KIPNG'ETICH ONESMUS
Nairobi
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in structural integrity analysis, predictive maintenance strategies, and defect analysis and resolution. Demonstrates a strong ability to enhance operational efficiency through innovative solutions. Committed to advancing career in engineering by leveraging analytical skills to drive continuous improvement and ensure optimal performance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Development Engineer (Systems & Structures)
KENYA AIRWAYS
07.2015 - 11.2025
- Supervising and supporting Development Engineer.
- Ensuring the integrity of the aircraft structure by continually updating the aircraft dents and buckle chart.
- Offer guidance to the Technical Department and other stakeholders on all matters relating to maintenance, repair, overhaul, replacement and modification of aircraft and components.
- Reviewing manufacturers and regulatory agencies technical publications such as Service Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives, Civil Aviation Authority regulations and recommending appropriate action Evaluating.
- Take lead in ensuring aircraft reliability is maintained at required standards of 99.5% availability through industry in-service improvements, predictive maintenance and on time performance.
- Liaison between aircraft/component manufacturers and Kenya Airways.
- Projects – Aircraft acquisitions, cabin modifications etc
- Continuously monitoring aircraft system defects, capturing those that are repetitive, analyzing them to provide solution.
- Performing aircraft weighing and updating the new weight and balance reports accordingly.
- Prepare schedule for test flights, participate in test flights and make reports.
- Analyzing Air safety reports and providing solutions.
- Develops Aircraft interior Layout of Passenger Accommodations (LOPA) for different aircraft in Kenya Airways fleet. During VVIP operations, prepare the VVIP LOPA and have it approved by the Director General of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
Development Engineer
KENYA AIRWAYS
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Ensuring the integrity of the aircraft structure.
- Updating aircraft repairs dents and buckles charts.
- Continuously monitoring aircraft system defects, capturing those that are repetitive, analyzing them to provide solution.
- Analyzing delays and cancellations and identifying fleet And systems with highest rate and provide long term solution
- Analyzing ASRs, CSRs and providing solutions.
- Updating the aircraft Minimum Equipment List(MEL)
- Evaluating Service Bulletins, SBs and Airworthiness Directives, ADs.
- Performing aircraft weighing and amending the aircraft weight and balance Manuals to include latest weight data.
- Prepare schedule for test flights, participate in test flights and make reports.
- Report to manufacturers compliances of Service Bulletins and modifications for manual updates
Technical Lubricants Sales
Lubesol Kenya Limited
12.2009 - 06.2010
- Coordinates training seminars in respective area or line of operation.
- Actively participate and maintain high standards of safety, health, environment and controls
- Develop product forecast in line with market needs and constantly up date.
- Provide unmatched technical services and issue proof of performance and benefit reports
- Grow profitable sales lubricants business line or area of operation
- Prepare and update marketing intelligence reports and customer database
- Special sales focus areas of entry will be Industrial Lubricants.
- Grow distributors in Industrial Lubricants in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Share best practices across the team where applicable
- Provide technical/sales/marketing services in other areas or business lines of the group on request.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
The University of Nairobi
01.2012 - 11.2016
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
04.2004 - 07.2010
Skills
- Structural integrity analysis
- Predictive maintenance strategies
- Defect analysis and resolution
PROJECTS/ACHIEVEMENTS
June 2019: Kenya Airways Plc., Position: Technical Support Engineer; Aircraft Technical Acceptance Inspection, Duties, Ensure new aircrafts meet regulatory and contractual agreement before entry into service., March 2016-April 2016: Kenya Airways Limited., Position: Aircraft end of lease return Support Engineer; Flybe MRO, Duties, Ensure aircrafts meet contractual agreement for the end of lease return of two E170 aircraft., April-May 2015: Boeing 737 Delivery Centre, Position: Technical services representative, Duties, Aircraft inspection to conform to Kenya Airways requirements., Ensuring smooth aircraft entry into service conforming to local civil aviation requirements, May-July 2014: Flybe Aviation Services Ltd., Position: Kenya Airways aircraft (E170-100LR) End of Lease Base Check at MRO, Duties, Systems and Structures Engineer representative., Ensure aircraft restored to the contract requirement., Ensure efficiency and timely work scope to meet hand back date., April-May 2014: Kenya Airways Limited., Position: Aircraft (E190-100IGW) Runway Excursion Recovery, Duties, Preliminary inspection., Oversee aircraft inspection and repair., Aircraft release to service., November 2013: Kenya Airways Limited., Position: Team Leader, Aircraft (E190-100IGW) Delivery from Factory(Embraer), Duties, Coordinating Kenya Airways and KCAA Aircraft delivery team., Liaison with Embraer commercial for smooth aircraft delivery., Overseeing Aircraft entry into service., August 2013: Kenya Airways Limited., Position: Aircraft (E190-100IGW) Delivery from factory (Embraer), Systems and Structures Engineer, Duties, Inspection of aircraft to conform to Kenya Airways standards., Participate in test flight for aircraft airworthiness., Application for Certificate of Registration and Airworthiness to KCAA., Coordinating Aircraft entry into service., August 2021: E190 aircraft 10 Year Structural check engineering support., May 2021: E190 VVIP cabin configuration., Sept. 2015: B737-800 5C-check Engineering support., May 2013: B737-300 C-check Engineering support.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Graduate Engineer (IEK and EBK)
- Other interests: Reading, Hiking.
Timeline
Senior Development Engineer (Systems & Structures)
KENYA AIRWAYS
07.2015 - 11.2025
Master of Business Administration -
The University of Nairobi
01.2012 - 11.2016
Development Engineer
KENYA AIRWAYS
07.2010 - 06.2015
Technical Lubricants Sales
Lubesol Kenya Limited
12.2009 - 06.2010
BSc. - Mechanical Engineering
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
04.2004 - 07.2010