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Sagher Haneefa

Chief Engineer/Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Dubai

Summary

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
Sagher Haneefa Chief Engineer/Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer