Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Islam Zaki

Islam Zaki

University Lecturer
Dubai,UAE

Summary

Experienced Lecturer with over 9 years of teaching experience and 7 years of experience in the Aviation industry. Known for dynamic lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding while having extensive knowledge of integrating technology into classrooms for increased student interest. Proven history of providing students with memorable and effective lectures.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications

Work History

Lecturer, Aviation Engineering Technology

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
Dubai, UAE
01.2016 - Current
  • Given assignment as Program Team Leader – responsible for program operational and managerial aspects of both Aviation and Math & Natural Science programs – Dubai Men's campus.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Stayed abreast of developments within Aviation to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
  • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.

Lecturer

Emirates Aviation University
Dubai, UAE
08.2013 - 12.2015
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
  • Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Qantas Airways
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
03.2008 - 04.2012
  • Inspected, maintained and repaired all related airframe and engine systems.
  • Responsible for the installation, configuration, repair, maintenance, inspection, certification and modification of all manner of aircraft components in accordance with approved regulations and data.
  • Worked with engines, airframes and avionics systems across Airbus A330-200/-300 and Boeing B767-300 including GE CF6-80C2, GE CF6-80E1 engines, and Rolls Royce RB211 engines.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Administered occupational health and safety initiatives, establishing a reputation for working efficiently, safely and unsupervised.

Aircraft Mechanic

Emirates Airlines
Dubai, UAE
01.2005 - 02.2008
  • Maintained all aircraft in accordance with organizational maintenance requirements.
  • Worked with engines, airframes and avionics systems across Airbus A310, A330-200, A340-300/500, and Boeing B777-200 /-300 /-300ER. Worked with CFM56-5C4, GE CF6-80C2, GE 90-115B engines, and Rolls Royce Trent 500, Trent 700 and Trent 800 engines.
  • Performed aircraft corrosion control procedures.
  • Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
  • Performed aircraft maintenance for scheduled preventive actions and unscheduled requirements.

Education

Masters - Aviation Management

University of Newcastle
Newcastle, Australia
05.2011 - 12.2013

Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
Melbourne, Australia
07.2000 - 12.2003

Higher National Diploma - Aerospace Engineering

Emirates Aviation University
Dubai, UAE
08.1998 - 06.2000

Skills

Classroom lecturing

undefined

Accomplishments

  • Achieved status of Fellow (FHEA) under Advance HE – UK Professional Standards Framework
  • Successfully completed an Executive Leadership Program within Higher Colleges of Technology
  • Co-authored a paper on Design, Manufacturing and Analysis of 3D printed Aircraft Composite Parts
  • Authored a thesis on the Implementation of Crash Recovery Systems on Commercial Aircraft
  • Awarded for the best low-cost, simplistic aircraft design as a member of the design team, under Federal Aviation Regulations FAR 23 requirements (HANSA Trainer, Courtesy of National Aerospace Laboratories)
  • Awarded a Certificate of High Achievement (Orsen Wells Award) for contribution to the Mars & Return Mission Design project

Affiliations

  • Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) - Member
  • American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA) - Member
  • Engineers Australia - Qualified Professional Engineer

Certification

CAR-147 Qualified instructor & practical assessor

Timeline

Lecturer, Aviation Engineering Technology

Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT)
01.2016 - Current

Lecturer

Emirates Aviation University
08.2013 - 12.2015

Masters - Aviation Management

University of Newcastle
05.2011 - 12.2013

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Qantas Airways
03.2008 - 04.2012

Aircraft Mechanic

Emirates Airlines
01.2005 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Engineering - Aerospace Engineering

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
07.2000 - 12.2003

Higher National Diploma - Aerospace Engineering

Emirates Aviation University
08.1998 - 06.2000
Islam ZakiUniversity Lecturer