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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Yitbarek Zewdie Meshesha

Montreal

Summary

Experienced Transport Canada AME M2 and FAA A&P licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with over 15 years of experience in engine overhaul, line maintenance, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance. Proven expertise in engine inspection, aircraft certification, and regulatory liaison roles with major airlines and authorities such as FAA, EASA, and ET-CAA. Currently working on Boeing 787 fleet at Air Canada as Aircraft Certification Authorization.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Canada
05.2023 - Current
  • Perform Maintenance return-to-service for B787 fleet.
  • Aircraft Certification Authorization

Non-Certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Jazz Aviation LP
10.2022 - 05.2023

-Performed routine and non-routine maintenance tasks under the supervision of certifying engineers on Dash 8 and CRJ aircraft

-Assisted in troubleshooting, component replacement, and system servicing

-Ensured adherence to safety procedures and maintenance documentation standards.

-Supported hangar and line operations with tool control, defect rectification, and aircraft turnarounds


Engine Inspector (Shop Certification Authority)

Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Conducted Airworthiness Inspections on Engine piece parts and life-limited parts (LLPs) for commercial turbine engines
  • Interpreted OEM manuals and regulatory criteria to assess part condition, serviceability and traceability.
  • Certified components for reassembly or removal from service in compliance with FAA and TCCA standards
  • Maintained meticulous documentation and collaborated with engineering and quality teams to support overhaul flow

Aircraft Technician

Sunwing Airlines
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Performed line maintenance on B737 aircraft.

Line Maintenance Certifying Staff / Flight Engineer

Ethiopian Airlines
01.2011 - 01.2017
  • Provided certification and flight engineer duties for B737NG at outstations.
  • Quality Assurance – ET-CAA/FAA Liaison Officer

Engine Overhaul and Line Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Conducted overhaul work on PT6, JT8D, PW127; line maintenance on CFM56-7B engines.

Education

Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

[Institute Name]

Skills

  • Engine overhaul: PT6, JT8D, PW127
  • Line maintenance: 737NG, B787 Aircraft Certification Authority (ACA)
  • Aircraft documentation and certification compliance
  • FAA/EASA/ET-CAA/IOSA audit coordination
  • Shop Certification Authority (SCA) for both Piece part & LLP level inspection
  • Maintenance tracking: TRAX, Maintenix
  • Use of AMM, IPC, SRM, CMM and FIM

Certification

  • FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License – since 2017
  • Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) – since 2022
  • B737 NG Airframe, Powerplant(CFM56-7B) Ethiopian Airlines
  • B787-8/9 Genx 1B type course with enhanced practica by CAE & Air Canada
  • CFM56-7B, PW400, PW127, PT6A and JT8D Engine trainings
  • IATA controlled documentation system, Aviation fuel vendor audit, Aviation Regulation, Technical Policy & Procedure, Human Factor, Fuel tank safety, EWIS, Aircraft Inspection & Minimum Equipment List certifications
  • Basic Aeronautical Communications certification from Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority

Additional Information

Languages: English

Additional Information

  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Willing to relocate and travel for work
  • Mentored junior AMEs and new hires in certification procedures and quality compliance.

Timeline

Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Air Canada
05.2023 - Current

Non-Certified Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Jazz Aviation LP
10.2022 - 05.2023

Engine Inspector (Shop Certification Authority)

Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions
03.2021 - 10.2022

Aircraft Technician

Sunwing Airlines
01.2019 - 01.2021

Line Maintenance Certifying Staff / Flight Engineer

Ethiopian Airlines
01.2011 - 01.2017

Engine Overhaul and Line Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
01.2004 - 01.2009

Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering

[Institute Name]

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