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Zeleke Sileshi Shiferaw

Zeleke Sileshi Shiferaw

Dubai,UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Summary

More than 9 years Experienced professional with a robust background in drilling, reaming, countersinking, and composite repairs, including bagging and debugging. Proficient in Ms Excel and Ms Word, with strong communication skills and expertise in resource allocation. Demonstrates reliable decision-making abilities and thorough knowledge of safety protocols and compliance. Skilled in assembly and disassembly techniques, technical specification interpretation, electrical schematics interpretation, and high-value project management. Committed to maintaining safety standards and achieving excellence in all tasks undertaken.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Structure Technician

Sabena Technics
Dubai, DUBAI
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Executed routine maintenance and servicing of third-party aircraft, ensuring strict compliance with manufacturer procedures
  • Collaborated with Licensed Aircraft Engineers to troubleshoot defects and implement essential modifications
  • Upheld a clean and organized work environment, prioritizing safety protocols to minimize risks
  • Communicated effectively with team members and engineers regarding aircraft/component status and defects
  • Contributed to team targets by providing support during high-priority projects.
  • Worked within all specifications and requirements to complete high-quality technical projects.
  • Conducted equipment inspections and safety checks to verify proper functionality.
  • Worked closely with quality assurance officers to meet the high safety standards required in the aviation industry.

Aircraft Structure Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
Addis Ababa, Addis ababa
04.2016 - 06.2024
  • Responsible to perform all required work in accordance with approved data, QR standards and procedures.

• Repair, and manufactures Sheet Metal parts as per my authorization and certificate.

• Worked to ensure for the completion of any assigned tasks within frame work of procedures.

• Responsible to perform sheet Metal standard practices and working with Sealants.

• Performs trouble shooting and determine parts required to effect overhaul and repair when assigned.

• Over hauls, modify, repairs and test Aircraft structures.

• Performs Structural repairs including sheet metal and composite material in accordance with the relevant document and standard.

• Ability to use precision measuring Tools.

• Perform required inspections, evaluations and MRs.

• Ability to perform Heat treatment of Rivets and Structural parts.

• Replace or repair damage or worn aircraft structural parts or perform structural alterations.

• Utilizing general hand tools and pneumatic tools and structural repair equipment’s.

• Ensures that removed Components are correctly handled, labelled and blanked.

• Acquainted and comply company technical policy and procedures.

• Ensuring all safety precautions and CDCCL when relevant are complied with and actively participate in the company SMS.

• Responsible to undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably directed by the Maintenance Manager or Supervisor.

• Ability to use Boeing Tool box, Airbus Airnav and other approved documents.

• Participate in creating a safety culture in an effort to minimize accidents.

Education

Engineer's degree - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

AADIS ABABA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
ADDIS ABABA
09.2013 -

Diploma - AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE TECHNICIAN

Ethiopian Aviation Accadamy
ADDIS ABABA
10/undefined - 04.2016

Skills

  • Drilling,Reaming,Countersinking,Bending,Forming
  • Trimming,Sanding,Blending,Burnishing,Spot-facing,Anodizing
  • Composite repairs(Bagging,Debugging,Blueprint reading)
  • Ms Excel,Ms Word
  • Resource Allocation
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Safety Protocols
  • Compliance
  • Assembly and disassembly techniques
  • Technical specification knowledge
  • Reliable decision making
  • Electrical schematics interpretation
  • High-value project management
  • Safety equipment

Certification

  • GCAA Airframe License
  • Advanced Composites
  • Human Factor
  • Fuel Tank Safety/CDCCL
  • EWIS
  • Aviation Legislation
  • Aviation Regulation
  • SAFA Familiarization

Languages

English

Personal Information

  • Date of birth: 06/19/93
  • Nationality: Ethiopian

Projects

  • Boeing 767 Passenger Aircraft to Freighter (Cargo) Aircraft Conversion Project (African First Project in collaboration with Israel Aerospace Industry (IAI))
  • Boeing 737 Split Schematic Winglet Modification (Completed for the first time in Africa with the collaboration of Aviation Partner Boeing (APB))
  • WI-FI modification on Boeing B787 and Boeing 777-300/200 Aircrafts
  • Longron repair on Boeing 777 aircrafts

Timeline

Aircraft Structure Technician

Sabena Technics
06.2024 - 04.2025

Aircraft Structure Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
04.2016 - 06.2024

Engineer's degree - ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

AADIS ABABA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
09.2013 -

Diploma - AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE TECHNICIAN

Ethiopian Aviation Accadamy
10/undefined - 04.2016
Zeleke Sileshi Shiferaw