HAFTU ABRHA HAFTU
Avionics And Systems Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager, Aircraft Maintenace Technical Instructor, A/C Mechanic
3411 Bellissima Pl Unit 302, Louisville
Summary
14 Years of commercial airline experience in Aircraft Avionics and System Engineer, Aviation Academy Manager,Aircraft System Technical Instructor and Aircraft Mechanic.
BSc. in Electronics and communication engineering.
Holds FAA A & P License (License #4520402)
Holds B777 and B737 rating
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Avionics and Systems Engineering
UPS Airlines
10.2022 - Current
- Support operations relating to rectification of aircraft and component problems, reliability solutions, repairs and modifications, and project planning, implementation, and oversight.
- Control configuration of UPS aircraft and components maintaining airworthiness and regulatory compliance as required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- Investigate operational, maintenance, and reliability problems and develop engineering solutions.
- Interface with other departments to establish action plan and effect change.
- Author Engineering Orders, drawings, or other documentation to modify/repair aircraft, establish specifications, and change processes or procedures.
- Evaluate regulatory mandates such as FAA Airworthiness Directives and FAR changes to determine impact on UPS and develop and implement compliance plan.
- Evaluate OEM Service Bulletins and other information to improve safety or reliability of the aircraft or components.
- Support Aircraft Maintenance on complex technical problems, troubleshooting, unusual repairs, and for rapid return-to-service of aircraft.
- Develop analysis and substantiating data to ensure that repairs and modifications maintain certified configuration and comply with all regulations.
- Approve vendor repairs and modifications to ensure they meet same. Provide project oversight and management to ensure project is on plan and within budget.
- Assists with Aircraft Engineering Projects
- Assists with Reduction of Engineering Costs
- Gathers Information for FAA Regulations
- Offers Mechanical Support
- Provides assistance with Technical Documents
Liaison Engineering
Atlas Air Worldwide
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepared and issued instructions and documents to economically support operations and return aircraft to service in a safe manner
- Supported MCC, Fleet Managers and Technical support with the timely repair of in service aircraft.
- Evaluated FARs, ADs, SBs, SLs, and other notifications of in-service issues
- Implemented plans, instructions, and documents to comply with FARs, ADs, and NPRMs and to resolve non-mandatory in-service issues
- Evaluated reported Level 2 and Level 3 chronic findings and developed corrective action plans.
- Pinned and analyzed manual and event-driven ACARS uplink data
- Work with OEM on emerging issues to help ensure safety and airworthiness
- Analyzed AHM to diagnostic and repair process
- Skilled in AIMS, TRAX, IDMR, SSRS, RDSS, Tableau, QAR EFOQA EMS tools
Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager
Ethiopian Airlines
05.2019 - 04.2021
- Prepared strategic vision of Ethiopian Aviation Academy
- Prepared cost saving and cost generating initiatives
- Supervised class room lectures and observed OJT for proper conduct
- Prepared Individual Score Card (ISC) performance appraisal rating
- Implemented Achieving Competitive Excellence standard operating system
- Led EASA approval request and implementation project
- Prepared MTOE (Maintenance Training Organization Exposition) and TPM (Training procedure Manual)
- Led Virtual Maintenance Training (VMT) program
- Conducted technical employment interviews
Aircraft Maintenace Technical Instructor
Ethiopian Airlines
03.2013 - 05.2019
- Conducted B777-200/300 (RR RB211 Trent 800 and GE 90) B1/B2 covering B1/B2 systems theory and on-the-job training.
- Conducted B737-600/700/800/900 (CFM56) B1.1 & B2 covering B1/B2 systems theory and on-the-job training.
- Prepared Training Need Analysis (TNA), Course syllabus, lesson plans/Course flow, training handouts
- Incorporated pilot remarks, repetitive maintenance problems and technical publications in syllabus, master training handouts and lesson plans
- Provided coaching and on-the-job training
- Prepared Learning Management System (LMS)
- Administered examinations management system
Aircraft Mechanic
Ethiopian Airlines
02.2010 - 03.2013
- Performed removal & installation, functional and operational checks
- Performed troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, repair, modifications
- Followed regulatory forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders per AMM, FIM, WDM, IPC, CMM
Technologist
Information Network Security Agency
09.2008 - 01.2010
- Performed Thuraya system interception
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Mekele Institute of Technology
Mekele 01.2004 - 07.2008
Skills
Computer (MS Word, Excel, PPT), communication, Commendable management, ability to present complex data in user-friendly language, analytical and problem-solving abilities, effectively prioritize & execute tasks in high-pressure environment, self-motivated, attention to detail, Team-oriented, Time management, Active listening, Integrity, Adaptability
undefinedPublication
WIRELESS SIGNAL PROCESSING by Haftu Abrha, Tsegazeab Hailu, Haile Weleslassie, Andrew Betts, Patrick Krag and Prof. Paul A. Isihara (Link: https://www.comap.com/product/?idx=1021)
Accomplishments
B737 NG, B757, B767, B777,B747, A350, DA42NG
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Avionics and Systems Engineering
UPS Airlines
10.2022 - Current
Liaison Engineering
Atlas Air Worldwide
01.2022 - 10.2022
Aircraft Maintenance Training Manager
Ethiopian Airlines
05.2019 - 04.2021
Aircraft Maintenace Technical Instructor
Ethiopian Airlines
03.2013 - 05.2019
Aircraft Mechanic
Ethiopian Airlines
02.2010 - 03.2013
Technologist
Information Network Security Agency
09.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science - Electronics And Communication Engineering
Mekele Institute of Technology
01.2004 - 07.2008
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