Demeke B Fenta

Lead Aircraft Structure Technician @ ETIHAD AIRWAYS P J S C | Aircraft Structure Maintenance Technician

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

● I have been working as an Aircraft Structure Maintenance Technician for the past nine years, and during that time I have developed a strong understanding of the necessary skills and qualifications. I am knowledgeable in all aspects of aircraft Structure maintenance, and I have the experience and expertise to handle any repair or maintenance task. I have participated on difference projects during my time, some of them are on B737-700/800 winglet modification, B767-300 winglet modification, B767-300 cargo conversion modification and also handled any structural repairs on sheet metal and composite materials on difference Aircrafts, B737-700/800, B737 MAX, B767-300, B777-200/300. B787-8/9, Airbus A350, Q400-8. ● In addition to my skills and qualifications, I have completed training courses in both basic and advanced aircraft Structure maintenances on sheet metal and composite materials. These courses taught me how to perform inspections, Evaluation and repairs on different aircraft structures. I am also a hard-working and dedicated individual. I also learned how to identify potential safety hazards and prevent them from occurring in the future. I am always willing to go the extra mile to get the job done. I am also a team player, and I believe in working together to achieve common goals. ● In-line, base and workshop maintenance, I am Responsible for carrying out maintenance tasks for aircraft components in accordance with company procedures and regulations. I am able to work as part of a team under the direction and guidance of the assigned Licensed Aircraft Engineer within the appropriate trade/cross trade disciplines for which I have been trained through my past bold experience in the aviation industry.

Experience

  • ETIHAD AIRWAYS P J S C (Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates)
    • Lead Aircraft Structure Technician
      May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

      Lead and support structural maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with approved data and safety regulations. Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, MCC, and CAMO to resolve structural defects and complete required documentation before aircraft release. Supervise and allocate tasks to structures technicians, providing guidance and coaching to ensure efficient and high-quality work. Oversee tool and material readiness, enforce proper return procedures, and maintain a clean, hazard-free work environment while promoting a strong safety and reporting culture.

    • Aircraft Structure Technician
      Dec 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia)
    • Aircraft Structure Maintenance Technician
      Jun 2014 - May 2024 · 10 yrs

      ● Assembled, installed, and connected parts, fittings, and assemblies on aircraft, using layout tools, hand tools, power tools, and fasteners such as bolts, screws, rivets, and clamps. ● Positioned and aligned subassemblies in jigs or fixtures, using measuring instruments and following blueprint lines and index points. ● Read and interpreted blueprints, illustrations, and specifications to determine layouts, sequences of operations, or identities and relationships of parts. ● Maintain any Structural repairs, EO, ER per the manual on both sheet metal and composite materials. ● Operated hand and power tools to complete repairs safely. ● Attended regular trainings to deliver reliable, professional maintenance supports. ● Working in required PPE throughout repair and maintenance tasks, ensuring optimized customer and staff safety. ● Improved company profitable by providing cost- effective solution, reducing expenses. ● Performed repairs on leading edges, slats, doors, windows, A/C Fuel Tanks. Wings, seat tracks, winglets, Floor panels…As per the applicable Structures Manuals or Manufacturers Specifications ● Performed inspection, removal, installation, cleaning and repair on all metallic and nonmetallic aircraft Structural parts ● Maintain equipment and tooling documentation in compliance with regulation standards while performing quality management and 5S+1 inspection. ● performs component replacement and other maintenance activities as directed by the immediate Supervisor with the full understanding of the(AMM), (IPC), (CMM) or (SRM). ● Hands-on aircraft base and line maintenance experience on A350, B787, B777, B767, B737 Aircrafts. ● completed generic courses successfully to meet the Health, safety and quality management manual requirements within the aircraft maintenance environment. ● Performed inspection, removal, installation, cleaning and repair on all metallic and nonmetallic aircraft Structural parts

    • Aircraft Structure Maintenance Technician
      Jun 2014 - Jun 2023 · 9 yrs 1 mo