ANTHONY MUIRURI WAMBUI
Nairobi
Summary
Accomplished avionics professional with over 19 years of extensive experience in line and base maintenance for a diverse range of aircraft, including Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, ATR, AW139, and regional fleets. FAA A&P licensed with a strong track record in executing complex modifications such as Inmarsat JetWave installations, conducting C/A checks, troubleshooting intricate systems, and ensuring rigorous quality compliance within EASA Part-145 environments. Recognized for exceptional leadership in fostering clear communication, promoting a first-time fix mindset, and consistently delivering projects on schedule while prioritizing safety and airworthiness. Committed to driving operational excellence and enhancing aircraft performance through innovative solutions and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Avionics Supervisor
Barzan Maintenance Shield
05.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of 10 engineers and 13 technicians on AW139 helicopters equipped with Pratt & Whitney PT6C-67C engines. Oversaw daily operations, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and avionics system modifications, ensuring fleet serviceability and mission readiness. Directed manpower planning, task allocation, and technical oversight to maintain compliance with OEM, regulatory, and company standards. Set up new team structure, conducted interviews, and led recruitment, building a high-performing maintenance workforce from the ground up. Liaised with OEM and Acted as primary technical escalation point, resolving complex avionics faults with minimal downtime.
Avionics Tradesman
Barzan Maintenance Shield
05.2022 - 05.2022
- Performed scheduled/unscheduled maintenance and rectification on AW139 avionics systems. Carried out troubleshooting, fault isolation, and component replacement in accordance with approved data. Supported senior engineers in implementing modifications and completing service bulletins. Maintained accurate records and compliance with QA and safety protocols.
B2 Aircraft Mechanic
Qatar Airways
10.2014 - 01.2021
- Led the Qatar airways modification that worked with the vendor (Inmarsat) in installing their prototype aircraft Wi-Fi connectivity system on Boeing B777-200/300 both at base in Doha and also Boeing Everett facility. Helped the vendor in making requisite adaptability changes that made the project successful. Finally running, testing and troubleshooting on more than 50 aircrafts.
Base Maintenance Mechanic
Qatar Airways
10.2014 - Current
- Plan and coordinate all avionics/electrical task to be accomplished on scheduled C Checks and A check on both Wide and Narrow body aircraft. Collaborate with the check controller in ensuring that the checks accomplished in time and according to stipulated maintenance procedures. Maintain a current knowledge of aircraft service changes, inspection schedule requirements, and procedures and general knowledge pertaining to aircraft maintenance and servicing.
- Consistently met aircraft schedules by coordinating efforts of avionics personnel
- Effectively supervised and instructed avionics technicians with the guidance and proper procedures of troubleshooting, routine inspections and preventive maintenance
- Conducted quality control inspections
- Ensured compliance with maintenance procedure manuals.
- Carried out various modifications on different aircraft systems
Lead Avionics Technician
Kenya Airways
08.2011 - 10.2014
- Plan and coordinate all avionics/electrical task to be accomplished on scheduled C Checks and A check on both Wide and Narrow body aircraft. Collaborate with the check controller in ensuring that the checks accomplished in time and according to stipulated maintenance procedures. Maintain a current knowledge of aircraft service changes, inspection schedule requirements, and procedures and general knowledge pertaining to aircraft maintenance and servicing.
- Consistently met aircraft schedules by coordinating efforts of avionics personnel
- Effectively supervised and instructed avionics technicians with the guidance and proper procedures of troubleshooting, routine inspections and preventive maintenance
- Conducted quality control inspections
- Ensured compliance with maintenance procedure manuals.
- Carried out various modifications on different aircraft systems.
Avionics Technician
Fly 540 Aviation
01.2007 - 08.2011
- Maintained, tested and inspected aircraft avionics systems. Troubleshot and repaired. Ran diagnostic software and updated software In accordance with technical requirements. Executed modifications and service bulletins as directed by relevant authorities. Analyzed and interpreted complex schematics and other technical publications while carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. Provided a safety conscious, quality-oriented and skilled environment accomplishing maintenance objectives and satisfying our customers.
Line Maintenance
Fly 540 Aviation
01.2007 - 08.2011
- Based in Dare salaam with an air craft and performed daily scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, transit checks as per Relevant maintenance manuals.
- Based in Nairobi Performed scheduled maintenance, towing, in-flight Entertainment, fueling, unscheduled maintenance Removal and installation of components carried out check A, Daily and Transit checks as per the MEL and conducted fault diagnosis and the required repairs
- BASE MAINTENANCE
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, took part in three PW 121 engine changes and in addition took part in 3 Check C on the ATR 42-320, DHC 8-100, BEACHCRAFT 1900D I have also worked on FOKKER 27
Education
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics (Electronics Major)
The Kenya Polytechnic
01.2006
Certificate - Programmable Logic Controllers (P.L.C)
The Kenya Polytechnic
01.2006
Skills
- Proficient in aircraft system maintenance
- Operational troubleshooting
- Analytical reasoning
- Team action synchronization
- Quality assurance testing
- Strategic Leadership
References
ON REQUEST
Certification
- AW139 TYPE TRAINING (Pw PT6-67C)
- BOEING 777-200 MODULAR TRAINING
- EMBRAER 170/175 FAMILIARIZATION (GE CF34-8E) COURSE
- ELECTRICAL WIRING INTERCONNECT SYSTEMS (EWIS) COURSE
- FUEL TANK SAFETY
- EASA PART 145 MAINTENANCE ORGANISATION APPROVALS COURSE
- AIRCRAFT DOCUMENTATION
- RAMP SAFETY AWARENESS
- DANGEROUS GOODS TRAINING
- SECURITY PROCEDURES
- EWP AWARENESS
Aircrafts
- A319/A320/A321
- A330
- A340
- A350
- A380
- B787
- B777
- B767-300
- B737-300/700/800
- EMBRAER ERJ 170/190
- AW139
- OTHER REGIONAL AIRCRAFTS
Timeline
Avionics Tradesman
Barzan Maintenance Shield
05.2022 - 05.2022
Avionics Supervisor
Barzan Maintenance Shield
05.2021 - Current
B2 Aircraft Mechanic
Qatar Airways
10.2014 - 01.2021
Base Maintenance Mechanic
Qatar Airways
10.2014 - Current
Lead Avionics Technician
Kenya Airways
08.2011 - 10.2014
Avionics Technician
Fly 540 Aviation
01.2007 - 08.2011
Line Maintenance
Fly 540 Aviation
01.2007 - 08.2011
Certificate - Programmable Logic Controllers (P.L.C)
The Kenya Polytechnic
Diploma - Electrical & Electronics (Electronics Major)
The Kenya Polytechnic
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