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Bekalu Assegid

Seattle

Summary

Detail-oriented aircraft professional bringing a proven history of effectively directing, monitoring, or performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance on aircrafts. Strong knowledge of standard hardware and materials with an insatiable curiosity of new industry materials and techniques.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Inspector

Boeing
Renton
12.2023 - Current

• Conducted airworthiness inspections on various aircraft components.
Validated and verified safety requirements.
Documented findings through pick-ups (NCR), TWP, and scrap tags using CEMS and REDARS.
• Ensured rework compliance with engineering drawings, BAC specifications, and D6 documents.
• Verified successful completion of functional tests per eJitt documentation.
• Performed safety and root cause analysis techniques for aircraft systems, including flight control, fuel, hydraulics, avionics, air conditioning, and engines.
Resolved engineering challenges using engineering drawings and specifications, and took corrective action to resolve the problem.

Java

Tata consultancy
Seattle
12.2021 - 07.2023

Designed, developed, tested, and deployed Java-based applications, following best practices and coding standards.

Implemented RESTful APIs for seamless communication and data exchange.

Contributed to Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Worked in an Agile development environment, utilizing JIRA and Confluence for project management, task tracking, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Developed use cases and sequence diagrams to document system behavior and interactions.

Debugged, implemented, and maintained Java software applications.

Deployed microservices in test and production environments.

Technologies Used: Java 8, Spring Boot, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), Splunk, Bitbucket, Jira, Mongo, GemFire, Hibernate, Spring Integration, JSON.

Software Engineer

Photon Infotech
Seattle
03.2021 - 01.2023

Developed, implemented, and tested microservice API endpoints, deploying applications across various environments.

Utilized Java 8 features, like Stream API, Lambdas, and Executor services.

Designed and deployed multiple web-based applications using Java and microservice architecture.

Created web services for efficient data handling, adhering to best practices for maintainability, and reusability.

Employed Maven, Jenkins, Pivotal Cloud Foundry (PCF), and Splunk for development, integration, and cloud computing.

Enhanced customer experience through application improvements.

Streamlined software processes, reducing development and maintenance time.

Mentored junior developers for enhanced team participation.

Technologies used: Java, MySQL, Spring MVC, Hibernate, HTML, CSS, and GitHub.

Java Developer

Infosys Technologies
Seattle
11.2020 - 04.2021

Designed, developed, tested, and deployed Java-based applications, following best practices and coding standards.

Executed and documented research and development projects, serving as a subject matter expert for software domains and system-specific issues.

Adhered to disciplined approaches for design, development, operation, maintenance, and documentation of software and firmware components.

Utilized Java 8 features, like Stream API, Lambdas, and Executor services.

Technologies used: Java, MySQL, Spring MVC, Hibernate, HTML, CSS, and GitHub.

Electro-mechanic

King County Metro
Seattle
01.2019 - 01.2020

Diagnosed, tested, maintained, repaired, and overhauled rail/streetcar vehicles' electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and equipment according to schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer instructions.

Troubleshot, repaired, replaced, and modified mechanical, electronic, and electrical components, both analog and solid-state electronic systems, and defective parts for various equipment and system controls.

Installed special electronic testing systems and communication devices on cars, serviced and maintained microprocessor control systems, and calibrated and repaired test equipment.

Inspected, tested, maintained, repaired, serviced, rebuilt, and overhauled electrical, mechanical, and electronic subsystems on rail/streetcar vehicles.

Avionics Technician

Aviation Technical Services Inc
Everett
07.2017 - 01.2019

Worked on different modifications, including Panasonic Wi-Fi, Row 44 Wi-Fi installation and provisions, ECS, NGS, HGS, IMMR, ACARS, and cabin configuration on the B737.

Assembled a wire bundle for different modifications.

Knowledge of crimping procedures, wire lacing/typing procedures, wire-marking machines, continuity tests, heat-shrinkable tubing, and analysis charts.

Able to assemble, modify, and install wire bundles, conductors, and other electrical components.

Conducted troubleshooting and repairs of avionics and electrical systems on Boeing aircraft.

Performed and documented all work per appropriate manuals and regulations, as required.

Aircraft System Engineer

Ethiopian airlines
Addis Ababa
01.2014 - 09.2016

Performed operational, functional, and systems tests (electrical, mechanical).

Excellent in performing root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and repair of technical testing issues.

Knowledge of engineering orders and work instructions.

Excellent knowledge of airframe, power plant, and avionics aircraft systems.

Performed airplane system design and systems integration on different parts of aircraft systems, including flight control, fuel, hydraulics, avionics, air conditioning, and engines.

Performed removal and installation of flight control, hydraulic actuator, engine, APU, and components of the aircraft.

Developed and applied safety requirements for aerospace hardware and systems, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Proficient in troubleshooting all systems in mechanical, hydraulic, engine indication and crew alerting system (EICAS), engine, APU, airframe, electrical, flight control, and avionics.

Inspected different aircraft systems, components, engines, and APU.

Ensured compliance with FAA regulations, manufacturer’s technical data, approved supplements, RSM/QCM, and customer requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian airlines
01.2010 - 01.2014

Diagnose, test, maintain, repair, and overhaul electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems and equipment in accordance with schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturer instructions.

Inspected the work of aircraft mechanics performing maintenance, modification, repair, or overhaul of aircraft mechanical and electrical systems to ensure adherence to the standard procedure.

Ensured all the maintenance and inspection processes were carried out in accordance with FAA and Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority requirements.

Education

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Maharishi
Fairfield, IA
12-2022

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia
02-2016

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Ethiopian Airlines Academy
Ethiopia

Skills

  • Airworthiness inspection
  • Root cause analysis
  • Attention to detail
  • Functional testing
  • Safety compliance
  • Engineering drawings
  • Electrical systems
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Customer service
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Decision-making
  • Aircraft maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Detail-oriented
  • Flight control systems
  • FAA compliance
  • Interpreting technical documentation
  • Quality assurance procedures
  • Aircraft inspection
  • Installing components
  • Inspection techniques
  • Troubleshooting and repair
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Self motivation

Certification

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant license #4242979.

System Trainings

· B777-200/300, GE90 system courses (Airframe, Power plant and Avionics) for 304 hours.

· B737 NG, CMF565-7B system course (Airframe & power plant and Avionics) 352 hours.

Reference

· Fiker Lemma Airplane Safety Engineer at Boeing Everett, WA

fiker.g.lemma2@boeing.com

Timeline

Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Inspector

Boeing
12.2023 - Current

Java

Tata consultancy
12.2021 - 07.2023

Software Engineer

Photon Infotech
03.2021 - 01.2023

Java Developer

Infosys Technologies
11.2020 - 04.2021

Electro-mechanic

King County Metro
01.2019 - 01.2020

Avionics Technician

Aviation Technical Services Inc
07.2017 - 01.2019

Aircraft System Engineer

Ethiopian airlines
01.2014 - 09.2016

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian airlines
01.2010 - 01.2014

Master of Science - Computer Science

University of Maharishi

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Addis Ababa University

Some College (No Degree) - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Ethiopian Airlines Academy