Ashenafi Tadesse
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician with 19 years of experience in performing maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on a variety of aircraft systems and components. Adept at working under pressure to ensure aircraft safety and compliance with industry standards. Possess solid problem-solving and leadership skills, with a proven track record of ensuring efficient operations, even without direct supervisory experience. Seeking to transition into an Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor role where I can leverage my expertise in technical operations and team collaboration.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
FedEx
05.2021 - Current
- Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Worked closely with a team of technicians to complete maintenance tasks on time, contributing to an on-time flight schedule
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
Air Transport International
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention, and safety.
- Delegate daily scheduled maintenance tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Performed engine Run whenever there is a requirement.
- Perform assigned scheduled maintenance tasks, deferred maintenance items and troubleshoot pilot writeups, walk around findings.
Aircraft Avionics Technician
United Airlines
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Perform troubleshooting using both FIM and WDM's, updating software on different aircraft computer system and system cards and restore aircraft back to full CAT III capability.
- Tested electrical aircraft systems, components, and equipment for compliance with standards and to uncover malfunctions.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
FEAM - MaintenanceEngineering
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Troubleshoot pilot writeups and walk around finding.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, avionics and hydraulics.
Team Leader
Ethiopian Airlines.
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Supervise and coordinated maintenance, overhaul and repair of aircraft under C or A check.
- Collaborated with manufacturers, maintenance representatives, engineering departments and regulatory personnel to effectively carry out aircraft maintenance and repairs.
Aircraft Technician and Quality Control Inspector
Ethiopian Airlines.
03.2005 - 02.2015
- Conducted inspections, maintenance, and repairs on various types of aircraft, ensuring all work met FAA standards and manufacturer specifications
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics on avionics, propulsion, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Maintenance School
Addis Ababa03-2005
Skills
- Wiring diagrams
- Corrosion control
- Structural assembly
- System troubleshooting
- Preventative Maintenance
- Compliance with FAA Regulations
- Technical Documentation
- Safety and Quality Control
- Team Collaboration and Training
- Inventory and Parts Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
Languages
English
Professional Working
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic
FedEx
05.2021 - Current
Lead Aircraft Mechanic
Air Transport International
09.2020 - 05.2021
Aircraft Avionics Technician
United Airlines
06.2019 - 09.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
FEAM - MaintenanceEngineering
06.2018 - 06.2019
Team Leader
Ethiopian Airlines.
02.2015 - 07.2017
Aircraft Technician and Quality Control Inspector
Ethiopian Airlines.
03.2005 - 02.2015
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Maintenance School
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