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KELVIN NJERU WAMBUGU

Aeronautical Engineering
Nairobi

Summary

Adept Aircraft Maintenance Technician with an expertise in Line and Base maintenance checks. Organized and self motivated professional with 6 years experience who pride in attention to detail and commitment to continuous learning. Demonstrates excellence in technical problem-solving while enhancing aircraft safety and operational readiness through expert troubleshooting and maintenance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Apprentice Technician

Kenya Airways
05.2023 - Current

Aircrafts worked on include; B787-800,B737-300/800 and E-190

  • Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft and powerplant systems and avionics.
  • Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
  • Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
  • Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Skyward Express
01.2019 - 04.2023

Aircrafts worked on include; Dash 8- Q100/200/300/400 and Fokker 50/70/100

  • Reading and interpretation of maintenance manuals (AMM, SRM, AIPC, WDM) to facilitate completion of maintenance tasks.
  • Increased operational readiness of aircraft fleet through timely completion of scheduled maintenance tasks.
  • Familiarization and usage of MRO software.
  • Conducted detailed inspections to maintain compliance with aviation standards and regulations on
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.

Principal Technical Instructor

Juja Preparatory and Senior School
03.2016 - 12.2018
  • Responsible for Facilitating and integration of industry standards into the curriculum, ensuring students gained hands on experience with the latest technology.
  • Promoted collaborative learning through group projects and presentations, resulting in enhanced teamwork and communication skills among students.
  • Improved course curriculum for better knowledge retention and application by collaborating with fellow instructors.

Education

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Kenya Aeronautical College
Nairobi ,NA, Kenya
01.2012 - 11.2015

Skills

  • Technical problem solving
  • Computer Skills
  • Leadership Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Team building
  • Adaptability Reliability

Internships

  • Aircraft maintenance internship, Skyward Express, [February to April 2016]
  • Aircraft maintenance internship, Wilken aviation, [February to April 2014]
  • Aircraft maintenance internship, Kenya Police Airwing,[May to August 2013]

Languages

Swahili
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Interests

I proactively participate in Volunteering in community development projects, Hiking, Exploring Nature and engaging in physical fitness activities,

Referees

Elias Kinyua

Senior Engineer, Kenya Airways

Elias.Kinyua@kenya-airways.com

Tel: +254723347076


Mike Mbithi

Head of Quality, Skyward Express

Mike.mbithi@yahoo.com.

Tel: +254788696848

Timeline

Apprentice Technician

Kenya Airways
05.2023 - Current

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Skyward Express
01.2019 - 04.2023

Principal Technical Instructor

Juja Preparatory and Senior School
03.2016 - 12.2018

Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering - Aeronautical Engineering

Kenya Aeronautical College
01.2012 - 11.2015
KELVIN NJERU WAMBUGUAeronautical Engineering