Ferhat Djouadi Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Delaware, United States

Utilize MS Projects and Corridor Aero (CMMS) to create and maintain a general aviation maintenance & paint master schedules ensuring seamless coordination across all functions, including Sales, to better plan for upcoming work.Lead the development, monitoring and updating of operations schedules, providing accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of project timelines.Coordinate buy-in among Programs, Sales, Repair Station, and Backshop teams (structures, avionics and paint) to effectively align on setting priorities.Continuously monitor schedule performance, identify deviations and resolve conflicts to maintain operational stability and meet deadlines.Establish and maintain capacity planning document to evaluate & forecast resource demands / constraints and hangar loading to prevent delays and avoid over-allocation.Deliver daily schedule updates and performance reports to leadership, offering insights to support decision-making.Ensure timely and accurate delivery of reports, providing senior leadership, including the GM and Program & Operations Directors, with a comprehensive view of the maintenance schedule.

Leesburgh, Virginia, United States

Experienced Project Manager & Sr. Technician with a proven track record in cradle-to-grave project management of R&D prototype technologies. Prioritized tasks to effectively perform my roles in parallel. Adept at collaborating with clients and cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive project plans and deployments.•Initiated projects and developed Statements of Work, schedules, charters, work breakdown structures, risk registers, and RACI charts for multiple projects in work.•Established and led internal/external meetings providing project updates, presentations and resolve discrepancies.•Developed and conducted Preliminary and Critical Design Reviews to enhance project quality and alignment.•Generated detailed monthly and quarterly reports to support invoicing ensuring funding accountability & transparency.•Developed and implemented integration plans for domestic and international fleet deployments and prototype vehicles (45+ vehicles).•Established platform layout & design, led field integration, testing, and commissioning efforts, developing detailed test plans and analyzing collected data for system enhancements.•Executed system integration tasks, performing precision crimping and soldering on connectors and boards, and conducting thorough electrical troubleshooting to ensure reliable connections and functionality.•Calibrated and validated equipment to meet performance and accuracy standards, using advanced tools and software for component integration and testing.•Provided marked-up drawings and software per “as built,” returning them to lead engineers for updating and archiving.•Maintained meticulous documentation of integration processes, test results, and system modifications.•Planned and coordinated virtual and onsite event activities of company, venue, supplier, and event personnel.•Regularly performed product demonstrations for industry professionals, consumers and provided debriefs to officials.

Manassas, Virginia, United States

Hired to support the start-up of a new FAA Part 145 Repair Station. As a Senior technician, led and developed a team of FAA A&P certificated mechanics by providing specific aircraft familiarization and SOP training, assigning tasks, performing engine runs and taxiing on various piston and jet aircraft models. Monitored and controlled concurrent on-going phase inspections of various fixed-wing aircraft as well as forecasted major phase inspection schedule + resource demands while performing safety sensitive repairs, inspections and calibrations. • Performed routine/scheduled inspections and maintenance of major/minor system components of various airframes and powerplants, ground servicing, and system operational checks. Conducted engine borescopes, landing gear overhauls, flight control rigging, fuselage pressurization testing and repair.• Monitored, analyzed and reported in-progress projects to meet critical deadlines and evaluated upcoming projects to provide detailed estimates for management.• Earned factory certification as a Cirrus Aircraft Design technician and oversaw all maintenance, and performed all composite repair, and ballistic parachute/rocket systems inspection & repair.• Responded to off-sight / remote areas to repair and recover aircraft.• Managed open workorders and tracked maintenance and documentation using a CMMS.• Conducted final walk-through and "panel closeout" inspections of all maintenance performed on the aircraft prior to return-to-service and airworthiness status.

United States

Directly supported the Hangar Lead as a primary piston aircraft tech. Prepared aircraft for airworthiness release. Performed various system component replacements or loaner installations for FAA Part 145 and Part 135 operations. • Designated lead of Cirrus aircraft.• Engine runs for pre/post inspections and troubleshooting purposes.• Provided AOG/Line Maintenance support for transient aircraft.• Performed avionics system checks/calibrations with Garmin G1000.• Coordinated Avionics and Interiors repairs and upgrades in conjunction with maintenance repairs/inspections. • Executed long term storage protocol for Gulfstream aircraft.

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Assigned to weekend crew, where experienced technicians had little-to-no support to complete un/scheduled maintenance. Selected to undergo additional specialized training for composite and sheet metal repairs, blueprint reading and others. Directly reported to upper management. Associated roles: Team Manager, Hangar Supervisor, Team Lead. • Performed routine/scheduled inspections and maintenance of major/minor system components, ground servicing and directed system operational checks on GIV/G450/GV/G550 platforms.• Conducted Preflight/Post flight Inspections.• Completed sheet metal and composite repairs in accordance with engineering dispositions.• Trained new team members in operating procedures and basic aircraft system familiarization.• Assisted leads and managers in completing work orders and related administrative paperwork for aircraft’s return to service.

Manassas, Virginia, United States

Began my aviation career at a family operated Fixed Based Operations (FBO) + Flight School, first as a Linemen then as a certificated FAA A&P Technician in 2014. • Responded to all fuel and general ground servicing request made by Fixed Based Operations (FBO's), based and transient tenants (aircraft) at Manassas Regional Airport (KHEF).• Engine runs for pre/post inspections and troubleshooting purposes.• Provided AOG/Line Maintenance support for transient aircraft.• Major sheet metal repairs and alterations• Managed and tracked maintenance and documentation using a CMMS

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Springfield, Virginia, United States

Associates In Specialized Technology, Aviation Maintenance Technology (Amt)

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates