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Michael Karikari
Professional Summary
Highly skilled aircraft technician with 10 years in aviation maintenance industry. Repaired and maintained aircraft engines, flight systems and avionics at large MRO facility. Exceptional technical skills and attention to detail leading to management and client satisfaction. Work History
Eagle Systems - Testing Technician
Patuxent River, MD
01/2024 - 02/2025
V2X - Aviation Maintenance Technician
Patuxent River, MD
06/2023 - 02/2025
Advanced Technology & Research Corp - Ininfrared Technician Provided recommendations for improvements in assembly or testing procedures.
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Attended training to gain knowledge of program needs for test failure diagnosis and repair.
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Performed mechanical troubleshooting to identify reliability issues with material.
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Analyzed material to determine strength, stability and diagnose performance problems.
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Conducted tests on electronic components, products, assemblies and systems to determine functional performance.
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● Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests. Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
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Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
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Performed scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on diverse aircraft engines, pneumatics and hydraulics.
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Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
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Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
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Silver Spring, MD 20902
Clearances
● Secret Clearance
Aircraft & Engines Familiarity
Aircraft: Saab 340 B+/ EMB 170/175 BBJ,
737 7 8 900, F18 / AT-6 / T-38
Engines: CF34-8E / GE CT-7/ T700/ F107/
J85 / F404/ F405-RR-401
References
Theron Westby
Engineering Technician
Dylan Sorenson
Aviation Project Manager
Matthew Riddle
Aviation Maintenance Supervisor
Skills
Carderock Bethesda, MD
01/2023 - 05/2023
Exela - Field Service Technician
Silver Spring, MD
04/2021 - 12/2022
Aloft AeroArchitects - Service Maintenance Technician Georgetown, DE
02/2021 - 12/2021
Republic Airways - Aircraft Maintenance Technician Washington DC, MD
10/2016 - 11/2020
Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
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Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
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Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
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Discussed and recommended service options with customers and explained costs involved.
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Managed on-site and off-site installation, repair, maintenance, and test tasks.
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Provided technical support to troubleshoot, repair and maintain operational efficiencies in hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
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Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
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Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
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Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
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Evaluated individual aircraft components to identify and troubleshoot issues.
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Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
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Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
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Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair, and replace faulty components in aircrafts.
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● Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control. Collaborated with crew chief to coordinate fitting and alignment of heavy parts.
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● Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks. Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
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● Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
● Functional testing
● Regression testing
● Software testing
● Agile methodology