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Richard Jimenea

Richard Jimenea

Summary

Highly skilled and detail-oriented Aircraft Maintenance Engineer with over 26 years of hands-on experience in the inspection, repair, troubleshooting, and certification of commercial aircraft. Proficient in maintaining airworthiness standards under regulatory authorities such as EASA, FAA, and CASA, with type rating on aircraft Airbus A320 family. Adept at interpreting maintenance manuals, service bulletin, and regulatory documentation to ensure compliance and safety.



Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Qantas Airways
06.2025 - Current
  • Coordinated closely with other departments such as planning or engineering teams to ensure smooth workflow during major projects or routine checks.
  • Reduced downtime for aircraft by effectively troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues in a timely manner.
  • Maintained detailed records of all maintenance work performed, contributing to accurate tracking and accountability.
  • Inspected aircraft for compliance with regulations, company standards and safety requirements.
  • Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
  • Improved aircraft safety by conducting thorough maintenance inspections and identifying potential issues.
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis, identifying root cause of malfunctions.
  • Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
  • Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
  • Removed components such as landing gear, engines, and flight control.
  • Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
  • Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
  • Ensured compliance with CASA regulations through diligent adherence to guidelines and protocols.

Aircraft Lead Mechanic

Qatar Airways
09.2004 - 04.2025
  • Coordination of the Aircraft Mechanics and Assistant Aircraft Mechanics under his control and any other functions as requested by the Shift Manager/Supervisor or Certifying Staff.
  • Providing a single point of contact and feedback to ensure the highest standards of Aircraft Dispatch Reliability.
  • Ensuring that all work performed by aircraft mechanics/assistant aircraft mechanics complies with the provisions of the Technical Procedures Manual as approved by the respective Authority.
  • Ensuring that aircraft mechanics/assistant aircraft mechanics under his control liaise with the respective certifying staff or shift manager/supervisor to ensure operational requirements are met in the most effective manner.
  • Ensure work is allocated and distributed as required and manage the activities of the Base Maintenance personnel in the most efficient way.
  • Ensuring that Health and Safety requirements are followed by the crew members.
  • Ensuring that all equipment and tools are serviceable prior to use. All ground support equipment used by his crew members are cleaned, serviceable, and returned to designated areas at the end of his shift period.
  • Assigned as Lead Mechanic-in-Charge for the whole team of mechanics in our line, coordinating for the pre inputs of manpower for the day from my supervisor, communicating with the Engineers in each zone for equipment's required to do their tasks.
  • Improved team productivity through effective delegation of tasks and clear communication among mechanics.
  • Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
  • Managed workflow effectively by prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources at hand.
  • Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services.

Aircraft Mechanic

Qatar Airways
09.2004 - 08.2009
  • Perform aircraft maintenance tasks as directed by a Certifying License Engineer or Licensed Aircraft Technician.
  • Ensure he is fully conversant with accomplishing the tasks allocated to him and seeking guidance in any area or task that he is not familiar with.
  • Adhering to all pertinent safety precautions as published in manufacturer's, Company and other relevant publications.
  • Works as an Aircraft Mechanic Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) assigned in Base Maintenance Division System and Engine Section as a multi-skilled program.
  • Works on All Airbus aircraft A350-900/1000, A330-300/200, A321, A320-200 and A319-100 an EASA registered aircraft. Works on Boeing aircraft such as B777-300/200 & B787
  • Works on Aircraft Engines such as V2500, CFM56, GENX, Rolls-Royce Trent XWB, PW7200, CF6-80E1 and GE90-115B on all Qatar Airways fleet.
  • Achievement / Tasks

Aircraft Mechanic

Lufthansa Technik
11.2001 - 08.2004
  • Work as an Aircraft Mechanic Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) assigned in Base Maintenance Division System and Engine Section As a multi-skilled program.
  • Works on Boeing Aircraft B747-400, B737-300/400 and Airbus Aircraft A330/340-300 and A320-200 an N-Registry and Costumer aircraft.
  • Performed and accomplishes workload/checks required by the maintenance task cards, routine and non-routine cards.
  • Performed A-checks, B-checks, S1 and S2 checks and up to C checks. Compliance with required manufacturer specified publication such as maintenance bulletin, service bulletin and mandatory bulletin.
  • Also performs servicing prior to run-up functional trouble shooting and other compliance required by the FAA/RP-CAAP standard.
  • Achievement / Tasks

Aircraft Mechanic

Cebu Pacific Air
01.1999 - 10.2001
  • Assigned in Hagar Maintenance work performs A check, B check and up to C check on DC-9 aircraft. Accomplish prescribed modification, Specialist Work Request, Service Bulletin and Technical Publication on aircraft and engine.
  • Ensured that all maintenance requirements are carried out on time, including Line station check, deferred rectification as per maintenance standard practices.
  • Performed daily routine and inspection and inspections after termination of all flights and pre-flights inspection before aircraft departure.
  • Performed checks and inspections in accordance with Cebu Pacific Air current instructions and approved maintenance programs and schedules.
  • Enter all ground remarks in aircraft logbooks regarding defects observed during check and inspection and comply with the generated non-routine and routine remarks as required.
  • Rectify defects entered in the aircraft logbooks as observed by the flight crew or revealed during ground inspection. In case of no rectification, defer the action in accordance with aircraft Minimum Equipment List procedures and restriction.
  • Achievement / Tasks

Education

Bachelor of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Airlink International Aviation College
Pasay City, Metro Manila
04.1997

Skills

  • Computer literate and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and Power Point
  • Repairing, testing, troubleshooting, technical knowledge, attention to detail, communication
  • Technical documentation
  • Aircraft servicing
  • Inspections expertise
  • Aircraft systems
  • Performing maintenance
  • Lubricating components
  • Parts replacement
  • Hydraulic systems repair
  • Aircraft inspections
  • Sealant application
  • Removing engines
  • Lubricating gears
  • Compliance and safety
  • Component replacement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Team collaboration

Accomplishments

    Type Rating Course Level 3 Completion Certificate -

    Airbus A320 family

    Aircraft Type:

    Airbus A320 Family (A318/A391/A320/A321)

    Engine Type: CFM56 / IAE V2500 / PW1100G / LEAP-1A

    Course Duration: Theoretical Class 03 Feb - 08 Apr 2025

    Type Training Practical (lvl. 3) - 15 Apr - 02 May 2025

    Practical Training Host Country: Barcelona, Spain

Certification

  • Licensed EASA B1.1 Part-66 license
  • License No.: HU.66.210715
  • European Union, Hungary - Ministry of Construction and Transport, CAA- Civil Aviation Authority, Hungary



  • Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines License -
  • License No.: 114329-AMT
  • CAAP, Manila Philippines



Timeline

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

Qantas Airways
06.2025 - Current

Aircraft Lead Mechanic

Qatar Airways
09.2004 - 04.2025

Aircraft Mechanic

Qatar Airways
09.2004 - 08.2009

Aircraft Mechanic

Lufthansa Technik
11.2001 - 08.2004

Aircraft Mechanic

Cebu Pacific Air
01.1999 - 10.2001

Bachelor of Science - Aircraft Maintenance Technology

Airlink International Aviation College

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