Davidson Nzekwe-Daniel
Kinwood,TX
Summary
Dedicated aviation professional, scholar, and nonprofit leader committed to advancing education and workforce development within the aviation industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Engineer
United Airlines
Houston, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Analyze and solve PMA parts design, operation, maintenance, performance, and reliability issues.
- Define maintenance program requirements to align with safety and regulatory standards.
- Evaluate regulatory requirements and assess modifications for their impact on fleet reliability and performance.
- Support design and implementation projects, facilitating technical support and FAA PMA/OOPP approval processes.
- Provide on-site technical assistance for line and base operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote airworthiness, safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Assist suppliers in integrating FAA-approved materials into company technical manuals.
- Develop solutions for reliability issues concerning aircraft systems, components, and maintenance programs.
Fabrication Engineer
GA Telesis
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Oversaw fabrication program management to align program dispositions with organizational objectives.
- Coordinated with supply chain vendors and firms to optimize the end-to-end fabrication process for in-house repair and overhaul support.
- Led the development of technical drawings for aircraft components utilizing CAD software.
- Directed research efforts to create comprehensive technical data packages for airplane components.
- Evaluated and approved technical reports and packages before production commencement.
Engineer
630 Aerospace
Miami, FL
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Achieved successful development of technical drawings and data packages for alternative and repair parts.
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives through identification and validation of alternative materials and processes.
- Fostered collaboration with engineering vendors to streamline the fabrication process, resulting in effective maintenance repair and overhaul solutions.
A&P Mechanic
Kalitta Air
Oscoda, MI
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Performed C and D checks on Boeing 747 and 767 airplanes.
- Assisted in interpreting maintenance instructions, including AMMS, SRMS, WDMS, IPCS, and EAS routine task cards as relevant to job cards.
- Supported troubleshooting and repair of discrepancies to maintain compliance with approved maintenance data. Documented work in alignment with company and FAA manuals.
Education
MBA - Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Worldwide12-2027
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Management
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL12-2019
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Swansea University
Swansea, United Kingdom09-2016
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria06-2014
Skills
- Proficient in SolidWorks
- AutoCAD proficiency
- EnSight proficiency
- Matlab programming
- Effective leadership and communication
Affiliations
- Founder & CEO, Davidson Initiative Inc
- Fellow, Dwight D. Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship
- Member, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP)
- Member, Association for Women in Aviation Maintenance (AWAM)
Certification
- FAA Powerplant Certificate 12/2019
- FAA Airframe Certificate 12/2018
Award
· Engine (Gen Fam) Training Scholarship – Pratt & Whitney 01/2019
· Achievement Award – Dwight D. Eisenhower Transport Fellowship 11/2019
· Certificate of Leadership Recognition – Broward College 10/2019
Timeline
Engineer
United Airlines
11.2024 - Current
Engineer
630 Aerospace
08.2024 - 11.2024
Fabrication Engineer
GA Telesis
03.2021 - Current
A&P Mechanic
Kalitta Air
04.2020 - 12.2020
MBA - Aviation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Associate of Science - Aviation Maintenance Management
Broward College
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Swansea University
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
University of Benin