Dedicated Aviation professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
27
27
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Engineer/Deputy Maintenance Manager
Aerogulf Services LLC
9 2021 - Current
Duties as Line and Base supervisor included but not limited to daily planning for short term and long term maintenance activities
Responsible for the proper supervision and training of all the Licensed and unlicensed engineers
Ensures timely implementation and completion of Phased inspections in a high-usage of fleet environment
responsible for all the proper aircraft historical record updates resulting in no over flights of component Service Life, Overhaul Life or Retirement life
Coordinated all the quality functions for the assigned Major Maintenance Bay projects ensuring complete compliance with GCAA and company procedures
Was responsible for timely execution and implementation of OEM bulletins, Engineering Directives published by the company and Safety notices
responsible for the proper Quality Control oversight of all aircraft modifications in assigned Quality Control areas of the Engineering department
performed inspection of aircraft and components during their removal,disassembly,assembly,installation and adjustment phases of incorporation onto an aircraft
performed scheduled facility audits for safety and policy compliance
monitored and evaluated the aircraft equipment and components,maintenance processes and usage to determine root causes of failures and based, on findings, recommend relevant procedural changes
Provide Oversight on Company processes, i. e. Calibrated Tools, Shelf Life Items, quarantine and scrapped parts, in assigned locations to ensure the processes are accomplished in accordance with company manuals
Designate and assign safety and housekeeping checks of hangar and line work areas as required or as designated by the Manager, Quality Control
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Base Maintenance Supervisor
Abu Dhabi Aviation
01.2021 - 09.2021
Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
review and audit technical records that support airworthiness of all aircraft aircraft parts/components in accordance with all applicable technical publications
Responsible for Quality Audits of internal and external maintenance facilities/workshops and fleet
responsible for the proper Quality Control oversight of all aircraft modifications for the relevant aircraft as required
reviewed aircraft records to determine discrepancy trends and specific problem areas
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Worked with third-party customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
prepared necessary correspondence, technical reports, contract documents and status reports as per customer requirements
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Oversaw daily operations to ensure high levels of productivity that saw 99.7% dispatch reliability of the company's ADNOC fleet.
Maintenance Manager
Abu Dhabi Aviation- Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department
07.2018 - 08.2020
Supervised daily operations, including employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
Supervise inspection functions in accordance with the Company s CPM, OEM Procedures and applicable local and foreign Aviation Regulations to ensure that Company aircraft, engines, appliances, and components are maintained to the prescribed standards of airworthiness and serviceability
Responsible for coordinating with QC manager and Engineering director to ensure all maintenance/repair activities for aircraft/workshop are accomplished to highest standards, in compliance with all relevant regulations at customer facility
Ensured all maintenance records/historical records are kept updated and accurate and ensured training of maintenance planners/tech records officers to deliver optimum and efficient output for customer operations
Supervise all Quality Control Inspections to include but not limited to preliminary, in progress, hidden damage and final inspections
Was responsible to ensure all OEM bulletins, Maintenance schedules and Safety bulletins were brought to customers notice and executed in an efficient manner
Acted as on site Quality Advisor for customer to ensure training, task assignment and supervision for both maintenance related and facility related activities
Was assigned Quality and Safety investigation duties following incidents/accidents and to provide maintenance related advise
Liaised with CAMO manager to revise and successfully implement better phased inspections and suggestions to amendments to AMP's in-order to provide customer minimum downtime and operational flexibility, all the while adhering strictly to OEM directives
Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
reviewed aircraft records to determine discrepancy trends and specific problem areas
Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Monitored and evaluated the aircraft equipment and components, maintenance processes and usage to determine root causes of failures and, based on findings, recommend relevant procedural changes, processing and usage limitation.
Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
Supervise the Material Inspections Process for incoming aircraft components to ensure the use of legal, conforming and applicable parts and materials
Assures the use of approved data, materials, tools, test equipment and that a high standard of workmanship is present
Provide Oversight on Company processes, i. e. Calibrated Tools, Shelf Life Items, quarantine and scrapped parts, in assigned locations to ensure the processes are accomplished in accordance with company manuals
Provide guidance and assistance to maintenance personnel in order to train, maintain and enhance compliance to programs, policies, and procedures
Provided for servicing, maintenance and protection of aircraft at all times while away from base station.
Liaise with the customer (AD police airwing) onsite at all times to provide smooth operations and minimum downtime to enable the customer to provide efficient SAR, EMS and VIP operations.
Mentoring and guiding Emirati technicians and engineers on aircraft inspections,servicing and repairs in accordance with the latest OEM publications and internationally accepted practices.
Special projects implemented during this period at the same time ensuring Quality Control oversight of all aircraft modifications are:
a. Fabrication and installation of Covid protection barrier for AW139 and Bell 412
b. Fabrication and Installation of cabin floor protector for Aw139 to implement ADPAD's signature Safe Covid Capsule with Stretcher transport
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Abu Dhabi Aviation
01.2011 - 07.2018
Supervised and mentored a team of engineers and technicians to realize their full potential
Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness with a dedicated professional team.
Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
Completed all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
Monitored parts department and placed orders for maintenance supplies on consistent basis.
Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Abu Dhabi Aviation
02.2005 - 02.2011
Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis, identifying root cause of malfunctions.
Read and understood manufacturer documentation, GCAA, EASA and FAA directives and technical schematics.
Maintained fleet aircraft and related equipment in optimal condition and readiness.
Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls while carrying out Heavy and Line Maintenance.
Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
Certified and released a large number of company fleet helicopters post a various levels of maintenance/Mod's/repairs and rectifications.
Aircraft Maintenance Assistant
Abu Dhabi Aviation
01.2001 - 04.2004
Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
Certificate Program in Urban Air Mobility - Certificate Program in Urban Air Mobility
Technical University of Munich
Germany
12.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Air Transport Management, PG Cert
City University London
Dubai International Financial Center
03.2017 - 04.2020
Professional Training - Agusta Westland AW139 B1.3 Type Training
Training Academy A.Marchetti
Sesto Calende- Northern Italy
11.2013 - 12.2013
Professional Training - Type Course On Bell Medium Helicopter
Helitech Australia
Australia- Brisbane
09.2006 - 10.2021
Professional Training - B1.3 & C Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
General Civil Aviation Authority
Abu Dhabi
01.2004 - 04.2005
Diploma in AME - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology
India-Chennai
01.1996 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Our Own English High School
Dubai
01.1994 - 04.1996
Skills
Maintenance and repair skills
Database and user interface software
Maintenance planning
Team building and skill development
Military maintenance requirements
Manpower allocation and optimum utilization
Quality Control functions
Timeline
Certificate Program in Urban Air Mobility - Certificate Program in Urban Air Mobility
Technical University of Munich
12.2023 - Current
Base Maintenance Supervisor
Abu Dhabi Aviation
01.2021 - 09.2021
Maintenance Manager
Abu Dhabi Aviation- Abu Dhabi Police Aviation Department
07.2018 - 08.2020
Master of Science - Air Transport Management, PG Cert
City University London
03.2017 - 04.2020
Professional Training - Agusta Westland AW139 B1.3 Type Training
Training Academy A.Marchetti
11.2013 - 12.2013
Senior Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Abu Dhabi Aviation
01.2011 - 07.2018
Professional Training - Type Course On Bell Medium Helicopter
Helitech Australia
09.2006 - 10.2021
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Abu Dhabi Aviation
02.2005 - 02.2011
Professional Training - B1.3 & C Basic Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
General Civil Aviation Authority
01.2004 - 04.2005
Aircraft Maintenance Assistant
Abu Dhabi Aviation
01.2001 - 04.2004
Diploma in AME - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Hindustan Institute of Engineering Technology
01.1996 - 12.2000
High School Diploma -
Our Own English High School
01.1994 - 04.1996
Chief Engineer/Deputy Maintenance Manager
Aerogulf Services LLC
9 2021 - Current
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