SOLOMON GUDETA
West Orange,NJ
Summary
Reliable Manager and Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technical Manager
Ethiopian Airlines
Newark, NJ
11.2022 - Current
- Planning for handling of incoming flights, i.e., equipment, facilities, and manpower, is ready prior to the A/C arrival for any aircraft with known maintenance discrepancy/early warnings from the aircraft health monitoring system/AHM and ACARS Alerts, and scheduled maintenance activities by coordinating with the head office maintenance
- Control center in remark rectification.
- Meeting the aircraft on arrival, ensuring safe parking, communicating with the crew about the overall operation of the aircraft, attending to pilot remarks on the aircraft, and enforcing safety at a high standard in the remark rectification process.
- Rectifying any technical problems of aircraft following the manufacturers Manual and regulatory body regulations.
- Assuring smooth, on-time, and accurate technical information, such as aircraft limitations, operational impacts, and deferral restrictions, communicated to head office.
- Plan, conduct proactive maintenance measures for nuisance faults or any slight indication of the health condition of an aircraft to avoid problems during Flight
- Ensuring the consistent implementation of safety regulations, airline safety and security policy, and procedures, FAA, and other regulatory body requirements.
- Briefing the operating crew about the aircraft and any maintenance work done on the aircraft.
- Dispatching the aircraft and following up on the flight using the system until its next destination, arrival safely.
Manager Scheduled Maintenance B777/A350
Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve company objectives.
- Directed activities of personnel in maintenance, repair, and overhaul of all aircraft.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in an increase in operational efficiency.
Team Leader A/C Maintenance
Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Supervised and coordinated the maintenance, overhaul, and repair of the Aircraft.
- Ensured Aircraft are maintained within established standards and in compliance with the regulatory body requirements.
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Coordinated daily operations, ensuring team adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa
01.2008 - 03.2017
- Performed routine maintenance tasks on aircraft, such as lubricating, servicing, and removal/installation of parts.
- Inspected aircraft components to detect any signs of wear or malfunctioning.
- Performed major rigging, adjustment, and test of A/C systems.
- Conducted pre-flight inspections to determine if aircraft was ready for flight operations.
- Performed troubleshooting and defect rectification of different A/C system faults.
- Inspected completed work to certify that maintenance adhered to standards and procedures.
- Reviewed completed maintenance work package and signed off CRS to Release A/C to service after maintenance.
Education
BSc Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Thomas Edison State University
NJ, USADiploma - Aircraft Maintenance
Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaAdvanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaSkills
- Aircraft Maintenance Management
- Maintenance Supervision
- Project management
- Operations Management
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Inspections Expertise
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Troubleshooting Abilities
- Technical leadership
- Employee Development
- Technical process improvement
Certification
- FAA License in Airframe and Power plant category
- ET CAA License in Airframe, Power plant and Avionics Category
• Type ratings on B737-200,
F-50, B767, B777, B787 and
A350 Aircraft
• Human Factor
• FAA regulations
• Aviation Legislation
• Fuel Tank Safety
• SMS
• DG (Dangerous Goods)
• EWIS
LANGUAGES
English: Full Professional
Amharic: Full Professional
Timeline
Technical Manager
Ethiopian Airlines
11.2022 - Current
Manager Scheduled Maintenance B777/A350
Ethiopian Airlines
10.2018 - 10.2022
Team Leader A/C Maintenance
Ethiopian Airlines
03.2017 - 09.2018
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines
01.2008 - 03.2017
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance
Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Advanced Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
BSc Degree - Aviation Maintenance Technology
Thomas Edison State University