Christian John Bagtas

Third-Party Base & Line Maintenance / Technical Assistance

· Provided third-party base and line maintenance support to Emirates Engineering, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient aircraft maintenance across diverse aircraft fleets.

· Supported airframe and structural maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, defect rectification, component removal and installation.

· Performed maintenance activities in accordance with approved aircraft maintenance manuals (AMM), job cards, technical documentation, and established procedures.

· Maintained a strong safety culture by identifying and minimizing workplace hazards, reporting deficiencies, and maintaining clean and organized work areas.

· Ensured proper Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention and control within the aircraft and maintenance work areas.

· Completed assigned tasks within required timeframes to minimize aircraft downtime and operational delays.

· Maintained accurate shift handovers and communicated outstanding tasks, defects, and aircraft status to the incoming maintenance team.

Cabin Inspection, Modification & Repair

· Performed inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of aircraft cabin interiors in accordance with approved job cards, AMM, and applicable maintenance procedures.

· Carried out repair, modification, removal, installation, and refurbishment of cabin interior components, including:

· First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy Class passenger seats, cabin interior panels and ceiling panels, non-textile flooring, partition, door linings, galley components, and other interior components.

· Performed laminate replacement and refurbishment of cabin interior decorative surfaces.

· Carried out First Class fabric and leather replacement in accordance with approved job cards and aircraft maintenance documentation.

· Conducted detailed inspections to identify defects, damage, wear, and required corrective actions.

· Ensured proper fit, alignment, appearance, finish, and functionality of repaired or modified cabin components.

· Reported defects and technical issues promptly and coordinated supervisors and maintenance teams for appropriate rectification.

Cabin Seat Testing & Troubleshooting

· Performed functional testing of passenger seat reclining mechanisms to verify smooth operation, locking mechanisms, and overall functionality.

· Conducted troubleshooting and adjustments of seat mechanisms and associated components.

· Performed functional checks following repair and modification activities to ensure proper operation and passenger comfort.

· Made necessary adjustments based on functional test results to achieve the required seat positioning, comfort, and operational performance.

· Ensured all completed work met applicable maintenance, safety, and quality requirements.

Aircraft Maintenance & Cabin Interior

· Performed line and base maintenance on Airbus and Boeing aircraft, including inspections, troubleshooting, calibration, component removal/installation, and cabin modifications.

· Specialized experience on Airbus A320-A321, A330, and Boeing 777, 787.

· Conducted scheduled and unscheduled A, C, and D checks, including aircraft storage and reactivation activities in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.

· Supported Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAEs) with damage assessments, technical investigations, and verification of maintenance documentation, including ADs, SBs, and AMMs.

· Inspected, troubleshot, calibrated, and functionally tested Business Class and Economy Class seats, ensuring proper operation, aircraft conformity, and passenger comfort.

· Performed cabin interior repair and modification, including panels, non-textile flooring, ceiling panels, partitions, cut-outs, door linings, and passenger seats.

· Reported defects, material requirements, and technical issues; maintained accurate maintenance records and coordinated with engineering and maintenance teams.

· Ensured all work complied with approved technical documentation, safety requirements, quality standards, and assigned maintenance schedules.