reporting
  • Gained hands-on experience in civil aviation maintenance

Education

Civil Aviation Technical Training -

Civil Aviation Training College
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
12-1989

Higher Certificate - Civil Engineering

Lae Technical College
Lae, Papua New Guinea
12-1986

Draughting Certificate -

Lae Technical College
Lae, Papua New Guinea
12-1983

Skills

  • Airport Operations & Safety Compliance
  • Runway & Pavement Maintenance
  • Aviation Regulations & Inspections
  • Infrastructure & Asset Maintenance
  • Civil Engineering Support
  • Project Supervision (AusAID Projects)
  • Workplace Safety & Risk Management
  • Technical Reporting & Documentation
  • Team Leadership & Staff Supervision

Certification

  • Airport Operations, Maintenance & Management (AusAID)
  • Asphalt Maintenance Training (AusAID)
  • Business English Correspondence (UK)

Timeline

Maintenance Supervisor – Airport Operations

National Airports Corporation (PNG)
01.2004 - 01.2024

Airport Inspector

Civil Aviation Authority (PNG)
01.1990 - 01.2004

Trainee Airport Inspector

Office of Civil Aviation (PNG)
01.1984 - 01.1989

Civil Aviation Technical Training -

Civil Aviation Training College

Higher Certificate - Civil Engineering

Lae Technical College

Draughting Certificate -

Lae Technical College

OTHER INFORMATION

  • Willing to relocate to Anywhere
  • Open to contract or full-time roles
  • Strong experience working in remote and regional locations
PAUL KINDARO