JIMMY MWANDAZA KAFWANI
MOMBASA
Summary
Motivated professional bringing strong teamwork and organisational skills to all roles. Demonstrates flexibility in learning and adapting to new challenges, while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Committed to delivering high-quality service and supporting team success.
Overview
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Aircraft Technician
QATAR AIRWAYS
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Executed line maintenance for scheduled and non-scheduled tasks on B777 freighters and passenger variants, B787-800, A318/19/20, A321, A330-200/300, and A350-900, ensuring aircraft safety and compliance.
- Conducted detailed inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems to uphold safety standards.
- Performed all aspects of aircraft maintenance work, including service, repair and diagnostics.
- Attended regular training, keeping on top of new regulations and technologies.
Aircraft Technician
KENYA AIRWAYS
09.2012 - 09.2016
- Performed scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance and fault rectification on B787-8, B777-200ER/300ER, B767-300ER, B737-300/700/800, and E-JET 170/190, validating airworthiness of GEnx-1B, GE90, Trent 800, CF6-80, CFM56-3/7B/8, CF34-8E and 10E engines.
- Conducted detailed inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems to uphold safety standards.
- Performed all aspects of aircraft maintenance work, including service, repair and diagnostics.
- Attended regular training, keeping on top of new regulations and technologies.
Aircraft Technician
FLY 540 AVIATION
01.2012 - 09.2012
- Executed routine maintenance and resolved defects on Dash8-102 series, B1900C Caravan 208B, CRJ100/200, and associated engines PW120/121, PT6A-67, PT6A-114A, and CF34-3A1, ensuring aircraft safety and reliability.
- Attended regular training, keeping on top of new regulations and technologies.
- Conducted detailed inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems to uphold safety standards.
- Performed all aspects of aircraft maintenance work, including service, repair and diagnostics.
Aircraft Technician
DIRECT MAINTENANCE
08.2010 - 02.2011
- Executed line maintenance on B757, B767, A330, B737NG, and their engines Trent700, RB211, PW2000, GE CF6-80, and CFM56, ensuring operational reliability.
- Conducted detailed inspections and maintenance on aircraft systems to uphold safety standards.
- Performed all aspects of aircraft maintenance work, including service, repair and diagnostics.
- Attended regular training, keeping on top of new regulations and technologies.
Aircraft Technician
SKYTRAIL ASC AIR SAFARIS
01.2009 - 03.2010
- Participating in the routine, scheduled, unscheduled maintenance and faulty rectification on DHC6-300 series Twin Otter aircraft and their engines PT6A-27/28.
Intern
AIRWORKS (K) LIMITED
01.2007 - 04.2007
- Participated in maintenance and faulty rectification on Cessna 208B, Beechcraft 200 and B1900 Aircraft and Engines PT6A-114 and PT6A-114A.
Intern
CMC AVIATION LIMITED
05.2006 - 08.2006
- Involved in the routine maintenance of Cessna and Piper piston engine aircraft, T.C.M and Lycoming piston engines.
- Assisted with maintenance tasks on Bell 206 helicopter, contributing to operational readiness and safety of the aircraft.
Intern
SKYTRAIL ASC AIR SAFARIS
08.2005 - 12.2005
- Engaged in the maintenance work on DHC 6-300 Series Twin Otter Aircraft, on airframes and engines.
Education
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - KCSE
KENYATTA HIGH SCHOOL- MWATATE
TAITA TAVETA, KENYA11-2002
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) -
VIRIKO PRIMARY SCHOOL- MALINDI
MALINDI, KENYA11-1998
Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering, Airframes and Engines option
TRANS-EASTERN AIRLINES AVIATION COLLEGE
Nairobi08-2007
Skills
- Time efficiency
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Aircraft safety procedures
- Safety-conscious
- Pre and post-flight inspections
- Team player
- Installing components
- Aircraft servicing
- Flexibility in learning
Languages
English
Kiswahili
Custom
- Kenyatta High School, Science Club
- Debating Club
Personal Information
- ID Number: 23605491
- Passport Number: A2247721
- D/L No: -0846423/RUB-135
PROFFESION
OCCUPATION: AIRCRAFT TECHNICIAN
LAST COMPANY: QATAR AIRWAYS - DOHA
AIRCRAFT TYPE : B777-200ER/300ER, B787-8, A318/19/20 AND 321, A330-200/300, A350-900.
COURSES : A- RATING ON B787-800, EWIS, HUMAN FACTORS, FUEL TANK SAFTY L-2, AWOPS, AIR LEGISLATION, EASA PART 145
Timeline
Aircraft Technician
QATAR AIRWAYS
09.2016 - 03.2018
Aircraft Technician
KENYA AIRWAYS
09.2012 - 09.2016
Aircraft Technician
FLY 540 AVIATION
01.2012 - 09.2012
Aircraft Technician
DIRECT MAINTENANCE
08.2010 - 02.2011
Aircraft Technician
SKYTRAIL ASC AIR SAFARIS
01.2009 - 03.2010
Intern
AIRWORKS (K) LIMITED
01.2007 - 04.2007
Intern
CMC AVIATION LIMITED
05.2006 - 08.2006
Intern
SKYTRAIL ASC AIR SAFARIS
08.2005 - 12.2005
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) - KCSE
KENYATTA HIGH SCHOOL- MWATATE
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (K.C.P.E) -
VIRIKO PRIMARY SCHOOL- MALINDI
Diploma - Aeronautical Engineering, Airframes and Engines option
TRANS-EASTERN AIRLINES AVIATION COLLEGE