Catherine Obaigwa
London ,Ontario
Summary
SUMMARY OF EXPERTISE /ACHIEVEMENT
Prior experience in planning for manpower required for B787-8 A-Checks and B737-700/800 A and C-Checks. Proven skills in aircraft maintenance procedures, inspection systems, measuring instruments, and test equipment for various aircraft including but not limited to B737-700/800, B 787- 8 during Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and Engine Change, Aircraft Repair.
Knowledge of aircraft materials, parts, and the regulations governing their acceptance for registered aircraft and the process of quarantine action.
Safety- Knowledge of safety precautions and fire prevention, personal protective equipment, safety management systems, good housekeeping standards, and safe handling practices.
Problem-solving & Analytical Skills-Able to handle complex aircraft system challenges
Report writing - Aircraft Maintenance report and Aircraft Deferred status report.
Proven skills in project management, communication, and relationship-building. Prepared to bring 15+ years of related experience to aviation. Detail-oriented Aircraft professional skilled in directing, monitoring, and performing preventive and unscheduled aircraft maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of standard industry hardware and materials with a continuous drive for new knowledge.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic
JD AERO TECHNICAL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections on Avionics systems and curried out rectification of any defect found.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to carry out Avionics modifications as per Service Bulletins provided.
- Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify issues and rectified them as per aircraft manuals and company procedures.
- Carried out Functional tests of aircraft components such Aircraft instruments, aircraft computers and switches to determine their serviceability.
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
KENYA AIRWAYS | NAIROBI
01.2008 - 07.2022
- Responsible for aircraft maintenance and ensuring there is zero rework on aircraft
- Oversee and supervise the maintenance team of technicians and engineers.
- Troubleshoot aircraft structural, mechanical, or hydraulic systems to identify problems and meet performance standards and safety.
- Repair aircraft structural, mechanical and hydraulic systems including but not limited to air conditioning, hydraulics, engines, flight controls, landing gear, avionics systems, electrical generation, oxygen, fuel, pneumatics etc
- Removal and installation of flight controls, engine components, and landing gear
- Perform engine run ups and riggings on multiple systems.
- Read and interpreted technical documentation, federal statements and equipment schematics
- Performed preventive and corrective maintenance on aviation ground support equipment
- Order and maintain inventory of parts and supplies
- Ensure all relevant reports pertaining to issues of service delays, incidents, and accidents, are completed in detail identifying all elements leading up to events
- Provide training and development to apprentice and technical staff in areas of safety, documentation, and maintenance
- Source required technical information in maintenance manuals in an accurate and timely manner as required
- Performed troubleshooting and root cause analysis to understand problems and plan corrections.
Apprentice Engineer
KENYA AIRWAYS
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Be thoroughly familiar with safety requirements and practice safe work habits
- Assist in diagnosing malfunctions or other problems in aircraft or in mechanical components or systems including engines, hydraulic systems, flight control systems, and fuel systems, as per technical manuals, drawings, or blueprints
- Assist in disassembling aircraft systems and removing defective components
- Report problems to a supervisor so action can be taken to rectify them
- Maintain an accurate record of the maintenance history of the aircraft.
Education
DIPLOMA - Aviation Maintenance Technician -Avionics
FANSHAWE NORTON WOLF SCHOOL OF AVIATION
London, ON04.2024
DIPLOMA - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
INTERNATIONAL CAREER SCHOOL CANADA
03.2022
DIPLOMA - Aeronautical Engineering
SKYPATH AVIATION COLLEGE
NAIROBI KENYA11.2002
APPROVALS , B737-700/800 AND B787-8 - B737-700,800,900 SYSTEM COURSE. B787-8 SYSTEM
Kenya Airways Training School
Nairobi Kenya12.2017
Skills
- Aircraft Repair and Maintenance
- Engineering Schematics
- Strong Organization Skills
- Project Management
- Preventive Maintenance
- System Troubleshooting
Certification
- LICENSED. Kenya Civil Aviation Aircraft Meintanance Engineers Licence Category A Airframes and C Powerplant.
- Kenya airways Approvals on B787-8 and B737-700,800,900
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic
JD AERO TECHNICAL
05.2023 - 08.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
KENYA AIRWAYS | NAIROBI
01.2008 - 07.2022
Apprentice Engineer
KENYA AIRWAYS
01.2005 - 01.2008
DIPLOMA - Aviation Maintenance Technician -Avionics
FANSHAWE NORTON WOLF SCHOOL OF AVIATION
DIPLOMA - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
INTERNATIONAL CAREER SCHOOL CANADA
DIPLOMA - Aeronautical Engineering
SKYPATH AVIATION COLLEGE
APPROVALS , B737-700/800 AND B787-8 - B737-700,800,900 SYSTEM COURSE. B787-8 SYSTEM
Kenya Airways Training School
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