Tawfeeq Abdallat

Senior Aviation Maintenance and Airworthiness Professional with more than 20 years of experience in aircraft maintenance management, maintenance supervision, continuing airworthiness, aviation safety, quality assurance, and technical training. Proven experience in maintenance planning, aircraft readiness, technical oversight, troubleshooting, resource management, and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with extensive experience managing maintenance teams and safety-critical aviation operations.

Chief of Aviation and Electro-Mechanical Department at Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (2006 – Present)

Supervised aircraft maintenance training activities and contributed to the development and continuous improvement of technical training programs.

• Developed and updated aircraft maintenance curricula in accordance with aviation industry requirements and applicable technical standards.
• Delivered training in aircraft maintenance-related subjects, including aircraft systems, maintenance practices, safety, quality management and technical procedures.
• Conducted Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify competency gaps and improve technical training plans.
• Supervised instructors and evaluated training effectiveness and trainee performance.
• Maintained training records, assessments, attendance records, and certification documentation.
• Supported the development of training programs aligned with national vocational and technical qualification requirements.
• Promoted practical, competency-based training and continuous improvement within aircraft maintenance education.

Maintenance Branch Chief / UH-60 Black Hawk, MD530 & AH-1F Helicopters at Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (2006 – Present)

Led and supervised aircraft maintenance activities for rotary-wing fleets, ensuring compliance with approved maintenance programs, technical publications, airworthiness requirements, and safety procedures.

• Planned and supervised scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, including inspections, troubleshooting, defect rectification, functional checks, and return-to-service activities.
• Managed maintenance teams and coordinated manpower, tooling, test equipment, spare parts, and technical resources to ensure safe, efficient, and timely maintenance operations.
• Provided technical leadership in identifying, investigating, and rectifying aircraft mechanical and maintenance defects.
• Reviewed maintenance manuals, technical orders, service bulletins, airworthiness directives, engineering instructions, and other approved technical data.
• Monitored maintenance status, recurring and deferred defects, fleet reliability, and programme progress, recommending corrective actions to protect aircraft availability.
• Coordinated with engineering, quality assurance, logistics, operations, and technical departments to resolve maintenance issues and minimize aircraft downtime.
• Ensured accurate completion and control of maintenance records, technical reports, inspection documents, and aircraft historical records.
• Participated in maintenance quality audits, safety inspections, compliance reviews, and investigations of maintenance-related incidents and discrepancies.
• Applied Risk Management, RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement principles to improve maintenance safety, quality, and reliability.
• Supervised maintenance activities on Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, MD Helicopters MD530FF, and other aircraft operated by the RJAF.
• Supported maintenance planning, aircraft availability, work-scope development, task prioritization, and effective use of maintenance resources.

Armament Branch Chief - Guided Weapons at Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (2006 – Present)

Led and supervised the Guided Weapons Branch, overseeing maintenance, inspection, servicing, and operational readiness of assigned aircraft weapon systems and associated equipment.

• Managed maintenance personnel and allocated manpower, tools, equipment, and technical resources to ensure safe and effective execution of maintenance activities.
• Supervised scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, defect rectification, and functional testing of assigned weapon systems and equipment.
• Ensured maintenance activities were conducted in accordance with approved technical publications, maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and applicable organizational standards.
• Monitored the technical condition, serviceability, readiness, and support-equipment status of assigned guided weapon systems.
• Reviewed technical documentation, maintenance instructions, inspection requirements, and engineering information to support maintenance decisions.
• Investigated technical discrepancies and recurring defects and implemented appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintained accurate maintenance records, inspection reports, technical documentation, and equipment status records.

Staff Officer 1 (SO1) – Maintenance Directorate / UH-60, MD530, AH-1F, C-130 & AW139 at Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (2006 – Present)

Acted as Directorate-level Staff Officer responsible for Transport and Rotary-Wing aircraft, supporting maintenance planning, fleet readiness, operational availability, and coordination across multiple units.

• Contributed to the development and implementation of maintenance policies, plans, and priorities to ensure optimal aircraft availability in line with operational requirements.
• Coordinated maintenance activities between squadrons, workshops, engineering, logistics, and operations to ensure effective fleet support and efficient resource utilization.
• Monitored fleet readiness, maintenance performance, aircraft availability trends, and programme progress, providing analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Reviewed and validated maintenance status reports, technical logs, deferred defects, and reliability data to support maintenance planning and risk assessment at Directorate level.
• Ensured compliance with airworthiness standards, technical publications, maintenance directives, and aviation safety regulations across assigned fleets.
• Managed aircraft downtime, maintenance backlogs, and deferred defects at fleet level, prioritizing critical tasks and return-to-service requirements.
• Supported maintenance resource planning and allocation, including manpower, spare parts, tooling, test equipment, and support equipment.
• Contributed to fleet reliability improvement initiatives and continuous improvement programs within the Maintenance Directorate.
• Prepared technical briefings, readiness reports, maintenance progress updates, and performance summaries for senior leadership.
• Assisted in analyzing recurring technical issues and systemic maintenance challenges, recommending corrective and preventive actions.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer / Maintenance Officer / Air Tractor, Cessna 208B & F-5 aircraft at Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (2006 – Present)

Performed and supervised first-line and base aircraft maintenance in accordance with approved maintenance programs, technical publications, and applicable safety requirements.

• Conducted troubleshooting, inspections, servicing, adjustments, removal/installation, functional checks, and defect rectification on aircraft systems.
• Monitored aircraft condition and maintenance status to support operational readiness and safe availability.
• Supervised maintenance personnel during scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks and provided technical guidance during task execution.
• Reviewed technical documentation and maintenance procedures prior to execution.
• Identified recurring technical issues and recommended corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensured accurate documentation and completion of maintenance records.
• Supported aircraft inspections, maintenance checks, system testing, and return-to-service processes.
• Maintained strong focus on aviation safety, technical compliance, and operational effectiveness.

Safety and Quality Officer at Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (2006 – Present)

• Conducted safety and quality inspections and audits to identify hazards, potential risks, and deficiencies in maintenance activities.
• Investigated accidents, incidents, and safety occurrences and prepared reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
• Monitored compliance with aviation safety procedures, quality standards, and organizational regulations.
• Applied Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address safety and quality deficiencies.
• Delivered safety awareness briefings and training on Safety Management System (SMS), risk management, and accident prevention.
• Monitored the effectiveness of safety and quality procedures and recommended continuous improvements.
• Participated in safety committees and contributed to updating safety procedures in accordance with applicable aviation standards.

Jet Propulsion Maintenance Officer / J85-GE-21 ENGINE at Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) (2006 – Present)

Supervised scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of J85-GE-21 turbojet engines.

• Managed engine troubleshooting, inspections, removal and installation.

جامعه العلوم والتكنولوجيا الأردنية / بكالوريوس هندسة صناعيه 2005.

جامعه العلوم والتكنولوجيا الأردنية /برنامج تكميلي لهندسة الطيران (الساعات المطلوبة) لمدة سنه دراسية للمهندسين 2007.

كلية سلاح الجوي الملكي الجامعيه لعلوم الطيران / دبلوم إدارة الموارد الدفاعية 2024.