Zelalem Eresi

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Manager Quality Assurance and Safety, Ethiopian Airlines Group-MRO, Nominated Post Holder (Form 4 Holder) @
Zelalem Eresi's Location
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Ethiopia
About Zelalem Eresi

I am currently working as Manager Quality Assurance & Safety in Ethiopian Airlines Group MRO (Ethiopian MRO). I am a POST HOLDER (Form 4 holder) approved by more than 30 country Regulatory Bodies including EASA, FAA, GACA, GCAA & others. Starting my aviation career in 2010 as Licensed Aircraft Technician, I have over 13 years’ experience in commercial aviation maintenance. I worked for more than 9 years in Quality Assurance and Safety with hands-on experience in conducting quality audit and safety investigations. My professional training includes aviation regulations like EASA Part 145, FAA part 145, Root cause analysis, quality assurance auditing, Safety Management System, Safety Risk management, Boeing MEDA investigation techniques, and other aircraft technical trainings like B737NG, DHC-8-400 aircraft system training, CFM56-7B engine system training, and component trainings. I have managed safety related projects like SMS implementation in EASA part 145 organization. Received formal Diploma training in Aviation Maintenance. I have also bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and master's degree in the Mechanical Engineering (Industrial Engineering Stream). I have also received Aerospace Quality Management Standard, As9100 based auditing.

Zelalem Eresi's Current Company Details
Ethiopian Airlines Group-MRO

Ethiopian Airlines Group-Mro

Manager Quality Assurance and Safety, Ethiopian Airlines Group-MRO, Nominated Post Holder (Form 4 Holder)
Zelalem Eresi Work Experience Details
  • Ethiopian Airlines Group-Mro
    Manager Quality Assurance And Safety, Ethiopian Airlines Group-Mro: Form 4 Holder
    Ethiopian Airlines Group-Mro Feb 2023 - Present
    Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    Compliance/Quality Assurance ResponsibilitiesManage overall Regulatory Requirement Compliance activities and provide feedback to the Accountable Manager of the MRORepresent the company on its certification/approval and compliance of different Aviation Regulatory Bodies.Manage the preparation/approval of Quality & Safety Manuals (e.g. SMS manual, EASA MOE, FAA Repair station Quality manual-RSM/QCM, Other supplemental manuals etcMonitor the compliance to regulatory requirements by establishing independent Quality and Safety system.Prepare Internal audit plans; control the performance of all audits per the planFollow up, coordinate and control the progress and implementation of remedial actions for internal & external audit findings.Manage Suppliers/vendors assessment & internal approvalManage issuance/renewal/withdrawal of company authorization for Certifying /Support Staffs, Inspectors and other specialized service personnel like receiving inspectors, NDT inspectors, Borescope inspectors, welders, brazers and thermal spray operators.SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ResponsibilitiesEstablish and monitor implementation of voluntary/confidential and mandatory reporting system.Establish and monitor Safety Hazard identification, reporting, analysis and Safety Risk Management program.Establish & manage internal safety incident/accident investigationsMaintain the safety management databaseProduce reports on Safety Performance of the MRO and call Safety Review Board (SRB) meetings.
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    Quality Assurance Supervisor: Deputy Post Holder
    Ethiopian Airlines Jan 2020 - Feb 2023
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    a. Prepare Annual Audit Program and revise as requiredb. Supervises auditing functions on technical problems encountered in maintenance service activitiesc. Follows up and perform as required a regular audit of all MRO Services activities.d. Timely follow up and closure of non-conformances per the audit findings.e. Prepare systematic & product audit plans; control the performance of all audits per the plan.f. Coordinates and liaisons between MRO Services and the Regulatory Authorities concerning regulatory requirementsg. Coordinate and escort external audits; follow up the closure of audit findings and ensure the properimplementation of corrective and preventive actions.3h. Control capability development of aircraft, engines and components based on therequirement of different regulatory bodies like EASA, FAA & ECAA.i. Manage certification process of MRO staffs by EASA.Compliance Activities:-a) Prepares and revises quality manuals such as MPM, MOE and FAA RSM/QCM for regulatory bodies approvals and reviews and approves associated procedures and standard practices in the TPM.b) Assesses, approves and monitors suppliers of new and used parts.c) Assesses, approves and monitors of contractors (service providers).d) Updates the Accepted Vendor Lists.e) Handles the issuance, renewal and cancellation of certifying staffs and specialized personnel authorizations.f) Keeps an up-to-date list of the certifying and support staff certification authorizations (possible delegation), including Management of this files.g) Coordinates all regulatory body audit and corrective ac
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    Sr. Quality Auditor-Mro
    Ethiopian Airlines Mar 2018 - Jan 2020
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    a) Develop and revise audit checklistsb) Develops plan to audit and make effective use of resources during the audit.c) Establishes improved audit techniques and reporting system in order to provided) Continuous implementation of policies and procedures.e) Conduct regular internal MRO Audit (Procedure audit, Product Audit, Random Audit) f) Develops and recommends new work procedures, which result a greater efficiency and effectiveness to correct audit findings.g) Evaluate and compile all corrective action given from different section to regulatory authorities’ audit findingsh) Facilitates and coordinates with all concerned sections to be audited by regulatory authorityi) Prepare the Quality Manuals such as MOE, RS/QCM & MPM in accordance with the requirements of different regulatory bodies.j) Ensure that all the internal Technical Procedure Manuals are in line with the approved Quality Manuals.k) Maintains Capability List to the standard of regulatory requirement
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    Quality Auditor -Mro
    Ethiopian Airlines May 2017 - Mar 2019
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    1. Conducts audit as per the schedule set by the team leader.2. Request corrective action when non-compliant findings are cited.43. Conducts follow-up audit on audit findings after the corrective action has been implemented and maintains in a file of audit records.4. Maintains continual audit of MRO division policies and procedures to assure conformity with ICAO, IATA, EASA, FAA and ET Civil Aviation Authority regulations.5. Periodically reviews and improves the Auditing Programs.6. Coordinates and/or advises all concerned regulatory agencies all relevant significant changes
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    Jr. Quality Auditor -Mro
    Ethiopian Airlines Feb 2015 - May 2017
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    a) Conducts audit as assigned by the team leaderb) Prepares report(s) based on the results of stated audits/tests to be presented and shared with senior staffc) Request corrective action when non-compliant findings are cited.d) Conducts follow-up audit on major audit findings after the corrective action has been implemented and maintains in a file of audit records.e) Conducts audit and prepares report for higher management decision in the morning meeting when scheduled A/C for maintenance is not completed on time.f) Maintains continual audit of MRO division policies and procedures to assure conformity with ICAO, IATA, EASA, FAA and ET Civil Aviation Authority regulationsg) Ensure audit compliance against Quality Management Systems.h) Periodically reviews and improves the Auditing Programs
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    Aircraft Structures Technician
    Ethiopian Airlines Jun 2013 - Feb 2015
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    Jr. Aircraft Structures Technician
    Ethiopian Airlines Dec 2010 - May 2013
    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Zelalem Eresi works for Ethiopian Airlines Group-Mro

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Zelalem Eresi's current role is Manager Quality Assurance and Safety, Ethiopian Airlines Group-MRO, Nominated Post Holder (Form 4 Holder).

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Zelalem Eresi attended Addis Ababa University, Ethiopian Aviation Academy, Mekelle University.

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