Joseph Kwaghe

B2 Aircraft Engineer (ICAO Type II 🇳🇬 - Embraer 170/175/190/195 & GE CF34 Series Engine) | Aerospace Engineer • Aviator • Business Development

Nigeria

About

Licensed Aircraft Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, and Aviator with hands-on experience in aircraft maintenance and troubleshooting within line and base maintenance environments. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Aerospace Engineering (Avionics) from the Air Force Institute of Technology, Kaduna. With a background in Computer Science, I bring a cross-disciplinary approach to avionics systems understanding, diagnostics, and technical problem-solving. I also have prior experience in the banking sector, where I developed skills in client relationship management, credit structuring, and business communication. I am passionate about aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while continuously advancing my professional capacity within the aviation and aerospace industry. Core Competencies • Aircraft Systems & Avionics Troubleshooting • Maintenance Operations (Line & Base Exposure) • Technical Documentation & Compliance • Systems Thinking & Problem-Solving • Client Communication & Business Support

Experience

  • Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer – Operational Exposure (Line & Base Maintenance) at Binani Air
    May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    On-the-Job Training with operational exposure in Line Maintenance on Embraer 170 aircraft and Base Maintenance on Hawker 800XP aircraft, supporting routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and aircraft turnaround activities. Assists with avionics tasks, maintenance documentation, and logbook entries in compliance with approved procedures and safety standards.

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Trainee (Avionics-ILPC) at Dornier Aviation Nigeria AIEP
    Aug 2024 - Mar 2025 · 8 mos

    • Undertook weekly On-the-Job Training (OJT) with Dornier Aviation Nigeria AIEP (DANA), an NCAA-approved AMO, as part of the ILPC program. • Carried out practical maintenance tasks in line with the approved IAW Aircraft Maintenance Schedule. • Integrated classroom instruction from AFIT (ATO) with hands-on exposure at the AMO, under supervision of licensed engineers. • Gained technical competencies in aircraft systems, maintenance procedures, and regulatory standards required for AME licensing.

  • Aircraft Maintenance Technician (Avionics) at Dornier Aviation Nigeria AIEP
    Nov 2022 - Apr 2023 · 6 mos

    On The Job Training on the following: •Troubleshooting •Pre-flight inspection •Post-flight inspection •Avionics Maintenance •Airframe System •Electrical Installations •Repairs and Replacements •Carrying out general aircraft maintenance and overhaul programs. •Other assigned duties. All in accordance with approved maintenance procedure's.

  • Heritage Bank Plc (2 yrs 9 mos)
    • Experience Centre Associate
      Sep 2019 - Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      Deposit mobilization, B2B/B2C Marketing, Packaging of Credit Facilities, Business Development, Business Relationship Management, Day-to-Day Banking Operations

    • Graduate Trainee
      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 · 3 mos

  • Cadet-in-Chief & NYSC CDS President at Federal Road Safety Corps CDS
    Oct 2017 - Apr 2018 · 7 mos

    Served as Cadet-in-Chief of the NYSC Road Safety Club (RS 9.1 Sector Command, Enugu North), providing leadership for road safety advocacy, organizing sensitization campaigns, and coordinating cadet activities in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.