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Elias Adem

Alexandria,VA

Summary

  • Talented Aircraft Maintenance technician with a diverse skill set honed over 14 years in the aviation industry in all areas of B777/B737NG/B757/B767 aircraft systems, Knowledgeable about completing inspections, reading technical documentation, and installing new systems. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems, and avionics at a large MRO facility. Exceptional technical, and leadership skills with attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction.
  • Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Avdyne Aeroservices
Glen Burnie, MD
01.2024 - Current

• supervises maintenance tasks of aircraft to ensure conformity to
maintenance manual as well as regulatory requirements and issues
certificates of release to service following base maintenance on aircraft.
• Serves as a technical expert or mentor by providing advice and
corrective recommendations to others.
• Perform Inspection of aircraft or aircraft components, including landing
gear, hydraulic systems, tires, and engines for damage, defects, corrosion,
or other wear to ensure airworthiness.
• Recommends replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment
based on inspection.
• Inspects completed work to certify that maintenance adheres to
standards and procedures and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Promote and adopt safety practices.
• Review maintenance records to determine if service and maintenance
checks, repairs, and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
• Uses computers, computer systems, and other technology to enter,
document, access, receive, or communicate information.

Aircraft Technician IV Cat C authorization

Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
01.2017 - 09.2023

• supervises maintenance tasks of aircraft to ensure conformity to maintenance manual as well as regulatory requirements and issues certificates of release to service following base maintenance on aircraft.
• Serves as a technical expert or mentor by providing advice and corrective recommendations to others.
• Perform Inspection of aircraft or aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, tires, and engines for damage, defects, corrosion, or other wear to ensure airworthiness.
• Recommends replacement, repair, or modification of aircraft equipment based on inspection.
• Inspects completed work to certify that maintenance adheres to standards and procedures and that aircraft are ready for operation.
• Expected to promote and adopt safety practices.
• Review maintenance records to determine if service and maintenance checks, repairs, and overhauls were performed at prescribed intervals.
• Uses computers, computer systems, and other technology to enter, document, access, receive, or communicate information.

Aircraft Technician IV B1/B2 Authorization

Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08.2012 - 01.2020

• Supervise a team of maintenance technicians performing maintenance tasks.
• Perform Inspection and certify scheduled/unscheduled maintenance tasks.
• Perform defect rectification, modifications, structural repairs, Engine repairs, and functional tests on Avionic and Electrical systems.
• Perform Functional/Operational tests on various automatic control systems for functionality and operational integrity.
• Perform BITE checks of different systems and diagnose faults.
• Ensure aircraft technical logbook, maintenance documentation, job cards, work packages, and zonal handovers are completed accurately and within prescribed timescales.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company processes, and procedures.
• Researches, reads and interprets technical manuals and guidelines to perform inspections, installations, repairs, or other work activities.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
07.2009 - 08.2012

• Perform routine/non-routine maintenance operations, such as the replacement of power plant, airframe, avionics, and electrical system components.
• Perform hourly, daily, and monthly inspections to check for cracks, oil leaks, burned areas, foreign object damage, warping, distortions, missing segments, and wear.
• Perform aircraft servicing tasks.
• Order supplies, equipment, materials, and parts for repairs and general maintenance
• Perform routine/non-routine maintenance operations, such as the replacement of power plant, airframe, avionics, and electrical system components.
• Perform removal and installation of components such as the Engine, Auxiliary power unit, flight controls, actuators, fuel and hydraulic pumps, cockpit instrument & computers, wheel and brakes avionics controller modules
• Repairs worn, defective, or damaged parts or components (e.g., damaged gaskets, lines and couplings, cables, and pulleys), using hand tools, gauges, and testing equipment.
• Perform Servicing of different systems such as hydraulic, fuel, and landing gear systems
• Read and utilize blueprints, maintenance manuals, ATA codes, illustrated parts catalogs, service bulletins, and other maintenance documents to troubleshoot and complete work assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2006 - 08.2011

No Degree - Aviation Maintenance

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2007 - 06.2009

Skills

  • Analytical mind with a penchant for troubleshooting
  • Excellent math and computer skills
  • Detail-oriented with a passion for mechanics
  • Manual dexterity and physical strength
  • Extensive experience with power and hand tools, and knowledge of aircraft systems, mechanics, and parts
  • Ability to make consistent and precise repairs under pressure

Certification

  • ICAO Type II Airframe, Powerplant, and Avionics License with B777-200/300/F (GE90) and B737NG system training and Rating
  • B777 (GE90) Engine Ground Run-up
  • B737NG (CFM56-7B) Engine Ground Run-up
  • FAA License with Airframe and Powerplant Rating
  • Ethiopian Airlines MRO Quality Assurance Cat B1/B2/C Authorization

Reference

GOMORAW GETAHUN
Ethiopian Airlines
Position: Director of Line and Dispatch Maintenance
Tell: +251911250440
Email: gomorawg7277@gmail.com


Abiy G/Mariam
Ethiopian Airlines
Position: Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Tele:-+251911482954


LEMA LARGESSE
Ethiopian Airlines
Position: Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor
Tele:-+251911356030

Timeline

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Avdyne Aeroservices
01.2024 - Current

Aircraft Technician IV Cat C authorization

Ethiopian Airlines
01.2017 - 09.2023

Aircraft Technician IV B1/B2 Authorization

Ethiopian Airlines
08.2012 - 01.2020

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
07.2009 - 08.2012

No Degree - Aviation Maintenance

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy
06.2007 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Addis Ababa University
09.2006 - 08.2011
  • BSc in Mechanical Engineering - Sep/2006 to Aug/2011
  • Advanced Diploma in Aircraft Maintenance - Jun/2007 to Jun/2009
  • ICAO Type II Airframe, Powerplant, and Avionics License with B777-200/300/F (GE90) and B737NG system training and Rating
  • B777 (GE90) Engine Ground Run-up
  • B737NG (CFM56-7B) Engine Ground Run-up
  • FAA License with Airframe and Powerplant Rating
  • Ethiopian Airlines MRO Quality Assurance Cat "C" Authorization




Elias Adem