Dawit Tesema
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills and Productive aircraft service professional bringing an extensive history of service and inspection on varied model aircrafts. Aiming to fulfill a role in which to leverage in-depth industry knowledge and a diverse skill set acquired over 14 years of service in the aviation landscape.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aircraft Mechanic (Heavy Maintenance )
Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2016 - 10.2023
- Carried out routine and non-routine removal/replacement and troubleshooting of avionics, power plant and Airframe parts of the aircraft such as B737-200, Boeing 787-8/9, B737NG,B757,Q400 and B767 aircrafts per polices, procedures and specifications of the companies, FAA and EASA standards.
- Inspected aircraft components and systems for wear, corrosion, or other defects.
- Repaired or replaced defective parts using hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
- Tested mechanical units to ensure proper performance.
- Operated ground support equipment such as hoists, jacks, and test stands.
- Performed routine maintenance on aircrafts including servicing fluids and lubricating moving parts.
- Checked hydraulic systems for leaks or malfunctioning components.
- Replaced worn out gaskets and seals when necessary.
- Completed detailed documentation associated with all maintenance activities performed on an aircraft.
- Read engineering drawings and technical manuals to determine repair needs.
- Conducted periodic inspections of landing gear assemblies for signs of wear.
- Collaborated with other technicians to diagnose complex malfunctions.
- Inspected parts or aircraft to identify defects, proper fluid levels and general wear.
- Serviced and lubricated aircraft and subsystems as directed.
- Read and interpreted safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals to solve problems.
- Preserved units or parts during work process, installation and storage.
Aircraft Mechanic (Line Maintenance)
Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
06.2009 - 06.2016
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Maintained aircraft environmental systems, oxygen systems, fire extinguishing systems and utility systems.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Updated maintenance and repair logs according to services performed and submitted reports to supervisors for review.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Skills
- Have open and can do attitude
- I am flexible and resilient
- High negotiation, team building problem solving Oral/written communication, time management and team leading skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office tools (Word PowerPoint excel,access outlook)and
- Outstanding ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or blueprints
- Propsper in high paced environment with any shift work availability weekends or holidays on call experience
- Make effective use of time resources and tools
- Quick learner and have the ability to take instruction
- Ability to perform tasks using aircraft documentation (task card, aircraft manual fault isolation manual,engineering order etc)
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem solving skills
- I have excellent technical expertise highly detailed and safety focused
Certification
- Certificate Service Award of 10 years, 06/18/2019, Ethiopian Airlines
- Certificate of Service First program, 02/07/2015, Service Quality Institute at Ethiopian Airlines
Education And Training
- Diploma Aircraft Maintenance.
- Aircraft Mechanic Diploma (Equivalent to Canadian standards) in validation.
- Bachelor Degree in management from Haramaya University, Haramaya. Ethiopia
- B737-200 Aircraft systems training
- Recognition of the successful completion of service first program from service quality institute
- Air-side safety and defensive driving
- Human factor
- Aviation legislation of EASA Part 145
- Aviation regulation for FAA
- Fuel tank safety
- Electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS)
- Electrical wire installation system (EWIS)
- Safety management for operational personnel
- Advanced Diploma in Metal Technology (mechanical engineering) from Menschen fur Menschen Harar,Ethiopia
References Available
Reference available up on request
Timeline
Aircraft Mechanic (Heavy Maintenance )
Ethiopian Airlines
06.2016 - 10.2023
Aircraft Mechanic (Line Maintenance)
Ethiopian Airlines
06.2009 - 06.2016