Yi (Michael) Zhao
Burswood,WA
Summary
Skilled Aircraft Maintenance Technician with team-player mentality and safety-driven approach. With more than 20 years of experience of aircraft maintenance, including line maintenance and heavy base maintenance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed AME
Aviation Jazz
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Cascade Aerospace - IMP
09.2001 - 10.2023
- Combination of line and base aircraft maintenance
- Performed routine maintenance, in-line maintenance environment, to ensure aircraft reliability goals were achieved
- Removed, inspected and installed aircraft components to ensure tolerances, proper installation and operation, including engines, landing gears, flight controls, wings, H/V-stabilizers
- Working from height with fall arrest/restraint system, at confined space, fuel tanks with breathing supply system
- Operate fuel truck and perform aircraft refueling/defuelling
- Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis, identifying root cause of malfunctions.
LAME Engineer
China Southern Airlines
05.1993 - 09.2000
- Line Maintenance Mechanic
- Set up scaffolds, ladders, stands, and other equipment to prepare the work site as required
- Carry out daily routine and non-routine work tasks by determining the tools and equipment required and prepare repair schemes by locating the specific procedures in the maintenance manual
- Assembled and installed electrical, mechanical, hydraulic components and accessories, using hand tools and power tools
- List all defects identified, define repair schemes, estimate the time it will take to complete a repair, research and locate the specific repair procedures from the required maintenance manuals
- Order un-stocked parts and supplies required for the specific record in accordance with company procedures
- Interpret and apply aircraft maintenance manuals, overhaul manuals, fault isolation manuals and other technical documentation in this fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeroengine
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Xi'an China03.1993
Boeing 737-300 Course (Aug 03 Thru Oct 13)
Boeing Training Center
Seattle, WA, US10.1993
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Guangzhou Civil Aviation College
Guangzhou, China01.1996
Dash 8/123 Maintenance Initial (158 Hours)
FlightSafety International
Toronto, Canada10.2003
B757-200/300 Endorsement Course (216 Hours)
Cascade Aerospace
Abbotsford, BC, Canada04.2005
B737-6/7/8/900 Endorsement Course (175 Hours)
Cascade Aerospace
Abbotsford, BC, Canada04.2006
C130 Maintenance Type Training
Cascade Aerospace
Abbotsford, BC, Canada06.2007
B737-300 To B737-4/500 Differences Course
Cascade Aerospace
Abbotsford, BC, Canada02.2008
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Aviation Australia
Online04-2025
Skills
- Communication/Interpersonal
- Customer Satisfaction
- Safe Work Practices
- Troubleshooting abilities
Certification
CASA Aircraft Engineer licence No. 1191550
Category B1.1 with type ratings:
Boeing 737-300/400/500 (CFM56)
Boeing 733-600/700/800/900 (CFM56)
Boeing 757-200/300 (RR RB211)
Bombardier DHC-8-100/200/300 (PWC PW120)
Canadian AME M2 license No. 793766
References
Mr. Kai Lu, Crewlead, Phone: 1-6048328168 Email: amelukai@gmail.com
Mr. Jim Simpson, Senior Crewlead, Phone: 1-6043088263 Email: JSimpson@cascadeaerospace.com
Mr. Denis Vachon, Supervisor, Email: DVachon@cascadeaerospace.com
Timeline
Licensed AME
Aviation Jazz
08.2024 - 03.2025
Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Cascade Aerospace - IMP
09.2001 - 10.2023
LAME Engineer
China Southern Airlines
05.1993 - 09.2000
Bachelor of Science - Aeroengine
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Boeing 737-300 Course (Aug 03 Thru Oct 13)
Boeing Training Center
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Guangzhou Civil Aviation College
Dash 8/123 Maintenance Initial (158 Hours)
FlightSafety International
B757-200/300 Endorsement Course (216 Hours)
Cascade Aerospace
B737-6/7/8/900 Endorsement Course (175 Hours)
Cascade Aerospace
C130 Maintenance Type Training
Cascade Aerospace
B737-300 To B737-4/500 Differences Course
Cascade Aerospace
Diploma of Aeroskills (Mechanical)
Aviation Australia
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