Kidus Demilie

• Prepair maintenance and repair order for CRJ700/900 aircrafts.
• Evaluate part vendor repair documents and insure proper data is provided to authorize maintenance.
• Managed and coordinated multiple aviation-related projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory standards.
• Collaborated with internal teams, engineers, Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), to deliver seamless operations, from planning to execution, for aviation support services and maintenance programs.
• Played a key role in ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and federal guidelines, including managing documentation and maintaining accurate records for inspections, repairs, and aviation safety programs.
• Oversaw the preparation and submission of aviation-related proposals, working closely with project teams to craft compelling submissions that adhered to funding requirements.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs by streamlining administrative and logistical processes.
• Built and maintained strong relationships with the client's airliner (PSA Airlines), and contractors to ensure smooth project delivery and to facilitate ongoing business development.
• Delivered regular progress reports to senior leadership, ensuring clear communication of milestones, challenges, and achievements.
• Managed resource allocation and ensured that all aviation operations were fully equipped, staffed, parts and tooling are AMM (Aircraft Manufacturers Manual) complied and compliant with both federal regulations (FAR) and internal policies.

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o Perform and certify operational and functional checks of a scheduled Airbus A350 A and C-check maintenance

performed by the shift technicians.

o Perform and certify operational and functional checks of a scheduled B737- NG A and C-check maintenance

performed by the shift technicians.

o Perform scheduled A to C-check maintenance inspection tasks within budgeted time frame and the following other tasks.

o Test engine and system operations using testing equipment and perform runup tests.

o Modify aircraft systems or components following drawings, engineering orders, and technical publications.

o Download/upload aircraft system software.

o Troubleshoot and fix faults as observed or reported.

o Log maintenance data on appropriate documents.