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Girma Tesema

Girma Tesema

Addis Ababa,Ethiopia

Summary

Highly adaptable and skilled professional with extensive experience in aircraft maintenance, including preventative and corrective procedures. More than 7-year experience on overhaul test, inspect, repair, fold and pack of evacuation slide raft I Demonstrates strong troubleshooting abilities, meticulous part inspection, and adherence to aircraft safety protocols. Proven track record of working under pressure across various schedules and shifts, ensuring reliability and professionalism. Adept at project management, data analysis, and foreign language proficiency. Committed to multidisciplinary teamwork and continuous learning to stay current with new technologies. Career goal: To leverage expertise in airframe systems and emergency survival equipment within the aviation industry.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Aircraft mechanical component technician

Etihad engineering
Abu Dhabi, UAE
06.2025 - Current
  • Performed inspection, testing, repair, and overhaul of evacuation slides and rafts for both wide- and narrow-body aircraft, including Airbus A320–A380 and Boeing B737–B787 fleets.
  • Conducted functional tests, inflation/deflation checks, leak detection, and emergency readiness verification in compliance with manufacturer manuals (CMM) and aviation authority regulations (EASA/FAA/GCAA).
  • Carried out preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions on inflation systems, aspirators, gas bottles, valves, and fabric assemblies
  • Ensured adherence to safety, quality, and FOD control standards while maintaining clean and controlled work environment.
  • Complete service documentation, work orders, and traceability reports in line with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
    • Supported continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to reduced turnaround times and enhanced reliability of safety equipment.

Aircraft maintenance technician

Ethiopian Airlines
ADDIS ABEBA, ETHIOPIA
12.2017 - 05.2025
  • Aircraft Mechanical Component Technician – Emergency & Survival Equipment
    Ethiopian Airlines – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    2017 – 2025
    • 7+ years’ experience in overhaul, inspection, and repair of emergency and survival equipment, including life vests, 46-person life rafts, and evacuation slides/rafts for Boeing (B737–B787) and Airbus A350 fleets.
    • Performed full maintenance cycle: inspection, disassembly, cleaning, repair, assembly, folding, packing, and storage.
    • Served as Inspector for 3 years, certifying units with ECAA Form EWS-007, FAA Form 8130-3, and EASA Form 1.
    • Supported quality control, safety management systems, and compliance with FAA, EASA, and ECAA regulations.
    • Completed advanced training in Human Factors, MOE, Aviation Legislation, Fuel Tank Safety, Dangerous Goods, and Flight Dispatcher Initial Course.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Adama Science And Technology University
ADAMA
10.2014 - 04.2016

Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airframe

Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Ethiopia
11.2016 - 12.2017

Skills

  • Evacuation Slide & Raft Maintenance (Inspection, Repair, Overhaul)
  • Life Vest, Life Raft & Passenger Seat Belt Inspection
  • Functional & Inflation System Testing
  • Troubleshooting & Corrective Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Support
  • Compliance with CMM, EASA, FAA & GCAA Standards
  • Safety, Quality & FOD Control Practices
  • Technical Documentation & Work Order Reporting
  • Team Collaboration in MRO Operation

Languages

English
Advanced

Certification

  • OM (COLLINS) CERTICAT FOR B737 AND B777 EVACUATION SLIDE RAFT MAINTENANCE
  • AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN LICENSE FROM ETHIOPIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
  • CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FOR SMS, EWIS, HUMAN FACTORS, TECHNICAL INDUCTION, SUP, FAA, EASA AND GCAA COURSES FROM ETIHAD ENGINEERING TECHINICAL TRAINING.
  • 5 YEAR SERVICE AWARD CERTIFICATE FROM ETHIOPIAN AIRLINES

Timeline

Aircraft mechanical component technician

Etihad engineering
06.2025 - Current

Aircraft maintenance technician

Ethiopian Airlines
12.2017 - 05.2025

Some College (No Degree) - Aircraft Maintenance Technician Airframe

Ethiopian Aviation Academy
11.2016 - 12.2017

Some College (No Degree) - MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Adama Science And Technology University
10.2014 - 04.2016

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