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HAFTU ABRHA HAFTU

Avionics Systems Engineer | Chief Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance Training | Senior Technical Instructor, Aircraft Maintenance | Aircraft Mechanic
202 Old Bond CT,KY

Summary

With over 16 years of comprehensive experience in the commercial airline industry, has served in key roles including Aircraft Avionics Systems Engineer, Chief Avionics – Aircraft Maintenance Training, Senior Technical Instructor – Aircraft Maintenance, and Aircraft Mechanic. Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering, along with FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License and ET-CAA Avionics, Airframe, and Powerplant License.

Also a co-author of the book “Wireless Signal Processing”, published in collaboration with fellow co-authors.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Avionics Systems Engineering

UPS Airlines
Louisville, KY
10.2022 - Current
  • 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.

Liaison Engineering

Atlas Air Worldwide
Erlanger, KY
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • 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.

Chief Avionics – Aircraft Maintenance Training

Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa
10.2018 - 04.2021

• 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.

Senior Technical Instructor – Aircraft Maintenance

Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa
03.2013 - 10.2018
  • 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.

Aircraft Mechanic

Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa
02.2010 - 03.2013
  • 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.

Technologist

Information Network Security Agency
ADDIS ABABA
09.2008 - 01.2010
  • 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.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Mekele Institute of Technology
Mekele
01.2004 - 07.2008

Skills

Technical Skills: Manage complex tasks, aircraft maintenance, airworthiness management, AOG technical support, operational disruption management, troubleshooting, technical evaluation, reliability analysis, regulatory compliance, engineering authorization development, cost optimization, data analysis and technical reporting, project coordination and implementation

Tools & Software: SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ArborText, Maintenix, MyBoeingFleet, AirbusWorld, TRAX

Accomplishments

B737 NG, B757, B767, B777,B747, A300,A350, DA42NG

Timeline

Avionics Systems Engineering

UPS Airlines
10.2022 - Current

Liaison Engineering

Atlas Air Worldwide
04.2021 - 10.2022

Chief Avionics – Aircraft Maintenance Training

Ethiopian Airlines
10.2018 - 04.2021

Senior Technical Instructor – Aircraft Maintenance

Ethiopian Airlines
03.2013 - 10.2018

Aircraft Mechanic

Ethiopian Airlines
02.2010 - 03.2013

Technologist

Information Network Security Agency
09.2008 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering

Mekele Institute of Technology
01.2004 - 07.2008

Publication

WIRELESS SIGNAL PROCESSING by Haftu Abrha, Tsegazeab Hailu, Haile Weleslassie, Andrew Betts, Patrick Krag and Prof. Paul A. Isihara.

References

References available upon request.

HAFTU ABRHA HAFTUAvionics Systems Engineer | Chief Avionics, Aircraft Maintenance Training | Senior Technical Instructor, Aircraft Maintenance | Aircraft Mechanic