HAFTU ABRHA HAFTU

• Led major and complex aircraft modification projects from RFI and RFP through BAFO and implementation, including technical evaluation, contract review, financial analysis, and project oversight to ensure on-time delivery and cost-effective execution.
• Evaluated Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Bulletins (SB), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Service Letters (SL), Fleet Team Digest (FTD), NPRMs and Maintenance Tip (MT) to enhance aircraft safety, performance, and reliability.
• Supported aircraft maintenance, flight operations, liaison engineering, technical support, component engineering, and reliability engineering to improve aircraft operational performance, maintenance efficiency, and system reliability.
• Prepared Electrical Load Analyses (ELA) to ensure adequate electrical power system capacity and to support regulatory certification requirements for aircraft system modifications.
• Managed engineering and avionics software platforms including CSCT, Loadstar Server Enterprise (LSE), LSAP Librarian Suite, and AIT Fleet Data Center Command Center (FDCC).
• Well-versed in the Maintenix IT tool for managing documents, releasing Engineering Orders (EOs), and managing maintenance activities, engineering records, and configuration data.
• Worked with the FAA, Boeing, Airbus, and various vendors to ensure compliance with regulatory and operational requirements, with a strong understanding of applicable regulatory standards and practices.
• Participated in FAA-approved five-phase Ops Specs manual revision and approval process with the Certificate Management Office (CMO).
• Prepared Engineering Substantiations (ES), Aircraft Engineering Releases (AER), and Engineering Orders (EOs) to support aircraft modifications, repairs, and process changes.
• Worked as an IOSA risk-based internal and external auditor for the Maintenance and Engineering section.
• Working knowledge of ANSOG and ANSP/AISP security frameworks and operational requirements.

• Prepared and issued instructions and documents to support safe aircraft operations and timely return to service.
• Collaborated with MCC, Fleet Managers, and Technical Support to coordinate and expedite efficient repairs for AOG aircraft.
• Evaluated FARs, ADs, and other notifications to ensure compliance and resolve in-service issues.
• Analyzed ACARS uplink data and worked with OEMs to maintain safety and airworthiness.
• Utilized advanced tools like AIMS, TRAX, and Tableau for data analysis and reporting.
• Evaluated reported chronic findings and developed corrective action plans.

• Provided day-to-day engineering support and technical coordination to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient airline operations.
• Evaluated Airworthiness Directives (AD), Service Bulletins (SB), Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), Service Letters (SL), Fleet Team Digest (FTD) and other engineering documents and prepared Engineering Orders (EO).
• Managed aircraft avionics software configurations, including software planning, tracking, implementation, and configuration control.
• Developed and managed engineering projects, modifications and fleet standardization for aircraft Avionics systems and components.
• Collaborated with regulatory authorities, aircraft manufacturers, OEMs, and service providers, representing the airline in resolving technical and airworthiness issues.
• Reviewed periodic reliability reports and devised means to improve dispatch reliability at an optimum cost.

• Supervised classroom instruction and on-the-job training to ensure high-quality education delivery.

• Ensured training compliance and updates based on SBs, ADs, and fleet reliability inputs, coordinating with the curriculum development team to enhance and revise training content.

• Led the EASA approval application project, ensuring compliance with applicable aviation regulations under Part-147 requirements.

• Led support for complex fault isolation cases in collaboration with engineering teams.

• Implemented Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) standards to improve operational efficiency.

• Prepared Maintenance Training Organization Exposition (MTOE) and Training Procedure Manual (TPM).

• Actively led and supported customers while ensuring training programs comply with FAA, EASA, and local ET-CAA requirements, as well as all applicable aviation standards.

• • Conducted B777-200/300, B737-600/700/800/900, and Diamond 40/42 NG B2 systems theory and on-the-job training covering avionics systems under ATA Chapters 22, 23, 24, 31, 34, 42, 45, and 46.
  • Developed Training Needs Analysis (TNA), course syllabi, lesson plans, and course flow.
  • Prepared detailed training handouts for technical instruction.
  • Incorporated pilot feedback, repetitive maintenance issues, and technical publications into training materials.
  • Managed training content using the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Administered examination and assessment processes.
  • Prepared Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Administered examinations management system.

• Performed removal & installation, functional and operational checks.
• Performed troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, modifications.
• Followed regulatory forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders per AMM, FIM, WDM, IPC, CMM.

• Worked as a Technologist supporting satellite communication systems (Thuraya platform) through monitoring, technical analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Assisted in troubleshooting, system maintenance, and ensuring reliable and secure satellite communication network operations.