Kiflom Gebremedhin
Bowie,MD
Summary
Aircraft maintenance technician with hands-on experience supporting Boeing 737NG/Max, Airbus A320 family, CRJ, Gulfstream, and Boeing 737/777 operations. Skilled in troubleshooting engine runs and taxi qualifications. Ensures maintenance manual compliance and accurate service record documentation with a strong safety focus.
Overview
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Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
American Airlines
Washington, District of Columbia
01.2025 - Current
- working on Boeing 737NG & MAX and Airbus A320F (A319,320,321) with engine run and taxi qualification.
- completed job cards per maintenance manuals and company procedures, ensuring compliance and safety.
- performed troubleshooting to identify root causes of faults, enhancing operational reliability.
- Evaluated condition of equipment of brakes, tires, and other landing gear components prior to takeoff.
- installed fuel tanks, landing gear assemblies, and exhaust systems, contributing to aircraft readiness.
- Assembled and installed mechanical, hydraulic and structural components and accessories using appropriate tools.
- Used specialized tools such as torque wrenches and micrometers for precise measurements.
- Cleaned up hazardous materials from work areas following safety guidelines.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Avdyne Aeroservices
Washington, District of Columbia
07.2024 - 09.2026
- Inspected flight control systems and replaced hydraulic actuators to maintain operational integrity.
- Executed landing gear shock absorber replacement to ensure safe aircraft operation.
- Adjusted cargo door and replaced counter-balance for optimal function and safety.
- cargo door and passenger door adjustment and rigging
- worked on Bombardier CRJ 700/900 aircraft
- Documented maintenance actions in aircraft records and service logs.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Gulfstream
Savannah, Georgia
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Inspected airframes, engines, and systems for airworthiness compliance.
- Troubleshot mechanical and electrical discrepancies across flight systems.
- Repaired components following Gulfstream maintenance procedures and safety standards.
- Performed scheduled maintenance on Gulfstream business aircraft using approved technical manuals.
- Documented maintenance actions in aircraft records and service logs.
- Coordinated with inspectors, engineers, and technicians on hangar work.
Jet Engine Mechanic
SAFRAN aircraft engine service
Brussels
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked as Jet-engine mechanic in SAFRAN aircraft engine service brussels, belgium
- Gained expertise in LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines to enhance maintenance procedures.
- Disassembled, inspected, and reassembled aircraft engines to ensure operational reliability.
- Removal and installation of different aircraft engine parts
- Perform removal, installation, and replacement of engines, accessories
- Draining, servicing and refilling of engine fluids
- Logged faults into the system to ensure traceability and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Boeing 737 Genfam & B777)
Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Inspected aircraft and aircraft components, including landing gear, hydraulic systems, tires, and engines, for damage, defects, corrosion, or wear to support airworthiness.
- Inspected mechanical, hydraulic, and structural systems to diagnose malfunctions and ensure operational reliability.
- Executed repairs on diverse aircraft parts to maintain airworthiness.
- Repaired worn, defective, or damaged parts and components, such as damaged gaskets, lines, couplings, cables, and pulleys, using hand tools, gauges, and test equipment.
- Supported removal and installation of varied aircraft parts.
- Installed, removed, and modified aircraft components and parts.
- Followed work package requirements and completed tasks according to maintenance manual.
- Interpreted discrepancies and logs, written or verbal, to understand issue history, troubleshoot concern, and identify next steps, such as fix, defer, or replace.
- Reviewed maintenance records to verify completion of service checks, repairs, and overhauls within required intervals.
- Communicated issues, malfunctions, unusual wear, and damage to appropriate personnel.
- Completed all work activities in line with laws, regulations, standards, safety protocols, and procedures to protect self and others.
Education
Associate of Science - Aviation
Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia04-2017
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia01-2017
GED -
Wuqro Preparatory School
Tigray, Ethiopia06-2013
High School Diploma -
Maikadra Primary & Secondary School
Tigray, Ethiopia06-2011
Skills
- Compliance with safety standards
- Precision measurement
- Structural repair
- Adaptability to new technologies
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Time management
- Works well under pressure
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal communication
- Strong communication skills
- Safety regulations
Personal Information
Availability: Available within 1-3 weeks
Certification
- Federal Aviation Administration, FAA issued A&P
- License and various certificates from Ethiopian Airlines- Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Aircraft structure maintenance technician- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Basic B737 max LEAP engine and Airbus training completion
- FAA Regualtion, fuel tank safety, electrical wire interconnection sysym (EWIS),human factor and other generic course certificates
- Certificate of personal and professional development training program on emotional intelligence, proactive mindset, time, thought, life management& team work modules- College of business and economics and LITHWS Training & Consultancy PLC, Ethiopia
- Certificate Service Award, Ethiopian Airlines
Language skills
English – Professional level, Tigrinya– Mother Tongue (Ethiopian), Amharic– Mother Tongue (Ethiopian), Arabic– Good
Timeline
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
American Airlines
01.2025 - Current
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Avdyne Aeroservices
07.2024 - 09.2026
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Gulfstream
10.2023 - 07.2024
Jet Engine Mechanic
SAFRAN aircraft engine service
07.2022 - 12.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Boeing 737 Genfam & B777)
Ethiopian Airlines
01.2017 - 01.2022
Associate of Science - Aviation
Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Addis Ababa University
GED -
Wuqro Preparatory School
High School Diploma -
Maikadra Primary & Secondary School