Solomon Kebede
Avionics and aircraft maintenance professional
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Avionics and aircraft maintenance professional nearly 30 years of experience in Avionics Systems, Aircraft Communication & Navigation, Electronic Equipment Maintenance, and UAS/GCS Maintenance. Experienced across multiple military aircraft platforms, with specialized expertise in AL-HUR-2 UAS Avionics and Ground Control Station (GCS) Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Circuit Tracing, and Digital Electronics. Seeking to continue contributing technical expertise within GAL’s Avionics and GCS Department, supporting reliable maintenance operations and operational requirements.
Experience
AL-HUR-2 UAS Type Rating – Avionics & GCS Maintenance - GAL - Abu Dhabi, UAE
(2022-11 - 2026-09)
- Specialized in Avionics Systems and Ground Control Station (GCS) Maintenance for AL-HUR-2 UAS.
- Applied technical knowledge in avionics and GCS maintenance activities within the department.
- First Line And Second Line Maintenance
- Worked collaboratively with the technical team to support operational requirements and daily activities.
- Maintained practical technical expertise through continued service within the Avionics and GCS Department.
- Held Form 35 (Level 5) certification authority for AL-HUR-2 UAS Type Rating Avionics and GCS Maintenance.
Communication & Navigation Maintenance Officer / Specialist - Ethiopian Air Force - Ethiopia
(1999-10 - 2021-08)
- Performed communication and navigation maintenance activities supporting SU-27 aircraft systems.
- Applied specialized expertise in aircraft communication and navigation systems across MIG-21, MIG-23, L-39, C130, SU-27, and MI-35 platforms.
- Conducted technical troubleshooting and circuit tracing across relevant electronic and avionics systems.
- Applied knowledge of digital electronics, electronic equipment maintenance, and RADAR principles in technical maintenance work.
Communication & Navigation Mechanics / Specialist - Ethiopian Air Force - Ethiopia
(1997-05 - 1999-06)
- Supported maintenance activities for aircraft communication and navigation systems.
- Applied technical knowledge in electronic equipment and aircraft communication systems.
- Developed specialized experience related to MIG-21, MIG-23, L-39, and C130 communication and navigation systems.
Airborne Communication & Navigation Student - Ethiopian Air Force College - Ethiopia
(1994-06 - 1997-05)
- Completed technical studies in Airborne Communication and Navigation Mechanics.
- Developed foundational knowledge of aircraft communication, navigation, and related technical systems.
- Prepared for specialized technical work within aircraft communication and navigation maintenance.
Education
One Semester - Communication and Instrumentation Technology - Ethiopian Defence Engineering (2005 - 2006)
Diploma - Airborne Communication and Navigation Mechanics - Ethiopian Air Force College (1994 - 1997)
