AMEHASILASSIE DAMTEW

Professional Aircraft Technician

About

Highly accomplished Aircraft Technician with over 11 years of hands-on experience in comprehensive aircraft maintenance, specializing in airframe, avionics, and cabin systems. Proven expertise in inspection, repair, overhaul, and troubleshooting across a diverse fleet, including Boeing 737, 767, 777, 787, Airbus A350, and De Havilland Q-400. Committed to maintaining peak aircraft performance and ensuring strict adherence to aviation regulations and safety standards.

Work Experience

Aircraft Cabin / Aircraft Airframe and Avionics Technician

Ethiopian Airlines

Aug 2013 - Jun 2024

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET

Led comprehensive maintenance, inspection, and repair operations for aircraft airframe, avionics, and cabin systems, ensuring airworthiness and operational readiness for Ethiopian Airlines' diverse fleet.

  • Executed meticulous inspections, repairs, and fault isolation on critical cabin equipment, oxygen, air-conditioning, and waste systems across a diverse fleet (B737, Q-400, A350, B787, B777, B767), ensuring passenger safety and comfort.
  • Performed precision overhaul and repair of complex aircraft components in the shop, significantly contributing to the operational efficiency and longevity of the fleet.
  • Managed and maintained comprehensive documentation for all parts, tasks, equipment, and tooling, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards (JIC, AMM, IPC, CMM, WDM, ESWM, MEL, NEF, EO, ER) and company procedures.
  • Applied specialized expertise in cabin interior repairs, including plastic material and 'tedlar' laminate restoration, enhancing cabin aesthetics and structural integrity in accordance with aviation standards.
  • Streamlined communication channels by consistently providing timely updates on aircraft and component work task status to supervisors and cross-functional teams, optimizing workflow and minimizing downtime.
  • Championed 5S+1 quality management principles and conducted regular inspections, improving workspace organization and efficiency while upholding the highest safety and quality standards within the aircraft maintenance environment.

Education

Automotive Technology

Addis Ababa Tegbare-id Poly Technic College

Jun 2007 - Jun 2007

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, ET

Certificates

Certificate of Achievement for Generic Courses

N/A

Coach CERTIFICATE

N/A

Jul 2021

ECAA Airframe and Avionics License

Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority

Oct 2019

Aircraft Airframe and Avionics Maintenance Training

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy

Jul 2018

B787 LEVEL II SYSTEM Training

N/A

Aug 2016

DPAVES (Digital Programmable Audio Video Entertainment System Training)

N/A

Mar 2016

15000 IFE Entertainment System Training

N/A

Dec 2015

B737 GENERAL FAMILIARIZATION

N/A

Oct 2015

B/E Aerospace Diamond Minipod Business Class Seat Certificate

B/E Aerospace

Jan 2015

Aircraft Cabin Maintenance Training

Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy

Nov 2014

B767 CABIN SYSTEM Training

N/A

Oct 2014

MS-Office and Internet Browsing Training

N/A

Mar 2008

Awards

Employee of the Year Award

Ethiopian Airlines

Jan 2024

Recognized for outstanding contributions and performance in aircraft maintenance operations.

Employee of the Year Award

Ethiopian Airlines

Dec 2019

Recognized for outstanding contributions and performance in aircraft maintenance operations.

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance

  • Airframe Systems
  • Avionics Systems
  • Cabin Systems
  • Inspection
  • Removal
  • Installation
  • Repair
  • Overhaul
  • Modification
  • Cleaning
  • Preventive Maintenance

Troubleshooting & Fault Isolation

  • System Diagnostics
  • Fault Analysis
  • Problem Solving

Aviation Regulations & Compliance

  • ECAA Regulations
  • Federal Aviation Administration Regulations (FARs)
  • Human Factor
  • EWIS
  • Aviation Legislation
  • Maintenance Control Manual (MCM)
  • Fuel Tank Safety
  • ECARAS
  • RSM/QCM
  • Maintenance Organization Exposition (MOE)
  • Maintenance Procedure Manual (MPM)
  • Safety Management System (SMS)

Documentation & Reporting

  • Technical Manuals (JIC, AMM, IPC, CMM, WDM, ESWM, MEL, NEF, EO, ER)
  • Work Task Status Reporting
  • Parts Documentation
  • Record Keeping

Quality Management & Safety

  • 5S+1 Inspection
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Protocols
  • Clean Workspace
  • Attention to Detail
  • Work Ethic

Aircraft Fleet Experience

  • Boeing 737
  • Boeing 767
  • Boeing 777
  • Boeing 787
  • Airbus A350
  • De Havilland Q-400

Specialized Repairs

  • Cabin Plastic Material Repair
  • Tedlar Laminate Repair
  • Cabin Interior Refurbishment

Communication & Teamwork

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Team Leadership (Core Team Member)
  • Flexibility

Computer Proficiency

  • MS-Office
  • Internet Browsing