ADEKUNLE KEHINDE JOSEPH
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Lagos
Summary
Experienced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with over 15 years in line maintenance, inspections, and defect rectification for commercial and rotary-wing aircraft. Expertise includes hydraulic and electrical systems, landing gear servicing, and troubleshooting across multiple aircraft platforms. Proficient in AMOS and TRAX for maintenance documentation and scheduling. Committed to ensuring aircraft dispatch readiness and compliance with safety standards.
Overview
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Certifications
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years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Certifying Personnel
BRISTOW HELICOPTER GROUP
01.2023 - Current
- Aircraft Maintained: EMB 145 | Leonardo AW139
- Key Responsibilities & Operational Impact:
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance supporting daily flight operations and aircraft dispatch readiness.
- Troubleshoot hydraulic, engine, electrical, and aircraft system defects to maintain aircraft serviceability.
- Conducted return-to-service inspections, completing technical maintenance documentation to ensure compliance with aviation maintenance procedures.
- Complete maintenance tasks within operational turnaround schedules to reduce aircraft downtime and support flight operations.
- Completed maintenance tasks within operational turnaround schedules, minimizing aircraft downtime and ensuring support for flight operations.
- Coordinated maintenance activities with engineering and operations teams, enhancing aircraft availability.
- Perform wheel servicing, brake replacement, aircraft fluid servicing, and component replacement during operational maintenance.
- Rectified hydraulic leaks during maintenance checks.
- Replaced brake assemblies to maintain optimal braking performance.
- Serviced and replaced tires to ensure safe aircraft operations.
- Serviced aircraft fluids to maintain system efficiency and reliability.
- Troubleshot electrical systems to identify and resolve defects.
- Executed aircraft towing operations to reposition aircraft safely.
- Conducted transit inspections to verify aircraft condition and safety.
- Conducted functional testing post-maintenance to confirm system performance.
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Certifying Personnel
EXECUJET AVIATION NIGERIA LIMITED (MRO)
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Aircraft Maintained: EMB 135/145 | EMB 505 | CL-604/605 | Falcon 7X | Hawker 850XP/900XP/950XP | Learjet 45
- Key Responsibilities & Operational Impact:
- Executed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance operations across 7+ aircraft platforms, ensuring operational readiness in high-volume MRO environment.
- Performed aircraft inspections, defect troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and aircraft servicing operations supporting operational aircraft availability.
- Conducted wheel and brake maintenance, landing gear inspections, battery servicing, and aircraft component replacement.
- Assisted with return-to-service inspections and aircraft release certification procedures.
- Maintained precise aircraft maintenance records and inspection reports, facilitating compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supported aircraft turnaround activities and coordinated maintenance schedules, contributing to reduced maintenance delays.
- Used AMOS and TRAX systems to monitor maintenance activities, update technical records, and manage maintenance documentation.
- Performed maintenance on wheel and brake assemblies to ensure optimal functionality.
- Conducted servicing of landing gear to maintain operational readiness.
- Performed servicing on hydraulic systems to ensure proper operation.
- Conducted battery replacement and servicing for aircraft electrical reliability.
- Executed rectification of aircraft defects to ensure airworthiness.
- Conducted functional testing post-maintenance to verify system integrity.
- Performed aircraft servicing operations to maintain peak performance levels.
- Conducted aircraft inspection procedures to ensure safety compliance.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
ASSOCIATED AVIATION LIMITED
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Aircraft Maintained: EMB 120 | EMB 145 | HS 125
- Key Responsibilities & Operational Impact:
- Conducted pre-flight and post-flight aircraft inspections supporting daily dispatch operations.
- Performed routine servicing and inspections while documenting technical defects to maintain aircraft safety standards.
- Assisted engineers with scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure timely aircraft availability.
- Supported aircraft readiness through daily maintenance tasks, contributing to efficient flight operations.
- Maintenance Tasks Performed:
- Conducted thorough aircraft walk-around inspections to identify any visible defects or issues.
- Executed oil and fluid servicing on aircraft to maintain optimal engine performance.
- Conducted tire pressure inspections on aircraft to uphold safety standards.
- Executed various aircraft servicing operations to maintain airworthiness and functionality.
- Documented technical defects found during inspections to facilitate timely repairs.
Education
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe & Powerplant)
Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT)
Zaria, Nigeria01-2014
Basic Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course - undefined
Aeroconsult Training School
Lagos, Nigeria01-2008
Skills
Return-to-Service Certification
Aircraft Line Maintenance
Aircraft Inspections
Aircraft Defect Troubleshooting
Aircraft Servicing Operations
Aircraft Maintenance Documentation
Preventive maintenance
Airworthiness Compliance
Airworthiness checks
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Aircraft Electrical Systems
Landing Gear Servicing
Wheel & Brake Maintenance
Aircraft Component Replacement
Maintenance scheduling
Troubleshooting skills
Reading technical manuals
Ground handling
Safety management
Certification
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT & MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS
- Aircraft Jacking Equipment
- Ground Power Units (GPU)
- Hydraulic Servicing Equipment
- Torque Tools
- Precision Measuring Instruments
- Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM)
- Illustrated Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Aircraft Technical Logbooks
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
- AMOS Maintenance Software
- TRAX Maintenance System
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Open to relocation to Canada
- Available for rotational and shift operations
- Experience in line maintenance and MRO operations
- Commercial, executive, and rotary-wing aircraft maintenance experience
- Familiar with aviation safety and airworthiness compliance procedures
AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCE
- Commercial & Executive Aircraft
- EMB 120
- EMB 135 / 145
- EMB 505
- Challenger CL-604 / 605
- Falcon 7X
- Hawker 850XP / 900XP / 950XP
- Learjet 45
- Helicopter
- Leonardo AW139
TARGET JOB TITLES
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME)
- Aircraft Mechanic
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Airframe & Powerplant Technician
- Aircraft Line Maintenance Technician
- Aviation Maintenance Technician
Timeline
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Certifying Personnel
BRISTOW HELICOPTER GROUP
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Technician / Certifying Personnel
EXECUJET AVIATION NIGERIA LIMITED (MRO)
01.2012 - 01.2023
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
ASSOCIATED AVIATION LIMITED
01.2007 - 01.2012
Basic Aircraft Maintenance Technician Course - undefined
Aeroconsult Training School
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (Airframe & Powerplant)
Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT)