Henok Getachew
Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Licensed Aircraft Technician with 8 years of specialized experience in aircraft structural maintenance, including sheet metal and composite repairs across composite shop, line, and hangar environments. Proficient in the identification, evaluation, inspection, assembly, removal, installation, repair, and overhaul of structural components in accordance with OEM manuals, company procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrates a consistent ability to complete assigned structural tasks within required time frames while ensuring full compliance with safety, quality, and documentation standards. Adept at delivering safe, airworthy, and customer-ready aircraft by effectively utilizing available company resources. Skilled in maintaining a clean and organized work area, returning tools and equipment to designated storage, completing all technical paperwork accurately, and routing serviceable and unserviceable parts to the appropriate departments. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of workmanship, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN
Etihad Airways
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2025 - Current
- Perform line maintenance structural inspections, including walk-around checks, damage assessments, and defect reporting in accordance with AMM/SRM.
- Carry out on-aircraft structural repairs, such as sheet-metal repairs, composite patching, panel replacements, and corrosion removal.
- Interpret and apply engineering drawings, SRM instructions, technical manuals, and service bulletins to perform structural tasks accurately.
- Maintain cleanliness and excellent housekeeping in work areas, vehicles, and lockers
- Execute riveting, drilling, reaming, fitting, bonding, and sealing on aluminum and composite airframe structures.
- Ensure all work is completed following EASA/FAA regulations, company MOE procedures, and aircraft manufacturer standards.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation, including task cards, work orders, and defect rectification records.
AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
STRATA
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed composite parts Mark and cut tape, woven material, honeycomb, adhesive, and similar materials following templates, guides, or specific dimensions and sequences
- Route, drill, trim, and sand to blueprint dimensions and tolerances and build vacuum bag to apply shop pressure to repair area
- Assist Licensed Aircraft Engineers in troubleshooting, defect rectifications, modifications, and following job card instructions
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks
- Conducted composite and sheet metal work and modifications on aircraft, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards
- Perform routine aircraft/engine/component servicing and maintenance, adhering to manufacturers' procedures and safety protocols
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN
Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
05.2017 - 01.2024
- Perform routine aircraft/engine/component servicing and maintenance, adhering to manufacturers' procedures and safety protocols
- Conduct approved structural repairs and component replacements as directed by the immediate supervisor
- Communicate aircraft/component/structural defects to Licensed Aircraft Engineers promptly
- Performed inspection, evaluation, removal, installation, and cleaning of major and minor repairs on all metallic and nonmetallic aircraft Structural parts
- Align, fit, assemble, connect, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, or power tools
- Skilled in selecting and performing riveted, bonded, or fastened repairs on metallic and nonmetallic aircraft Structural and non-structural parts
- Proper analysis and interpretation of all procedural and technical documents; technical manuals, JIC, SRM, AMM, IPC, CMM, WDM, ESWM, MEL, NEF, EO, ER, regulatory manuals, and such
- Performed cargo conversion, WiFi modification, and winglet modifications as required
- Performed corrosion inspections; cleaning and corrosion removal and repair functions as required using
- Maintain equipment and tooling documentation in compliance with regulation standards while performing quality management and 5S+1 inspection
- Hands-on aircraft base and line maintenance experience on A350, B787, B777, B767, B737, and Q400.
Education
Bachelor Of Engineering - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
Addis Ababa Science And Technology University
Ethiopia, Ethiopia04.2022
Aviation Deploma - Aircraft Structure Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy
Ethiopia, EthiopiaSkills
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Airport driving license (forklift, platform, cherry picker)
- Understanding Technical Data
- Problem Solving Ability
- Maintain Clean Work Space
- Composing Project Progress Reports
- Proficient in composite and sheet metal work
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols
- Ability to work in diverse environments
- Proficient in working with dangerous goods
- Adaptability in extremely noisy environment
- Knowledge of airport driving regulations and safe practices
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent attention to detail
Timeline
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN
Etihad Airways
07.2025 - Current
AIRCRAFT ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN
STRATA
02.2024 - 06.2025
AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES TECHNICIAN
Ethiopian Airlines
05.2017 - 01.2024
Bachelor Of Engineering - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
Addis Ababa Science And Technology University
Aviation Deploma - Aircraft Structure Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy