Professional Experience
Senior Powerplant Engineer IV
Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
April 2020 – June 2024
- Performed diagnostics and prognostics monitoring of engine systems using EHM and ECTM to prevent unscheduled removals and optimize maintenance.
- Initiated Engineering Orders (EOs) and Engineering Repairs (ERs); followed up on dispositions for timely implementation.
- Reviewed SBs, ADs, and OEM documents to ensure compliance and prepare implementation documents.
- Developed work scopes and repair orders for engines: GEnx, GE90-115, CFM56-7B, TRENT1000, TRENT XWB, Leap-1B, PW2000, PW4000, PW150A, and APUs: GTCP331-5/-2, 131-9A/-9B, APS5000, APS1000.
- Designed engine monitoring programs to improve on-wing time and minimize maintenance costs.
- Collaborated with OEMs to resolve non-standard defects and gain approvals for repair schemes and deviations.
Aircraft Maintenance Program & Task Card Engineer III
Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
April 2018 – April 2020
- Developed and updated task cards based on maintenance programs for B737 and A350 aircraft.
- Led process improvements in task card policies, reducing waste and operational costs.
- Supported maintenance schedule optimization by reviewing routine and non-routine man-hour data.
- Contributed to redelivery of B767 and B737-700, and EIS projects for B787, B737 MAX, and A350 fleets.
- Ensured alignment with regulatory requirements (FAA, EASA, etc.) in documentation and implementation.
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Planner
Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
May 2017 – April 2018
- Managed maintenance planning, work scope definitions, and turnaround time (TAT) calculations.
- Coordinated with OEMs, regulatory bodies, and customer representatives for project execution.
- Improved OPT to 95% and customer satisfaction to 85% by streamlining planning and reducing delays.
- Ensured proper sequencing and availability of components, jigs, and tools to minimize downtime.
Associate Task Card Engineer
Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Dec 2015 – May 2017
- Developed maintenance task cards for B737/B777 aircraft engine systems.
- Assisted in integrating airworthiness documents from FAA, EASA, and Transport Canada.
- Supported development of maintenance programs and associated job instruction documentation.
Assistant Task Card Engineer (Trainee)
Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
May 2015 – Nov 2015
- Completed training in aviation industry basics, aircraft systems, and B737(NG) systems (Level II).
- Gained foundational experience in task card preparation and technical documentation.