Zelealem T Gedlu 1350 Oak St NW.

Washington DC, 20010 Phone: 202-706-0746 Objective To use my extensive experience and education as an Aircraft Structure Engineer t o be involved with the dynamic and challenging work in the aviation industry and to contribute to my best of knowledge and skill. Skills Quick understanding of aircraft manuals (IPC, SRM, CMM, AMM), Engineering drawin gs and Service Bulletins, Proven hard work and reliability, High efficiency in t he use of time. Work Experience: Ethiopian Airlines, Addis Ababa: Nov 1999 - Nov 2008 Sr. Aircraft Structure Engineer * Evaluated compliance of Airworthiness Directives-ADs. * Prepared engineering orders to direct work on aircraft component and systems. * Carried out engineering investigation to assess repeat anomalies and provide corrective action plan. * Advised interchangeability of the components/parts to line, shop and Hangar m aintenance and purchasing personnel. * Developed repair designs for aircraft structural parts and components. * Contributed in major Accident and incident damage investigation and Assessmen t programs. * Participated heavy maintenance checks ("C" and "D" checks) and Aircraft-Aging modifications. * Worked with the Boeing AOG team on various projects. * Developed software on fatigue crack analysis of thin cylindrical shell applic ation to aircraft fuselage skin. * Participated as A.O.G. team representative for Ethiopian aircrafts in differe nt countries. * Evaluated test equipment and special tools for shop and line maintenance use. * Prepared engineering reliability reports as part of continues component relia bility tracking program. Mobile Aerospace Engineering, Mobile, AL, USA JAN 2010 - APR 2010 Aircraft Structure Engineer Flight star Aircraft service, Jacksonville, FL, USA Dec 2010 - until now Aircraft Structure Engineer * Evaluated compliance of Airworthiness Directives-ADs. * Prepared engineering orders to direct work on aircraft component and systems. * Carried out engineering investigation to assess repeat anomalies and provide corrective action plan. * Researches and analyzes engineering data to develop and evaluate retrofit/repa ir and product configurations. * Assists with development and definition of retrofit/repair requirements and pl ans. * Analyzes basic customer technical queries and provides retrofit/repair solutio ns. Major Accomplishments: * Damage Assessment and restoration, after major accident/incident took place o n the following aircrafts

* ETH B757-200, B767-300, B767-200, A330. * ETH Fokker 50, B737-200, DHC-6. * Accomplished repair on upper chord of aft bulkhead of center fuel tank by rem oving Pickle Fork fitting and Re-installing it at body station 955 of B767-200 a ircraft upon completion of the repair on the chord. * Coordinated engineering activities of major aircraft checks for Ethiopian air lines and Customer owned aircraft. * Rendered on-site assistance to rectify repeated anomalies on aircraft structu re and component. * Served as supervisor for Structure Engineering Group for total period of two years. Type of aircraft experience * BOEING: 767-300, 767-200, B757-200, B747, B737-700, B737, B727, and B707 * AIRBUS: A-330, A320 * MCDONELL: DC-10 * FOKKER 50, DHC-6 Educational Background * Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1995 - 1999 * Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa , Ethiopia, 2005 - 2007 Job related Trainings * Boeing 737 Airframe and Engine System course at Ethiopian Airlines. * Structure and Composite Repair Seminar, Boeing Training center, USA. * Aircraft structural repair course for engineer, part I, Alteon a Boeing train ing center, Singapore. * B737classical and NG Regional conference, Kenya, Nairobi. * Boeing Portable Maintenance Aid Users' course at Ethiopian Airlines. * Aviation Regulation, Technical Policy and Procedures and FAR at Ethiopian Air lines. * Technical Report Writing at Ethiopian Airlines. * Budgeting and cost control at Ethiopian Airlines. * Human Factor in Aircraft Maintenance, Ethiopian Airlines, Aircraft Maintenanc e School, Addis Ababa, ETH. Languages AMHARIC Read, Write & Speak ENGLISH Read, Write & Speak Computer Skills Ms Excel, Ms Access, Ms Word, Auto Cad 2008, Pro Engineer, Matlab, Algore, Solid Work and Visual Basic Reference To be provide upon request Zelealem Tassew