Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Tesfaye Kebede Dano

Tesfaye Kebede Dano

Kigali

Summary

Skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician with dedication to team success and a strong focus on safety. Proficient in inspecting aircraft, reading technical manuals and performing new system installations. Ready to offer more than 15 years' experience to a challenging new role.

Experienced repair technician with strong mechanical skills and in-depth knowledge of aircraft systems, components and operation. Troubleshoots faults and performs accurate and efficient repairs to maintain flight readiness and optimal performance. Expertise in both Line and Hangar Maintenance.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

B1B2 Line Maintenance Engineer and A/ Supervisor

RwandAir
09.2024 - Current

performs aircraft line maintenance tasks such as daily and weekly checks, defect rectification, component replacements, part swaps, AOG recovery, troubleshooting, and issuing certificates of release to service. They work autonomously but within a team and assist shift leaders or supervisors to ensure aircraft airworthiness and safety compliance .The Line Maintenance Supervisor duty involves supervising and coordinating line maintenance activities, ensuring work is scheduled and completed efficiently. Responsibilities include managing technicians, providing daily technical guidance, ensuring proper training and documentation, tracking parts and service schedules, maintaining safety standards, and acting as a customer interface. Supervisors also oversee work progress, mentor employees, handle quality documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance

Boeing 737NG,B737MAX, B787 , B777-200/300 and A350 Aircrafts Fleet Team leader

Ethiopian Airlines MRO
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Responsible for performing various maintenance tasks on aircraft systems, engines, and avionics
  • Also responsible for servicing aircraft components, performing rigging and calibration tasks, and ensuring compliance with safety and security procedures.

MCC Fleet Experts and A/ Fleet Chiefs

Ethiopian Airlines
01.2018 - 12.2021

Provided expert, professional technical recommendations and real-time support to certified aircraft engineers and flight crews on complex operational and maintenance issues, ensuring quick, accurate resolution to maintain flight safety and reliability.Served as the primary single point of contact and responsible coordinator for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) recovery operations outside staffed bases, effectively minimizing aircraft downtime and maximizing fleet availability.Managed and resolved deferred defects reported from numerous Ethiopian Airlines outstations across the network, prioritizing and coordinating repairs to uphold regulatory compliance and operational readiness.Continuously monitored critical aircraft systems and flight data, proactively identifying potential faults and implementing corrective actions to preserve safe and reliable aircraft operations.Ensured strict adherence to mandatory technical documentation, airworthiness directives, and regulatory requirements, guaranteeing the airline’s compliance with both internal standards and international aviation regulations.Facilitated efficient communication and coordination among maintenance, flight operations, engineering, and external stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that enhanced operational efficiency and problem-solving.Oversaw and executed diverse operational tasks aimed at sustaining the continuous, safe, and efficient performance of the Ethiopian Airlines fleet, contributing to outstanding on-time performance metrics and customer satisfaction.Achieved significant success in reducing AOG resolution times through improved coordination and troubleshooting protocols, demonstrating strong decision-making and leadership under pressure.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
11.2009 - 12.2018
  • Performed scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance tasks on Boeing 737NG, B737MAX, 757-200/Freighter, B777-200/300, and A350 aircraft
  • Conducted removal and installation of aircraft components, performed functional and operational checks, and implemented engineering modifications
  • Also worked as an aircraft inspector and flight engineer.

Education

BA - Business Administration

Adama University
Adama, Ethiopia
07.2014

Diploma - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Ethiopian Aviation Academy
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
11.2009

Associated Degree (advanced Diploma) - Mechanical Engineering

Bahir Dar University
Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
07.2005

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and team player
  • Patient and able to remain calm in stressful situations
  • Knowledge of Aircraft systems
  • Able to use and understand technical specification, sketches, manuals, drawings, engineering instruction, Technical forms and publication to accomplish work assignment
  • Able to maintain company documents, required records and inspection forms
  • Able to interpret and perform requirements of Airworthiness Directives (Ads), Service Bulletins (SBs), Service Letters (SLs) and other Regulatory body requirements
  • Knowledge in Aircraft computing system, loadable software and their interaction with the Aircraft systems
  • Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft windows applications & Maintenix (Aircraft maintenance management software)
  • Physically fit and able to lift loads
  • Able to maintain a safe, clean and organized work environment
  • Able to plan and organize the sequence of work package in such a way to promote safe, efficient operation, and meet predetermined schedules in a timely manner
  • Punctual, Organized and Self Motivated
  • Parts Replacement
  • Inspecting systems
  • Troubleshooting issues
  • Performing maintenance
  • Interpreting technical documentation
  • Diagnosing problems
  • Precision Instruments
  • Parts inspection
  • Aircraft service
  • Troubleshooting and repair

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)

Certification

I'm type Ratting on B737NG, B737MAX, B777-200/300 and A350XWB with there engines Run-Up

Up-to-date Generic Trainings on HF,MOE,AL,AR,EWIS,FUEL TANK SAFETY AND MEL

Timeline

B1B2 Line Maintenance Engineer and A/ Supervisor

RwandAir
09.2024 - Current

Boeing 737NG,B737MAX, B787 , B777-200/300 and A350 Aircrafts Fleet Team leader

Ethiopian Airlines MRO
01.2022 - 09.2024

MCC Fleet Experts and A/ Fleet Chiefs

Ethiopian Airlines
01.2018 - 12.2021

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Ethiopian Airlines
11.2009 - 12.2018

BA - Business Administration

Adama University

Diploma - Aviation Maintenance Technology

Ethiopian Aviation Academy

Associated Degree (advanced Diploma) - Mechanical Engineering

Bahir Dar University
Tesfaye Kebede Dano