- Exploring various forms of art, such as [activity 1], [activity 2], and [activity 3], to nurture creativity and personal growth
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- I have a passion for photography and editing photos
- Drawing and Painting
ALEMAYEHU ALEM ASFAW
North York,Canada
Summary
A responsible position involving proven skills of DIRECTING, ORGANIZING, EVALUATING, and MANAGING in an organization with national or international operations, equipment / parts manufacturing or government regulatory agency. Preference would be the aviation industry; however, other service areas in Project Management, Professional Services, and Business Services would also be of interest.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
DIVISION MANAGER
Ethiopian Airlines Inc.
- Directed a division of Technical Planning and Engineering in an aircraft maintenance facility of a major airline company; formulated maintenance policies; planned, directed and coordinated aircraft maintenance schedules; developed, approved and managed engineering change orders, repairs and major projects; administered divisional affairs.
- Reviewed and/or approved 200+ Engineering orders or repairs for modifications on aircraft structures, systems, avionics, engines, interior modifications and other components, either developed in-house or based on Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) service bulletins
- Actively participated in three IATA meetings in Montreal, Canada, and Geneva
- Twice acted as company resident rep in Washington State, USA, 3 to 4 months each time, at Boeing aircraft factory during the B727 and 767 aircraft fleet purchase. Cost estimate CAD 20 and 50 million per aircraft respectively
- Developed, reviewed and/or approved engineering aircraft structural maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), using classical structural analysis techniques and damage tolerant design analysis
- Coordinated and managed 10+ major engineering projects, related to structures, materials, fasteners, fabrication processes and flammability
- Acted as a liaison with customer representatives on major aircraft maintenances and service bulletin compliances
- Participated in accident and incident investigations and prepared necessary reports with recommendations for corrective actions
- Reviewed, approved aircraft maintenance policies, maintenance programs and task cards
- Managed aircraft maintenance schedules, component changes and records and carried out interdepartmental meetings and coordination, made decisions as appropriate
- Coordinated with the Civil Aviation (CAA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding certification and compliance packages, maintenance policies, inspection procedures and maintenance programs
- Managed and controlled aircraft manual revision systems – AMM, WD, SRM, and component manuals
- Directed information system tasks and projects to provide services to the Technical Unit of the airline
- Participated in aircraft OEMs, operator conferences and air shows, including Paris, Hanover and others
CONCIERGE
Security Surveillance Systems
01.2001 - Current
- Carry out a license skilled category job; control building access; assist residents and visitors as required; maintain positive relationship with clients; operate safety and security computerized surveillance systems; receive and handle mail and couriers; assist trades people; supervise move-ins and move-outs; perform visitor parking controls; enforce by-laws and regulations of the building and deal with complaints; respond to and carry out fire and other emergency alarm procedures as required; perform patrol duties; write daily shift and occurrence reports; record boiler, chiller and other mechanical equipment readings.
Education
MSc - Aeronautics
Cranfield University
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
AEC Diploma - Computer Science Technology
O'Sullivan College
Certificate - Advanced Management
Maastricht University
Certificate - CAD Programs
Maple Leaf College
AS9100 Quality Standards Review - undefined
SAE International Webinar
Skills
- Team leadership
- Personnel administration
- Engineering mechanical designs
- Equipment maintenance
- Equipment structural analysis
- Engineering modifications
- Technical qualification
- Investigation and problem-solving
- Technical presentation
- Organizational planning
- Airline business knowledge
- Customer support
Accomplishments
- DIRECTED a division of Technical Planning and Engineering in an aircraft maintenance facility of a major airline company. FORMULATED maintenance policies; PLANNED, DIRECTED and COORDINATED aircraft maintenance schedules; DEVELOPED, APPROVED and MANAGED engineering change orders, repairs and major projects; ADMINISTERED divisional affairs. Results: Smooth running of aircraft maintenance operations and on time delivery for flight service.
- ORGANIZED a major check on customer Boeing jet aircraft. NEGOTIATED and ESTABLISHED package and modifications; SCHEDULED aircraft check in collaboration with other divisions; COORDINATED all tasks; SUPERVISED and CONTROLLED inspection and restoration. Results: Check completed two weeks ahead; company revenue more than half a million USD per aircraft.
- EVALUATED a Boeing 767 aircraft landing gear exchange program. REVIEWED airworthiness directive; EVALUATED in-house capability; NEGOTIATED with overhaul and rework agencies; COORDINATED exchange program inspection, training and rework. Results: A mandatory inspection and modification successfully complied on three aircraft; aircraft safety and structural integrity enhanced.
Affiliations
- Society of Aerospace Engineers (SAE), Member
- Ethiopian Community Association, Board Member & President
Interests
Timeline
CONCIERGE
Security Surveillance Systems
01.2001 - Current
DIVISION MANAGER
Ethiopian Airlines Inc.
BSc - Mechanical Engineering
Addis Ababa University
AEC Diploma - Computer Science Technology
O'Sullivan College
Certificate - Advanced Management
Maastricht University
Certificate - CAD Programs
Maple Leaf College
AS9100 Quality Standards Review - undefined
SAE International Webinar
MSc - Aeronautics
Cranfield University
QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND
- Extensive, diversified and progressive experience in:
- Directing engineering and planning operations, planning and coordinating equipment maintenance engineering
- Organizing and coordinating task forces for major projects of equipment inspection, repairs or modifications
- Evaluating original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) equipment upgrades
- Developing, formulating and implementing policies for process standardization and efficiency enhancement
- Managing employees and establishing procedures to organize and manage various engineering maintenance tasks
- Designing equipment structural modifications damage repairs
- Writing engineering change orders (ECOs) and engineering repairs (ERs)