DAWIT ADEMAS
Chicago,IL
Summary
- Experienced Aircraft Mechanic with a strong team-player mentality and a safety-driven approach. Skilled in performing preventive and unscheduled maintenance, conducting detailed inspections, troubleshooting complex systems, interpreting technical documentation, and installing or replacing aircraft components. Highly adaptable, safety-conscious, and self-motivated, with a proven ability to work efficiently under pressure. Brings over 5 years of hands-on experience in base and line maintenance on Airbus A320 family, Boeing B737, and Bombardier Dash 8-Q400 aircraft. Known for exceptional attention to detail and a solid record of maintaining airworthiness through effective maintenance planning and execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheet Metal Technician
United Airlines
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in fabricating, assembling, and repairing aircraft sheet metal components following FAA and company specifications
- Performed layout, drilling, riveting, and fastening using hand tools and pneumatic equipment.
- Fastened joints and seams together to assemble components into sheet metal products.
- Supported structural inspections, identifying cracks, corrosion, and other damage on fuselage, wings, and control surfaces.
- Measured and cut aluminum and composite materials using blueprints, SRM (Structural Repair Manual), and shop drawings.
- Observed safety practices and procedures to maintain safe and clean working environment.
- Collaborated with senior technicians to install doublers, stringers, skins, and brackets during heavy maintenance checks.
- Assisted in removing and reinstalling panels, fairings, and interior components to access structural areas.
- Ensured quality control and safety compliance by performing final checks on completed repairs.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
STS Aviation Group
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Perform line maintenance for major airlines, including Frontier, Southwest, Delta, SkyWest, and Allegiant, ensuring timely and safe aircraft operations
- Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on commercial aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
- Work under tight deadlines to support flight schedules while maintaining high safety standards.
- Provided on-call maintenance support for aircraft turnaround operations.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines
03.2017 - 05.2022
- Perform line maintenance for major airlines, including Frontier, Southwest, Delta, SkyWest, and Allegiant, ensuring timely and safe aircraft operations
- Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on commercial aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and regulatory compliance.
- Work under tight deadlines to support flight schedules while maintaining high safety standards.
- Provided on-call maintenance support for aircraft turnaround operations.
Education
Diploma - | Aviation Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Addis Ababa Ethiopia03-2017
Diploma - | Electrical & Electronics
Bahir Dar Poly University College
Bahir Dar Ethiopia07-2015
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Attention to detail
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Safety procedures
- Oxygen system servicing
- Aircraft service
- Strong work ethic and integrity
- Interpreting technical documentation
- AOG Conditions Handling
- Safety Protocol Knowledge
Certification
- A&P
- driving license
Timeline
Sheet Metal Technician
United Airlines
04.2025 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
STS Aviation Group
01.2025 - 04.2025
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines
03.2017 - 05.2022
Diploma - | Aviation Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Diploma - | Electrical & Electronics
Bahir Dar Poly University College