Eskinder Abate

A/C Cabin AND IFE Team Leader

Addis Ababa, ET.

About

Highly accomplished Aviation Technician and Team Leader with 14 years of expertise in aircraft cabin and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system maintenance across diverse fleets, including B737, B767, B777, B787, A350, and Q400. Proven leader in coordinating technical teams, ensuring rigorous airworthiness, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while driving cabin reliability and passenger satisfaction. Adept at advanced troubleshooting, system upgrades, and meticulous documentation, committed to elevating maintenance standards and fostering continuous technical development.

Work

Ethiopian Airlines Maintenance Repair and overall (MRO)

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Cabin and IFE Team Leader

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Summary

Led and supervised a team of skilled technicians in critical maintenance, inspection, and repair of aircraft cabin systems and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance.

Highlights

Directed and supervised a team of skilled technicians in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of complex aircraft cabin and IFE systems, enhancing operational uptime and service quality.

Coordinated daily work packages and tasks, ensuring timely completion in alignment with stringent flight schedules and operational priorities, contributing to on-time departures.

Conducted in-depth technical assessments and advanced troubleshooting for cabin and IFE systems across B737, B767, B777, B787, A350, and Q400 aircraft, efficiently resolving complex technical issues.

Ensured stringent compliance with aviation safety regulations, manufacturer guidelines, and company maintenance standards, consistently achieving high airworthiness verification scores.

Collaborated cross-functionally with engineering, planning, and operations teams to resolve technical issues, optimizing maintenance efficiency and reducing aircraft downtime by a measurable margin.

Ethiopian Airlines Maintenance Repair and overall (MRO)

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A/C Cabin and IFE Senior Tech IV

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Summary

Maintained, repaired, tested, and modified aircraft cabin systems and In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) equipment across a diverse fleet, ensuring airworthiness and operational readiness.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive maintenance, repair, testing, and modification activities for aircraft cabin interiors and IFE systems across B737, B757, B767, B777, B787, A350 fleets, ensuring peak operational performance.

Conducted rigorous periodic inspections and functional tests on In-Flight Entertainment systems, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain optimal performance and enhance passenger satisfaction.

Ensured 100% compliance with approved maintenance methods and procedures, actively evaluating and recommending improvements to enhance maintenance standards and airworthiness.

Performed critical repair, overhaul, and testing on a wide range of A/C systems including emergency equipment, air conditioning, communication, lighting, water, waste, and oxygen systems, ensuring comprehensive aircraft readiness.

Education

Ethiopia Airlines Aviation Academy

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Diploma Avionics

Ethiopia Airlines Aviation Academy

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Diploma Airframe

Ethiopian Tegabred Technical and Vocation training institute

Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Diploma General Mechanics

Languages

English

Certificates

Management Development Certification

18000 Inflight Entertainment system for B787

Thales

Aircraft Inspection Training

B777-200/300 CABIN SYSTEM

15000 IFE System

Thales

Skills

Aircraft Maintenance & Systems

Aircraft Cabin Maintenance, IFE System Maintenance, Cabin Lighting Systems, Emergency Equipment Maintenance, Air Conditioning Systems, Communication Systems, Aircraft Lighting Systems, Water & Waste Systems, Oxygen Systems, Cabin System Installation, Component Overhaul, Troubleshooting, Repair, Testing, Modification, System Upgrades, Refurbishment.

Fleet Expertise

B737-700, B757, B767-300, B777, B787, A350, Q400, Legacy IFC Systems, New Generation IFC Systems.

Technical Operations

IFE Content Loading, Software Configuration, System Updates, Hardware Installation, Technical Assessments, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Aviation Safety Regulations, Airworthiness Directives (ADs), Service Bulletins (SBs), Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Component Maintenance Manuals (CMM), Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC), Detailed Maintenance Procedures, Defect Reporting, Corrective Actions.

Leadership & Management

Team Leadership, Team Supervision, Project Coordination, Operational Planning, Resource Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Process Improvement, Maintenance Standards Development.

References

Nebiat Alemayehu

Engineer, Airpeace Limited, +2348100190383